Thai special envoy attends funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader

11 Sept 01:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's special envoy, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, conveying the nation's deepest condolences and underscoring longstanding bilateral ties.
During the visit, Parnpree held discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing regional developments.
Thailand expressed hope that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and ongoing negotiations would foster lasting peace and expand economic opportunities, strengthening Thailand-Iran economic ties.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed over four months prior during US and Israeli strikes at the onset of the conflict.

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.