Day: February 13, 2024

BANGKOK, The police are seeking arrest warrants from the court for monarchy-reform activist Tantawan Tuatulanon and her colleague of a protest group, who was the driver of the car that allegedly attempted to interrupt a royal motorcade.

Violations include insulting on-duty officials, causing public nuisance, and breaching of Section 116 of the Criminal Code which deals with sedition and inciting people to commit wrongdoing.

They earlier failed to report to the police to acknowledge charges twice after the Feb 7 incident in which their car allegedly attempted to interrupt the royal motorcade of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on a Bangkok expressway and honked continuously.

Tantawan was the front seat passenger and Natthanon was the driver. They were engaged in an argument with an on-duty officer and allegedly insulted the officer. The police summoned them to acknowledge the charges.

They were represented by lawyers from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights who submitted documents on their
behalf to request a postponement of their meeting with investigators to February 20, citing scheduling conflicts and their need to attend classes.

Student activist Tantawan, 20, apologized for reckless driving during the incident on Feb 7 on her Facebook post. She said she was in a hurry to do some errand and denied trying to block the royal convoy.

After the meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday, National Police Chief Pol General Torsak Sukvimol said that the prime minister expressed concerns about some gaps in the police’s work to provide security to the royal motorcade.

The police chief confirmed the security measures laid out well for the safety of royal motorcade. The legal action will be taken based on the existing evidence. There will be charges and arrest warrants. He believed young demonstrators had supporters and advisers but declined to give further details.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized the utmost importance of providing security to
the royal family. He stated that it is common for various parties, including the military, to demonstrate their strength to protect the royal institution. All parties, including the military and the police, respect and honor the monarchy.

He confirmed that the government does not agree with the action (that occurred during the royal motorcade) and all institutions, whether military or police would like to see unity and don’t want the tension between both sides to escalate. Both sides should refrain from using force or hate speech and instead engage in constructive dialogue in public forums, such as parliament and academic platforms, to ensure the safety of all parties. It is believed that all parties want to see the country harmonious and united.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chachoengsao, Chachoengsao commander reveals “Chang Kit”‘s confession from prison, stating that he killed “Mai” because he was not satisfied with the answer. who threatened to force him to break up with “Nong Phon” decided to shoot in the car before dragging the body to the side of the road

Progress in the case of abduction and murder of “Mai” or Mr. Thanasan, a young factory worker whose body was shot in the head. Hands and feet tied Throw it away on the road along the motorway. In the Bang Pakong District area Chachoengsao Province The trigger for the murder came from a love triangle between “Chang Kit” or Mr. Kittichot and the deceased and Ms. Wannaporn or “Nong Phon” which, although later it appeared that “Nong Phon” had many other young men involved. But no evidence has been found related to the murder of the deceased.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Narevich Sukonthawit, Provincial Police Commander of Chachoengsao Province, revealed that from interrogating Chang Kit in prison yesterday (Feb. 12), after officers were
still suspicious of many issues. Especially the real motive for the killing. Firearms used in the crime And is the cell phone of the deceased that is still missing, including “Nong Phon” related to her husband’s death?

Stating that recently Changkit opened his mouth and confessed that commit murder After raiding and carrying the dead man And while there were only two people together in the car, there were conversations that had challenging and heartfelt messages. cause anger before using the gun he had prepared to kill immediately By stopping the car and shooting the new boss Before driving, keep to the left. Then the body was dumped on the side of the road.

It is reported that important words spoken by Chang Kit Used to ask a new boss Before committing the murder, Chang Kit asked: ‘I will break up with Porn. Or will you choose to die?’ while Mr. Mai replied, ‘My wife, how can you take her away? If you want it, you can kill me.’

As for the circumstances surrounding the incident of the five suspects, the po
lice have evidence. Both CCTV cameras Phone information and witness investigation information Make all the events visible Since the day I went to see Ladlao Make known the circumstances of the deceased Then the four accused were invited to join the party when the new boss came out of the house. He drove a red sedan and followed him and cut off the front of the motorcycle. before bringing the new boss into the car

While in the car Attempting to restrain the new owner but was unsuccessful before taking him to Chang Kit’s house. Then he tied his new master’s hands and feet until he was finished. It is clear from the investigation that 2 of the 4 suspects were prosecuted. He confessed to being the one who used rope to tie the hands and feet of his new boss. Before Changkit was taken away and a murder occurred

The Provincial Police Commander of Chachoengsao Province also said that for “Nong Phon” it cannot be denied that there is a relationship between “Nong Phon” and “Chang Kit” who are secretly dating each oth
er. It is an important trigger for this matter. But from collecting evidence It does not appear that “Nong Phon” was involved in the planning. or provide assistance or join in the cause this time

Another part that police are trying to find is the deceased’s phone that is still missing. Including the gun used in the incident, which at 1:00 p.m. today, more than 20 divers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were coordinated with tools to scan for objects. Search for the firearm used in the crime. Suvarnabhumi Water Canal area About 300 meters from the location where the remains of Mr. Mai’s motorcycle were found, after Chang Kit confirmed that he had left the gun behind. As time has passed until approximately 5:00 p.m., the gun used in the crime has not been found. But officials are still trying to search. By coordinating and requesting additional support from 6 people to complete the mission.

In this case, even though the police were able to arrest the group of perpetrators led by “Chang Kit” along with a total
of 5 people and took all 5 people into jail, until the court granted bail to 3 of the 5 accused, Mr. Panthep (Tap ) Ms. Apisara (New) and Mr. Nantapat (Oat) came out to fight the case for an amount of 800,000 baht each, while it was reported that Mr. Suksongkran (Kan) is in the process of submitting bail today.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, Doctors warn teenagers to stop risky behavior. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases during Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, AIDS still finds nearly 10,000 new patients per year.

Dr. Suraphan Saengsaeng, Director of the Health Center for Ethnic, Marginalized, and Migrant Workers Remind teenagers, who are a group that values ??Valentine’s Day more than other ages. Especially having sexual relations without restraint and without protection. Be careful of sexually transmitted diseases. both SPV viruses By statistics of AIDS patients in Thailand Even though there is a downward trend But numbers from the Department of Disease Control Nearly 10,000 new cases are still found per year, with nearly half among teenagers aged 15-24 years, and 80 percent of new infections are male. The most common cause, more than 96 percent, is due to unprotected sex.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, Cabinet approves public debt management plan, budget 2024, additional borrowing of 560 billion baht, maintaining public debt target of 61.29 percent to GDP, within the 70 percent range.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet meeting Approved the first revision of the public debt management plan (plan) for fiscal year 2024, consisting of 1. New debt creation plan, increased by 560,276 million baht (from the original 194,434.53 million baht, increased to 754,710 million baht) 2. Existing debt management plan, increased by 387,758. million baht (from the original 1,621,135.22 million baht, increased to 2,008,893 million baht) and 3. Debt repayment plan increased by 9,075 million baht (from the original 390,538 million baht to 399,613 million baht).

The Cabinet acknowledged the 5-year medium-term loan needs plan (fiscal years 2024 – 2028) and assigned the host ministry to coordinate with the state enterprises under its control. If you still lack readine
ss, adjust your plan. To accelerate investment in government infrastructure Assigned to the Ministry of Finance Consider taking out a loan How to borrow money Loan conditions Guarantees and risk management If state enterprises can borrow money themselves To be carried out as appropriate and necessary for that state enterprise.

The Public Debt Management Policy and Supervision Committee Meeting No. 3/2023 (13 December 2023) resolved to approve the first revision of the public debt management plan (Plan) for fiscal year 2024, such as increasing the loan limit to compensate for the budget deficit. Fiscal year 2024 (loan to compensate for budget deficit Fiscal year 2023 for the time being) in the amount of 424,000 million baht. An increase in the debt restructuring limit for government loans due in the fiscal year 2025 – 2028 in the amount of 399,000 million baht. An increase in the short-term loan limit to strengthen the situation. Streamlined in the form of Credit Line to renew short-term loans from the Electr
icity Generating Authority of Thailand in the amount of 30,000 million baht.

Increasing the long-term loan limit to enhance liquidity for the Oil Fund of the Oil Fund Office by 20,000 million baht due to the increase in world oil prices. and the end of the measure to reduce excise tax on diesel fuel. Resulting in the fund having to compensate more, etc. The plan improvement this time has a project development project. Must submit 56 projects/items for approval to the Cabinet. The committee has reduced the 5-year medium-term borrowing project (fiscal year 2024 – 2028) by 42 projects. It is expected that the estimated level of outstanding public debt to GDP is at 61.29 percent (frame not exceeding 70 percent) and there is 1 state enterprise with a DSCR less than 1 time that must be submitted for approval to the Cabinet, namely the National Housing Authority, which has a DSCR equal to 0.57 times.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, 14 February, Valentine’s Day. Go see the rose trading atmosphere at Pak Khlong Talat. It’s not lively today. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai rose gardeners encountered inclement weather. Roses bloom prematurely Missed a golden opportunity during Valentine’s Day

Atmosphere at Pak Khlong Talat This period is especially bright. All shops order flowers to support the Valentine’s Day festival. Both Thai flowers and imported from abroad. There are both bundles and bunches. For example, the Anchan fresh flower shop that sells bouquets said that there aren’t many customers in the morning. It is expected that there will be a lot from afternoon to evening. Because most customers are working people. I’m going to buy flowers after work. Only during Valentine’s Day the shop is open 24 hours, both calling to order and coming to buy at the storefront. This Valentine’s Day, a customer came to order a large bouquet of 99 flowers, priced at 25,000 baht.

As for this merchant, he said This year there are few roses. At first I
thought there would not be enough to sell. But until today, there aren’t many customers, even though the price of roses this year is not very high. Compared to before the Covid outbreak, for example red roses from foreign species but grown in Thailand, large flowers arranged in bundles of 25 roses per bundle, priced at 250 baht, only 10 baht per flower, which during Valentine’s Day in the past could not be found at this price. At least 50 baht per flower, while 50 small Thai roses sell for 300 baht.

The merchant said that for the beautiful bouquets, the starting price is around 500 baht. After COVID-19, people’s ways have changed. Some people order gifts online. Or some people give money instead of flowers. As for artificial flower shops and fake flowers, there are cute red products for sale, including teddy bears. red heart shaped pillow Some shops also bring lottery tickets to organize bouquets. Comes with 100 baht banknotes and flowers beautifully arranged in a set. The price is 1,650 baht and up. Anyone
with a small budget can have a bouquet of 20 baht bills, set with artificial roses and little bears for less than 200 baht.

Roses bloom prematurely Sales during Valentine’s Day in Chiang Mai Province

Rose gardeners in Buak Toei Village On a high mountain in Pong Yaeng Subdistrict, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai faces the problem of unstable weather, including cold, rain and hot weather, causing roses to bloom less. In addition, diseases and insects were encountered, the flowers were not beautiful, many garden owners had to cut them off. Importantly, the inclement weather caused the roses to bloom more than a week earlier than usual, 2-3 days before Valentine’s Day. This year, we had to agree to sell them to middlemen at the normal price. The price at the garden counter, a bundle of 25 flowers, sells for 150-200 baht, instead of normal. During Valentine’s Day, the price will be as high as 250-300 baht per bundle, causing many farmers to suffer losses. Meanwhile, some rose growers have adjusted their sales stra
tegies. Changed to selling rose plants online, selling nearly a hundred pots per month. until having additional income of several thousand baht .

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade. Strict restrictions on traders during the Valentine’s Day festival After visiting the Pak Khlong Talat area Prices for selling various types of flowers This year decreased from the same period last year. But if you see any store taking the opportunity to adjust prices excessively, you can call the hotline 1569.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that with the Valentine’s Day festival approaching, special patrol officers have been assigned. Police officers from the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division (TCC) inspect and supervise business operators selling flowers and products popularly given during Valentine’s Day to ensure strict compliance with the law. Especially by posting signs showing the selling price of products so that consumers can know the price before deciding to buy the product. and to prevent entrepreneurs from taking advantage of the opportunity during this
day to sell products that take advantage of consumers.

However, from inspecting the area together with police officers from the Crime Suppression Division on February 13, 2024 in the Pak Khlong Talat area, Phra Nakhon District, which is an important flower selling area, it was found that this year’s selling prices decreased from the same period last year. Because the products are released to the market in large quantities. The selling price of Thai roses this year is 5 – 9 baht per flower. In a bundle of 50 flowers, the price is 350 – 400 baht per bundle. If arranged in a bouquet, the price is 400 – 900 baht per bunch, depending on the size, variety, color and equipment used. in arranging a bouquet The merchants cooperate in strictly complying with the law by clearly displaying the selling prices of the products. Consumers can compare prices before deciding to buy the products. The department has sent patrol officers to inspect and supervise traders at various distribution centers. He has also ordered provin
cial commerce throughout the country to closely inspect and supervise local traders.

However, if people do not receive fairness in the price and quantity of products or see the sale of products or services that take advantage of consumers, they can complain to the hotline 1569, where the department has assigned officers to receive complaints every day. Or make a complaint at the Provincial Commercial Office nationwide. If an offense is found, officials will be sent to take strict legal action. In the case of not posting price signs, there is a penalty of not more than 10,000 baht. In the case of selling products at an unreasonably high price, there is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding 140,000 baht, or both.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Deputy Minister Chaiya” orders the Royal Rainmaking Department Continuously mobilize for royal rain Use the inverse atmospheric temperature reduction technique to help reduce dust density. Cloud farming techniques to absorb and release dust. Relieve the accumulation of PM 2.5 dust in the northern region and Bangkok. – Perimeter

Mr. Supit Phithaktham, Director-General of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, revealed that from the situation of the problem of small dust particles PM2.5 that still affect the northern region and Bangkok – the surrounding area, according to information from the Communication Center for Solving Air Pollution Problems (IS. Wed.) Air quality monitoring report dated February 13, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. found that the northern area The amount of dust mostly exceeded the standard, measured at 26.3-75.9 micrograms/cubic meter. and Bangkok – metropolitan area, measured by measurement stations of the Pollution Control Department in collaboration with Bangkok T
he amount of dust mostly exceeded the standard, measuring 46.3-77.2 micrograms/cubic meter, in both of the aforementioned areas. The air quality level is at a level that is beginning to affect health (orange) and overall it is found that The amount of dust tends to increase as well. This is because the high pressure area or cold air mass is quite strong from China covering upper Thailand. Make the northern and northeastern regions The weather is cool to cold in the central region including Bangkok and surrounding areas and the eastern region. There is cool weather in the morning. and the wind at the lower level is at a weak level. The air sinks. This characteristic causes dust particles in the air to be unable to float. Can vent through the inversion temperature layer (inversion) to the atmosphere. And there is still density during this week.

Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, ordered the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation to continuously mobilize forces fo
r Royal Rainmaking operations and weather modification operations, which the Department through Royal Rainmaking Operations Units in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Rayong and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces. Track the weather and plan your daily work. There are 3 techniques used in the mission to alleviate the problem of small dust particles:

1. Royal Rainmaking Operations in the Disturbance Stage Using Royal Rainmaking Formula 1 (Sodium Chloride) to operate in the upwind area. and surrounding dust masses in Bangkok and surrounding areas to create clouds and increase the amount of clouds in the target area.

2. Royal Rainmaking operations in the process of raising fat. Using Royal Rainmaking Formula 8 Calcium Oxide or Formula 6 Calcium Chloride. Operating in the windward area and surrounding masses of dust in the Bangkok area and the most perimeter To raise clouds to become larger and have the power to absorb dust.

and 3. Implementation of inverse atmospheric temperature reduction techniques. By scattering dry ice
or spraying water. To vent dust at the inversion level (inversion temperature layer) or above the inversion level (inversion temperature layer) to create a channel to vent dust into the atmosphere above.

For the results of operations with the past 3 techniques During the period 3-12 February 2024, it was found that after the operation The amount of dust in the northern region, Bangkok – metropolitan area, tends to decrease. Including rain in nearby areas, including Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, Wang Chan District, Rayong Province, and during this week we will continue to monitor the weather conditions. If the weather conditions are suitable and meet the conditions for rainmaking operations or weather modification A rescue operation flight will be planned immediately. However, the Department has been monitoring and following up on the problem of small dust particles. Including mobilizing personnel, aircraft, and setting up an operational unit for climate modification. From the end of 2023 onwards (24
Dec. 2023) in order to alleviate the suffering of people in Bangkok – metropolitan area, northern and central regions that are starting to have an impact all over the country as well.

Source: Thai News Agency

Department of Special Investigation, DSI meets with prosecutors. Prosecute the “Kofuk” network for fuel tax fraud, causing government losses of more than 10 billion baht.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthana Praedam, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation Acting Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation Chair the joint meeting between the special case investigative officers and prosecutors as assigned by the Attorney General. In Special Case No. 116/2020, with Mr. Watcharin Panurat, Deputy Director-General of the Investigation Office and a group of prosecutors joined in the investigation. Also join the meeting

As a result of the Department of Special Investigation having launched a special investigation into the case of a group of executives and petroleum business operators. Committing an offense related to petroleum illegally It has a severe impact on the country’s economic system. Later, from the investigation, it was found that some of the offenses occurred ou
tside the Kingdom, so the matter was discussed with the Attorney General. that Special Case No. 116/2020 is considered an offense outside the Kingdom Is the Attorney General or the Acting Prosecutor the responsible investigator? Later, the Attorney General’s Office There has been a letter informing that the Attorney General has considered that The alleged offense is an offense punishable under Thai law and committed outside the Kingdom of Thailand according to Section 20 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Therefore, a special case investigator in the Department of Special Investigation has been assigned to investigate. and assigned Mr. Chatpanai Rattanaphan, expert prosecutor, Mr. Pakasit Lueangthong, special prosecutor of the Department Office of Economic and Resource Litigation Assisting the government investigation office Performing duties in the capacity of Special Prosecutor, Investigation Division 2, Office of the Special Prosecutor. Investigation Department 2 and Mr. Watcharin Panurat, Deputy Director-Gen
eral of the Investigation Office One of them will conduct the investigation together with the special case investigators. and the Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation or his acting representative shall be the responsible investigator.

This case involves the “Kofuk” network that is believed to have caused the state more than 10,000 million baht in damages and is linked to the case of money laundering from online gambling. The Department of Special Investigation had previously conducted a search. And there is a letter notifying the Revenue Department and the Excise Department to investigate the tax and to file a complaint. Accuse and prosecute the offender. In the information section The export declaration has been partially received from the Customs Department to be used as evidence. and the meeting also discussed Set guidelines for investigation and collection of relevant evidence. To expedite the prosecution of the perpetrators.

Source: Thai News Agency