Day: February 5, 2024

BANGKOK, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday revealed the upcoming plan to overhaul the immigration system after an unannounced inspection at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the immigration office on Monday morning.

As the government plans to announce the airport upgrade nationwide in early March, the immigration system and various procedures at the airports are crucial, the prime minister said.

He expressed the need to get the first-hand experience rather than just relying on reports. Instead of calling it a problem, he sees it as an opportunity for significant improvements in various aspects.

He acknowledged issues such as disjointed IT systems, instability in the backup systems, and inadequate staffing in immigration checks. He also addressed problems faced by passengers, including delays due to the large number of people entering and exiting.

Regarding the collapsing immigration check system, the Prime Minister admitted that it is a technical issue. The backup system is not effici
ent, and when the number of people entering increases, the system becomes sluggish. While the normal Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for processing an individual is 45 seconds, the current situation, with all stations occupied, results in more than a minute per person, causing further delays.

He anticipates that it will take approximately 12 months to resolve all these issues.

When asked about the influx of tourists and whether there would be additional problems, the prime minister mentioned that the current number of tourists is comparable to the pre-COVID period. Effective management is crucial, and KPIs are set to ensure that tourists entering do not spend more than 30 minutes in the passport stamping queue.

Addressing the delayed baggage issue, he said that while improvements have been made, efforts will continue to enhance the system. He plans to inspect the baggage conveyor system further. Regarding the insufficient number of immigration police officers, a meeting will be called in the afternoon toda
y to discuss the matter, with the Commissioner of the Immigration Police in attendance.

Source: Thai News Agency

Lopburi, Organize a grand campaign, marching, wearing loincloths, sashes, and Thai dress throughout the city. Honoring the King of Thailand King Narai the Great’s Land Fair Magnificently beautiful More than 5,000 people participated in the procession.

Mr. Pratchaya Pepatang, Deputy Governor of Lopburi Province, as well as heads of government agencies, public and private sectors, students and citizens, totaling more than 5,000 people, participated in the activity. Campaign to dress in Thai: “Wear a thong, cover a sash, dress in Thai throughout the city” which is one of the public relations activities. Before organizing the 2024 Land of King Narai the Great event with retro Thai decorations. During the reign of King Narai the Great and beautiful traditional Thai costumes, adjusted to the shape of each agency’s procession. More than 90 processions marched out to campaign for Thai dress. From the multipurpose area Rachanusorn Park along the road, passing historical sites and various points in the community mark
et area around Lopburi city. The total distance is more than 3 kilometers for promotion and public relations. Big event in Lopburi Province

along with inviting Lopburi people Ready to dress in Thai throughout the city for a little over a month in order to enhance the atmosphere of Thainess. and together express being good hosts In welcoming tourists during the King Narai the Great celebration. Which will take place between 9-18 February 2024 at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet. Mueang Lopburi District to honor The Eastern King of Thailand From the past to the present Especially King Narai the Great king A person who has made countless contributions to the city of Lopburi.

Watch the historical procession and worship dance at Narai Narumit Park. Recipe of Phra Narai’s Medicine Palace soldiers change shifts Monkey drama performance Activities: dressing in Thai clothes, registering for marriage, human chess, retro market, cultural area and local food Samon cultural performance, “Mon Market, Mueang Lawo”, taste and shop f
or OTOP products, good things in Lopburi Province. Experience a show of light, color, sound, history, imagination, greatness and splendor, named “King Narai, the Great of the Land” at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet. Lopburi Province Which is also open for free viewing.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Thanathorn-Pitha” and Future Forward Party leaders listen to the verdict in the flash mob case. “Chaithawat” declares that political rights of citizens are a basic principle in a democracy.

This morning, Pathumwan District Court Appointment to hear the judgment In the flash mob case in 2019 involving Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Mr. Pitha Limjaroenrat, Mr. Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, Ms. Pannika Wanich and former applicants Future Forward Party MPs are defendants, while “Chaithawat”, leader of the Kao Klai Party, is confident he will win the case, but if it doesn’t go as expected, he is ready to post bail. and appeal further

All traveled to hear the verdict of the Pathumwan District Court. After being accused at the prosecutor Filed a lawsuit on 5 offenses, including: 1. Jointly organizing a public rally. without notifying the gathering 2. Jointly organize a public gathering. By blocking the entrance and exit or interfere with work or using the train station service 3.Join together to organize
public gatherings. without taking care of and taking responsibility for public gatherings Do not cause unreasonable obstruction to people using public places. 4. Public gatherings within a distance of not more than 150 meters from the palace and 5. Joint advertising using loudspeakers without permission.

From the case of inviting people to join the flash mob rally at Skywalk Pathumwan on December 14, 2019 to demand justice. After the Election Commission resolved to submit to the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Future Forward Party A case of borrowing 191 million baht from Mr. Thanathorn, in which the defendants also took turns speaking at the said rally.

By the atmosphere at the court this morning there was a group of orange shirts. Came to give roses to Mr. Thanathorn and the group. Meanwhile, Mr. Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the Kao Klai Party, and some Kao Klai Party MPs also came to support and wait to hear the court’s verdict.

Mr. Chaithawat revealed that both the lawyer team and the defendants
are confident in the verdict that they will win this case because this case is a fight for people’s rights and freedoms. It was a peaceful assembly. The details are a matter of court battle. cannot be disclosed But if the verdict is negative We have prepared a support plan. and securities for applying for bail for the defendant to submit an appeal to continue fighting the case And no matter what the verdict will be I am confident that it will not affect politics. and did not feel worried at all Mr. Chaithawat He also concluded that The political rights of citizens are a basic principle in a democracy. that should not be violated and should not be discriminated against No matter what political beliefs you have.

Source: Thai News Agency

Udon Thani, MSD officials further questioned a 68-year-old mother after she was physically assaulted by her daughter and son-in-law. His face was swollen, bruised and injured in many places. Recently, a daughter cried and fell at her mother’s feet. I beg your mother to forgive you.

Picture of Miss Natthawan, daughter Bowing down at the feet of Mrs. Pisamai, her mother, after Mrs. Pisamai reported the matter to Police Lieutenant Colonel Prem, preparing the Inspector (investigation) of Muang Udon Thani Police Station, that her daughter and Mr. Pracha, son-in-law, had been assaulted. The incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on January 31st.

Previously, Ms. Phisamai traveled to meet with Police Lieutenant Colonel Prem Prepare, Inspector (Investigation), Muang Udon Thani Police Station. and Ms. Nathaporn Yossungnoen, Head of the Social Development and Welfare Group And officials from the Secondary Educational Service Area Office further questioned Ms. Phisamai after having her undergo a physical examination at the Ud
on Thani Regional Hospital. In order to request a summons to be issued to his daughter and son-in-law to come and acknowledge the allegations. After physically harming Ms. Phisamai and prosecute according to law

Later, officials from Udon Thani Police Station traveled to the house where the incident occurred. To go get documents to submit to the MSD for help, where they met Ms. Natthawan’s daughter. Ms. Natthawan sat down and bowed at her mother’s feet and said that the day of the incident, 31 January, passed. come He was sitting and working in the room. I felt tired so I sat in my room drinking. Mother was sitting on the sofa in the house drinking. The mother complained that no matter what she used it for, she couldn’t see it. Therefore, arguments and quarrels began to occur.

That day, everyone drank alcohol. So they talked loudly. And there was kicking tables at each other. until a commotion occurred Broken bottles were scattered all over the house. Then the mother grabbed the broken beer bottle and walke
d towards him. He tried to hold each other back and forth. So he injured his arm. So he called his girlfriend who was in the room out. The boyfriend tried to grab the mother to make her stop. As for the wound that happened to the mother He thought that his mother might have fallen and hit the table or the floor during the chaos.

Ms. Nattawan said that she would be very sad if she took a step back. This kind of thing probably won’t happen. Normally, myself and my mother often argue. But not as severe as this time.

As for the case, the police further questioned Ms. Phisamai. After being sent for a physical examination at the hospital After that, evidence will be collected to issue a summons to summon the offender to answer the charges. It is expected that it will take approximately 2-3 days.

Source: Thai News Agency

COLUMBO, The signing of the Sri Lanka – Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is considered a success, expected to boost trade between the two countries.

During the visit to Sri Lanka, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, Nalin Fernando on Saturday signed the Thailand-Sri Lanka FTA.

The Thai Prime Minister and the Sri Lankan President also acted as witnesses, marking the first FTA under this government. Currently, Thailand has FTAs ??with a total of 19 countries.

The key points of the Thai-Sri Lanka FTA open up more than 85% of the total traded goods market. This involves gradually reducing or exempting taxes over 16 years and immediately exempting of tariffs on over 4,000 items, including automobiles and parts, fertilizers, synthetic leather, chemicals, paper, electrical appliances, canned sardines, canned salmon, animal feed, frozen shrimp and live. cattle.

In the service sector, Sri Lanka allows Thailand to hold up to 100
% stake in 50 sub-sectors, including hotel and restaurant services, maritime transport, agents and insurance brokers, franchises, telecommunications, environmental services, advertising, and management consulting.

Regarding investment, Sri Lanka permits Thai investors to hold 100% of shares in 35 sectors, including food processing, textiles, automotive manufacturing, electronic equipment manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device manufacturing.

Source: Thai News Agency