Family to scatter Hlun Solo’s ashes in Mekong for ‘new journey

13 Sept 08:05 Key points summarised by AI

The family of travel vlogger Bowornthat Pengsuk, known as ‘Hlun Solo’, plans to scatter a portion of his ashes in the Mekong River to symbolize his continued love for travel and a "new journey."
Following his cremation, a traditional ceremony was held in Kalasin province to collect his ashes, attended by over 1,000 mourners, including his vlog followers.
Chulalongkorn University, his alma mater, hosted a Buddhist funeral ceremony and posthumously presented his Bachelor of Political Science degree to his grandmother, honoring his life and determination as a role model.

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.