Day: March 12, 2024

Bangkok, The Meteorological Department reveals that upper Thailand will have thunderstorms and strong winds in some places. We ask people to take care of their health due to the hot weather during this period. In the southern region there will be thunderstorms in some places. Bangkok-vicinity The weather is hot during the day. With thunderstorms in 20% of the area.

Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Low pressure due to heat covers upper Thailand. This characteristic causes the area to be hot and hazy during the day. Meanwhile, there are southerly and southeast winds that bring moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to cover upper Thailand. This characteristic causes upper Thailand to still have thunderstorms and strong winds in some places. We ask people to take care of their health due to the hot weather during this period.

For the easterly and southeast winds blow over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region and the Andaman Sea. Causing the southern re
gion to have thunderstorms in some places. As for wind waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand Medium strength The waves are 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms the waves are more than 2 meters high. Boaters in the area are asked to navigate with caution. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

Bangkok and surrounding areas are hot and hazy during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area and strong wind gusts in some places. Lowest temperature 27-28 degrees Celsius, highest temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thai News Agency

House of Representatives, The Cabinet strongly approves the draft Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, prohibiting advertisements, boasting of properties or persuasion. If you commit an offense, you will be imprisoned not more than 1 year or fined not more than 1 million baht.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet has approved in principle the draft Alcohol Control Act. Effective after 90 days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette onwards. By amending the definition ‘Alcoholic beverages’ and ‘Marketing communications’ and additional definitions ‘People who have problems with alcohol consumption’ in order to provide more clarity and coverage of treatment among individuals.

In terms of penalties, such as increasing the penalty in the case of violating the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a place or area where beverages are sold, a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, increasing the penalty rate in cases where the offender is a producer or i
mporter from the original “shall be punished with imprisonment not more than 1 year or a fine not exceeding 500,000 baht or both’ to ‘shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding 1,000,000 baht or both.’

in advertising Added a category about advertising It is forbidden to display the names or marks of alcoholic beverages. To show off your qualities or persuade. and do not advertise products or anything else So much so that it is prohibited to patronize or provide support to individuals, groups of people, government agencies. or private organization It does not apply to donations or humanitarian assistance in the event of a serious disaster.

Designate the National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee, chaired by the Minister of DES. The Ministry of Higher Education is a committee that sets policies, plans, and control of alcoholic beverages regarding people who have problems with drinking alcohol. Propose a strategic plan or action plan. Treatment or rehabilitation of alcoh
olics Determining the day or time for which the sale or area for which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited is prohibited. Drinking is prohibited in the place or area where the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Increasing the composition of the Provincial Alcoholic Beverage Committee, such as the Provincial Prosecutor, Provincial Permanent Secretary, replacing the ex officio members from the Provincial Education Office Director appointed by the Provincial Governor. Provincial Education Officer and adding committee members with public health expertise Social campaign To determine a plan to control liquor at the provincial level.

In the treatment category ‘Treatment or rehabilitation of people addicted to alcohol’ is increased to ‘Treatment or rehabilitation of people addicted to alcohol or people who have problems from consuming alcohol’ by adding agencies that support rehabilitation. The condition of people addicted to alcoholic beverages or people who have problems from consuming alcoholi
c beverages, such as the Department of Disease Control, Department of Medical Services, local government organizations. and the National Health Security Office, etc.

Amending the authority and duties of officials Have authority to enter buildings, premises or station areas that sell alcoholic beverages. or a place or area of ??a place where services are provided for the commercial consumption of alcoholic beverages to check or control as necessary In the case where an offense may be committed and have the power to call and request to see identification cards or any other documents In the event that an offense has been committed for prosecution.

Source: Thai News Agency

After Bangkok tourist police The Royal Thai Police and related agencies went to the area to join the Kick Off project “Ratchaprasong Model” to regulate traffic. Enhance security And to build confidence among tourists in the Ratchadamri Road area, the AI ??system was used to detect traffic violations for the first time.

March 12, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. in the Ratchaprasong area, it was found that taxis and tricycles were parked waiting for passengers at the bus stop. Problems with buses being unable to stop at the bus stop to pick up and drop off passengers. is one of the problems that causes traffic jams

At 11:20 a.m., traffic police from Lumpini Police Station went to the area. Detecting cars that have been parked for too long, causing some tricycle taxis to drive away from the spot. But some people got speeding tickets and had their wheels locked. Pay a fine according to traffic rules

For Ratchaprasong Model It follows the use of AI systems to detect traffic violations for the first time. by
Bangkok Has developed such a system. The working principle is when a car comes to park in a traffic lane where parking is prohibited. The camera will frame the car and its license plate if it has been parked for more than the three minutes the system allows according to law. considered to have committed an offense The camera will take a photo. and specify the time from parking to the designated time The information will then be forwarded to the relevant authorities for legal action. By sending it to the Central Traffic Police and the Department of Land Transport. to issue an order Including issuing fines to offenders in a comprehensive manner. It is expected that it will help reduce traffic congestion problems.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, UOB expects that in 2024 the Thai economy should grow 2.8%, supported by Consumer spending-tourism Still need to keep an eye on risk factors High inflation – economic recession – geopolitical conflicts

Mr. Gidon Jerome Kessel, Executive Vice President Deposit and consumer banking management products of UOB Thailand have revealed investment trends in 2024. There is a positive factor, namely inflation that is expected to tend to decrease continuously this year. As a result, the central bank may reduce rates. Interest is around the middle of the year. and the possibility that there will not be a major recession from the global economic slowdown is in a better direction. However, there are still risk factors that investors must be careful of, such as prolonged geopolitical tensions that may stimulate the rate of inflation Central banks may maintain high interest rates to fight inflation. without considering the negative impact on the economy That may lead to a continued slowdown of the world economy.

For Thailand, it is expected that in 2024 the Thai economy will grow by 2.8 percent, driven by consumer spending and tourism. The government aims to attract 40 million foreign tourists and generate 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, despite ongoing challenges from external factors such as high inflation. and the risk of economic recession Geopolitical conflicts also create foreign risks, which investors must watch carefully.

‘2024 is a year with both positive factors and risk factors. It is important for investors to keep market cycles in mind. Political events and related risks UOB recommends diversifying your investment portfolio to reduce potential volatility and looking for stable income by investing in a variety of assets,’ said Mr. Gidon Jerome Kessel.

UOB recommends investing by taking into account the risk of Invest in various assets with low volatility and create continuous income Meeting long-term financial needs. Investment-grade debt instruments are likely to perform strongly this y
ear as economic growth and inflation slow. And it is expected that the central bank will reduce interest rates. UOB expects the US Federal Reserve Will begin reducing interest rates in mid-2024, in addition to receiving attractive interest returns at present. There is still a chance to receive additional returns (capital gain) from investing in debt instruments. Investors should invest in short- to medium-term debt instruments at the beginning of the year. before switching to investing in long-term debt instruments when the market eases concerns about debt issuance.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Sueb Nakhonban Half-brother arrested for molesting his 12-year-old sister for several years after a teacher found a letter in a trash can at the back of the classroom until it led to the resolution of the case

Police worked together to arrest Mr. Phonchai and Mr. Patiphan, father and brother from another mother. He molested his 12-year-old sister after the younger sister wrote a letter in the trash can behind the classroom. Sadly, the case was solved, stating, “I hate my father. I hate you.’ Until the young teacher saw something wrong and persuaded the girl to convey the terrible memories of being in hell. Starting at the end of 2019, when she was only 8 years old, she was molested every day by both her father and older brother. Total of 4 years. When the teacher heard the words and took him The girl went to ask for help from the Paweena Foundation and related agencies. Until the complaint was filed with the investigating officer at Din Daeng Police Station, who after investigating and collecting e
vidence. He asked for court approval to issue arrest warrants for both of them.

During the arrest, the older brother denied all the charges, saying, ‘I admit that I am actually my half-brother. and live in the same house Growing up together since childhood The whole matter was her sister’s imagination. created a problem for himself and his father to be prosecuted’ after the arrest He was taken to the investigating officer at Din Daeng Police Station for legal action.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, Moving forward, please don’t be too hasty in summarizing the results after the Election Commission filed a request to dissolve the party, confirming that the committee will do its best, preparing to deal with every situation and not being distracted from examining the government. We believe that the MPs will not be dismantled.

Mr. Parit Watcharasindhu, MP, list as spokesperson of the Move Forward Party Referring to the case where the Election Commission (EC) passed a resolution submitting a proposal to dissolve the Kaew Klai Party. To the Constitutional Court that the party has moved forward and the legal team has already prepared itself. They will work fully. To prove the correctness and prevent the dissolution of the party. and fight to prove innocence This issue is not only important for the fate and future of the Progressive Party alone. But it is an attempt to prove that what the party has done is not wrong If we can do this, it will create the correct norm for Thai politics in the future.
Whatever you want, I don’t want to jump to conclusions about what the results will be.

Mr. Prit said that the party understands well. Party dissolution is something that has happened many times to many parties. We don’t want political parties to be dissolved as normal. I say this not because it is a party that has a case of being dissolved. For example, in the case of the Bhumjaithai Party, which society is interested in, even though there are MPs from the Kaewklai Party who expose it. The matter of corruption occurring in the party administration But the appropriate punishment would not be the dissolution of the party. Party executives should be punished.

As for whether there will be a backup party created or not, Mr. Prit said that we have a response. and already planned every scene But don’t be too quick to talk about things that might not yet happen.

‘Now do your best to prove the truth as much as you can. Until the day the decision is made, MPs and the party’s team are still working hard to push for c
hange laws through the House of Representatives mechanism. But the party executives Have you prepared to deal with every situation or not? I must answer that there is definitely,’ said Mr. Prit.

Mr. Prit also said that we have planned every scene. He confirmed it as he had every time. No matter what happens, every idea, every policy that we try to push forward, we must definitely have a vehicle that drives the next set of ideas in Thai politics.

‘I don’t want us to jump to conclusions. that the Progressive Party will be dissolved Until a court decision came out But more importantly I don’t want us to set values. Party dissolution is normal. No matter what party,’ Mr. Prit said.

Mr. Prit said: Are you worried or not? It must be said that what we are more concerned about is the impact on the values ??of Thai politics. If talking about morale or the dedication of party members He thinks that we are moving forward fully.

‘What we are more concerned about is about the impact that will occur towards the values
??of Thai politics Because the more events like this happen Not just with the Progressive Party but also political parties in the past It turns out that we are going to create values. or political culture where party dissolution has become normal Even though we should create a political ecosystem that every political party can grow into a political institution Not based on any one person. It is a center for people with the same mindset,’ said Mr. Prit.

When asked whether or not they were confident that Will hold hands tightly no matter what happens. Mr. Prit said that he is confident that those who are running for election as MPs. There are 2 things we agree on. is wanting to change society and a legal state of war should not occur which even though we do not agree But it’s not beyond imagination. He is confident that we will move forward in unity. Because everyone who comes to apply to join the party Screened by the selection committee Have the same set of ideas and have unity in driving the idea into reali
ty

Mr. Prit also emphasized that the party dissolution case has not distracted from examining the government. Because since the beginning of working for this parliament, the Forward Party has been walking in parallel. The legal team did their best. To prove their innocence, MPs continue to work in the House of Representatives without being distracted. Confirm that government inspections are still as intense as before. We work amid risks that we have always known about. In the past it didn’t cause me to lose focus.

Mr. Prit also mentioned the preparations for the government’s general debate on Section 152, saying that it will be open for MPs to submit their intentions. What issues will be discussed? Before being selected Confirm that the information is quite comprehensive, detailed, and have done your homework in advance. The MP has already collected information and done homework in advance.-

Source: Thai News Agency