PTT is ranked among the top 5% of global sustainable companies.


Bangkok, PTT PTT is ranked in the top 5% in the sustainability assessment in the Oil and Gas Upstream and Integrated (OGX) industry , the only one in Thailand from more than 170 companies around the world.

Mr. Atthaphon Rerkpiboon, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Public Company Limited (PTT), revealed that PTT is ranked in the top 5%, the highest in Thailand, out of more than 170 companies around the world. In the Oil and Gas Upstream and Integrated (OGX) industry group, equivalent to the Silver Class level in the SandP Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, which is a result of SandP Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), demonstrating its commitment to conducting business according to Guidelines for sustainable development Under good corporate governance and good governance Ready to take care of all stakeholders in a balanced way Adhere to the main mission of building energy strength for the country. Through operations in every dimension Both economic, social and environmental aspec
ts

PTT has a main goal of driving its business towards sustainability. By driving operations to be successful according to the organization’s strategy in terms of Business, Growth New Growth and Clean Growth, aiming to develop the energy business of the future and step into a new business that goes beyond energy. In 2023 there will be investment in construction of a separation plant. Natural Gas Unit 7, Bang Pakong Onshore Natural Gas Pipeline Project – South Bangkok Power Plant 5th Gas Pipeline Project, 2nd LNG Receiving Terminal Project, Expanding Investment in the Electric Vehicle Business Including setting up a battery factory and providing rental services for more than 1,000 EV cars through a digital platform, along with expanding charging stations. EV covers the country with more than 400 dispensers, as well as investing in the health nutrition business group. including the establishment of a complete plant-based protein food production factory Ready for commercial production and develop health supplem
ents to market under the Innobic brand. In addition, last year PTT started a project to plant another 1 million rai of forest, with more than 86,173 rai already planted to increase green space and restore the forest to be fertile. Set a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero Emissions) in 2050.

In addition, 5 companies in the PTT Group are continuously ranked as members of DJSI and SandP Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, namely PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, Thai Oil Public Company Limited, IRPC Public Company Limited, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited.

Source: Thai News Agency

Thai people of Chinese descent Shopping during Chinese New Year 2024


February 8, 2024, Thai-Chinese people come out to shop, buy duck, pork, chicken, along with sweet and savory auspicious food. Fruit offerings during the 2024 Chinese New Year Festival, which this year is quite lively since the morning. There are Thai-Chinese people continuously coming out to buy offerings.

This year’s offering prices include boiled chicken, 350 baht each for broiler chicken, 600 baht for local chicken, 500 to 550 baht for stewed duck, 250-350 baht for boiled pork, 350-400 baht for steamed fish, and candles. 9-10 baht per child, 30-35 baht per pair of khanom kheng.

By the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting Survey of consumer spending behavior during Chinese New Year 2024 found that this year will be bustling, with expected spending of more than 49,000 million baht, an increase of 10 percent compared to last year’s Chinese New Year. It is considered the highest in 11 years after the COVID-19 situation resolved and tourism recovered.

Source: Thai News Agency

Engineering Unit Rotation 2 celebrates Tet in AbyeiIt’s not over yet! “Teacher Preecha” sued for false lottery amount of 30 million, court postpones judgment

Hanoi: Members of Engineering Unit Rotation 2 of Vietnam, who are performing duties at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), have held a number of meaningful activities in celebration of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024.

The activities have helped enhance solidarity among the UN peacekeeping units at UNISFA as well as between them and residents in the Abyei Area, according to the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence.

Major Nguyen Mau Vu, Commissar of the Engineering Unit, said that celebrating major anniversaries and Tet is among important activities the unit has made plans on since they assumed duties at UNISFA. In particular, the recent official recognition of the Lunar New Year as a UN floating holiday holds great significance for peacekeepers like them who often celebrate Tet far away from their families.

To mark the Year of the Dragon 2024, Engineering Unit Rotation 2 has built detailed plans on each activity like making ‘chun
g’ cakes – a signature dish of Tet, holding room decoration and cooking competitions, planting the ‘neu’ pole – another symbol of Tet, and organising folk games.

The unit has also organised a volleyball exchange with residents in Abyei, presented gifts to locals, and invited them to try traditional dishes of Vietnam.

The activities aim to help the ‘blue beret’ soldiers celebrate a merrier New Year festival besides their comrades, support their spiritual life, and introduce the Vietnamese culture to locals, Vu said.

However, the entire unit hasn’t neglected their duties, including preparing plans to protect security and safety for their base amid complex and unpredictable developments in Abyei, the officer added.

On behalf of the unit, he wished Vietnamese people nationwide and abroad good health, joy, happiness, and good luck in the New Year./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Teacher Preecha’s lottery case that has dragged on for many years. Recently, today the court scheduled a hearing for 3 cases, but in the end it was postponed again. Because the two sides still cannot come to an agreement.

Lottery case of 30 million in which Teacher Preecha and Mr. Worayuth, private lawyers, are the plaintiffs filing a lawsuit against Lieutenant Charoon. Civil and criminal cases, charges of “embezzlement and receiving stolen property” for which Lieutenant Charoon appointed Attorney Tum. Be a private lawyer Been fighting the case for a long time And on June 4, 2019, the court ruled to dismiss the case against Charoon. But in this matter there are still smaller cases where both sides are suing each other. For example, on October 31, 2019, Lieutenant Charoon filed a lawsuit against Teacher Preecha and his personal lawyer for “joining together to falsely sue others to the court for committing a criminal offense,” which the Kanchanaburi Provincial Court accepted the lawsuit and scheduled a hearing
on October 30. March 2020

Today (8 February 2024) Kanchanaburi Provincial Court The parties made an appointment to hear the judgment of the Court of First Instance, a total of 3 cases. The first case was to hear the judgment. The case at Lieutenant Charoon File a lawsuit against Teacher Preecha, Jay Patch and Jay Ba Bin. Lottery sellers charged with “jointly perjuring” because all 3 people had previously testified at the emergency hearing in a civil case requesting to withhold the first prize of the government lottery, the draw dated 1 Nov. 2017, which Lt. Charoon brought 1 set of 5 lottery tickets as 30 million baht went to cash the prize at the Government Lottery Office.

The second case, in which Lieutenant Charoon was the plaintiff, filed a lawsuit against Teacher Preecha and 10 people, alleging offenses against officials in the administration of justice.

and the third case in which Lieutenant Charoon is the plaintiff who filed a lawsuit against Mr. Preecha. and a private lawyer charged with “joining to
gether to falsely accuse others in court of committing a criminal offense.”

The court has postponed the judgment to March 20, 2024 because of Teacher Preecha. Pleaded guilty to informing the court falsely. As for the mediation, damages will be awarded in the amount of 2.5 million baht to Jae Patch and Jae Ba Bin. They said they were not involved. While Mr. Worayut Teacher Preecha’s lawyer revealed that the parties could not come to an agreement. The court then sent the matter back to the Judgment Examination Section. And the sticking point is probably money. It is expected that if money comes Lieutenant Charoon might be able to accept it. Initially agreed upon at 2.5 million baht and today Teacher Preecha Unable to bring money Uncle Charoon therefore did not wish to negotiate. As for their own impact, it is the profession of lawyers who will be sued. It must be said according to the law.

Lawyer Tum said that Uncle Charoon’s case is against Teacher Preecha and Lawyer Worayut for jointly filing false charges.
The court sent it back to the Director-General for examination first. As for Uncle Charoon’s case, charges against three defendants for jointly giving false testimony. Teacher Preecha changed his words to confess. and will come to ask to refuse again The court therefore concluded that It was to delay the case, so Teacher Preecha was asked to confess, but still stuck at number 2. Jae still denies it. The court therefore postponed the reading of the judgment. As for Uncle Charoon’s case Approximately 10 witnesses have been sued. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 1, 2024, which Uncle Charoon said will prosecute the case to the end.

As for Lieutenant Charoon, he said that today we were unable to talk. The next day it would be better to stop talking. We’ve talked many times, not just this. From now on, it’s likely that someone will go to jail. Given the opportunity and still not realizing it, it can’t help you. Someone must be responsible for this case. The court has already informed that on March 20, t
here will be no further postponement of the case. Ready to emphasize that the word truth is the truth that I want Teacher Preecha to say often. Do you know if he still confirms the same words or not?

Source: Thai News Agency

Giant Dragon Gold Necklace for Chinese New Year Celebration


UBON RATCHATHANI, A gold shop makes the dragon-shaped gold necklace, weighing 50 baht of gold available for customers to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The magnificent gold dragon necklace, valued at 1.7 million baht, was specially crafted to meet the demands of customers in the Year of the Dragon.

Mr. Sorawit Pachiyanukul, owner of Varin Yaowarat gold shop in Ubon Ratchathani, explained that this necklace was made to order from a gold shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown.

It weighs 50 baht (one baht of gold= 15.2 g.), made of 96.5 percent gold, with an 8-row design featuring a dragon head. Even the clasp alone weighs up to 5 baht. It was ordered to welcome the Chinese New Year in the Year of the Golden Dragon, allowing customers to purchase it for themselves or as gifts for loved ones, symbolizing prosperity and fortune throughout the year.

He said that this Chinese New Year saw a surge in customers purchasing gold necklaces and rings, with an 80-per cent increase of sales compared to the previous year. The best
-selling gold items are half-baht and one-baht rings, which business owners distribute to employees who have worked together throughout the year.

Moving to the northern province of Chiang Mai, the skillful craftsmanship of the dragon weaving, incorporating 9 auspicious symbols from the wisdom of Lanna people is another highlight of this year’s Chinese New Year celebration.

Over 100 local artisans from 4 districts collaborated to create artistic masterpieces by weaving thin bamboo strips into hundreds of thousands of lines, forming the giant dragon sculpture, measuring 3 meters in height and 6 meters in length.

Mr. Prasong Saeng-ngam, the designer of this dragon, stated that it took nearly a month to create the Chinese dragon pattern, using 9 auspicious items of Lanna people including weaving bamboo, holy threads, popped rice, traditional flag, lanterns, and woven flowers.

It is showcased at Central Chiang Mai Airport Shopping Center to allow locals and tourists to experience the auspiciousness of Lanna cu
lture during the festival.

Source: Thai News Agency

Phuket tourism is bustling for the Chinese New Year festival.


Phuket, Chinese New Year Festival this year. Many tourist cities have come back to life, especially Phuket, which is normally crowded with tourists. But during this Chinese New Year, TAT expects that Phuket will be even more bustling with tens of thousands of both Thai and foreign tourists per day.

Source: Thai News Agency

Extra Large Dragon Gold Necklace for Chinese New Year Celebration


UBON RATCHATHANI, A gold shop makes the dragon-shaped gold necklace, weighing 50 baht of gold available for customers to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The magnificent gold dragon necklace, valued at 1.7 million baht, was specially crafted to meet the demands of customers in the Year of the Dragon.

Mr. Sorawit Pachiyanukul, owner of Varin Yaowarat gold shop in Ubon Ratchathani, explained that this necklace was made to order from a gold shop in Bangkok’s Chinatown.

It weighs 50 baht (one baht of gold= 15.2 g.), made of 96.5 percent gold, with an 8-row design featuring a dragon head. Even the clasp alone weighs up to 5 baht. It was ordered to welcome the Chinese New Year in the Year of the Golden Dragon, allowing customers to purchase it for themselves or as gifts for loved ones, symbolizing prosperity and fortune throughout the year.

He said that this Chinese New Year saw a surge in customers purchasing gold necklaces and rings, with an 80-per cent increase of sales compared to the previous year. The best
-selling gold items are half-baht and one-baht rings, which business owners distribute to employees who have worked together throughout the year.

Moving to the northern province of Chiang Mai, the skillful craftsmanship of the dragon weaving, incorporating 9 auspicious symbols from the wisdom of Lanna people is another highlight of this year’s Chinese New Year celebration.

Over 100 local artisans from 4 districts collaborated to create artistic masterpieces by weaving thin bamboo strips into hundreds of thousands of lines, forming the giant dragon sculpture, measuring 3 meters in height and 6 meters in length.

Mr. Prasong Saeng-ngam, the designer of this dragon, stated that it took nearly a month to create the Chinese dragon pattern, using 9 auspicious items of Lanna people including weaving bamboo, holy threads, popped rice, traditional flag, lanterns, and woven flowers.

It is showcased at Central Chiang Mai Airport Shopping Center to allow locals and tourists to experience the auspiciousness of Lanna cu
lture during the festival.

Source: Thai News Agency

“Watchara” submitted to AMLO to investigate the financial route of “Ruangkrai”


AMLO, “Watchara” submitted to AMLO to investigate the financial route of “Ruangkrai Leekitwattana” in the case of posting that he received a Mercedes and 25 million baht.

At the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), Mr. Watchara Petthong, former Democrat Party MP Submitted a letter to Mr. Chatchai Promlert, Chairman of the AMLO Board, with Ms. Supranee Sathitchaicharoen, AMLO Deputy Spokesperson, as the recipient. Please check the financial transactions of Mr. Rueangkrai Leekitwattana, a member of the Phalang Pracharat Party. As a special committee to consider the budget for the fiscal year 2024, in the case of a Facebook post that Received 2 Mercedes cars from kind adults. and received a cashier’s check for 25 million baht, which Mr. Rueangkrai Being a budget committee member Considered an official under the law When receiving something worth more than 3,000 baht, it is considered unethical. When the evidence appeared, Mr. Rueangkrai deleted the post. He has submitted this matter to the Speaker of the Nation
al Assembly to have a serious ethics investigation conducted against Mr. Ruangkrai.

Mr. Watchara further said that as a taxpayer So I submitted the matter. AMLO examines financial routes Because there are reasonable grounds to suspect that regarding the acquisition of the two Mercedes cars, was there proper tax payment or not? and the said cashier’s check for 25 million baht Who did you get it from? By this same matter Someone complained at NACC has been here for more than 2 years but there has been no progress. AMLO joins in urgent investigation.

Source: Thai News Agency