Day: February 21, 2024

Bangkok, Director-General of the National Parks Department Order all agencies under the country to expedite inspection of the issuance of ALRO documents. 4-01 overlaps with the national park area. wildlife sanctuary Wild animal hunting area and all types of protected forest areas To conserve and protect forests to be of public benefit As for the case that happened at Khao Yai National Park, the results must be expanded. I believe there is someone behind the scenes who will definitely help you.

Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that A most urgent letter has been issued to the Directors of the Conservation Area Administration Offices 1 – 16 and the Directors of all branches of the Conservation Area Administration Office to order the Conservation Forest Department to inspect the national park area. wildlife sanctuary Wild animal hunting area and all types of protected forest areas under that jurisdiction Are there any overlap
ping letters granting permission to make use of land reform areas (S.P.K. 4-01)? What does it look like? Including checking that Is it legal or not?

This is because in many protected forest areas There are overlapping agricultural land reform boundaries. As a result, the Agricultural Land Reform Office (A.L.C.), which implements the law on agricultural land reform, issued A.L.C. 4-01 to the public. unlawfully It also goes against the intention of designating the area as a protected forest. which is the property of the land which is reserved, conserved, protected, and maintained for the benefit of the public for inspection. to the Director of the Office of Conservation Area Administration Write a letter to the Provincial Land Reform Office in the area of ??responsibility to coordinate cooperation in the inspection and request information to support the inspection. Then report to the Director-General of the National Park Service periodically.

Mr. Atthaphon said Subsequent measures require cooperation from all
agencies to establish an agreement regarding caution or certification of government land boundaries that may overlap. Before issuing the ALRO document There are 3 important things to be careful of:

1. Is the land in question in an area that the government has declared to be a restricted reserve?

2. Has the said land been exploited or not?

3. Do the people who will be allowed to take advantage have legal qualifications?

In this regard, Pol.Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, emphasized that operations must be carried out based on the correctness of the law.

For the case that occurred at Khao Yai National Park In the part where forest encroachment was found It is the duty of the investigating officer and the NACC. Because the staff of the National Parks Department Report the accusation at the police station. Moosi and NACC But the National Park Service Will expand the results in more depth from what was found. There are many more plots being
laid out. You must check that Is there an intention to issue land use permits to people who do not have the qualifications? There is a person behind this story who must definitely be found.

Source: Thai News Agency

“Big Joke” is about to be charged with two charges, Section 157 and Section 149, related to the Minnie gambling website case. “Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat” revealed that evidence of money trails from the gambling website was found. Used for everyday expenses

Finally, the network case “Minnie gambling website” caused “lightning” to the Pathumwan Department or the Royal Thai Police again after there were news reports but no one confirmed it for many days. Most recently today, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy police commissioner. central investigation As the deputy head of the investigation team, solving the case of the Minnie Network online gambling website. who was appointed by the Royal Thai Police to take care of this case, revealed that Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police has become the accused in this case

This case has been divided into two investigation files: the first file has a total of 61 suspects, divided into 47 civilians, and has been submitted to th
e Criminal Court. and government officials Sent 14 cases to the Criminal Court for corruption and misconduct.

As for the second case, there are 5 suspects, one of whom is Police General Surachet Moreover, this case also includes the accused being a police officer both inside and outside the government service. There has been a complaint for an offense under Section 157, being an official who performed his duties illegally, and Section 149, being an official who was wrongfully requesting benefits, and has been sent to the NACC for consideration.

NACC – Royal Thai Police are discussing who will proceed with the case.

At this time, the police and NACC are in the process of discussing whether Which party will prepare the case? Because the police officer who is the accused in this case is a senior police officer. and want the presentation to be quick, transparent, and fair to all parties

Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat confirmed that the police wanted to take the case back to proceed with it themselves. This is bec
ause the case has been investigated for a long time, since the time of Pol. Gen. Damrongsak. Kittiprapat Previous Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police In addition, the main case involving 61 suspects also involved the police. which has a damage value of more than 300 million baht

Revealing evidence of money tied up in horse accounts Link with police chief

The police have evidence that Money from the horse account of an online gambling site There is a financial link to senior police officers. Moreover, the money from the said horse account is linked to the relatives of the accused who are police officers. Can be used in daily life such as medical expenses, buying a house, buying a car, tuition fees. Currently, it is still in the process of being expanded.

It is believed that “Big Police” is also involved with other gambling websites.

In addition, it is believed that there are other online gambling websites that are related to this police officer as well. And if evidence is found, it will be consider
ed a new case. If the NACC resolves to send the case files back to the police to handle. Additional money laundering charges will be filed immediately. As for the time period NACC takes into account that. Normally, it doesn’t take long for the decision to be made immediately.

Confirming that the 2 agencies are not competing with each other. But I want the matter to end quickly.

As for the case where it was noted that the police and NACC wanted to make this statement for their own benefit or not, Confirmed that this is based on evidence. Moreover, the police and NACC work independently of each other. There was no bullying. or play outside the game But I want this matter to end quickly. Because many parties brought this issue to attack the Royal Thai Police. cause damage

In this regard, the police have reported charges of offenses under Section 157 and Section 149 to the police officers which are considered to be serious disciplinary offenses. After this, the Royal Thai Police Commissioner will set up a comm
ittee to examine the facts. and will be assigned to a police general with the same rank according to law Chaired the inspection.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, CIMB Thai Bank Research Office says don’t let currency war be the answer. Interest is not a cure for every disease. If you hope to rely on policy interest rates An interest rate cut of just 0.25 or 0.50% is not enough to stimulate the economy. But it must be reduced to 1.25% to be enough. Other measures should be found to help the economy recover as well.

Dr. Amornthep Chawala, Assistant Managing Director The executive of the Research Office of CIMB Thai Bank revealed that it is a political and economic issue that is worth following. Between the government that expects to reduce interest rates to support the economy and the Bank of Thailand that still maintains the policy interest rate to maintain economic stability. Conflict over interest rate direction affects foreign investors’ confidence. During the week of the MPC meeting The baht is the weakest in the region. And especially after the numbers of the Thai economy in the 4th quarter of 2023 expanded lower than the previous year. and contracted co
mpared to the previous quarter. The pressure to reduce interest rates on April 10 will increase.

However, interest is not a cure for all diseases. If you hope to rely on policy interest rates An interest rate cut of just 0.25 or 0.50% is not enough to stimulate the economy. But it must drop to 1.25% to be sufficient, which is a reduction at the level of the financial crisis. and is the same level as before the Covid crisis Side effects of lowering interest rates like this It will cause the baht to depreciate. and may declare a currency war with neighbors Because a weak baht will rob us of our ability to compete with competing countries. and may later spread to a depreciation of regional currencies.

‘I think the best way to solve the game is to coordinate monetary and fiscal policy. Now it’s like we’re watching a football team where the forward kicks the ball for the defender to run up and score a goal. Maybe because a player was injured. (The budget won’t be released until May.) But the defender hasn’t move
d to play midfield. Still kicking the ball for the striker because of goalkeeping concerns (Emphasis on maintaining the stability of the money market and economy) The audience cheered for each side. The Thai economy is difficult to move forward. We must find a way to solve the game and see what we can do to coordinate the players on this team,’ Dr. Amonthep said.

However, if we consider the statements and communications of the Monetary Policy Committee You will find many factors that indicate why it is not yet time to reduce interest rates. I can try to interpret three factors as follows: 1. The Thai economy grows slowly. comes from structural problems It doesn’t come from too high interest rates. Structural problems come from the lack of connectivity of the Thai manufacturing sector in the global supply chain. Exports expanded at a low pace even though global demand is recovering well. Lack of competitive ability or lack of products that are in demand in the global market. For example, Thailand is a product
ion source for Hard Disk Drives (HDD), but the world is changing to using Solid State Drives (SSD) or importing products from China makes Thai SMEs Had to gradually close down the business Meanwhile, government budget disbursement is small and delayed. It has affected the Thai economy in the past.

2. Low inflation It is not from weak demand. The rate of inflation has decreased. Part of it comes from government measures. That affects the price of energy in the country to decrease. But it is a temporary relief from the problem. And it doesn’t come from weak domestic demand. (I see this differently. I think there are some parts where domestic demand is weak, making price increases difficult.) The Bank of Thailand also emphasizes that the price level of goods and services has decreased but is still high compared to the pre-Covid period. and considers that if domestic demand is still good Using monetary policy to stimulate may not be accurate. It is more appropriate to solve structural problems in the production
and export sectors.

3. Side effects of reducing interest rates too quickly Reducing interest rates when domestic demand is still strong Consumption can still grow. This may have a side effect on the household debt problem which has rapidly improved during the rising interest rates. Increased further This has a negative effect on long-term economic stability. Maintaining interest rates first To maintain the ability to carry out policy or keep policy space for use when necessary.

However, interest is not a cure for all diseases, even if interest is reduced. It can only support the economy. It did not stimulate the Thai economy to expand above 4%, and reducing the policy interest rate by only 0.25-0.50% did not significantly reduce interest expenses. It might be enough to reduce some tension. Create incentives for people to spend and invest more. But the transmission of interest rate cuts to the real economy may take up to 6 months, given the overall Thai economy is weak and without fiscal measures to support
it. It must rely on reducing interest rates to build confidence. Enhance liquidity and put pressure on the baht to depreciate, but it is hoped that the Bank of Thailand still has other ways to stimulate the economy with other financial measures. There are additional measures that can be added, such as reducing restrictions on lending, reducing the LTV limit, and lengthening the period for repaying debts for problem debtors. However, these measures can only support the economy, giving hope that this year the Thai economy will expand. above the 2% level, but whether it can be stimulated to reach 3% or not remains to be seen through various measures From the government again.

Source: Thai News Agency

NBTC Office requests cooperation from TV media in presenting news on the basis of social responsibility.

General Sittichai Makkunchorn acts as spokesman for the Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission. Television business and Telecommunications Business (NBTC Chairman) revealed that the Office of the Broadcasting Commission Television business and Telecommunications Business (NBTC Office) received notice from the public about the fact that some digital terrestrial television media channels were reporting news of violence. The case of a husband killing his wife is currently in the news. This may be considered an offense under Section 37 of the Broadcasting or Television Business Act B.E. 2008. Therefore, operators of digital terrestrial television media are requested to present news with caution. and taking into account social responsibility

‘The NBTC Office asks for cooperation from the media. Especially the television media that is the licensee. and as a mass media professional Please proceed with the inve
stigation. and emphasize the presentation of program content by the mass media in accordance with professional standards and media ethics. as well as considering the impact on society Because of the news that is currently happening, television media is the source media that causes the replay of violence through online media channels. Therefore, we request that license recipients strictly comply with relevant laws,’ General Sittichai said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Stock Exchange Closed this morning at 1,393.78 points, plus 12.71 points (+0.92%), trading value approximately 38,686 million baht.

In morning trading, the index recovered well. Made the lowest level 1,379.02 points and the highest 1,395.11 points.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chonburi, Found a large number of red-tailed crayfish near Ang Sila Fishing Market. Academics confirm it’s edible. It is not dangerous and belongs to the shrimp, crayfish, and crab family.

The social media world shared a Monster that looks like a shrimp or crayfish and has claws like a crab. Ready to ask whether it is edible or not. But someone has already taken it to eat. which someone caught near the Ang Sila Fishery Market, Ang Sila Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province, while the fisherman said it was a Mae Ho-on, or what the locals call it, red-tailed crayfish. In Thailand, there are more than 20 types.

The section that sells dried food souvenirs Ang Sila Market revealed that Yesterday there were many people who came and spooned on the shore. But it came for a moment and then disappeared. For those who want to buy and eat, there are currently none for sale. However, the purchase price has dropped to 2 baht each and can be eaten. Or you can use it as fishing bait.

According to researchers at
the Institute of Marine Science, Brupa University, Monster can be eaten. harmless It is in the shrimp, crayfish, and crab family.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, EV Board Tapped into measures to encourage the private sector to use electric buses and trucks, deducting taxes twice as much, first phase targeting 10,000 vehicles, along with building a battery base. Push Thailand to be the center of EV ASEAN.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chaired the meeting of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) No. 1/2024. The meeting agreed to improve measures to support the use of large commercial electric vehicles. Both electric buses (E-Bus) and electric trucks (E-Truck) to support the business sector in reducing carbon emissions. Open the way for the private sector to turn expenses into corporate income tax deductions. For purchasing electric buses and electric trucks for use without specifying a high price ceiling

In the case of purchasing a vehicle produced/assembled within the country Expenses can be deducted 2 times and in the case of importing ready-made cars from abroad. Expenses can be deducted 1.5 times. This measu
re is effective until the end of 2025. The meeting assigned the Ministry of Finance. Set guidelines Which measures are being issued to support the use of electric buses and electric trucks this time. To build on the EV3 and EV3.5 measures, focusing on the passenger car group. motorcycle and mainly pickup trucks It is expected that such measures It will help accelerate the conversion of at least 10,000 large commercial vehicles to electric vehicles, reinforcing our position as the region’s EV center for all types of vehicles.

At the same time, the EV board also approved measures to promote investment in the production of cell-level batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS) to attract cell-level battery manufacturers. which is an upstream production using advanced technology to invest in Thailand Investors can request benefits and financial support from the Fund to Increase the Competitiveness of the Country under the BOI, with the basic conditions for investors as follows:

(1) Must be
a leading producer of batteries used by electric vehicle manufacturers. (2) Must have a plan to produce battery cells for electric vehicles. Battery cells for energy storage systems (ESS) can also be produced. (3) Battery cells must be produced with a specific energy value of not less than 150 Wh/Kg, and (4) there must be a minimum number of charging cycles (Life Cycle). Less than 1,000 rounds, with the deadline for submitting investment project proposals within 2027. The meeting assigned the subcommittee to promote the electric vehicle manufacturing industry. Go study guidelines for comprehensive management of used batteries. to determine appropriate measures Both managing used batteries and safety standards

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that at the EV board meeting It was also agreed to improve measures to support the use of electric vehicles, Phase 2 or EV 3.5, such as expanding the scope of electric vehicles that are eligible to cover passenger cars that seat no mor
e than 10 people, and increasing the specifications of electric motorcycles. In cases where the battery size is less than 3 kWh, the running distance is more than 75 kilometers per charge cycle. Including safety standards Able to join EV3.5 measures to meet the needs of more entrepreneurs. In the past, government measures to promote the electric vehicle industry It can stimulate the domestic EV market to grow exponentially. The number of EV vehicle registrations will reach more than 76,000 vehicles in 2023, an increase of 6.5 times from the previous year. Leading to integrated investment in the EV industry. At the end of 2023, the BOI has promoted the EV industry for 103 projects with a total investment of 77,192 million baht, divided into 18 EV car projects worth 40,004 million baht and 9 EV motorcycle projects. 848 million baht, EV buses and EV trucks, 3 projects, 2,200 million baht, batteries for EVs and ESS, 39 projects, 23,904 million baht, key parts 20 projects, 6,031 million baht, and electric charging
stations, 14 projects, 4,205 million baht

‘The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance and support of the electric vehicle industry to become the center of EV ASEAN. Aiming to drive EV cars of all types to get Thai people to turn to electric cars to help reduce PM 2.5 and help reduce pollution emissions in the transportation sector even more,’ said a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nong Khai, in Nong Khai Province There are many sacred things that are priceless. One of them is Phra That Klang Nam When entering the dry season You will be able to see the relics emerging in the middle of the Mekong River more clearly. Tourists like to pay homage and worship.

What you see here is Phra That Klang Nam or Phra That Nong Khai. Or is there another name for it? Phra That La Nong It is a pagoda that contains ancient Buddha relics that are hundreds of years old. The pagoda was originally on the waterfront in the area of ??Wat Phra That Nong Khai, but in 1847 it was eroded by the tides. Therefore it became located in the middle of the Mekong River as seen today.

When entering the dry season The water level in the Mekong River has decreased. You will see the pagoda. which emerges from the water more than during other seasons Tourists like to get on boats to pay respects and ask for blessings. Look at the Phra That closely.

Mr. Rapin Butsen, tour boat driver Raft of Wat Sirimha Kachai Who offers a
boat service to float Mars and pay homage to the relics in the middle of the water. Said that he has been driving a boat for more than 20 years. In the past, people did not like to go on boats to pay homage to the relics. But lately it has been posted on social media. And when many people come to pay homage and ask for blessings and then succeed They often travel back to pay homage and make offerings. Especially during this time Mekong water level decreased And it can be seen that there will be a boat parked near the relics. So that tourists can make vows, pay respects and take close-up photos. This made the boat driver start to worry that If someone controls the boat without experience If you are not skilled at driving a boat, you may hit the relics, causing damage. Therefore, I would like government agencies to give importance to this. Issue a rule asking for cooperation from tour boat operators to stay away from boats. Do not bring boats near the Phra That. In order to help preserve it for future generatio
ns to worship.

Source: Thai News Agency