Thai peace chief says all insurgent groups welcome in peace talks

15 Sept 12:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's southern peace negotiator chief, Thanut Suvarnananda, extends an invitation to all insurgent groups, including PULO, BIPP, and GMIP, to join ongoing peace talks for sustainable peace.
This move responds to PULO president Kasturi Mahkota's stance, who previously rejected new talks if they did not involve all relevant insurgent groups, emphasizing that violence in southern Thailand is multi-faceted.
Kasturi Mahkota stresses the necessity for the Thai government to engage in discussions about genuine political issues and consider measures like granting amnesty to resolve the long-standing conflict effectively.

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.