Day: February 25, 2024

Bangkok, Minister of Agriculture Strictly instruct the Secretary-General of the ALRO to inspect land allocation in land reform areas at the boundary with protected forests. If illegal land allocation is found Will strictly follow the rules and laws. There will be a meeting to present provincial land reform policies across the country on February 27.

Capt. Thammanat Promphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, before attending the Cabinet meeting. Provincial land reform meetings will be held throughout the country. To provide policy regarding the operation of the buffer zone (Buffer Zone) between the land reform area and the protected forest area under the responsibility of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and the Royal Forest Department to enable the operations of the Land Reform Office to Agriculture (ALRO) complies with relevant laws and regulations. Including providing management of the land reform area. Appropriate according to
the principles of jurisprudence, political science, and the changing reality of today’s society.

In this regard, an urgent order has been signed to Mr. Winaroj Subsongsuk, Secretary-General of ALRO, regarding the said policy. As well as ordering to expedite inspection of land allocation in the land reform zone in the area along the land reform zone bordering Khao Yai National Park and adjacent areas. Including land reform areas throughout the country. which has boundaries with all types of government land Both under the responsibility of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the Forest Department or other agencies. Whether there has been a case of illegal land acquisition or not Or allocate land to farmers illegally or not? Or there is still land that has not been allocated to farmers in any way. If it is found that the land arrangement is unlawful Proceed strictly according to relevant laws or regulations.

Capt. Thammanat emphasized that the buffer zone between the land reform
area and the protected forest under the responsibility of the National Parks Department and the Royal Forestry Department will not be allocated to farmers for farming. But it will be reserved for the creation of “community forests” in land reform areas. for farmers to take advantage along with preserving and increasing forest areas

In addition, they are preparing to explore areas that have not yet been allocated. or vacant land To support vulnerable groups of farmers or disadvantaged groups who do not have land to farm By allocating land to these groups in accordance with ALRO regulations, along with emphasizing strict adherence to the orders.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The court dismissed the request for temporary release of “Tawan” and “Frank” regarding the illness of the two accused. Currently under the close supervision of a doctor.

Today (25 February 2024) the Criminal Court has issued an order regarding bail for the detention level. In the black case number A. 267/2567, Ms. Thantawan Tuatulanon 1 and others, the court considered the request for the temporary release of both suspects. Compile the doctor’s opinion Thammasat University Hospital They examined Ms. Thantawan, accused number 1, and found that she was admitted to Thammasat Hospital with malnutrition and abnormal levels of minerals in her blood. The patient refused intravenous fluids and medications. It is considered appropriate to be admitted to the hospital from February 22, 2024 to the present. The patient will receive adequate fluids and mineral salts and continue to monitor symptoms and monitor blood results periodically.

As for the doctor at the Correctional Institution Hospital, who examined
the body of Mr. Natthanon, accused number 2, he was of the opinion that Since February 16, 2024, he has been admitted for treatment in the male medical ward on the 6th floor of the Correctional Institution, Correctional Hospital. Since February 16, 2024, with abdominal pain and fatigue for 3 days due to fasting against the patient’s will, the doctor saw that he is currently still resting at the Correctional Institution, Correctional Hospital. To observe symptoms closely The patient refuses to take medication. Refusal to receive intravenous fluids Refuses to receive saline injection treatment.

The court found that the court had previously ordered the temporary release of both suspects, with clearly stated reasons. As for the illness of the two accused Currently under the close supervision of a doctor. In the case where there is still no reason to change the original order Therefore, there was an order not allowing the temporary release of both suspects. Petition dismissed.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, ‘Pol. Gen. Patcharawat’ orders forest fires to be controlled in Ob Luang National Park. Director-General of the National Parks Department Coordinate with the Governor of Chiang Mai Province Integrate with the military to hunt down the perpetrators. After this, whoever goes to collect forest products will be prosecuted.

Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, revealed that Ordered to mobilize personnel to extinguish forest fires in the area of ??Ob Luang National Park. Chiang Mai Province The forest fires have continued for more than a week and are expanding.

Mr. Kritsayam Kongsatri, Director of the Conservation Area Administration Office 16, mobilized 150 officials, including a helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Throw in the water and put out the fire. But still unable to control the situation. This is because there are illegally coming in to burn additional forest areas all the time. Alt
hough Ob Luang National Park An announcement has been made to close the forest and prohibit entry into the national park. Latest on February 25, 2024, there were 21 hotspots or heat points in the national park area.

For the severe forest fire situation It is located in the area of ??Pha Dam, Ban Tha Ruea, which has a steep mountainous terrain. There are difficulties in accessing it, with officials having to walk for more than 4 hours to reach the area where the forest fires are burning. Moreover, Ob Luang National Park There is still 70% of the area made up of deciduous dipterocarp forest, which is a forest that is easy to catch fire. together with the terrain that is characterized by steep mountains This makes it difficult for officials to perform their jobs. Access to the area was delayed. It has been reported that Causes of forest fires in the Ob Luang National Park area It was caused by setting fire to find things in the forest. Especially sweet vegetables, which are expensive.

In addition, the Director
of the Conservation Area Administration Office 6 also assigned Mr. Somnuk Thaopha, Director of the Forest Fire Control and Operations Division, to bring food, rice, and drinking water to the helicopter of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to deliver supplies by air so that officials could act. Forest fire extinguishing work continues

Maj. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, has ordered Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, to step up operations. By chasing down the person who started the fire and prosecuting all those who went to collect forest products. In addition, increase the patrol force for suppression from various parks. and coordinated troops from the 3rd Army Area to lay out the carpet to hunt down the triggerman with full force. After this, anyone who goes in to collect forest products will be prosecuted.

At this time, we have coordinated wi
th Mr. Nirat. Phongsitthaworn Governor of Chiang Mai Province to integrate work It will also coordinate with the military.

Source: Thai News Agency

Samut Prakan, Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station Inspecting the corpse of a foreign man Kitchen area of ??an a la carte restaurant which has closed down and is a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport The deceased was found to be a Taiwanese person.

The condition was shot with a gun of unknown size in the head area. Found a trail of blood in the form of a corpse being dragged in. It is estimated that he died at least 7 hours ago.

A garbage collector at the airport said that he regularly came to eat lunch in this area. As he bent down to pick up his things, he saw a trail of blood leading into the kitchen. So he went to look until he found the body. So he ran out to ask for help and notified the authorities.

The security guard said it was around 7 a.m. today. Saw a red Mazda 2, unknown license plate. He ran in and parked in the area where the body was found. So he sent a signal to expel. Because it is a restricted point before the said car drove away quickly. Until someone came to find the body. It was r
ecently learned that the deceased was a Taiwanese person. Police will continue their investigation.

Source: Thai News Agency

Singapore: The Vietnamese Youth Alliance in Singapore held a career fair on February 24-25, aiming to provide support for Vietnamese students in the Southeast Asian country to seize job opportunities and have better career orientations.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Mai Phuoc Dung, representatives from Kaplan Singapore, Vietnamese experts, and more than 200 Vietnamese students attended the event.

At the event, the students attended a workshop on building a personal brand, and joined a ‘Coffee Chat’ with 20 speakers who have years of experiences working at prestigious corporations in Singapore.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Dung highly valued the benefits that the career fair brings to the Vietnamese student community in Singapore. He expressed his hope that the young generation of Vietnam will develop strongly not only in Singapore, but also wherever they study and work in the world.

Career Fair is organised annually by the Vietnamese Youth Alliance in Singapore to provide opportunities for stude
nts to expand their job network, meet industry experts, and gain experience for future job interviews./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Food is one of Thai Soft Power that foreigners accept. Today I will take you to see an example of the success of a Thai brand of dried fruit that has been exported around the world for over 30 years. And it’s not just ordinary dried fruit. but develop the format Add Thainess to it .

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Police detained the former assistant abbot and one other person and sent them to the Central Criminal Court for corruption and misconduct. In the case of jointly embezzling more than 200 million baht of temple funds

This morning (Feb. 25), investigators from Subdistrict 1, Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Division (PPC), detained a 47-year-old former assistant abbot of a famous temple along with Mr. Panjit. Vendors selling things in the temple Together they embezzled more than 200 million baht from the temple and sent it to the Central Criminal Court for corruption and misconduct. to consider the case

For the former assistant abbot of a famous temple He was charged with being an official but dishonestly embezzling money. and being an official who performed his duties illegally As for Mr. Panjit He was charged with supporting officials in dishonestly extorting property. and supporting officials in performing their duties illegally

At the investigative level The former assistant abbot also denies it.
As for Mr. Panjit confessed that they actually committed the crime By acting as the person who brings the temple’s checks to be cashed. Before bringing all the cash to the assistant abbot as ordered.

Source: Thai News Agency

Udon Thani, The whole gang was arrested. The youths gathered together to chase down their enemies. Raided a gas station in Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province. The young men fled into the cashier’s room but were unable to escape. They encountered 10 people and 2 people, fighting in a melee to snatch a gun.

The incident occurred at a gas station located in Pakho Subdistrict, Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province. CCTV cameras recorded the incident of a group of young people inside the gas station, both inside and outside the cashier room, recording images of two men driving a motorcycle stopping inside the gas station and then hurrying. run He got out of the car and took cover inside the cashier’s glass cabinet to escape death. At that time, a female employee of the gas station prevented two men from entering, but the two men managed to get in. Next, there were a group of dozens of teenagers. Riding a motorcycle and following two teenagers into the gas station. In his hands were knives, swords, and s
ticks, calling the two people who were hiding in the cashier booth to come out.

A group of rival youths used sticks, knives, and swords to break windows and attack each other in a chaotic mess. It was a group of ten. They fought for more than three minutes, then one of the teenagers in the cashier negotiated before pulling out a gun from his waist. Handed it to the group of teenagers who were attacking him. As soon as the weapons were obtained, the dozens of teenagers who attacked them fled and fled. Two teenagers rushed out of the closet. before riding a motorcycle and fleeing.

Later, the police brought in forces to arrest 5 people who committed the crime along with the seized items, including a Thai-made handgun. All of them were residents of Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province. Udon Thani Province’s urine test found that everyone was purple, so they charged them with “joint trespassing.” cause loss of property Carrying a firearm on the road, public road, or village without reasonable cause Taking ad
dictive drugs, punishable by category 1, methamphetamine, illegally.’ Sent investigators to prosecute according to law.

The cashier who was at the scene said that on the night of the incident, he was on duty with two male friends at a village near the annual merit-making event. There is a famous Mor Lam Sing group performing at the temple. While sitting in the cashier’s booth, two teenagers rode past the gas station on a motorcycle. But soon he rode back and turned into a gas station. Before parking the car and running into the cashier’s booth, she said, “Please take cover. He’s following to kill me.” When a group of teenagers followed, 5 people who were fighting at the Mo Lam event followed. Each person holds a knife. He was so afraid that he had to run out. for fear of being caught in the crossfire Hidden near customers’ cars that were parked to sleep.

Group of teenagers who followed and attacked Used a knife to break the glass. and tried to attack him for about 3 minutes. The teenagers who were hiding in
the closet raised their hands to worship. and pulled out a gun for the group that came to surround him and want to attack him After getting the gun, he fled.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, EXAT announces adjustment of Chalong Rat Expressway toll rates. and Burapha Withi Expressway According to the conditions of the TFFIF fund contract from 1 March 2024 onwards, from the original increase in toll fees since 1 September last year.

Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Ministry of Transport The Chalong Rat Expressway toll rates will be adjusted. and Burapha Withi Expressway According to the contract conditions of the Thailand Future Infrastructure Fund TFFIF that will be increased every 5 years, the toll rates will be adjusted on March 1, 2024 after delaying the toll increase according to the contract since September 1, 2023 to help reduce Burden of expenses of expressway users and the public, Chalongrat Expressway and Burapha Withi Expressway There has not been a toll increase in more than 6 years. Calculated according to the Consumer Index (CPI) that will increase approximately 10% or approximately 5 baht, with details as follows.

Chalong Rat Expressway toll rates:

4-wheel vehicl
es, original price 40 baht, adjusted to 45 baht,

6-10 wheel vehicles, original price 60 baht, adjusted to 65 baht,

vehicles with more than 10 wheels, original price 80 baht, adjusted to 90 baht

Except for Ramintra 1 checkpoint and Sukhaphiban 5-2 checkpoint,

4-wheel vehicles, original price 20 baht, no increase.

6-10 wheel vehicles, original price 30 baht, adjusted to 35 baht.

Vehicles with more than 10 wheels, original price 40 baht. Adjusted to 45 baht

Burapha Withi Expressway toll rates for

4-wheel vehicles

In the case of traveling no more than 20 kilometers, the old toll rates will apply.

In the case of traveling more than 20 kilometers, the toll rate will be adjusted to a minimum of 5 baht and a maximum of not more than 10 baht, calculated according to distance.

6-10 wheel vehicle

In the case of traveling no more than 20 kilometers, there will be an increase of 5 baht.

In the case of traveling more than 20 kilometers, the toll rate will be adjusted to a minimum of 10 baht and a maximum of no
t more than 20 baht, calculated according to distance.

Vehicles with more than 10 wheels

In the case of traveling no more than 20 kilometers, there will be an increase of 5 baht.

In the case of traveling more than 20 kilometers, the toll rate will be adjusted to a minimum of 10 baht and a maximum of not more than 25 baht, calculated according to distance.

In this regard, EXAT has continuously tried to delay the increase in tolls on the two expressway lines mentioned above. Especially the Chalong Rat Expressway which has not raised toll fees for 15 years, despite administrative expenses Maintaining the expressway to keep it in good condition will continue to increase every year, for which EXAT would like to thank the people who use the expressway for always supporting EXAT with good support.

Source: Thai News Agency