Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown

Thailand authorised 971 foreign businesses and firms linked to more than 271 billion baht in foreign investment during the first nine months of 2026, even as the government intensifies its nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign nominee companies and land ownership. The Ministry of Commerce released the figures as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered fresh investigations … The story…

Thailand welcomes 971 foreign firms amid nominee crackdown

We haven't written up this one. The Thaiger has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at thethaiger.com →

More in World

Africa: Africa Needs More Than Envoys to Secure the Red Sea

[ISS] The Horn's proliferating diplomatic appointments have done little to bolster African influence amid new Middle Eastern alliances.

  • Ansarullah seized Bab al-Mandab Strait in September, linking Horn to Middle East conflicts.
  • Middle Eastern nations, especially Saudi Arabia, bolster political structures and military ties.
  • African envoys and diplomatic efforts have not secured stability in the Red Sea.

More from Wednesday 21 October →