Armed group ties up staff, torches Pattani sub-district office

11 Sept 21:33 Key points summarised by AI

Over 10 armed and masked men raided the Sakon Bon Sub-district Administrative Organisation office in Pattani province on Friday night, tying up five staff members.
The assailants set the office building ablaze, causing extensive damage, and also damaged a garbage truck before escaping.
No one was injured, though staff were shaken; security forces have since sealed off the area for further investigation into the extensive damage.

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.