Missing Russian siblings’ motorcycle found buried in Chon Buri

11 Sept 15:59 Key points summarised by AI

Police discovered the disassembled motorcycle of two missing Russian siblings, Diana (22) and Roman (17), half-buried in wasteland in Chon Buri, Thailand.
Despite the discovery, authorities confirm no trace of the siblings has been found, and a massive search operation is ongoing.
A sub-district official's assistant reported seeing four men at the scene where the motorcycle was found the previous night, who subsequently vanished.
Before their disappearance on Sunday, one of the siblings reportedly texted their mother, expressing concern about being followed by unknown individuals.

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.