Day: February 11, 2024

Bangkok: Chiang Mai An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 occurred centered in Mueang District. Chiang Mai Province The villagers felt the shaking. Initially, there are no reports of damage.

This earthquake occurred at 1:56 p.m., with a magnitude of 2.7, with an epicenter 5 kilometers deep in the ground in Wat Ket Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. People living in urban areas The entire Fa Ham subdistrict, Suthep subdistrict, and Mueang district felt the shaking that occurred.

Most recently, Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn Governor of Chiang Mai Province Order the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Related agencies and community leaders Accelerate the survey of possible damage to buildings, houses, temples, schools, and important historical sites in the area. Initially, there are no reports of damage. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: A long-tailed tour boat capsizes near Ladi Island. This left seven Chinese tourists and one captain adrift in the middle of the sea. Fortunately, another boat passed by in time to help.

Pictures of moments in life at the Phuket Information Center page Publish clips as events While taking a long-tail boat tour Seven Chinese tourists and a captain capsized near Lading Island. which is far from Hong Island Krabi Province, about 300 meters away, causing everyone to be adrift in the middle of the sea.

This event was considered fortunate because the other ship The one driving Russian, Ukrainian and European tourists traveling from Phuket came by and saw and helped take them to shore. Ready to coordinate with park officials to help further

Source: Thai News Agency

Lao Cai: In the wake of an impressive recovery in 2023, the tourism sector in the northern border province of Lao Cai is on a transformative journey, unveiling novel experiences and products as it sets its sights on the ambitious goal of hosting 8.5 million visitors this year.

The sector wasted no time in making its mark in 2024, with a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals during the three-day New Year holidays, registering an impressive increase of 27% year on year. Total tourism revenue soared to approximately 467 billion VND (19.4 million USD), reflecting 9% year-on-year growth. Notably, the hotel room occupancy rate across the province reached 75%, with Sa Pa National Tourist Area boasting an exceptional 90-95%.

During the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays from February 8-14, the province anticipates a significant influx of tourists drawn by a captivating array of cultural, art and sport activities. A promise of memorable and joyful experiences awaits visitors, setting an auspicious tone for the New Year.

With the target of welcoming 8.5 million tourists and generating revenue surpassing 27 trillion VND this year, Director of the provincial Tourism Department Ha Van Thang outlined strategic plans for Sa Pa township. The focus is on developing outstanding tourism products, emphasising festivals for each season. This approach aims to effectively amplify the Sa Pa tourism brand and extend the duration of visitors’ stays.

Beyond Sa Pa, Lao Cai envisions the development of Bao Yen district into a spiritual tourism hub for the northwest region and the entire country. Boasting three national-level and seven provincial-level historical and cultural relics, along with Bao Ha temple complex, the district annually attracts over 1 million visitors for sightseeing and worship.

Looking to the future, Lao Cai city is positioned to become an irresistible tourist destination, introducing high-end entertainment tourism products, including a casino, golf course, amusement park, and MICE facilities. The northern area intends to
serve as a pivotal bridge for international tours connecting with Yunnan (China) and vice versa./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Nakhon Ratchasima Thrilling! A male bull wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Officials together with villagers spent 2 hours helping push it back into the Khao Phu Luang forest.

Thap Lan Park officials and officials of the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area Join the villagers in pushing a 2-year-old male wild bull that wandered along Highway 304, Ban Non Sanga, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, back to the Khao Phu Luang Non-Hunting Area. At some times the road must be closed. And there were times when the bull was frightened of the car. He ran into the back of the village. must be framed and use firecrackers to chase away The operation lasted two hours and no one was hurt. The headman of Non Sa-nga village said that this incident was the first time that a bull had strayed into this area. Even though the surrounding area is a national park area. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Minister Thammanat sympathizes with the villagers in the construction area of ??the Yuan Reservoir, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province, ordering a reduction in the water storage level in the reservoir so that a reservoir can be built to support water use. without causing the villagers to be affected by the construction While returning, I saw children taking pictures with the helicopter. The royal rain therefore gives an opportunity to sit up. It creates a lot of excitement for the children.

Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Has ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to reduce the construction of the Vietnamese Reservoir in Rom Yen Subdistrict, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province out of sympathy for the people who will be affected by the construction. The meeting was held to listen to opinions on January 3, 2024.

Such a reservoir There are plans to build a clay core stone dam and a concrete canal water delivery system. When listening to the voices of
the people affected by the reservoir construction Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to make the Royal Irrigation Department reduce construction. From the water storage level at 466.50 m.s.l., capacity 30 million cubic meters, remaining at the water storage level 460.80 m.s.l., capacity 20 million m. which will cause the people in the area to not receive Construction impact

From now on, the Royal Irrigation Department will request permission to use the area from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and take relevant steps. So that construction can begin as soon as possible.

When the operation is complete, it will be able to send water to support farming areas at the end of the basin in the Nam Yuan and Mae Lao river basins in Chiang Kham District. Assist with consumption of the people and raising animals in the project area and nearby areas. Relief from flooding along the Nam Yuan and Lao rivers downstream of the dam in Chiang Kham District. It is also a source of fish breeding and fishing gr
ounds. Ready to design the road around the canal To promote tourism as well

While returning from listening to the opinions of the people Captain Thammanat saw the children. Come and wait to take photos with the helicopter of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation parked in the middle of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization field. Romyen therefore gives children the opportunity to They took turns riding in the helicopter, which delighted the children. Very much

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: TAT organizes the Chinese New Year Festival at Yaowarat under the concept of “Celebrating” the golden year of prosperity. This year received a response. Both Thais and foreigners Many came out to travel wearing red shirts.

TAT, Ministry of Culture and Tourism People’s Republic of China and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Based in Thailand Participate in the Chinese New Year event at Yaowarat which officially opened yesterday. By transforming more than 1.5 kilometers of Yaowarat Road into a pedestrian street. There are more than 100 famous Yaowarat food booths set up as booths under the concept of “Celebrating” the Golden Year of Prosperity.” There will also be Thai and Chinese cultural performances appropriate to the era, light and sound shows, and media. Mixing the story of faith of Thai-Chinese people with the projection mapping performance “The Dragon King”, the story of beliefs and faith of Thai-Chinese people.

While the People’s Republic of China brings cultural performances to
share cultural exchanges between the two countries, there will also be food booth activities and performances, which will be held for 2 days and 2 nights this Saturday and Sunday until midnight.

In addition to world-famous street food Another highlight of Yaowarat Chinese New Year. What foreign tourists admire is Golden Dragon Tunnel The area of ??the Chaloem Phrakiat arch is beautifully decorated and decorated with lights. There is a beautiful light tunnel for taking photos, extending until February 29.

It’s not all over yet. Besides coming to travel and taste the food, you can also make a fire to pay homage to the gods and ask for blessings. Enhance good fortune On the occasion of Chinese New Year Festival Both at the Thian Fah Foundation Leng Nei Yi Temple and various shrines where people continuously go to pay respects and ask for blessings throughout the day

Overview of this year’s Chinese New Year event It is considered to have received a great response and praise from foreign tourists. That the ev
ent was fun, colorful, delicious food, and most importantly, lovely people. Makes people want to come and visit again. TAT expects that this year’s Chinese New Year will generate approximately 34,390 million baht in Thai tourism revenue, a 30 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Especially the Chinese tourist market. It is expected that tourism income into Thailand will be approximately 6,213 million baht, an increase of approximately 366 percent compared to the same period last year

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Police prepare to further interrogate “Chang Kit” in prison, expecting to conclude the case of abduction and murder of “Mai” and 5 people within the next week. Meanwhile, the results of the examination added that “Porn”, the wife of the new boss, confirmed that she had no knowledge of her husband’s murder.

The murder case of Mr. Thanasan or Mai, age 33, a young factory worker, after being attacked by Mr. Kittichot or Changkit Bang Bo, age 37, the lover of Ms. Wannaporn or Nong Phon, age 31, along with a group of 5 people, causing a raid and abducting Mr. Mai. go bind hand and foot before shooting to death The body was then thrown away to conceal the case. in the area of ??the road along the motorway, Bang Wua Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, to clear up the love triangle between Mr. Mai Changkit and Nong Phon.

Meanwhile, Pol. Maj. Gen. Narevich Sukonthawit, commander of the Provincial Police of Chachoengsao Province, along with investigators from Bang Pakong Police Station
, the owner of the case, are preparing to travel to interrogate Chang Kit in prison on many questions that are still questionable, such as the issue of the firearms used. cause a scene The deceased’s mobile phone Where was it taken? The true motive and still need to further investigate the matter of Nong Phon, what was involved in it and how he shot the new boss.

Initially, from the collection of evidence and the results of many data analysis including witnesses and further investigation of Ms. Phon, it was found that at this time Ms. Phon definitely had no knowledge of the murder of her new husband. As for witnesses and new evidence that has been obtained, it is an important factor that clearly identifies the characters who committed the crime. The case is definitely expected to be concluded this week.

As for the co-accused who were released on bail to face the case, most recently Mr. Pantev or Taep, 29 years old, and Ms. Apisara or New, 22 years old, who submitted 8 hundred thousand baht in securities, r
equested to be released on bail. came to the case and on Monday, relatives of Mr. Suksongkran or Kan, 24 years old, and Mr. Nantapat or Oat, 23 years old, will submit bonds to bail the two out of prison to fight the case as well.

Police Major General Narewit said that after this, he must be summoned for further investigation. Everyone about the events of the day of the incident To be clear, some people may be right. Charges were added based on the evidence obtained. At this time, the investigating officer has postponed the charges and has imprisoned him. Requesting the court to detain the accused within a period of 84 days, a total of 7 days, while collecting evidence in the case. Before summarizing opinions in the case and submitting it to the prosecutor In order to catch up with the first stir fry Send the draft complaint to the court for further consideration

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Gun Jom Phalang along with the Khlong Sam Wa District MP. They raided to help a 4-year-old boy and found scars on his body and face. After being abused by his stepfather for months

Mr. Kanthat Phongpaiboonwet or “Kan Jom Phalang” along with Mr. Narunanmon Huangsap, a member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, Khlong Sam Wa District, went to the area of ??a rented house in the area of ??Khan Na Yao Police Station to help a 4-year-old boy who was attacked by family members. After receiving coordination from Ms. Narunanmon Huangsap, a member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, Khlong Sam Wa District, has a 4-year-old boy with scars on his body and face. There were bite marks on the body and bruises on the buttocks and genitals and police were contacted. Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Department of Children and Family Homes to help

Ms. Narunanmon Huangsap, a member of the Bangkok Council in Khlong Sam Wa District, revealed that she received a complaint from a community leader in t
he Khan Na Yao Police Station area who saw a 4-year-old boy with bruises on his face that looked like fingerprints. There were bruises on the buttocks and genitals, and bite marks and electric shock marks all over the body. Ask the officials to help and check. Initially, it is known that Such a boy Living with mother and stepfather During the day, children come out to play in the community area. At night, you will enter your room in the middle of the night. I heard a child cry. along with the stepfather’s outcry As for the stepfather’s behavior Villagers are often seen drinking large amounts of kratom water. and give it to the child’s mother to drink as well As for the use of drugs or not? Still can’t answer. It is said that there will also be sexual abuse of children.

For this stepfather, he has a job as a construction contractor. and come to rent a room in the said community together with mother The mother did not ask for any help from the people in the community. The behavior of the stepfather was abusin
g the 4 year old child, the child and the family. He had been watched and watched over by people in the community since the beginning of January and kept observing and collecting evidence of wounds on the child’s body until he couldn’t stand it and so informed the authorities to go help the child.

Mrs. Boonpeng, 49 years old, a vendor in the area, said the family had just moved here at the beginning of the year. At the worker camp in this area He often saw repeated wounds on the child’s body. When he asked who had done this to the child, he said, “Papa hit him.” At first, he didn’t want to get involved, afraid of interfering with family matters. But out of pity for the child So I had my sister tell the community president. Then the chairman He contacted for help and a good citizen identified the wounds on the child’s body. The stepfather did not know when the stepfather acted with the child. Saying that it hurts here, when you see it again, it’s already a wound. When children come to tell them where it hurts
, they feel sorry for them. When they ask how their stepfather did it, they felt sorry for him. The children responded by punching and using cigarettes in various places. One day he saw wounds on the child’s genitals that were inflicted by cigarettes. He couldn’t stand it.

Mr. Kan Jompalang said that if such an event had been witnessed by his mother, Is it considered to be a supporter? If so, must the father be prosecuted in the same way as the father who abused the child? which he talked with the Children’s and Family Home in Bangkok I will let you take the child. As for the case, he coordinated with the superintendent of Khan Na Yao Police Station. Do a preliminary investigation of the mother and child. The father who abused the child was coordinated to come and testify. Initially, it was considered a crime of assault. Whether it is serious or not must be seen in the physical examination section. Last evening, police at Khan Na Yao Police Station took this brutal stepfather away. Go investigate

Source:
Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Big Kong” confirms that the 4 young men who extorted money in the Sai Mai area are not the police. The Crime Suppression Division insists that they are investigating and looking at the expressions themselves. It is expected that he will be arrested soon. “Big Tao” confirms the robbery case. The police followed evidence that was not related to any political party.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridej, Commander of the Central Investigation Police Lead the team to announce outstanding performance results under the concept of “CIB Performance Against Crimes”, emphasizing the vision of being professional, impartial, side by side with the people. On the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the founding of the Central Investigation Police, the police under the agency participated in unison. Then the Central Investigation Police Commander Revealing progress in the case of a group of 4 young men claiming to be police from the Crime Suppression Division. Aum extorted 100,000 baht from the victims in the Sai Mai ar
ea, saying that officials had started investigating since yesterday after the incident.

Initially, it was believed that they were not real police officers. But still unable to reveal various details Can go beyond this. Although initially believed that they were not police officers, if they were Will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Because it is clearly considered a criminal offense. and believe that all 4 suspects can definitely be arrested In this case, the Central Investigation Bureau investigated on its own. As for the legal case, it has been coordinated with the Sai Mai Police Station. Important information has been obtained but cannot be disclosed.

‘Inspection section Are you really a police officer? Ask to see your identification card or if you are still not sure you can call the police agency. This is to prevent impersonation of officials,’ Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapop said. Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy commander of the Central Investigation Police. Revealing the progress of the c
ase against the Director-General of the Rice Department that On Monday February 12th Investigators called several people related to the Prime Minister’s Office to provide information and two government officials from the Ministry of Agriculture who provided information to this group of people. Will travel to meet on Monday as well. But it will be in the form of a conversation and not an interrogation at all.

As for this Thursday, February 15th, people close to Mr. Srisuwan have coordinated with officials. to come and acknowledge the allegations Including Mr. Weera will travel to meet with the investigating officer to provide information as well. In addition, the victims were found by Mr. Srisuwan’s group. Tapsap Meejamnong will gradually come to provide additional information as well.

As for the financial route, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat confirmed that the financial route in this area is clear to everyone, including other evidence. At the meeting of the investigative team, they will go and look at every c
ircle. But what matters is whether the victim will testify or not. It is considered a troubling matter for the investigative team and the preliminary information is that this group of suspects acted in many cases. Therefore, I want information on every case because it will be beneficial to the case. for use in further litigation

However, doing this case has an impact because There is talk of destroying political parties. But I would like to confirm. The officials acted according to the evidence. It is not related to any political party and some of the legal issues that are discussed. It is considered that the person speaking may not yet understand some things. Because what the police do is relevant and consistent with the law. which has been studied enough that everything has a reason Because those who give information about various matters now look at it as not being fact. “The summary of the case” will be carried out quickly within the circle of the Director-General of the Rice Department to make the case
complete and serve as a guideline for other investigations. which uses various cases Come as a witness to make the statement stronger and to expand the circles where this group commits crimes to cover all circles,’ Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat said

Source: Thai News Agency