Father apologises for son’s deadly shooting at Debsirin

25 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

The father of the 14-year-old Debsirin Nonthaburi School gunman publicly apologized for his son's actions following police questioning regarding the deadly shooting.
The shooting's death toll climbed to nine, including a girl who succumbed to injuries, five school teachers, the shooter, and his two grandparents.
Their Majesties the King and Queen accepted all victims under royal patronage, while the community expressed grief by laying flowers at the school.
The incident prompted calls for schools to strengthen security protocols and prioritize monitoring the mental well-being of students and staff to avert future tragedies.

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.