Day: February 9, 2024

Bangkok: DEPA visited the area to follow up on the progress of the project to develop policies and measures to promote small electric boats. Samut Songkhram Province This helps reduce energy costs by up to 8.15 baht/kilometer. Promote green tourism and move forward with converting half of the entire country into electric boats (1,612 boats), which will reduce energy costs by more than 88 million. baht/year

Mr. Watthanaphong Kurovat, Director-General of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEPA), revealed that DEDE has a project to develop policies and measures to promote small electric boats. It is a project that will focus on studying ways to promote the use of small electric boats for energy conservation. In the group of small boats, such as boats used to travel in the floating market small traffic boat small fishing boat and small tourist boats To study the potential of entrepreneurs in converting boats into electric boats. by Khon Kaen University The results of the study will
be used to create policy plans. and measures to promote electric boats Guidelines for implementing appropriate measures in the future

For this prototype ship is ‘A small electric boat modified for rivers’ is made of wood with a depth of 0.4 meters. It has a gross weight of 2.6 tons and a working speed of 15 kilometers per hour. The usable distance is 15 kilometers, uses an 18 kilowatt electric motor, Lithium-ion battery type, battery capacity 10 kilowatt hours, has a 1.8 kilowatt solar cell system, takes 6-8 hours to charge. This boat has an energy cost of 10.5 baht/km. After being converted to an electric boat, it was found that the energy cost has decreased. 2.35 baht/kilometer This makes it possible to reduce energy costs by 8.15 baht/kilometer. In addition, a study of “small electric boats modified for the coast” was used. Before the modification, energy costs were 12.9 baht/kilometer, after which they were converted to electric boats. It was found that energy costs were reduced to 2.5 baht/km. DEPO also
assessed the potential for reducing energy use if half of the country’s (1,612 boats) could be converted to electric boats, which would be able to reduce energy costs. Energy expenditure is approximately 88.9 million baht/year.

Mr. Watthanaphong added that Promoting the use of electric boats along coasts and rivers All are important Because the service is provided to the target group of citizens who use it to travel on a daily basis. and groups of tourists who value the environment Therefore, promoting the use of electric boats is worthwhile in terms of economics, society and the environment. Electric boats have lower operating costs than gasoline-powered boats because of the high price of fuel. This will allow villagers in the community to save on fuel costs for work and maintenance costs. as well as being able to reduce environmental impacts No carbon dioxide emissions Reduce noise pollution and the smell of smoke from the engine In the community area where tourism is done Promote environmentally friendly
tourism and increased income from providing higher tourist services In the future, there will be a push for villagers to change to using electric boats. For green tourism (Green tourism), which is sustainable tourism. that emphasizes the balance between economic conditions Society and the environment are the main ones. Prepare to create a modification manual. In order to encourage the target group or technicians in the community to be able to operate efficiently

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: SET closed today at 1,388.37 points, down 0.23 points (-0.02%), trading value 29,071.10 million baht.

SET closed today at 1,388.37 points, down 0.23 points (-0.02%), trading value 29,071.10 million baht. Analysts The Thai stock market today swings sideways within a limited range without any new factors. while foreign factors Investors are starting to worry that the Fed may hold interest rates higher for longer than expected. Bond Yield recovers again Next week’s trend is expected that the market will fluctuate within a limited budget range. Companies and statements from Fed officials Including US economic figures to indicate the direction of interest rates. Give a support frame of 1,380 points and a resistance level of 1,410 points

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: TAK, Feb 9 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is visiting Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot, Tak province as the country plans to establish a humanitarian assistance center at the Thai-Myanmar border to deliver food and medical supplies for about 20,000 people displaced by fighting in Myanmar.

Mr. Parnpree stated that he would push for the establishment of a humanitarian assistance center within one month to help those affected by the unrest in Myanmar. He emphasized that this initiative was the first step towards implementing the ASEAN five-point consensus and received support from all parties.

He hoped that when all parties can cooperate to assist in humanitarian aspects, it will lead to discussions that will eventually result in what is called dialogue. It is believed that if dialogue can take place, it will lead to addressing the violent conflicts occurring in Myanmar.

Thailand’s initiative emerged after Thailand held talks with the Myanmar government and
received support from an unofficial ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Laos.

The minister explained that the establishment of the temporary humanitarian assistance center is not setting up a new refugee center.

Although Western countries have not yet participated, Mr. Panpriya indicated that during his trip to attend the ASEAN-European Union or EU meeting in Brussels on February 2, the EU expressed interest in providing funding if the project proves effective.

According to the plan, the Thai and Myanmar Red Cross will work together to deliver food supplies displaced persons in Myanmar.

The humanitarian assistance will be sent to Myanmar through the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge to three villages in Kayin State under the observation of the ASEAN’s humanitarian aid body. -819 (TNA)

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Airport is bustling. Many tourists flock to visit during Chinese New Year. By the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau Confirm readiness to provide thorough and quick care. Ready to release a line of concierge staff during this Chinese New Year festival. As for the case where a foreigner opens the airplane door I would like to wait for the case to be completed before considering whether to be blacklisted or not.

The atmosphere at Chiang Mai Airport today is full of both Thai and foreign tourists. who travel to Chiang Mai during this Chinese New Year festival By the Director of Chiang Mai Airport Along with officials joining in handing out auspicious oranges and elephant-shaped bags, which are symbols of Thailand, to incoming tourists. The atmosphere is lively.

While Pol. Lt. Gen. Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau Has come to inspect the readiness to provide convenience to passengers during the 2024 Chinese New Year Festival, along with releasing a li
ne to sweep up crimes, maintain security and provide convenience. for tourists during Chinese New Year Between 8-14 February, with Pol. Col. Ancharee Chalamrak, Superintendent of Immigration at Chiang Mai Airport. Bring the immigration officers under your jurisdiction. along with the joint operations unit within Chiang Mai Airport attended the ceremony By the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau Confirm the readiness of the Chiang Mai Immigration Checkpoint. that has prepared measures to support the volume of tourists traveling into Thailand at Chiang Mai Airport During the Chinese New Year festival It is expected that there will be tourists traveling in and out. More than 10,000 people pass through Chiang Mai Airport/day, from currently there are 180 flights/day. Divided into 50 international flights from 9 countries on 21 flight routes, there are more than 8,000 international passengers traveling in and out per day. The Immigration Bureau has deployed personnel to perform full duty at every checkpoint. It
can accommodate 400 passengers, has 20 checkpoints for arrivals, can evacuate all passengers within 30 minutes, and has personnel ready to work 24 hours a day in case of an emergency or system failure. There are officials ready to resolve the situation in a timely manner. Especially during the Chinese New Year festival and the opening of free visas for Chinese tourists on March 1st, it is expected that there will be a large number of tourists arriving. In order to drive Thailand’s tourism economy successfully according to the Prime Minister’s policy.

As for the case of a 40-year-old Canadian foreign man of Chinese descent who was charged with two charges by police at Phupingkharanivet Police Station, Chiang Mai Province, after becoming alarmed. Open the emergency door of the plane, flight TG121, Chiang Mai-Bangkok route. about to take off Make the emergency door slide open. As a result, the flight had to be canceled and another 13 flights had to be delayed. This is the matter of the Immigration Bureau. There
is already a process in place to consider whether or not to blacklist such men. But please let the police officers’ legal matters be completed first

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Business Development plans to change public company registration services to only one online channel, e-PCL. Requesting cooperation from authorized directors to expedite registration to obtain Username and Password and sign electronically. And use the registration service through the e-PCL system only. Guaranteed to be easy to use, convenient, fast, save time and reduce costs.

Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham Director-General of the Department of Business Development revealed that Department of Business Development Open for electronic registration of public limited companies. (e-Registration For Public Company Limited : e-PCL) since August 2023 and has developed the system. To increase efficiency of use to support the increasing number of users, the e-PCL system will provide registration services for all public limited companies. payment of fees Requesting a certificate registration certificate Printing receipts as well as creating automatic registration request fo
rms in electronic form This is a comprehensive registration service. The business sector (public limited companies) no longer need to come to the Department of Business Development to carry out registration transactions.

In addition, in the future, the Department will develop and link registration information. with various agencies such as the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) to increase efficiency. Work with relevant agencies to better serve the business sector. To facilitate entrepreneurs at all levels. As well as having the Ministry of Commerce take steps to reduce trade barriers in various areas. So that the business sector can compete completely.

However, currently, information as of February 8, 2024, there are a total of 1,443 public limited companies in Thailand, with a total registered capital value of more than 5.3 trillion baht. In the past, if directors wanted to register re
lated to public limited companies Must travel to the Public Company Limited Registration Service Unit. Department of Business Development, Sanambin Nam only, but now registration can be processed through the e-PCL system immediately, greatly saving time and expenses for the business sector. After the Department The electronic public limited company registration system, or e-PCL, has been open for 6 months. We have processed problems, obstacles, advantages, disadvantages, and listened to various opinions. About using the system from service users We have already improved and developed the system to be more efficient and stable based on suggestions from service users.

In the next phase, the Department is preparing to change public company registration services to only one online channel, e-PCL. So that the business sector can use registered information. Can be used in real time Reduce limitations on waiting for documents and increase efficiency Competitive ability This results in business management being flex
ible and most efficient. We also invite authorized directors of public limited companies to hurry up and register to obtain Username and Password and confirm their identity. To carry out registration transactions immediately

However, users who already have a Username and Password can log in to make a registration request. By filling in only the information that is necessary for registration and in accordance with the conditions specified by law. The system will have functions that help facilitate the user. By automatically creating registration applications and other documents related to registration, such as abbreviated meeting minutes for use in registration. Ready-made clarifications for registration, etc. In addition, users can choose to use ready-made objectives and regulations that are consistent with the law. Just click and choose from the templates within the system after completing the request. Directors requesting registration can choose from two formats for submitting the application: electronic s
ignature via the Mobile App DBD e-PCL immediately or choosing to sign via e-Form (print the registration application form that the system automatically creates only on one sheet which must be signed and submitted to the Department) which the system will help facilitate and simplify the process of preparing complicated registration applications.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Gold price in Thailand. During the Chinese New Year festival Made a new high today. During the day trading, gold bars sold for 34,550 baht per baht and gold jewelry sold for 35,050 baht per baht, expected to increase further. Traders adjust the format to make small pieces and sell them as gold festival gifts in the shape of dragons, popular during Chinese New Year.

Mr. Jitti Tangsitphakdee The president of the Gold Traders Association said that after the red envelopes were issued today, It is expected that customers will start buying gold during Chinese New Year tomorrow (10 Feb.), but with the price of gold becoming more expensive. Expect to buy it as a gift in a smaller size. Each shop makes gold and sells it as gifts at prices that are easier to buy, such as dragon-shaped gold. gold gift card Gold symbol to prepare for Valentine’s Day, worth more than 2,000 baht

As for the gold price trend In Thailand today it is making new highs. But the world market is not at a new high. This is a result of th
e baht depreciating. However, at this time it is considered that The world gold market price will move up further. If the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest rates Global geopolitical conflicts such as the Russian-Ukrainian war Hamas-Israel group There is still continuous It is a factor supporting the purchase of gold as a safe asset. It is estimated that The world gold price may reach 2,100 US dollars/ounce. As for gold bars in Thailand, it may go up to 35,000 baht per baht, but it probably won’t reach 40,000 baht.

On February 8, 2024, the price of the COMEX (Commodity Exchange) gold contract for delivery in April decreased by 3.8 dollars or 0.18%, closing at 2047.9 dollars/ounce. Pressured by the strengthening of the dollar. and the rise in the US 10-year bond yield, rebounding above 4.1%.

The World Gold Council (WGC) expects that the demand for gold is likely to increase. Due to the tense geopolitical situation in many countries. It is a factor supporting the buying power of gold as a safe asset. And
it is expected that central banks around the world will continue to purchase gold into the reserve system. This will be a factor supporting the price of gold.

The baht today reached its weakest level in two and a half months at 35.962 baht/USD amid the strengthening of the US dollar. Supported by the direction of US bond yields moving up. and weakened in line with the overall picture of other currencies in Asia, led by the yen.-511-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Almost a hundred high school students in Rayong Province were rushed to the hospital after suffering from severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. While participating in camp activities

Rescue workers from Sawangporn Kuson Rayong Foundation and rescue workers join in gratitude at Ban Khai. Rushed to help transport students from a school in Ta Khan Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, who were suffering from nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting in large numbers. Many people have severe symptoms, have difficulty breathing and must be stimulated to wake up. In some cases, friends had to help each other carry them to the car. Some people had to help expedite first aid. before being taken to 3 hospitals, namely Ban Khai Hospital Rayong Hospital and Nikhom Phatthana Hospital

The school director revealed that on that day there were camping activities and traveling about 10 kilometers away. During the lunch break, the school prepared packed lunches for students and teachers who participated
in the activities to eat. It has garlic pork rice and garlic chicken rice. Confirm that the food you have chosen Definitely clean and safe As for the cause of some students having nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting this time. This is likely due to the extremely hot weather and students may experience fatigue. because of a long journey

Senior students said that the younger students’ lunch who participated in camping activities and traveling long distances this time Senior students in Mathayom 5 and Mathayom 6 have been working together since early morning. There will be garlic chicken rice. Garlic Pork and Fried Meatballs on Rice To distribute to more than 100 middle school students who attended the long-distance camp at noon. As students attending the camp Revealed that in addition to the packaged food that the school has already distributed Some groups also eat papaya salad. About 1-2 hours after the students ate, many began to experience nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting on the way back to school. When we
arrived at school, several people had symptoms at the same time. Initially, nearly a hundred students were sent to hospital for treatment.

Source: Thai News Agency

CHIANG MAI: Smog from forest fires has once again blanketed the city of Chiang Mai and PM 2.5 levels exceed the standard at 3 areas.

Visibility has decreased as the haze is likely drifting from different districts where there are efforts to manage fires in agricultural areas and winds blowing into the city.

PM 2.5 levels exceeded the standard at 3 points: Sri Phum Sub-district at 43.9 micrograms per cubic meter; at the Chiang Mai Province Office, at 39 micrograms per cubic meter; and Hod District, at 38.7 micrograms per cubic meter, beginning to impact health.

Meanwhile, Chiang Mai today has discovered 7 hotspots, resulting in a total of 124 accumulated hotspots. However, the number has decreased compared to previous years after the Chiang Mai Governor managed to halt the burning of rice and corn husks, instead plowing them under and using them as fertilizer

Source: Thai News Agency