Day: February 15, 2024

Bangkok, PTT’s 2023 profits reach 112 billion baht, an increase of 22.86% from increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and continuing investment. enhance national security Bringing more than 78 billion baht to the government

Mr. Atthaphon Rerkpiboon, Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Public Company Limited, revealed the operating results of PTT and its subsidiaries in 2023 with a net profit of 112,024 million baht, an increase of 22.86% or equivalent to 3.6. % of sales higher than 2022, which is a result of PTT Group’s cooperation in increasing production process efficiency. and reduce operating costs

They were able to reduce expenses by more than 13,000 million baht. In addition, in 2023, the PTT Group had decreased losses from derivative instruments to hedge against commodity price risks. and increased profits from exchange rates following the strengthening of the baht in 2023, although operating profits before depreciation and amortization Financial costs and income tax (EBITDA) of PTT Group de
creased, mainly from the petrochemical and refining business groups. with gross profit from refining (Market GRM) decreasing from 2022. In addition, in 2023, the PTT Group has increased oil stock losses. following the direction of falling oil prices In addition, the operating results of the petroleum exploration and production business decreased from a decrease in average selling price and average sales volume. In addition, other business groups had decreased operating results. The majority of the profits come from investments made by companies in the PTT Group, which is a business that competes freely both domestically and abroad. Divided by business type as Petroleum exploration and production business 45%, petrochemical and refining business 9%, new business and infrastructure and other subsidiaries 17%, which had increased operating results from the future energy business and new businesses from Avaada Energy Private Limited (Avaada), which invested in a solar power plant project in India, and from Lotus
Pharmaceutical Company. Company Limited (Lotus) which operates the business of producing and distributing generic drugs. in Taiwan and the oil and retail business group, 7%, which consists of the oil business and non-oil businesses such as coffee and convenience stores. with profit per revenue of only 1%, while profit from PTT’s natural gas business and international trade business was only 22%

The PTT Board of Directors has resolved to pay dividends for the 2023 operating results at the rate of 2.00 baht per share. The interim dividend has already been paid at the rate of 0.80 baht per share in September 2023. There is still remaining dividend to be paid at the rate per share. 1.20 baht, which the Ministry of Finance, as a major shareholder, and the Vayupak Fund receive dividends totaling approximately 36 billion baht, and when combined with corporate income tax of PTT and its subsidiaries, another approximately 42 billion baht, including the PTT Group, leads Revenue from business operations in 2023 has bee
n sent to the state of approximately 78 billion baht.

In the past year 2023, PTT participated in creating energy stability. Power point for improving quality of life Driving the economy to grow together sustainably Through the development of future energy businesses and new businesses that go beyond energy. In terms of future energy, there is an expansion of the hydrogen fuel station in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, to support delivery trucks and tractor-trailers. Established NV Gotion factory to produce battery packs together with KYMCO Group to establish Aionex to sell electric motorcycles. Increase the installation of EV Charging Stations under the on-ion brand to cover the entire country. In a new business area that goes beyond energy, NRPT launches Plant and Bean Thailand, a contract factory for producing 100% plant protein that meets world-class food safety standards, BRCGS Plant-based, the first and largest in the Asia Pacific region. Innobic Nutrition launches food products. Supplement for
good health of Thai people For the logistics business Opening rail freight transport on the Thailand-Laos-China route, linking the transport systems of Thailand and the ASEAN region. and prepare an investment budget for the year 2024 – 2028 in the amount of 89,203 million baht, aiming to push the country’s economy forward.

In terms of society, community and environment, PTT has planted a total of 86,173 rai of forests in 25 provinces, stimulating the local economy. Strengthen the community Through the Creating Smiles Innovation Project, which has brought PTT Group’s knowledge and innovations to be transferred to agricultural communities in 45 areas in 29 provinces nationwide. By increasing community income by more than 31.59 million baht and the project to strengthen social enterprises that can increase income for communities participating in the project by more than 5.75 million baht.

In the past, PTT has joined in relieving the suffering of the people to overcome the crisis period. Through operations such
as the One Breath and Breath for Children projects Oil reserves of 4 million barrels, NGV price fixing, LPG price assistance for hawkers and low-income earners through state welfare cards. Supporting money into the oil fund Extending credit terms to EGAT, etc., representing a total assistance value from 2020 – 2023 of more than 31,060 million baht.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Police commander reiterates that police will protect with life, adhere to the law, and slash people who block the royal procession. Order to expand the results to punish participants in the process. Asking the people to understand the nation’s institutions

Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Revealing the case of the arrest and prosecution of “Tawan” and those who honked their horns obstructing the royal procession, they said that the investigation methods and assumptions made by the officials believe that there may be additional people involved. However, this must be done carefully until there is clear evidence. At this time, it is still not possible to clearly identify who is behind it. But ordered them to carry out an investigation and collect evidence. Look at the connections in every dimension. There is no need to rush to the point of causing damage to the justice movement. Confirming this matter, there will definitely not be a single drop of honey incident. Because
the police will only use evidence to prosecute offenders. Including explaining to the public the various steps. in order not to cause misunderstandings Including preventing legal errors and being attacked by society.

Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Emphasize that providing safety is the highest duty of the police and must be done with one’s life. As for the legal matter, it is important to understand as much as possible with the people about the royal procession, which is an important matter for the country. Because it is the center of the minds of the people. Different opinions can be made. But it must not be divided, each side must understand each other. Personally, I believe that no one is disloyal. What is important is how to understand the institutions and history of the Thai nation. I want everyone to understand and not become a tool of anyone, especially politics.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi police are serious. Arrest of motorcycles racing around the city 142 offending vehicles seized, along with destruction of substandard exhaust pipes. Remind parents to help take care of their children.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Prathana Phaenpha, Provincial Police Commander of Nonthaburi Province Demonstration of how to use the engine of a racing motorcycle. Modify the exhaust pipe to make a loud sound. Some cars have been modified to the point of making a crackling sound. like the sound of a gun causing annoyance to the people

Previously, villagers in Nonthaburi Province Complain to the police that There was a group of teenagers riding motorcycles with loud racing pipes. Bringing a car to drive on the road creates trouble. Provincial Police Commander, Nonthaburi Province Therefore, he ordered police officers in every area of ??the province to be strict in arresting and inspecting and seizing suspicious vehicles. In order to break the cycle of crime Prevent crimes in various fields Including prev
enting racing in a way that causes distress. Starting from 13-15 February 2024

Emphasis is placed on urban areas, including Muang Nonthaburi Police Station. Rattanathibet Provincial Police Station Bang Si Mueang Provincial Police Station Including the Pak Kret Provincial Police Station, they were able to seize a total of 142 vehicles that were breaking the law, most of which were vehicles that had their exhaust pipes modified to make loud noises. creating annoyance for the villagers or there are circumstances showing that there is racing on the road, which will be punishable by 2 out of 3 of the offense of racing on the road There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine from 5,000-10,000 baht, or both. By car owners who modify the car’s exhaust pipe condition The motorcycle pipe must be changed to meet standards. and destroy all non-standard motorcycle exhaust pipes by smashing them. So that the exhaust pipe cannot be used again.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Prathana said that the seized vehicle bro
ught today It’s just some of it. Most of them are cars that are ready to commit an offense, such as not wearing a license plate. modified exhaust pipe or faults related to the vehicle Seized from gangs or children. who came out to gather together and cause trouble at night which the police use various measures To take care of the peace of the people at night and in accordance with the Child Protection Act and ministerial regulations to prevent groups from gathering together and causing trouble.

It is the part of parents who must take care and control the behavior of their children. If there is an offense committed and the investigation finds that the parents were neglectful. Action will be taken against the parents as well. Therefore, I would like to warn you to take care of your children. Part of the car parts store Police went to the area to investigate. Including strictness and public relations for these stores. But most will claim that it is produced from the factory. which if it is produced from a facto
ry will be standardized and accurate But if checked, it is found that there has been illegal modification. must be arrested and prosecuted Initially, we will check the shop’s license first.

In terms of the announcement of the curfew in Nonthaburi province in the past The aim is to prevent children from gathering together and causing trouble at night. In the past, the implementation of various measures not finished yet And at the end of this month, we will look at statistics before and after the operation to compare, but initially it was found that children who come out to gather together at night have decreased by more than 90 percent.

From the questioning, Mr. A and Mr. B (pseudonyms) said that they would like to tell the brothers and sisters not to do this and modify the exhaust pipe to make loud noises. because it troubles the villagers There’s no benefit. It is difficult for parents to waste money, waste gold, waste money, waste time. After this, they will remove the pipe and destroy it. It will be chan
ged to a standard exhaust pipe. and do not break the law again.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) joins forces with revenue officers to launch an Anti Tax Crime operation to suppress counterfeit tax invoices. Over a billion in damage

Central Investigation Bureau Together with revenue officers, they jointly searched 5 locations in the areas of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi provinces. Initially, they seized documents related to the commission of an offense, such as purchase tax reports. Documents regarding the issuance of fake tax invoices, tax invoice documents, receipts, etc.

This case is because Subdistrict 2, Office of the Provincial Crime Suppression Division received a complaint from a good citizen. that there is a person or juristic person committing an offense regarding issuance of tax invoices without the right to issue them which has illegally issued tax invoices to a large number of entrepreneurs throughout the country It is thought to be hundreds of millions of baht in damage to the state. without actually buying or selling goods or providing servi
ces Officers from the Operations Group 2 of the Office of the Provincial Crime Suppression Division therefore launched an investigation. By having secret agents negotiate and lure you to buy tax invoices. from the said group of people 5 times, with a tax invoice issued Without the right to issue 30 certificates, later went to inspect the establishment. which is registered as a juristic person office It was found that it did not have any characteristics of an establishment. Instead, businesses have been illegally opened to sell tax invoices issued illegally, which is in the nature of destroying the Value Added Tax system. This has an impact on the country’s economic system and people issuing tax invoices without actually trading. As for the issuer, it is already subject to civil liability. There is also a penalty for using a criminal invoice as an offense. Intentionally avoiding or attempting to avoid VAT. Issue a tax invoice without the right to issue For those who use tax invoices It is considered a prohibit
ed input tax and has no right to be used as credit and is subject to civil liability. and there is a criminal penalty for false taxation with the intent to use fake tax invoices or illegally issued tax invoices to receive tax credits. Punishment is imprisonment from 3 months to 7 years and a fine from 2,000-200,000 baht. –

Source: Thai News Agency

Kalasin, Tourism Promotion Club Sahatsakhan District Kalasin Province Open activities to promote water tourism ‘Luminous Dinosaur Boat’ cruises to see the view of Lam Pao Dam. Hoping to increase income Create a community economy

What you see here is ‘Luminous Dinosaur Boat’ which Nonburi Subdistrict Municipality created to drive and promote tourism in Sahatsakhan District. and the Tourism Promotion Club, restaurants, hotels, accommodations in Sahatsakhan District were able to bid and enter the business of creating cruise routes and activities. To stimulate the economy and create income for villagers in the area.

glowing dinosaur boat Will take tourists downstream into Lam Pao Dam. Nature tour and sunset on the water Ready to listen to the story of the origins of the Lam Pao Dam and Pu Chiang Som. From the group of volunteer child guides that will fill and create color on the boat

Mr. Bunmee Kaennakham, Mayor of Nonburi Subdistrict Hopefully the Tourism Promotion Club of Sahatsakhan District will come to fi
ll in and make tourism in the Lam Pao Dam area more lively. While the municipality Set goals to develop tourism potential even further. Because in the area there are many tourist attractions. Both Phutthawat temples or Wat Phu Sing Sirindhorn Museum, Non Wiset Laem and Thepsuda Bridge Each of which has many tourists throughout the year. And this year there will be Maha Songkran held at Thepsuda Bridge as well. Starting from April 2, and the glowing dinosaur boat will be another highlight of Songkran Nonburi.

For the glowing dinosaur boat It can also be a venue for seminars, field trips, and social gatherings. Fast food starts at 59 baht. For more details, contact Sahatsakhan District Tourism, Tel. 0643173888 .

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, The committee followed up on the budget and found suspicious private companies bidding on a project to buy more than a billion baht in airplanes from the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. Take the government officials to see the work at the checkpoint. By taking a leave of absence from work before receiving the bid, the NACC would continue its investigation.

Mr. Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut Chairman of the Committee to Study the Preparation and Monitoring of Budget Management House of Representatives Statement after the meeting said Followed the budget of the Rice Department and the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. For its part, the Rice Department has considered the budget spending related to the use of organic fertilizers. The Director-General explained at the meeting that It is the part of using the budget to buy fertilizer that goes into the government innovation account or BCG and the part related to rice seeds goes directly to over 200 rice cent
ers. The total budget is 829 million baht when the money is transferred to the center’s BAAC account. Various rice Each rice center will go and buy agricultural equipment among themselves. It was found that the equipment was not subject to the government procurement materials regulations, which would cause concern. Perhaps the director in charge of various parts There may be a close relationship with people who buy and sell goods in each area. and may not comply with direct procurement regulations

Therefore, there is concern that there may be loopholes in various agencies. The committee therefore resolved to send its observations to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Comptroller General’s Department. Including related agencies In order for the Ministry to consider whether there are any channels through which it can issue regulations to supervise the use of subsidies for community rice centers from now on. with comparable cases Using the budget of local government organizations

Mr. Natthaph
ong said that the committee had made an observation. Budget of the Royal Rainmaking Department and Agricultural Aviation It was found that in the auction for the project to purchase 2 aircraft worth 11,88 million baht, there were 3 bids opened, with no bidder submitting a bid envelope. And when there are bidders Found something worrisome is the private company that was announced as the winner of the bid for the project to purchase the 2 aircraft. It had previously taken the Royal Rainmaking Department’s executives to see the work in the Czech Republic. and received an explanation at the meeting that The budget for the study tour is paid out by the private company. Where civil servants traveling on study tours use their official leave rights. Therefore, this is something that the Commission has observed. According to the explanation, he listened to the weight of reasons from both sides. The Director-General explained that before approving the purchase of an airplane worth over a billion baht, he wanted to see
it in a real place and the real thing, but he inquired to National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) whether this kind of behavior would be a conflict of interest or not. Because private funds were used for this study tour. Ready to send the matter to the NACC to carry out its duties further.

As for the case of the Rice Department, Mr. Natthaphong said that the committee It was found that the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives had already set up an examination committee. Therefore, it was decided to wait for the committee to finish its work and on March 14th will call the Rice Department to explain further information. As for the Royal Rainmaking Department, February 21 It will be a case that will be explained to the Budget Committee. We will continue to follow. As for the matter of property staking It is seen that the media space has been used and those involved have come out to give interviews on the media many times. Today the main message of the meeting wanted to focus on the content of budget use,
saying that if it is done with transparency, there will be no loss of assets. You have to worry.

Source: Thai News Agency

Sisaket, Strange bananas bloom in the middle of the trunk in Sisaket. The owner got lucky and won the first prize in the last draw. This time, the owner of the house took the villagers to light incense sticks to pay respects. May you win the prize again.

After there was news that at a house at Village No. 7, Ban Nong Khruea Sud, Nong Khrok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sisaket Province, something strange was found: a strange banana tree. A baby came out in the middle of the trunk. Someone in the house was lucky to win the first prize in the last drawing. Today, reporters went to the area to look at strange Namwa banana trees. Meet the homeowner and villagers They brought offerings including pig heads, flowers, incense sticks and candles to pray for good fortune once again.

Mr. Somsak said that before winning the first prize last time, no one in the house saw that the banana tree had a baby growing out of the middle of the trunk. But a day or two before the lottery draw I saw that the banana tree had a banan
a coming out of the middle of the trunk. Therefore, it is thought that this banana tree may bring great fortune. So I brought incense sticks and candles to pay homage and make a vow to ask for good fortune. I wished for myself and my family to win the first prize. When the lottery was drawn, my mother actually won the first prize. After winning the prize, he used the money to pay off debt and make merit. Later, on the last Buddhist holy day (11 February 2024), he and his family brought flowers, incense sticks and candles. Come with incense sticks to light and ask for good fortune again.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, NBTC urges all mobile phone operators to suppress pirated SIM signals. After the verification period is due For those who own more than 101 SIM cards, they are ready to join forces with the police to take legal action against people wearing ghost SIM names.

Pol. Gen. Dr. Natthorn Phoesunthon, NBTC, Legal Affairs Officer and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Integration of Law Enforcement of Technology Offenses Chaired the meeting along with Pol. Lt. Gen. Dr. Thatchai Pitanilabutr, Assistant Police Commander in charge of preventing and suppressing technology crimes, together with mobile phone service providers, including Advanced Wireless Company. Network Co., Ltd. (AIS service provider), True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. (True and DTAC service provider), and National Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (Public) to discuss identity verification measures and information regarding the use of services by users holding SIM cards. After the identity verification period has elapsed along with integratin
g cooperation between NBTC and mobile phone service providers and police officers Expanded action against those who forge documents for SIM registration. Prevent criminals from using it to commit online crimes.

Police General Natthorn said that from the idea of ??organizing SIM cards Especially numbers in the prepaid system with no real user registration or register with incorrect information There has been falsification of documents for SIM registration. The NBTC has issued measures to confirm the identity and information regarding the use of services by users who hold SIM cards. It has come into effect since January 16, 2024, according to the measure, targeting two groups: SIM card holders with 6-100 numbers to verify their identity within 180 days and SIM card holders 101. Number and above must confirm your identity within 30 days, which is currently in the second group. (Those who hold SIM card numbers 101 numbers or more) has expired on February 14, 2024.

The NBTC therefore held an expedited meeting fo
r all camp operators. Proceed with suspending service according to conditions for both outgoing calls. Sending SMS messages and using the internet Only emergency calls will be allowed. From statistics of operators reported to the NBTC, there are statistics of those holding 101 or more SIM card numbers to verify their identity as follows: AIS network 58.56 percent, True DTAC 35 percent and NT 23.14 percent. From the inspection it was found that Some numbers have not yet been verified. It will be the SIM that is installed in various devices. who did not receive the SMS notification and some believed that it was a pirated SIM card in the hands of a call center gang and other online crimes who did not dare to show up to confirm their identity And this group is the target of such measures. At the meeting, all mobile phone service providers were urged to Start suspending use (making calls and using the internet) from February 15, 2024 onwards, before further withdrawing use from the system

Police General Natthorn
Added that In the past, it has been found that some groups of people Has a habit of falsifying documents or forging ID cards to register SIM cards illegally Using someone else’s ID card or register with incorrect information. In this part, NBTC has worked closely with all mobile phone service providers. and sent the information to the police to continue prosecuting the offenders which acts in such a manner

It is considered an offense. Forging and using fake official documents Counterfeit your card and use or display a fake card. and may be an offense. Computer Crime Act, etc. These movements are considered to be the root cause of the call center gang problem that is currently spreading. Must be prosecuted and eradicated.

Source: Thai News Agency