Persimmon growers leave fruit to rot as prices plunge

21 Sept 08:08 Key points summarised by AI

Persimmon growers in Mae Chaem district are abandoning harvests, allowing fruit to rot due to exceptionally low farm-gate prices (5 baht/kg) that fail to cover picking and transportation costs.
The price collapse is attributed to decreased demand from cities like Bangkok and the loss of Cambodia as a major export market, prompting some growers to consider replacing persimmon trees with more profitable crops.

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.