Day: May 23, 2023

The 15th National Assembly held a plenary session in Hanoi on May 23, the second day of its ongoing fifth sitting, during which legislators touched upon different issues.

In the morning, the deputies listened to the Government’s report and the NA Committee for Finance – Budget’s verification report on thrift practice and wastefulness prevention in 2022.

They then looked into the law and ordinance building programmes for 2023 and 2024. Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long, on behalf of the Government, further explained some issues raised by legislators.

In the afternoon, the deputies opined on the Government’s proposal and the NA Committee for Finance – Budget’s verification report on the allocation of capital to the tasks and projects under the socio-economic recovery and development programme; the assignment, adjustment and supplement of the medium-term public investment plan using the central budget for 2021 – 2025, the allocation of the national target programmes’ investment capital sourced from the central budget for 2023; and a report on supplements to the draft revised Law on Prices.

After that, the legislators scrutinised some debatable issues on this draft revised law at the plenary sitting. Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc, on behalf of the compiling agency, cleared up issues of deputies’ concern.

The legislature will continue with a plenary session on May 24, during which they will work on State budget balance, State budget balance audit, and State budget balance assessment for 2021.

They will also give opinions to the Law on Bidding (revised), the draft Law on Civil Defence, the 2% reduction in the value added tax under Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 dated January 11, 2022, and a transport project.

The meeting will be broadcast live by the NA’s television channel.

The 15th NA’s fifth session is taking place in two phases with a total duration of 22 days, with the first from May 22 to June 10, and the second from June 19 to 23./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Senators disapprove of “Sataporn” sitting on the NACC’s commission because the qualifications did not reach the chief judge.

Reporters reported that the Senate meeting (Senator) with Mr. Pornpetch Wichitchonchai, President of the Senate presided over the meeting Approved Mr. Sathaporn Wisaprom, Vice President of the Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases. Is a person who has been nominated for the position of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) after the Ordinary Commission (KTM) to investigate the background, behavior and ethical behavior that There is Gen. Oud, a senior senator, as the chairman of the committee. considered completed

Before the secret meeting, Mr. Prapan Koonmee, senator as committee member, checks his background. Presented a report that background check received complaints about Mr. Sathaporn’s qualifications That is not in accordance with the Organic Act (NACC) on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), section 9(1), which stipulates that one must serve or have been in the government service. in a position not lower than Chief Justice for not less than 5 years and before that he was the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeal in specialized cases. Never held the position of Chief Justice of any court before Therefore, there are no legal qualifications. The complaint is an interesting letter, signed by the 29th Assistant Judge, the same class as Mr. Sathaporn. Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

The Prime Minister confirms that Thailand’s financial status is still strong. The energy situation has improved, suggesting that foreigners sell bonds after the election may not be confident about the political situation.

General Prayut Chan Ocha Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Said after the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) about the energy situation that is quite better which from the assessment is expected in the period after August Energy prices are likely to fall. but always ready to go up Because it’s about geopolitics and the story of the war that happened. which will vary according to the seasons of foreign countries

“Electricity costs are expected to be lower. which the Ministry of Energy should manage this matter as best as possible The domestic energy source especially using gas which is in the transition period of the contract that PTT enters to operate instead of Chevron In the process of delivering the area to be continued. and tend to use more gas But the quantity was limited because there weren’t many. But try to use as much as possible according to the plan, ”said the Prime Minister.

When asked whether the government has prepared a support plan or not After foreigners sold 28 billion baht in assets, stock markets and bonds, the Prime Minister said what would he do when he sold it? prepared measures But now it’s still ok. which in view of foreign countries He wasn’t sure what would happen next. But we have to do our best.

“But I can’t force him to buy or sell. It depends on all of us how to make the country peaceful and change well. which is a matter of stability confirmed that Thailand’s financial status is still strong There may be no confidence in the political situation, depending on which if they do not help each other. The next day is a problem,” the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister said today there is a good news. At the Cabinet meeting, I acknowledged that Thailand has been selected to host the World Bank Conference in 2026, which is not an easy matter. This shows the trust of many countries. In 2026, it will be the duty of the new government. which the current government has already started

As for Thailand, it proposed to host the Expo 2028 Phuket Thailand, the Prime Minister said that it was now in the process of voting. including organizing world horticulture events In the process of preparation.-Thai News Agency

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“Chalermchai” opened his mouth for the first time after the election. Confirmation of the news will lead the team. MPs from the Democrat Party Going to belong to the Kao Far Party is fake news, asking all parties not to do anything that will cause further damage to the country’s situation. In the meeting of the acting party executives tomorrow Will there be any issues to follow?

Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Referring to the news that he will bring his MPs from the Democrat Party then went to belong to the Kao Far Party, stating that it was fake news after the election, had never given an interview or expressed political attitudes to a single person Please receive the news consciously. as well as to not express opinions in a way that would cause further damage to the country’s situation For himself, he wants the country to move forward. And everyone must help each other to move the country forward.

For tomorrow (May 24), there will be a meeting of the acting party executive committee. What issues will be discussed, please follow up at the party As for the fact that some of the Democrat Party executives will propose to the party executive committee meeting to consider whether the MPs of the party raise their hands to vote for Mr. Phitha Lim Chareonrat far-reaching party leader being that Prime Minister May everyone understand the essential principles of democracy that comprise The first is to know your duty. The second is to respect the rights of others. Therefore, you must first examine yourself to see if you understand these 2 principles. If you do not understand, do not say that it is democracy. Speaking of these 2 principles, let everyone interpret for themselves. It also states that the Democratic Party has clear regulations on how to operate. Let’s bring the facts together and consider them consciously. for the country to move forward If you use your emotions, you can’t solve any problems.-Thai news agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Police call the money transfer horse account “Tong Sit Choi” to acknowledge the charge this Friday. While the person revealed that he received 400,000 baht in SEA Games gold medals, but was deceived 3.2 million baht, raised as a cautionary tale.

Pol. Gen. Sompong Chingduang Special Adviser National Police Agency as the head of the working group to strengthen immunity against technological crime Announcement on the case of a call center gang deceiving Mr. Wattana Phuobom or Tong Sitchoi to transfer 3.2 million baht. He made a phone call to threaten Mr. Wattana that he was involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The first crook pretending to be a bank officer called Mr. Wattana saying that his credit card was overdue. If the credit card was not used, then someone else took the credit card. Therefore, it is advisable to report to Muang Nakhon Sawan Police Station which is the area where the incident occurred Then connect to the call to talk to the second crook, pretending to be Pol. Col. Settawut Rodchan, superintendent of the Muang Nakhon Sawan Police Station. because he saw that it was inconvenient to go to report Meanwhile, the 3rd crook uses a Line application account named Police Station. Nakhon Sawan Informed that Mr. Wattana involved in drug and money laundering cases send bank account If you want to prove the truth, you must transfer money to check the financial route. If verified, it is not related to the offence, the money will be refunded. Causing Mr. Wattana to believe and therefore transferred money from 5 bank accounts 10 times for more than 3.2 million baht to fraudsters

Mr. Wattana revealed that in the past, he had heard the news that criminals continually deceived people. Always tried to be careful. But come to miss it until Therefore, I want the police to follow up and arrest the call center fraudsters to punish them. in order not to cause another incident with another person I want the incident that happened to me to be a case study so that others don’t become victims again. Previously, Tong Sitchoi had given an interview that he received about 400,000 baht in injection money for the SEA Games gold medal, but was deceived by a call center gang for 3.2 million baht.

Maj. Gen. Suraphan Nataworatat, Commander of the Metropolitan Police 4, revealed the progress of Mr. Wattana’s case. inquiry official Wang Thonglang police station Asked the court to approve an arrest warrant for 1 person, a horse account in the 1st row, with fleeing behavior. And issued a summons to the accused, which was the horse account, rows 2-4, in the amount of 11 people, with all accounts sequestered In which the investigating officer made an appointment to report himself on May 26 and 29.

Pol. Gen. Sompong revealed that the results of operations in suppressing online crime in the past week Between 14-20 May the past There are 5 types of complaints received online statistics. The most cases are trading fraud cases. goods or services, followed by deceiving money transfer to work for extra income, deceitful lending money, intimidation by phone causing fear and deceiving money transfer. And deceive to invest through the computer system in descending order

Received 4,461 complaints, a decrease of 314 cases from the previous week, with a damage value of more than 473 million baht, an increase of more than 46 million baht by suspending transactions and freezing accounts according to Decree on measures for the prevention and suppression of technological crime B.E. 92,132,049 baht in the past month, from March 17 to April 17, there were 264 arrest warrants issued, 170 arrests, 137 suspects were arrested.-Thai News Agency

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Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade Follow the price of chili in the Khon Kaen area. It rose in mid-May to 150 baht per kilogram from the original 80 baht per kilogram because workers in the area stopped picking Chili Jinda from voting. and continuous rain But now the price has been reduced to 60-80 baht per kilogram.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade The Ministry of Commerce revealed that it was assigned to Khon Kaen Province Commerce. Going to the area to monitor the situation of chili products In the event that the price of chili peppers in Khon Kaen was presented, the price was increased to 150 baht per kilogram from the original 80 baht per kilogram, which affected the cost of traders. Especially Somtam restaurant that must use chili as the main ingredient in cooking

Khon Kaen Provincial Commercial Office Has visited the area to monitor the situation of chili prices in Khon Kaen province. It was found that the reason why the price of Chili Chili in the area has increased in the past 2-3 days is because most of the chili peppers in the Khon Kaen market are produced in the area. According to the news, it was during the period when the Chili Chili workers in the area stopped voting. together with continuous rain in the area Therefore, workers cannot go out and collect chili in the garden. However, from monitoring the situation, it was found that at present, the retail price of Jinda (red) chili peppers at Bang Lamphu Market and Sri Muang Thong Market in Khon Kaen Province is 100 baht. has returned to normal The price has dropped to 60-80 baht per kilogram, and the overall quantity of chillies entering the market is sufficient to meet consumer demand.

The Department has monitored the trading of vegetables in large wholesale and retail markets in Bangkok and its vicinity. As a result, the selling price has decreased from the past. For example, Chao Phraya eggplant prices dropped to 25-35 baht per kg (last week, 35-45 baht per kg), kale from 45-50 baht per kg (last week, 50-55 baht per kg), and Cucumbers reduced to 25-30 baht per kg (30-35 baht per kg last week)

etc.

However, the Department of Internal Trade and the Provincial Commerce Office in every province Will closely monitor the situation of vegetable prices. And emphasizes that entrepreneurs clearly display the price tag. And absolutely do not seize the opportunity to increase the price. If found, strict legal action will be taken. Which is punishable by imprisonment for 7 years and a fine of 140,000 baht. If people see unfair sales of goods or services Can notify at the hotline 1569 or the provincial commercial office in every province.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency