Day: February 20, 2024

Nakhon Si Thammarat residents sat on the train for more than 16 hours, chanting “Kan Chom Phalang” after the family’s descendants were raped. “Group of youths through the bag” attacked and caused chaos among the people in the area.

CCTV footage shows a group of 5-6 teenagers wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. He was chasing after a young man who was injured. Go out in front of a department store in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Before the stabbing incident in the department store, there were employees providing assistance.

As a result of the incident, three families brought their children and grandchildren who were injured. Take the train to escape from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bangkok for 16 hours to ask for help from Mr. Kanthat. Pongpaiboonwet or Gun Jom Phalang because he could not tolerate the behavior of the group of teenagers in the province. Both trap and attack Take a knife and stab a child At night, drive through the villages. Take out your gun and shoot the villagers. Plus, the person who
caused the crime was the son of a local police officer. Not afraid of anything Moreover, after the incident, I did not know what method to use. Pictures from CCTV cameras can be posted to stories showing that they chased and stomped people. Plus, he likes to show off his guns regularly. and a photo of a gun being fired at a wall showing potential

One of the parents described the incident as follows: His son went for a walk at the said department store. At that time, there were teenagers following him all the time. But I don’t care. Until the son walked down from the parking lot to go home. Suddenly, a group of teenagers, 5-6 people wearing long-sleeved shirts, were standing in the parking lot of the mall. Then he jumped and kicked and stomped on his son. Then one of the perpetrators pulled out a knife from his pocket. before stabbing him several times in the back and wrist. The son tried to run out of the mall. But still being pursued

He also stole his son’s new shirt that he had just bought. It was fortuna
te that a good citizen helped. The perpetrators then posted pictures of the incident on social media. He was surprised how the department store could let him go. So I went to inquire and got the answer that the department store wouldn’t give it to me because in order to give the pictures, I had to have a letter asking for permission from the police.

while the mother of another victim Said that on January 1st, around 10 p.m., his son went out to buy things at the Thung Song Night Market, Thung Song District, when he encountered this group of teenagers shooting guns. Then he tied his son’s hands and attacked him. Both used knives to cut and used guns to threaten. His son raised his hand to prevent him from hitting his head. So he was slashed into his hand until the tendons were severed. and had wounds on his head, knees, and ankles.

Gun Jom Phalang searches for information and finds that a group of teenagers broke through the bag. There are 40-50 members in total and there are police officers’ children among
them. This group of behaviors will continue to cause problems. The victim’s grandmother, age 72, had already reported the crime. But the police said it was a juvenile case, difficult to catch, difficult to prosecute, and would not accept reports. Grandma went to the police station 3 times but was refused a report each time. Claimed to have the child’s parents come and report the crime themselves. He therefore questioned the police as to why they were not helping the people. Why isn’t the law enforced correctly? Now the villagers no longer trust the police in the area and have to come to them, initially Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. To submit letters and evidence to help investigate the matter.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Depor, Deputy Spokesman of the Royal Thai Police, revealed that the Police Commander has ordered coordination with Provincial Police Region 8 commanders to hold an investigation meeting to find the perpetrators. Initially, all the perpetrators of Tehu are known
. Currently being arrested.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Kasikorn Research Center expects MPC cuts interest rates in the middle of this year After the economic momentum slowed Adjust the estimate This year’s GDP fell to 2.6% from 3.1%.

Kasikorn Research Center reports that from the Thai economy this quarter 4/2023 expanded lower than expected at 1.7% compared to the same period of the year. And if compared to the previous quarter, it contracted at 0.6%, reflecting the weakening momentum of the Thai economy. The pressure comes from a sharp contraction in public investment and a decline in inventory levels among the sectors. Slower production In addition, agricultural production decreased from Effects of El Niño

For the whole year 2023, the Thai economy expanded only 1.9%, lower than previously estimated. 2.5%, causing the Thai economy to recover higher than before. Extinguished before the Covid crisis (Compared to the level as of 4th quarter 2019) only 0.5%, which is a level quite lower than other countries in the region. Part of this is caused by struct
ural problems that As a result, the Thai economy has lower growth potential than other countries.

Kasikorn Research Center forecasts that the Thai economy in 2024 will grow at 2.6%, downgraded from 3.1% previously estimated. Due to the momentum in private spending that Slowing down as government measures to stimulate consumption decrease. together with the high base of the previous year

In addition, a delay in approving the 2024 budget may affect the investment spending of The government sector is not fully capable. Meanwhile, there are still many risks outside the country, such as the slowdown of the world economy. and geopolitical problems

The Thai economy in the first quarter of 2024 is expected to be stable from the previous quarter. Although the 2024 budget has not yet been approved, it is possible that the government sector will accelerate the disbursement of funds. The remaining money from the fiscal year 2023 budget will likely result in government spending not shrinking as severely. Same as in the
previous quarter. Meanwhile, Thai exports are expected to remain stable from the previous quarter following increased demand. Even the conflict in the Red Sea will affect the cost and duration of shipping.

In this regard, the Thai economy’s slower growth may increase the possibility that the Central Bank of Thailand may reduce the policy interest rate in the middle of 2024.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, SPRC refrains from paying dividends for 2023 due to a net loss of USD 34 million. Stock losses resulting from conflicts in the Middle East and the Chinese economy

Mr. Robert Dobrik, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited or SPRC, revealed that in 2023 the company had a net loss of 34 million US dollars, compared to 2022 which had a profit. Net was $222 million. The market refining margin, excluding stock gains/losses, in 2023 is at USD 4.39 per barrel. This is down from 2022’s US$9.64 per barrel.

For operating results for the 4th quarter of 2023, the company had a net loss of 130 million US dollars. This compares to the previous quarter’s net profit of US$120 million. The main factor is loss from oil stocks. The price difference between refined oil and crude oil decreased. and shutdowns for maintenance of refinery production units The drop in oil prices is a result of conflicts in the Middle East and the Red Sea. coupled with concerns about the econo
mic slowdown in China Resulting in a loss from oil stocks in this quarter. The market refining margin is US$1.80 per barrel. Decreased from the previous quarter which was 8.36 US dollars per barrel. This is due to the decrease in the price difference between refined oil and crude oil and the maintenance shutdown of production units from October to early November. on the same day The Company’s Board of Directors Meeting No. 1/2024 resolved to refrain from paying dividends for the operating results for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 due to the Company There is a net loss.

Robert Dobrik said: 2023 will be challenging for SPRC, but we remain committed to improving our production reliability. By creating value through the acquisition of marketing and fuel businesses. as well as seeking additional opportunities to add value to shareholders By leveraging the company’s strategic value chain capabilities

Source: Thai News Agency

House of Representatives, The government has invested more than 100 million baht to organize a big event “Maha Songkran World Water Festival, cool all over the world, Maha Songkran 67,” hoping to attract more than 200,000 Thais and foreigners, stimulating tourism. Generate income of over 3,125 million baht

Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed that the Cabinet meeting approved the 2023 budget for the time being as a reserve central budget of 104 million baht to carry out the Maha Songkran World Water Festival project, Yen Thua La, Maha Songkran 2024, hoping to create an Intellectual patent. Property Festival to honor work that is uniquely Thai More than 200,000 tourists attended the event, generating approximately 3,125 million baht in income and turnover during the Songkran festival.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has scheduled the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Maha Songkran 2024, both in Bangkok. and identity ar
eas of 5 regions throughout Thailand To join in preserving and inheriting the beautiful traditions of Thailand and celebrating the occasion of “UNESCO” announcing its registration. ‘Songkran in Thailand’ is a cultural heritage item. The intangibles of humanity During the meeting on 6 December 2023 in Kasane, Republic of Botswana.

Organizing this event To encourage travel and generate income from tourism. and push Thailand to be one of the top 10 countries for festivals in the world. Focusing on the target group: Thai and foreign tourists from around the world. Including the media Online/Offline both domestically and abroad Prepared to organize in Bangkok area in the area of ??Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang and identity areas of 5 regions across the country Between 11 – 15 April 2024

Scheduled activities within the event, such as the Songkran parade From the target group of 16 provinces, 11 Soft Power industries (food, sports, festivals, tourism, music, books, movies, games, art, design and fashion
), cultural performances such as Khon, Manohra dance, music performances from famous artists both domestically and abroad. , Songkran area 5 regions, presenting Songkran traditions in each region. Fountain show with music, water tunnel, giant overflowing water tank Making merit by giving alms to monks Pouring water on the elderly and bathing Buddha images on Thai New Year’s Day.

Source: Thai News Agency

Maha Sarakham, Even though it is trash, it can be created into art. Let’s take a look at the work of Maha Sarakham University students who used trash to create “shadows” for homeless children.

Mr. Thanin Jaiboon, 3rd year student, Visual Arts Department Faculty of Fine Arts and Cultural Sciences Mahasarakham University Make work to submit to teachers in the painting subject. and the subject materials and strategies By creating contemporary works of art By using leftover materials Arrange the light to shine across the wall. Appears to be the silhouette of a homeless child. curled up on cardboard The images that have been published have many admirers.

The concept of this art, Mr. Thanin said, is that as a person from the provinces, he came to live in an urban society. To work, earn money and study We have seen progress, modernity, and people pouring in for various reasons. So I want to ask the question: Why do urban societies have homeless people and images of struggling lives? Selling old things Sharing foo
d to sustain life And where did these people originate? How to survive So he took cardboard that homeless people often use as a seat or mattress, water bottles that homeless people often collect to sell for food, arranged them, and set up a light bulb on the side. It appeared as the shadow of a homeless child lying on cardboard. This work took approximately 1 month to complete.

Source: Thai News Agency

Government House, Permanent Secretary of the Interior explains the reasons for transferring the Director-General of the Provincial Administrative Organization to become the Governor of Korat. We talked before. The owner chooses the province himself because it is his wife’s domicile. Confirming there is no political order.

Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Referring to the case where the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) resolved to approve the transfer and rotation of 10 high-level government officials under the Ministry of Interior, including: 1. Mr. Chettha Mosikarat, Governor of Mae Hong Son Province. is the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; 2. Mr. Rachan Sun Hua, Governor of Nong Khai Province is Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; 3. Mr. Chusak Rooying, Security Advisor Is Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior. 4. Mr. Watcharadej Kiattichanon, Administrative Advisor. is the Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior.
5. Mr. Sayam Sirimongkol, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province is the Director General of the Community Development Department

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior said 6. Mr. Pornpoj Penpas, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. is the Director-General of the Department of Lands; 7. Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Director-General of the Community Development Department is the Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. 8. Mr. Somkid Chanthamaruk, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Is the Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. 9. Mr. Chucheep Phongchai, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior. is the Governor of Mae Hong Son Province and 10. Mr. Sompop Samitasiri, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior is the governor of Nong Khai Province

Mr. Suthipong said that the transfer of the Governor of Nong Khai Province and the Governor of Mae Hong Son Province to the positions of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. It is your choice to ma
ke your own choice. To organize a central management team to fill vacant positions. For the position of Director General of the Land Department which has a royal command Let the old Director-General be relieved of his position. Due to resignation from government service Therefore, Mr. Pornpoj Penpas, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, was transferred to the position. Because you are a person with knowledge and ability Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University He is an expert in engineering work who will develop the procedures of the Land Department. Both in terms of surveying and issuing land title deeds to the people. and development of work in various dimensions in order to raise the level of service to the people.

‘As for the news about the transfer of Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum from the Director-General of the Community Development Department Being the governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province I have talked with Mr. Chaiwat. which he decided to choose to hold the po
sition of Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province To act as a cure for suffering Promoting happiness for the people of Nakhon Ratchasima Province which is the hometown province of his wife, so it appears that the kick cut off her leg It’s not true. We talked before. Let’s inquire before presenting the matter to the Minister of Interior,’ said the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Mr. Suthipong said that he would like to emphasize that This kind of thing has never happened in the Ministry of Interior. There used to be the 32nd Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Phongpayom Wasaphuti, who was the Director-General of the Department of Local Administration. Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Then went to serve as governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. and returned to be Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior and has advanced to the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interi
or, the 32nd person. We would like to confirm that the appointment and transfer of senior executives of the Ministry of Interior Considering suitability Adhere to the moral system knowledge and ability And most importantly, talk and ask before making an offer.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior said that he has proposed transferring Mr. Sayam Sirimongkol, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. which has knowledge and ability to drive work to improve the quality of life of the people as a whole to take the position of Director General of the Community Development Department instead As for Mr. Somkid Chanthamaruk, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior He is determined to go to the position of Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

‘As for Mr. Chucheep Phongchai, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior who is still very young went to the position of governor of Mae Hong Son province To drive work for the people and Mr. Sompop Samitasiri, Inspector General of the Ministry
of Interior, who is the second most senior, to serve as Governor of Nong Khai Province. Because the Chief Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior has decided to hold the position of Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior Due to health problems,’ Mr. Suthipong said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Samut Songkhram, Ruins destroyed! After workers went to improve the landscape to make a parking lot. Preparing for the event at Wat Khu Sanam Chan Samut Songkhram Province A trove of tens of thousands of Buddha amulets, almost 100 years old, was found in three jars, ready to be rented out for worship to earn money for the temple.

At Wat Khu Sanam Chan, Ban Prok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province Workers use a backhoe to dig the base of a Buddha image. To improve the landscape of the parking lot A jar was found in a hole more than 1 meter deep, with water seeping up. When the jar broke, inside were found many old amulets. Some of them have dirt clinging together until they become lumps. The temple monks and students then went down to collect the Buddha amulets and put them in plastic cans and prepared to separate each type of amulet powder. Kept at the abbot’s residence.

Phrakhru Palad Narong Yanwaro, abbot of Wat Khu Sanam Chan, said that the temple has scheduled an event for the gildin
g of the Buddha’s footprint. Gilded Luknimit and gilding the holy Buddha image of Luang Por Kaeng Annual event of the temple Between March 1-3, 2024, a backhoe was brought to adjust the area to make a parking lot. While digging the base of the Buddha amulet, which was more than 2 meters wide and more than 1 meter deep, they dug it out and found 3 jars. When it was broken out, it was found that the inside contained amulets such as Phra Khon Anchor, Phra Somdej, Phra Khun Phaen, Phra Somdet Bai Pho, Luang Pu Thuat, Somdet Nang Phaya Pim, Bang Krathing Temple, Nang Kwak. There are more than 10,000 Phra Pang Leela Buddha images in total. They are believed to have been created by a former abbot almost 100 years ago, so they were brought up to be kept inside the monastery. and consulted with the temple committee and concluded that During the annual event of the temple It will be brought out for the kith and kin to rent and worship. Join in making merit with the temple. The temple committee will determine the price
next.

Mr. Samam Phankhu, a member of the temple committee, said that after the villagers learned that the crypt was broken. Let’s come and talk and find lucky numbers. Got the number for the year the temple was built, 1776, and the temple’s anniversary of 248 years. Gamblers like it.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, Cabinet approves the appointment of “Prasert” as chairman of the EGAT board and the appointment of “Yuthana” as chairman of the BMTA board.

Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that at the Cabinet meeting Agreed with the Ministry of Energy’s proposal to appoint the Chairman and other members of the Electricity Authority of Thailand Board, totaling 10 people, to replace those who have reached the age of sixty-five and wish to resign as follows.

1. Mr. Sinsukprasert Chairman

2. Associate Professor Kulyot Udomwongseri, committee member

3. Lieutenant General Chiaranai Wongsaard, committee member

4. Associate Professor Thakur Siriyutwattana Director

5. Ms. Niraman Laisathit Director

6. Mr. Pakorn Apaphan Director

7. Mr. Pornpoj Penpas Director

8.Professor Pisut Pianmanakul Committee Member

9. Mr. Warakorn Phrommobol, committee member (representative of the Ministry of Energy)

10. Mr. Akrut Sonthayanon, committee member (representative of the Ministry o
f Finance), effective from the date of the Cabinet’s resolution onwards.

The Cabinet resolved to approve the Ministry of Transport’s proposal to appoint the Chairman and other members of the Executive Committee of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, a total of 9 people, because they have completed their three-year terms as follows:

1. Mr. Yutthana Yupharit, Chairman of the Board of Directors

2. Miss Ratchaneeporn Thitisap, committee member

3. Police Lieutenant General Piya Tawichai, committee member

4. Miss Sakamonpat Pungbangkadi, committee member

5. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Director

6. Mr. Thanaphon Topothai Director

7. Mr. Jiraphon Sangpho, Director

8. Mr. Phumin Butrin Director

9. Ms. Pimpen Ladphli, committee member (representative of the Ministry of Finance), effective from the date the Cabinet’s resolution is passed onwards.

Source: Thai News Agency