Thailand's youngest professor shares secrets to academic success

12 Sept 00:04 Key points summarised by AI

Polathep Vichitkunakorn became one of Thailand's youngest professors at 35, specializing in epidemiology at Prince of Songkla University, focusing on combating major health epidemics like noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
He achieved a rapid ascent from lecturer to professor in just five years, emphasizing that academic success stems from engaging in meaningful work with real-world impact, rather than solely building a portfolio.
Polathep advocates for public service as the ultimate purpose of education, inspired by his high school director who taught him that academic opportunities should be used to serve the nation and drive societal progress.
Currently, he applies his expertise to critical national health issues, actively researching alcohol-related problems and supporting control efforts through his leadership roles at PSU’s Centre for Alcohol Studies and the Public Health Ministry.

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.