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Bangkok, SET closed today at 1,362.57 points, down 4.83 points (-0.35%), trading value 40,361.88 million baht.
Today’s stock trading, the index moves within a narrow range. The lowest point was 1,362.05 points and the highest point was 1,372.01 points. As for securities, changes today increased by 201 securities, decreased by 301 securities, and remained unchanged for 156 securities.
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Nonthaburi, Department of Intellectual Property Registration announcement ‘Koh Yao sea cucumber’, a new GI product in Phang Nga province, large size, firm flesh, can be used for many uses. Both for consumption and as raw materials for the production of medicines and dietary supplements. Economic aquatic animals that generate income of over 3.3 million baht per year
Mr. Wutthikrai Leeweeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, said that The Department of Intellectual Property has a policy to build a strong economic foundation. Distribute income to communities in a sustainable way. The Department therefore focuses on giving importance to raising the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. through registration Geographical indications, or GIs, to protect products that are unique in each locality. Create added value to products and also control product quality. to build consumer confidence Latest Department of Intellectual Property has announced registration ‘Koh Yao sea cucumber
‘ is the No. 4 GI product of Phang Nga Province after Salika Phang Nga durian product. Phangnga flower galangal rice and Mangosteen Thip Phangnga who were previously registered as GIs
‘Koh Yao sea cucumbers’ are cultivated in clay ponds that are characterized by peaty and sandy soil. By creating a sluice gate or connecting water pipes to allow seawater to flow in and out and circulate in the pond. The Ko Yao sea cucumber cultivation area covers the area of ??Ko Yao District, located in Phang Nga Bay. It is a semi-enclosed bay because it is surrounded by land. It has high biological diversity. There is a line of sea grass. and coral reefs scattered everywhere that has a variety of phytoplankton Zooplankton, algae, and other small organisms Suitable for housing and breeding aquatic animals. The cultivation area on Koh Yao is therefore a suitable habitat and a source of good quality food.
In addition, sea cucumbers are raised together with other economic aquatic animals. Causes sea cucumbers to suck food from
the soil in the pond. Including food and waste from raising aquatic animals. In addition, sea cucumbers raised in ponds live at the bottom of the pond and do not move their bodies as much as sea cucumbers. Therefore, there will be no stress that affects the growth of the body. This makes the Long Island sea cucumbers larger in size, denser in texture, and thicker in body than sea cucumbers raised by other methods. or from other production sources As a result, the Koh Yao sea cucumber is so well known that “Koh Yao sea cucumber” is considered an economic aquatic animal with the potential to create a reputation for Phang Nga Province that is used for consumption and as a raw material for the production of medicines and dietary supplements. Has properties that help nourish the body Strengthen immunity It is demanded in many countries both fresh and dried.
Currently, Thailand has products that have been registered as GI by the Department of Intellectual Property, covering all 77 provinces, causing local products
to be raised in value and create income for the community. and strengthening the Thai grassroots economy in a sustainable way. The Department of Intellectual Property Invite everyone to follow the news. movement And join in supporting GI product entrepreneurs at Facebook Page: GI Thailand or call the hotline 1368 .
Source: Thai News Agency
Bangkok, The Office of the Provincial Administrative Organization is not worried about the high public debt of 62.23 percent to GEP, reiterating that it will move forward with a loan of 750 billion baht after being satisfied that risk factors have been managed as planned, requesting the Budget Bureau to allocate additional debt repayment budget.
Mrs. Jindarat Wiriyataweekul, spokesperson for the Public Debt Management Office, revealed that the current public debt-to-GDP ratio is 62.23 percent from the ceiling of 70 percent of GDP amid fluctuating interest rates. It is accepted that Thailand has very little exchange rate risk. This is because Thailand has very low foreign loans, only 4,500 million US dollars, when considering 3 risk factors affecting debt burden. There are both exchange rates Loan interest rate debt restructuring I admit that I’m still not worried.
For risk management tools in 4 areas: 1. The government adheres to guidelines in accordance with the fiscal discipline framework to not exceed t
he ceiling of 70 percent from the current 62.23 percent of GDP. 2. Adheres to the principle of taking care of the government’s debt burden towards the revenue target. Currently achieved 26 percent from the target of 35 percent. 3. Maintain the ratio of foreign loans to public debt not to exceed 10 percent, but currently 1.4 percent. 4. Debt in foreign currency to export income does not exceed 10 percent. 5 Currently 0.05 percent, it is considered that risk management in all 4 areas is still within the manageable framework. Therefore, the Office of the Basic Education Commission is moving forward with borrowing money to compensate for the 2024 budget deficit and other areas, totaling 750,000 million baht in 2024.
Accept that setting a budget for the Ministry of Finance to repay loan debt in accordance with the Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act. A ratio of 2.5-4 percent is considered sufficient government revenue. to use some of it to pay off debt At this time, the Budget Bureau has allocated within the fram
ework, in 2023 allocated to 3.1 percent, in 2024 allocated to 3.4 percent, admitting that the Budget Office It also focuses on allocations to state enterprises to support important projects. But when the Treasury has to borrow a large amount of money So I want it to be flexible. Increase interest payments to the Ministry of Finance. In order to reduce the burden of interest on loans. by the Ministry of Finance Still moving forward with debt restructuring in a period of high interest rates.
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Bangkok, NESDB keeps an eye on influencers who show off their wealth, fearing that they will create a trend that will create a negative impact on society. Risky gambling online new generation group It is expected that worldwide the increase will be 7.4 times.
Mr. Danucha Pitchayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDB), said that countries in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) have as many as 13.5 million influencers, with over 2 million Thais ranking second. After Indonesia It is considered that the expansion of influencers comes partly from being a channel for generating income, including advertisements and product reviews. In 2023, it created economic value around the world of 19.01 billion USD. It is expected to increase to 140.33 billion USD by 2030, or an increase of nearly 7.4 times within 7 years.
In Thailand, influencers have received a lot of attention. Because it generates relatively high incomes Average from 800 – 700,000 baht or more per post. Ther
e is competition in producing content and giving importance to influencer engagement. Content is often created to become popular without considering its accuracy and appropriateness before publishing. It may cause many negative impacts on society, such as presenting information that is not true, for example, spreading fake news or information that has not been verified.
Anti-Fake News Center 2023 of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society A total of 7,394 accounts were found to be considered fake news, with a total of more than 5,061 stories of fake news and distorted news. Illegal influence or persuasion, such as advertising online gambling websites through influencers, data from behavioral survey results. Online gambling among the new generation of the Gambling Problem Study Center in 2023 found that approximately 3 million new generations gamble online, with 1 in 4 being new gamblers, or more than 740,000 people, with the majority of them, 87.7 percent, having seen advertisements or received Get solic
ited online which has already affected more than 1 million people
Violation of rights: Some influencers were found to be reporting crime news like a drama. To create excitement and without considering the impact on victims, their families, or close persons. In addition, it was found that news was made using images of people or videos of other people to be edited into their own content without permission or without citing the source. Additionally, there are some types of content that do not violate the law. But it may lead to the creation of values ??that are wrong for society, such as Content.
‘Showing off wealth’ from a study by the College of Management Mahidol University found that Gen Z, 74.8 percent, are the people who like to express themselves in this way the most. or presenting a portrait that has been edited to look good Until it becomes an unrealistic beauty standard This may create wrong values ??for children and youth in society. and may affect Incurring debt to purchase goods and services
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above examples reflect the negative influence influencers have on many aspects of society. which in foreign countries Clearly, specific laws for influencers have begun to be enacted, such as the People’s Republic of China. Issue regulations prohibiting the dissemination of content in a way that shows off wealth. and living a life of luxury and comfort that is unrealistic The United Arab Emirates requires influencers to be registered and licensed with the National Media Council (NMC) to prevent illegal advertising. Norway and the United Kingdom require influencers to provide details of the portrait they use.
Sales and advertising on social media Ready to display a mark To reduce the social pressure on beauty standards that occurs among children and youth. for Thailand There are controlling laws, such as the Act on
For the fourth quarter of 2023, employment improved. by decreasing unemployment Or there is an unemployment rate of 0.81 percent, while overall in 2023 the unemployment rate is at 0.98 percent. Hou
sehold debt (third quarter of 2023) expanded at a slower pace. and the ability to repay household debt decreased. Overall illnesses from surveillance diseases have greatly increased.
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Bangkok, Construction of a public park along Varee 21, ready to open within March. Explore the area of ??Hawker Center, Nong Chok Park Rim Market. Measured the dust value of cement plants at CPAC Mitmaitri Road. Watched waste sorting at Hayimina Mosque School.
Mr. Chakkapan Phew-ngam, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, visited the area to follow up on the implementation of the policies of the Governor of Bangkok in the Nong Chok District area. Consisting of following up on the development of public parks along Varee in 21 districts. There are 15-minute gardens (old gardens) which are the 76 Province Sacred Tree Gardens, area 12 rai. 15-minute gardens (new gardens) include 1. Wat Phraya Pla High School Garden, area 8 rai, operated. completed 2. Liapwaree Public Park 21, area 7 rai, using 5 rai area to create a garden for walking and jogging. Waste management learning center Vegetable planting plot, kitchen garden, edible fence Road for traveling in the garden area It is expected to be operational by March. The othe
r 2 rai area is in the process of developing further usable space. 3. Suan Khok Bo Yao Bueng Taeng Mo, area 2 rai 1 ngan 49 square wa, made into a garden for exercise and recreation. Trimming trees Digging and turning the area into a pond. Create a walkway for walking and jogging. Plant trees and lay lawns. Currently, the building is being built and the garden is being landscaped. 4. Klong Khaek Bamboo Garden, area 5 rai, is in the process of adjusting the area, landscaping, building a pavilion, creating a walkway, bathroom, parking lot. 5. Sai Bueng Nam Sai Garden, area 7 rai, is in the process of improving the area and designing the garden. 6. Garden along Lam Sai Canal, area 1 rai, currently in the process of improving the area and designing the garden. 7. Chalong Krung Park, area 4 rai, is in the process of improving the area and designing the garden.
Survey the Hawker Center area at the market next to Nong Chok Public Park, Liap Waree Road. The district has 2 trading areas outside the concession points,
totaling 52 traders as follows: 1. Liab Wari Road. From the intersection of Liapwaree Road To Soi Liabwaree 85, 26 traders, business hours 06.00-09.00 hrs., 7 cases, business hours 06.00-20.00 hrs., number 19 cases, and 2. Soi Suwinthawong 64, 26 traders, business hours. 06.00-09.00 hrs., 18 cases. Business hours 06.00-20.00 hrs., 8 cases. Deputy Governor of Bangkok Has been assigned to the district Continuously maintain orderliness in the trading area outside the concession point. Tighten the rules so that there are no more traders than the designated amount. As for the traders in Soi Liapwaree 25, in the past the district Had a meeting to create understanding with traders on the rules and conditions for doing business on roads and public areas. Maintaining cleanliness of the area after trading on a daily basis. The district will review suitability within 3 months. If traders do not comply with the specified criteria and conditions, the district will cancel the trading area in that area. By moving to do busi
ness in the area that the district has prepared as the Hawker Center, a market near Nong Chok Public Park. for order in the area further
Follow up on measures to prevent and solve the PM2.5 dust problem in the company’s cement plants. Construction Products and Materials Co., Ltd. (CPAC), Mitmaitri Road, Deputy Governor of Bangkok Operators have been instructed to inspect water mist sprayers so that they can work at full efficiency and be open throughout the working time. Improve the waste disposal pond and sedimentation pond. It has a depth of approximately 2.50 meters. Do not allow any cement, rocks, and sand to overflow into the reservoir. Check black smoke on cement mixer trucks according to the specified cycle. and assigned to the district We have continued to inspect and control establishments that cause PM2.5 dust problems in the area. By instructing establishments in the area to strictly follow the guidelines for solving the PM 2.5 dust problem. Emphasis on entrepreneurs following the standards set by
law. To reduce air pollution Let’s work together to reduce environmental impacts sustainably.
Visit the waste separation prototype Hadhimina Mosque School Sangkhasantisuk Road How to separate garbage Classified by type of waste as follows: 1.Organic waste Separate food scraps to make biological fermentation. and bio-compost in environmentally friendly compost bins Another part is used as food for earthworms in order to use earthworm manure as fertilizer for plants. There will also be parents coming to pick up food scraps to feed the fish. 2.Recycled garbage Separate recycled waste Types of milk cartons, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes can be used to create various items. 3. General waste: Separate general waste by placing it in trash cans set up at designated points. The district collects them. 4. Hazardous waste is collected and disposed of in Trash 0.2 kg/day Recyclable waste after sorting 1.4 kg/day Organic waste after sorting 1.3 kg/day Hazardous waste after sorting 0.1 kg/day Infectious waste after sor
ting 0.1 kg/day
In this event, there was Mr. Pairot Chanrod, Director of Nong Chok District. along with the executive team, civil servants, and officials of Nong Chok District and related agencies Participate in visiting the area and providing information
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Nonthaburi, The Commerce Minister ordered the Department of Internal Trade to urgently help pig farmers across the country. The back of the pig is the front of the farm. At 67 baht per kilogram, it is considered lower than the cost that the Office of the Agricultural Economics Office or the Office of Agricultural Economics calculated at 72 baht per kilogram. By asking for cooperation from various department stores No discount promotions Don’t push the price down any further. Ready to find ways to connect animal feed To help the raising group quickly
Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said that The Department of Internal Trade is monitoring pork prices now. that prices remain stable at a low level The price is in front of the farm price. The average price is only 67 baht per kilogram and the price of butcher-faced pork is average across the country. at 130-131 baht per kilogram, which we are currently rushing to help farmers With a project to reduce the number of pi
glets entering the production system According to the resolution of the Swine and Product Development Policy Committee or Pickboard and the campaign to increase pork consumption. During normal situations The number of fattened pigs for slaughter each day averaged at 50,000 pigs per day, but has now increased to 58,000 pigs per day. Therefore, the piglet cycle must be cut back to normal. In order not to produce too much and affect the price.
However, the Department of Internal Trade has also asked for cooperation from various department stores. No discount promotions Don’t push the price down any further. To help the shepherd in another way In addition, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, ordered him to do his homework and talk with animal feed factories. To connect animal food to groups of farmers We believe that every sector is ready to help.
Meanwhile, the price situation of other products in the past week, such as agricultural products such as many types of rice, rem
ained stable. Both jasmine rice The average price is 14,850 baht per ton, jasmine rice from outside the area averages 14,600 baht per ton, and glutinous rice is 13,300 baht per ton. As for Pathum Thani rice, and rice paddy The price moved up slightly. Pathum Thani paddy rice averages 14,450 baht per ton and rice paddy averages 12,250 baht per ton.
The cassava part Stable at 3.65 baht per kilogram of animal feed corn. Prices are stable as well. Because the production is finished On average, it is 9.63 baht per kilogram. The purchase price at the factory is 10.26 baht. For oil palm fruit, slightly weakened The average price per kilogram was 5 baht, 55 satang, in line with the price of crude palm oil or CPO, which slowed to an average of 32.38 baht per kilogram from 32.45 baht last week. The price of bottled palm oil The average bottle is 45 baht per liter and in the fresh food section For the most part, prices are stable, including chicken meat, with slight increases and decreases according to parts, chicken e
ggs, average number 3 at 3.81 baht each, and fresh vegetables, which fluctuate according to normal market mechanisms.
Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said that the department will be the coordination point To connect animal feed to farmer groups As has been done before. including ready-made animal food and raw materials used to make animal feed Including following up on the price situation of animal feed raw materials with business operators on a regular basis. both animal feed corn which is still stable at a high level It has not been changed until it affects animal owners.
Meanwhile, corn growers also get good prices. and soybean meal that are mostly imported It tends to decrease. This is because producing countries, both Brazil and Argentina, have expanded their arable areas, with the average price in January Until last February, it was at 13 baht, 92 satang per kilogram, considered a large decrease from last year’s average of 16 baht, 84 sa
tang, which is the case where the price of animal feed raw materials decreased. will also go in and supervise the price of animal feed to be in line with the reduced price of raw materials.
Source: Thai News Agency
Bangkok, Thai Oil Public Company Limited expects the price of West Texas crude oil this week to move in the range of 76-83 USD per barrel, while Brent crude oil will move in the range of 80-87. USD per barrel
Thai Oil Public Company Limited expects that the crude oil price situation (4 – 8 March 2024) is likely to remain highly volatile after the market keeps an eye on negotiations on a production reduction plan that is expected to occur at the beginning of the month. This October, the OPEC+ group is expected to consider extending the voluntary production reduction until the second quarter of 2024 in order to support oil prices in the market. and may extend the production reduction until the end of this year. At the same time, the conflict situation within the Middle East region remains uncertain. Especially the negotiations Peace during Ramadan for Muslims. However, the US Federal Reserve or FED maintains interest rates. After the inflation figure is still higher than the target, this is still a factor tha
t puts pressure on prices.
For the oil price situation last week (26 – 1 March 2024), the price of West Texas crude oil last week increased by 3.48 USD per barrel to 79.97 USD per barrel, such as The same with the price of Brent crude oil which increased by 1.93 USD per barrel to 83.55 USD per barrel, while the price of Dubai crude oil closed on average at 81.64 USD per barrel after the conflict situation in the Middle East and Goldman Sachs increased its forecast. Brent crude oil price forecast in 2024, new to the level of 87 USD per barrel. Higher than last time at 85 USD per barrel as the conflict in the Red Sea is expected to intensify. However, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released figures for US crude oil inventories for the week ending February 23. .67 increased by 4.2 million barrels to the highest level in 3 months at 447.2 million barrels, and more than analysts expected to increase by only 2.7 million barrels.
Saudi Arabia’s government news agency, citing official sources from t
he Saudi Ministry of Energy, said that Saudi Arabia will extend its crude oil production cut by 1 million barrels per day until the end of the second quarter. Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production will be at About 9 million barrels per day until the end of June.
The Russian government’s TASS news agency reported that Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia will reduce oil production and exports by 471,000 barrels per day until the end of June.
Source: Thai News Agency
Udon Thani, Udon Thani police raided and rescued an 18-year-old Laotian girl in the middle of Udon Thani city. He was detained and harassed by his employer until he had to climb the wall of his house to escape. Inspection found that the employer was a former doctor from the Provincial Public Health Office. Now the house is still closed. Police called for questioning this afternoon.
Police, Muang Udon Thani Police Station Came to help an 18-year-old Laotian girl after being informed by the victim’s older brother that his younger sister was being held captive by her employer inside a luxury house in Mak Khaeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province. There was a nearly 2 meter high wall and a fence around the perimeter. and was also harassed and threatened until the younger one could not stand it The first time the officials arrived He rang the doorbell to let the owner of the house come out. But the owner of the house refused to open the door. The victim ran to the door and cried. Said I wanted to
leave here. because he was molested by his home owner and employer In the end, the victim had to climb the wall of the house more than 3 meters high to escape, with police from Muang Udon Thani Police Station and his brother waiting to receive him outside before taking him to Muang Udon Thani Police Station.
Passport verification and employment documents It was found that the two brothers came to work legally. The Lao woman testified that Came to work taking care of an 85 year old elderly person, was the mother of the employer for about 5-6 months, received a salary of 10,000 baht, but the employer, a doctor, retired. Imprisoned inside the house and unable to go out. and often seizing the opportunity to attempt harassment From the first month Both grabbed his arms and legs and embraced him, trying to have sex with him, but he wouldn’t let him, so he called his mother and his Laotian boyfriend to consult. because he could not tolerate the employer’s behavior Before his brother came to help I submitted a resig
nation letter many times but was threatened by my employer if I quit my job. There will be an offense according to the law. frighten and try to get out of this house
which throughout the last night The victim is in police custody. And this morning I went to have a physical examination at Udon Thani Center Hospital before returning to meet with the investigative officer for further questioning The investigative officer said that at 1:00 p.m., a former doctor from the Provincial Public Health Office and the owner of the house would come to meet with the police to give a statement on the matter.
The reporter received a photo clip and audio clip from a Lao woman. In the 12-minute clip, the employer can be seen walking into the victim’s room. and tried to molest
Acting Lieutenant Anuthep Sridaoruang, Udon Thani Provincial Employment Officer, revealed that the Provincial Employment Office is aware of this matter. In the process of checking information from both the employee and employer to see if the employment
is legal or not. Before reporting charges of prosecution .
Source: Thai News Agency