Northern residents begin peace walk over pollution from Myanmar mines

13 Sept 18:35 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 600 residents from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai initiated a “peace walk” pilgrimage to protest severe river contamination.
The 68km walk aims to highlight hardships caused by toxic discharges from gold mining operations in Myanmar into Thai waterways.
Organized by civic groups, the Dharma-based event seeks to pressure the Thai government to seriously address the cross-border pollution problem.
Residents demand a meeting with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on World Environment Day (June 5) and urge the government to engage Myanmar, China, and rebel groups to tackle the root cause of unregulated mining.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.