Day: February 21, 2024

Bangkok, The Meteorological Department revealed that the lower northeastern, lower central, and eastern regions Thunderstorms are possible in some areas. and it is hot during the day Ask people in the upper Thai area to take care of their health due to weather changes.

Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours Southerly and southeast winds blow over the lower northeastern region. lower central region And the eastern region like this causes thunderstorms to occur in some areas. Ask people in upper Thailand to take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions. And be careful of the dangers from thunderstorms that may occur during this period.

For the easterly and southeast winds blow over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region and the Andaman Sea. This characteristic causes the southern region to still have thunderstorms in some places.

The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are weak. In the Gulf of Thailand, the sea has waves about 1 meter high. I
n areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 1 meter high. In the Andaman Sea, waves are less than 1 meter. Away from the coast and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 1 meter high. Boat sailors in the Gulf of Thailand are requested to and the Andaman Sea, avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

Dust in this period: Northern, Northeastern regions and the upper central region has moderate to high levels of dust/smog accumulation. Because the wind that blows over it is weak. and has poor ventilation

Regional weather forecast

Bangkok-Metropolitan area: Hot weather during the day. With thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Northern Region: Cool to cold weather with morning fog. The weather is hot during the day. Lowest temperature 12-24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 34-38 degrees Celsius. The mountain tops are cold to very cold and there is frost in some places. Lowes
t temperature 3-15 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 5-15 km/hr.

Northeastern Region: Cool weather in the upper part of the region. with some fog in the morning and it is hot during the day There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Chaiyaphum Province. and Nakhon Ratchasima Lowest temperature 19-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius. Cool to cold at the mountain tops. Lowest temperature 14-18 degrees Celsius. Southeast wind speed 10-15 km/hr.

Central region: Hot weather during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Lopburi and Saraburi provinces. Minimum temperature 22-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Eastern Region: Hot weather during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Chonburi, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Minimum temperature 24-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-37 degrees Celsius, southerly winds 10-30
km/hr. The sea has waves below 1. meters in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 1 meter.

Southern Region (East Coast): Hot weather during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces. Lowest temperature 22-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-37 degrees Celsius. Southeast winds 15-30 km/hr. The sea has waves about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms the waves are more than 1 meter high.

Southern Region (West Coast): Hot weather during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-37 degrees Celsius, easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. The sea has waves less than 1 meter. Away from the coast and in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 1 meter.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Puangphet” joins hands with DE to rush to close 1,300 illegal online accounts for sale. “Electric cigarettes” after finding children and youth flock to buy in large numbers

Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Chaired the meeting of the Consumer Protection Committee No. 2/2024 and said he was concerned about the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes. It was found that there was an increasing number of children and youth addicts. which came from going to the area to monitor illegal sales of e-cigarettes by ourselves On the evening of February 15, 2024, it was found that the form of electronic cigarettes It has the characteristics of attracting children and youth groups. The appearance is cartoonish, bright colors, and has various fruit scent variations. While being sold in the community Easy to buy And it was also found that there was a lot of online trading. Therefore, he ordered the Office of the Provincial Administrative Organization to expedite the investigat
ion. and discussed at the meeting to find ways to prevent illegal sales of electronic cigarettes Especially among children and youth

‘The Prime Minister has ordered the elimination and prevention of illegal sales of electronic cigarettes. Especially among children and youth Because it will affect brain development and the respiratory system. Nowadays, it’s easy to buy them through many online platforms. Therefore, I had a discussion with the Minister of Digital Economy and Society. Will speed up closing channels for illegal e-cigarette trade online. We initially checked about 1,300 accounts from all platforms. At the same time, there will be continuous proactive visits to the area. Do not allow children and youth to fall prey to e-cigarettes,’ Dr. Puangpetch said.

E-cigarettes are considered illegal products in Thailand. There is a law that prohibits smoking in public places. And in the meeting of the CCSA today (21 Feb.), the meeting resolved to prosecute one real estate business operator and 15 people to
prosecute general service and service business operators. Initiate civil lawsuits against business operators who violate consumer rights, a total of 16 cases, in order to return money to consumers. The total amount is 725,022 baht (seven hundred twenty-five thousand twenty-two baht only) plus legal interest. and present the matter to the court to order the said company Including those with authority to sign to pay additional punitive damages from the actual amount of damages determined by the court as it deems appropriate.

Source: Thai News Agency

B.C., ‘Nokia’ model-influencer Filed a complaint with the Royal Thai Police after being accused of copying photos and clips on Facebook to fake pages and promote gambling websites.

At the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) by the Technology Crime Suppression Division (CSO), Miss Suthasinee or Nokia, 30 years old, model-influencer with a total of More than 820,000 Facebook followers went to report the matter to the investigating officers of Subdistrict 2, Royal Thai Police, after being taken by a person with photos and video clips of Miss Suthasinee. Post on Facebook and your own page to promote many gambling websites.

Ms. Suthasinee revealed that previously a fan messaged her in a Facebook message chat saying that there was a fake page on the Facebook platform using her name and picture. Go post a message. There were more than 100,000 followers, so he went to check and found that it was a fake page. By posting their own photos and video clips on the said page. And attach the link to the gambling website in
the comments under the picture as well. which hopes that fans or the public will click to gamble The investigation also found fake pages using their own names and pictures. There are more than 10 pages that are done in this manner, so I’m afraid that someone will misunderstand. and believed that it was their own page and fell into the aforementioned gambling website will lead to loss He further stated that in the past there were many people who contacted him to hire him to promote gambling websites. But he refused. Because I don’t want to break the law.

Initially, investigating officers from Subdistrict 2, Royal Thai Police, questioned the victims. Ready to collect evidence Before proceeding with blocking fake pages, follow the next steps.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is in the process of investigating. To prepare for receiving notification of the case general public including government and private companies Being faked on various social media platforms It is a notification via the website. Centr
al Investigation Bureau (CIB) www.cib.go.th available 24 hours a day and will open the system soon.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Prime Minister called relevant agencies for a meeting to find a solution to the issue of the ALRO. 4-01 overlaps with Khao Yai National Park. Accelerate the survey of boundaries to settle inter-agency disputes. In addition, the National Parks Department and ALRO Including agencies responsible for all types of government land, they will make MOUs to jointly inspect overlapping areas.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, posted on Facebook “Settha Thavisin” stated that he had invited relevant agencies to talk to solve the overlapping problem in the Khao Yai area, which is considered an urgent problem because it affects To many sectors of the public By inviting Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Mr. Winaroj Subsongsuk, Secretary-General of the Land Refo
rm Office for Agriculture (ALRO) and Lieutenant General Chakorn Boonpakdee, Director of the Military Survey Department, came to talk to find a solution together.

Initially, the Royal Thai Survey Department will survey a single state standard map to resolve the dispute first, which will take approximately 3 weeks to survey.

As for the National Park Service and ALRO, including agencies responsible for all types of government land, they will enter into a memorandum of understanding to jointly survey the disputed area.

For the Ministry of Agriculture An announcement will be made to cancel the allocation of edible land within the buffer zone. (Overlapping areas) under the responsibility of the National Park Service and ALRO to prevent long-term problems.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Easy E-receipt pushes the industrial confidence index up. Private sector proposes to expedite discussion on shipping lines Add containers-ships to transport goods

Mr. Montree Mahaprukphong, Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.) revealed the results of the industrial confidence index survey in January 2024 at a level of 90.6, increasing from 88.8 in December 2023, with supporting factors from the expansion of domestic demand reflected from Product orders and sales accelerated from the previous month. Especially consumer products to support spending during the Chinese New Year festival. In addition, the benefits of the Easy E-receipt measures during the period 1 January – 15 February 2024 help stimulate spending in the country. and measures to promote tourism, Visa-Free, resulting in the period of January 2024, there will be more than 2,743,147 foreign tourists traveling to Thailand, an increase of 27.8 percent (YoY).

Meanwhile, the export sector has improved following demand i
n the world market. and increased orders from important trading partners such as the United States, the Middle East, and India. However, There are also negative factors from the increase in the minimum wage and high interest rates on loans. As a result, operating costs have increased, especially for SMEs, while financial institutions have become more stringent in approving loans due to concerns about household debt problems. In addition, import and export entrepreneurs Still facing rising transportation costs. both from freight rates Various fees and insurance costs Caused by attacks on shipping ships in the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Meanwhile, shipping between Asia and Europe takes longer. Due to having to change the shipping route through the Cape of Good Hope

From a survey of 1,331 entrepreneurs covering 46 industry groups of the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.) in January 2024, it was found that factors that entrepreneurs are increasingly concerned about include the global economy (82.5 percent),
loan interest rates. 73.7 percent, oil price 50.1 percent, domestic economy 45.2 percent, respectively. Factors that are of less concern include the exchange rate. (Exporter’s perspective) The reference exchange rate is the baht against the US dollar at 41.5 percent, the political situation in the country at 35.0 percent, respectively.

Meanwhile, the index is forecast for the next 3 months to be at 98.4, increasing from 96.2 in December 2023, with supporting factors from domestic and international demand that is gradually recovering. Including measures to resolve informal debt, measures to suspend SME debt payments. However, there are still factors that need to be monitored, such as the unrest in the Red Sea area that is likely to expand widely, which may affect Thailand’s export sector in the future. Including affecting the production supply chain (Supply Chain) and energy price fluctuations. In addition, entrepreneurs are concerned about the slowdown of the Chinese economy. from the real estate sector cris
is As a result, the purchasing power of Chinese consumers is weak. and demand for products from Thailand decreased

Suggestions to the government sector

1) Propose that the government sector hasten discussions with shipping lines to increase the number of cargo ships. and containers entering the country To prevent shortages of containers and ships and to request clarification of shipping plans. and details of the freight rate (Freight rate) that have been increased clearly.

2) Propose that the government sector facilitates trade on the Thai-Myanmar border, including taking care of Thai investors doing business. In order not to be affected by the unrest situation in Myanmar

3) Accelerate consideration and approval of the 2024 budget, including preparation for spending the budget to meet the target. within the fiscal year Especially the investment budget and government procurement. To help stimulate the economy, etc.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Police Commander-in-Chief confirms that the Royal Thai Police There was never a crack. The legal matter is still under investigation. Happy to be fair to all parties.

Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Revealing the case at the online gambling website at Minnie and has a connection to Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, said that he has assigned Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. is in charge of this case, which Pol. Gen. Thana has been in charge of since the era of Police General Damrongsak Kittiprapat Serves as Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police which he has not yet received a report on the progress of the case seen only through online media He only received a letter requesting protection from the Prosecutor’s Office. which he explained and sent the Special Branch Police Go look after security Including the Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police Go ahead and check the facts. which confirm
s that it will be fair to both sides

When asked whether the said incident was considered a crack in the Royal Thai Police Office or not, Pol. Gen. Torsak stated that personal conflicts occur in every era. But everyone must talk and communicate with each other. and have always lived together as brothers If it is a legal matter, let the NACC be the one to point out the mistake. Personally as a commander There were discussions with all parties, especially Pol. Gen. Surachet. To be fair to all parties Confirming that there is no conflict within the Royal Thai Police If there is, it’s just a personal matter to be dissatisfied with, because the police have to work for the people anyway.

As for the matter at Police General Surachet He once gave an interview in which he complained that He did not oversee the Police Technology Crime Investigation Headquarters or the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters or the Cyber ??Crime Branch. Pol. Gen. Torsak explained that he had distributed the work according to the responsib
ilities of each organization. Along with asking the question: Does cyber have to be related to security? Because every agency is related to security, for example the Central Investigation Bureau would let “Big Joke” take care of it? And Big Joke was the one who asked to choose to take care of security matters himself. along with ending supervision of the investigative work group and that society views “Big Joke” as showing signs of displeasure Police commander stated that Big Joke normally talks like this. But when I come to talk to him, it’s normal. I don’t have symptoms like this.

The part that many people view as discrediting each other. I didn’t want him to look like that. Because he had been in this situation before. Which is the truth. If society still considers discrediting credit or cutting off legs and trying to slander each other within the Royal Thai Police Headquarters The negative consequences will fall on the people. And I confirm that there will definitely be no discredit. Everything is said a
ccording to the evidence. No matter how it is fabricated, it can be proven. But if “Big Joke” is really wrong, he must admit his guilt. If he is not wrong, the investigating team must be responsible. Whether false evidence was used to report the charges or not All of which can be examined by the NACC who will investigate and determine the cause of the offense.

As for the matter at Police General Surachet Giving an interview to the media that There is a police officer with the rank of colonel. Call to find your subordinate who is the accused. Revive that statement. Pol. Gen. Torsak stated that he is still waiting to receive a report from the working team. But if there is actually a telephone conversation, it can be verified.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited or GGC launches its business plan for 2024, moving forward to drive business. Create opportunities for success towards sustainable growth with 3 strategies: strong, growing, sustainable, to adapt the business to meet the challenges of core business operations. It also aims to expand High Value Product business opportunities by delivering nutritional supplements under the brand ‘Nutralist’ to the market, confident of generating EBITDA of 300 million baht in 2026.

Mr. Kritsada Prasertsuko, Managing Director of Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited or GGC, revealed that in 2024 the company has prepared a capital budget of 5,000 million baht, of which 3,000 million baht is cash flow and a credit line from Krung Thai Bank of 2,000 million baht to create Opportunity for stable and sustainable growth Under the strategic framework of The New Chapter of GGC to be the Sustainable Growth Business: Execution for Success through determination to implement 3 m
ain strategies: strength, growth, sustainability.

Enhance Competitiveness: Create excellence in production. Focus on reducing costs in the organization (Cost Optimization) in order to increase financial efficiency and create maximum value from resources used in the business. Improving the use of raw materials (Feedstock Optimization) by emphasizing the appropriate use of alternative raw materials. Increasing sales of products produced from RSPO (FA) raw materials and managing Operation Excellence by managing business operations to be most efficient in order to reduce risk factors that affect core business operations, such as methyl ester. (ME) fatty alcohol (FA) and ethanol (EtOH)

Growth Portfolio: Adjust the Portfolio to clearly invest in 3 business groups: Bioenergy, Biochemicals, and Food Ingredients and Pharmaceutical. To be ready to adapt to the challenges and changing economic situation. Driven by expanding existing businesses to increase opportunities to enter higher value products (High Value Produc
ts) by expanding investment portfolios in 3 business groups, consisting of

BioEnergy Business is a collaboration between PTT GC and GGC, which is studying the project and its feasibility in various areas such as market, technology, and policy advocacy. and creating cooperation with airlines, with 3 projects: the biofuel project which will be commercially operated within 2025 (2025), ATJ Project: is a study of investment plans in expanding ethanol products to produce bio-jet fuel. With a plan to implement within 2030 (2030), Green Methanol Project: is a study to continue. and expand the business destination into the Marine Biofuel market and to respond to the strategic plan Decarbonization

Bio Chemical Business: FA, Oleochemical Specialty and Derivative business is in the process of expanding its business. to get production Oleochemicals that has added value To support the increasing demand for green products through partnerships

Food Ingredients and Pharmaceutical Business Focuses on the Food Ingredients a
nd Pharmaceutical business group, focuses on being a Brand Owner by conducting business related to development, production and distribution. Products in the Food Ingredients and Pharmaceutical group

Recently, the company has expanded its business into the Food Ingredients and Pharmaceutical market. As a manufacturer of dietary supplements that are Green Products to meet the needs of customers who want to be healthy under the brand ‘Nutralist’, we launch two dietary supplement products, Astaxanthin and Probiotic, which is considered one important step for GGC. Expand the existing business to expand the investment portfolio in the health food supplement business. This is because the Company sees that the said product group has high demand and responds to the lifestyle of today’s health-conscious consumers. The Company expects that such products will help drive GGC’s business to grow strongly and sustainably in the future. future Ready to set a target for growth of the Food Ingredients and Pharmaceutical busine
ss group at 10% of EBITDA or a value of 300 million baht by 2026 (2026).

In this regard, GGC has new development plans. With a modern production process and care for the environment. To add more variety of products Responding to the needs of every generation that cares about their health under the slogan ‘Extract Your New Life’

From the plan to expand the portfolio to create growth through investing in the company’s existing businesses. Including investing in new businesses with potential, the company has a goal of adjusting its portfolio to meet the Mega Trend that will create growth from new businesses of more than 50% (New Business).

Sustainability Development: Committed to conducting business according to ESG guidelines and being accepted internationally. Including seeking business opportunities from Decarbonization Ready to move forward to achieve our vision of sustainable development. To create confidence in business growth and value creation. Raise the standards of business operations to be accepted
both nationally and internationally.

However, the company has set sustainability goals. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, with a short-term goal to measure effectiveness in 2030 in order to reduce CO2 by 20% by 2024 (2024).

‘For operating results in 2024, it is expected that EBITDA will be similar to last year’s EBITDA of approximately 800 million baht due to similar situations. But whether it will return to net profit or not may have to wait and see other factors such as raw material stocks. However, this year The company has prepared an investment budget of 5,000 million baht, a cash flow of 3,000 million baht and a credit line of 2,000 million baht from Krungthai Bank. It is confident that it will be able to operate as planned, with EBITDA growing to 3,000 million baht in 2026,’ Mr. Krisada said.

Source: Thai News Agency

EGAT Board has resolved to confirm the nomination of Mr. Theparat Theppitak to take the position of EGAT Governor, the 16th person, ready to present to the Ministry of Energy. and the Deputy Prime Minister who oversees To present to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.

Today (February 21, 2024), the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Board of Directors in its meeting No. 1/2024 resolved to approve the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Theparat Theppitak, Deputy Governor of the Office of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). governor Worked at Electricity Generating Public Company Limited in the position of Managing Director. Accepting the position of Governor of EGAT as proposed by the Governor Selection Committee. He succeeds Mr. Bunyanit Wongrakmit, whose term of office expires on August 21, 2023. From now on, EGAT will present to the Ministry of Energy and the Deputy Prime Minister who oversees To present to the Cabinet for consideration and approval

Source
: Thai News Agency