Fishing ban imposed in waters off eight provinces

14 Sept 02:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Fisheries Department is imposing an annual fishing ban across eight Gulf of Thailand provinces to allow fish and other marine species, especially mackerel, to spawn and breed undisturbed.
The ban is divided into two periods: June 15-July 31, affecting seas off Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon; and August 1-September 30, covering areas off Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri.
Past bans have proven effective, significantly increasing average daily trawler catches (e.g., from 1,500kg to over 2,000kg after the first period) and improving the average size of mackerel from 13cm to 13-22cm.
Beyond the ban, the department also regulates fishing gear, vessel sizes, fishing methods, and net mesh sizes to prevent over-fishing and ensure the long-term sustainability of marine populations.

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.