‘We Love Pattaya’ candidate wins second term as mayor of Pattaya

11 Sept 01:57 Key points summarised by AI

Paramet Ngampichet of the 'We Love Pattaya' team was re-elected for his second 4-year term as Pattaya City mayor, securing 20,184 votes.
Paramet pledged to continue his previous work, focusing on increasing city revenue, establishing Pattaya as a premier global tourist destination, and resolving the local flooding problem.

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.