"You can't fight nature” says veteran Tham Luang diver on Laos mission

28 Sept 20:06 Key points summarised by AI

Veteran cave diver Mikko Paasi, known for the Tham Luang rescue, reflected on the challenging Laos mine mission, stating that despite rescuers'
110%
effort
they were ultimately unable to overcome nature
s forces
resulting in five miners saved but two still missing.
Paasi described the operation as his most challenging in over three decades, battling extreme claustrophobia, hostile environments, and initial logistical hurdles to assemble a multinational rescue team.
The complex rescue involved diverse strategies, including water pumping and hazardous underwater extractions, successfully bringing five trapped miners to safety after their health rapidly declined.
The mission to locate the remaining two missing men was ultimately suspended due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, including cave collapses, poor air quality, and heavy rains, which rendered continued operations too dangerous for the rescue team.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 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.