Day: March 19, 2024

Bangkok, Stock Exchange Closed this morning at 1,386.82 points, an increase of 0.88 points (+0.06%), trading value approximately 38,285 million baht.

Morning trading The rice movement index was relatively stable, making a high of 1,391.21 points and a low of 1,382.67 points.

Source: Thai News Agency

Trang, Villagers in Huai Yot, Trang Province, escape the heat by inviting their children and grandchildren to pump water and catch fish during the dry season to have fun cooking. Hoping to reduce expenses during the rubber tapping season including learning about nature and local ways of making a living

The owner of an oil palm plantation at Village No. 10, Nong Chang Laen Subdistrict, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, dug a trench to retain water for shrimp, mussels, crabs, and fish that come with flooding during the rainy season to come and stay. In the dry season, we invite our children and grandchildren to pump water and catch fish for fun. In addition to being able to cool down We also did activities together. Children learn about nature Learn how to earn a living according to the local way of life. By pumping water and catching fish together There are many of them in nature, such as snakehead fish, cichlid fish, eels and other fish, which the fish are divided among. to cook food in the family Reduce e
xpenses during this period which is during the rubber tapping season And escape the hot weather and go into the water to catch fish.

Pumping water or catching fish during the dry season It is the way of life of Thai people. In the water there are fish, in the fields there is rice. If you really live with nature and the community way of life, every family can reduce household expenses. Because garden vegetables, if anyone has the means, they can grow their own food. Aquatic animals in nature can find food in the rainy season, flooding season, and during the dry season like this. Two turtles were also found. The villagers moved to release them back to nature in other ditches because of the area’s conditions. Even though it was the dry season, there was no water. It’s completely dry, so small aquatic animals including turtles can continue to live and breed.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Economic and Business Forecast Center University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Downgraded the forecast for the Thai economy this year to 2.6% from the previous forecast of 3.2% due to many factors still affecting economic expansion.

Mr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman of the Advisory Center for Economic and Business Forecasting said Center for Economic and Business Forecasting The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has lowered its forecast for the Thai economy this year down to 2.6% from the original expectation of 3.2% from the Thai economy this year. Many agencies have previously lowered their forecasts for the Thai economy. It comes from many factors. that still affects economic expansion Both the world trade volume is likely to grow lower than originally expected. from the problem of attacks on merchant ships passing through the Red Sea which is an important trade route including consumption and private investment that
tends to shrink as well And most importantly, budget disbursement is delayed. together with the budget for both regular expenses and capital expenditures Performed lower than originally expected

Therefore, both forecast numbers have been reduced. Private sector consumption remains at 2.8% from 3.2%, government consumption remains at 1.5% from the original estimate of 2.5%, including public investment. that may be negative 1% from the original expected expansion of 1.7%, while exports will expand by 2.8% from the original expectation of 3%. Inflation rate It is expected to be at 1% from the previous 2%, including the ratio of household debt to GDP. That increased by 2% from 87.8% to 89.8%.

while there is only income from tourism It is expected to increase to 1.6 trillion baht from the original estimate of only 1.4 trillion baht due to the number of foreign tourists. This year it is expected to return to 35 million due to higher costs per person per day. and agricultural GDP It is expected that the expansion
will improve to 2.0% from the previous 1.8%. Therefore, the Economic and Business Forecast Center University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Therefore, the forecast for the Thai economy in 2024 has been reduced to 2.6% from the original forecast of 3.2%. In the first quarter it expanded only 2%, in the second quarter it began to recover, expanding by 2.5%, in the third quarter it expanded by 3.1%, and in the second quarter Finally, it expanded at 2.8%.

However, it is seen that Thailand still has an opportunity to push the economy forward. It can return to expanding beyond 3% if procurement is prepared, especially government investment projects, immediately after the budget is passed. And the faster the budget is spent, the more it will have an effect on the economy. Every 100 billion baht of spending is for public investment. It will result in GDP increasing by 0.68%, including the possibility that the Bank of Thailand Will use monetary policy to help ease the economy. causing the amount of money in the syst
em to increase By reducing the policy interest rate in april It can be done. to control core inflation that continued to slow down, with the first 2 months expanding only 0.47%, considered lower than the target of 0.5-3%

In addition, if there are fiscal measures through transfer funds Especially the digital wallet project If done quickly, there will be better economic stimulus. By using a budget of every 100,000 million baht of transferred funds will make GDP Expanded by 0.26%, coupled with an increase in the number of tourists. Through incentives such as free temporary or permanent visas Increasing income from foreign tourists and increasing export income All factors will be important tools that will allow this year’s GDP to expand more than 3%, etc.

Source: Thai News Agency

Wildfire smoke has covered Chiang Mai city for a week. Air quality is ranked 3rd worst in the world. In some areas, PM 2.5 levels are as high as 603 micrograms/cubic meter. while Ang Thong farmers illegally continued to burn

The sky in Chiang Mai city is still filled with forest fire smog for more than a week. High pollution levels are causing people’s eyes and noses to hurt. Some people have allergic skin rashes. Must wear a mask Especially people who are outdoors. Some people wear masks with up to 2 layers, visibility is poor. Cars must have their headlights on.

While the Climate Change Information Center Chiang Mai University Hourly air quality report in the area of ??Ban Pang Mayao Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District at 7:00 a.m. rose as high as 603 micrograms per cubic meter. Ban Hua Tho, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, 445 micrograms per cubic meter.

IQ Air website Reported at approximately 11:00 a.m., ranking Chiang Mai Air quality is the
3rd worst in the world. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is 199 micrograms per cubic meter. While this morning Found as many as 89 hot spots, distributed in 17 districts, in Chiang Dao District, the most were 32 spots.

Ang Thong part In a rice field along the Ban Khao Buat-Ang Kaeo road, Khok Phutsa Subdistrict, Pho Thong District, farmers burned rice stubble after harvesting, causing a wide fire. and spread to trees on the roadside more than 100 meters long, resulting in smoke covering the area to the point where passing vehicles could not be seen.

In addition to this point, it was found that in many other places there were still farmers who illegally set fire to the rice stubble fields. To prepare the area for continuous farming causing the heating value in the floor to continually increase Despite warnings from relevant agencies Refrain from burning rice stubble after harvest. Because it affects both increasing pollution and also causing the temperature to rise. But farmers in the area still violate and burn
rice stubble. This is because many people rush to plant rice before the dry season. In addition, the price of rice is still high, at 10,000 baht per ton, causing farmers to take the risk of rushing to burn stubble to adjust the rice farming area instead of plowing it, which takes a lot of time.

Relevant agencies will come out and ask for cooperation to refrain from burning all types of weeds in the open. But it was found that there were violations of illegal burning every day. Until there were calls for the law to be strictly enforced with both imprisonment and fines. To reduce such problems.

Source: Thai News Agency

Krabi, Krabi Province held a ceremony to invite the relics of the Lord Buddha and the Arahants of Phra Sariputra and Phra Moggallana. Return to the Republic of India After being brought to be enshrined in Thailand for faithful religious people to worship for 26 days.

The relics of the Lord Buddha and the Arahant relics of Phra Sariputta and Phra Moggallana Was brought out of the security room inside Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol, Na Nuea Subdistrict, Ao Luek District, Krabi Province. with the abbot of Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol Mr. Sermsak Phongphanit, Minister of Culture Ambassador of the Republic of India to Thailand Governor of Krabi Province Representative of the Department of Religious Affairs along with religious people Dressed together in white clothes Let’s join together to send His Majesty aboard a motorcade of cars headed to Krabi airport. To carry out the auspicious chanting ceremony before being summoned onto a C 130 aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force Return to the Republic of India

In this re
gard, the relics of the Lord Buddha and the relics of the Arahants of the Apostles Both the left and right have been brought to be enshrined in Thailand since February 22nd. As of today, there are a total of 26 days to open to religious believers in all four regions of Thailand: the central region in Bangkok, the north in Chiang Mai, the northeast in Ubon Ratchathani, and the southern region in Krabi province. It’s the last place. To honor His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn on the auspicious occasion of his 6th cycle 72nd birthday, as well as to strengthen good relations. between the Thai and Indian governments to be closer.

By the sending off ceremony today It is honorable. The people who came to send him off said that they were delighted to have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get close to the Lord Buddha. Especially being able to pay homage to the relics of the Lord Buddha and the relics of the Arahants in the temple at Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol. Having a distance of less than 4 meters is considered a
blessing. I will remember it as a record to pass on to my children and grandchildren.

Mr. Chamnan Srisawat, Chairman of the Tourism Industry Council of Thailand Stated that bringing the relics of the Lord Buddha and the relics of the Arahant to be enshrined in Thailand Continuing to have a positive impact on the overall picture of tourism Especially faith tourism or Sai Mu tourism, causing restaurants and accommodations in the areas where the relics of the Lord Buddha and the Arahants are enshrined to be fully booked. Tourism is bustling. Especially in Krabi province, for the past 4 days, rooms have been 100% fully booked.

Source: Thai News Agency

Udon Thani, Before its time, a summer storm hit Phen District, Udon Thani Province, causing the villagers to be caught off guard. Never had I seen strength like this before. It is thought that the storm will come on March 19-20 according to the Meteorological Department warning.

Around 5:00 p.m. yesterday (March 18, 2024), a heavy storm hit Phen District, Udon Thani Province, especially in the market. The villagers were caught off guard. Because at first I thought the storm would come today and tomorrow (March 20) according to the warning announcement from the Meteorological Department. But the storm hit before the appointment. The roofs of the shops were piled up on the road. The tents flew in all directions, toppling over. Even the large tents were blown over 40 meters away. The strength of the wind also blew several cars upside down.

Reporters went to the area to survey the market. and surrounding area You can still see signs of damage throughout the area. The roofs of many houses were blown open by the
wind. Villagers rush to repair Strengthen

The villagers all said the same thing. I’ve never seen a storm this strong before. At first the sky was sunny, but suddenly it became overcast. Both the rain and the wind came very quickly. Then there was a violent tornado. The wind hit back and forth, sending more than 50 shops lined up along with the storm. Tents were blown apart. They were so shocked they ran away in chaos. Some people crouched on the ground. Hug the pole so it doesn’t blow away in the wind. Some people were injured when sticks were thrown at their heads. –

Source: Thai News Agency

University of Phayao, Farmers presented a plaque of honor to the Prime Minister. Thank you for making rubber rise to 90 baht per kilogram. On the other hand, thank you for your encouragement. Ready to give hope that the price does not end here.

Reporters reported that After presiding over the official off-site Cabinet meeting (Royal Cabinet), a rubber farmer presented a plaque of honor to Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. After the price of rubber returned, the price rose to 90 baht per kilogram.

rubber plantation farmers He thanked the Prime Minister and Capt. Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. that make their lives better Ready to wish you happiness and prosperity before shouting out your love for the Prime Minister.

rubber tree,

The Prime Minister thanked him and said that It’s not just him and Capt. Thammanat. But there are also security agencies. Ministry of Finance and relevant officials also help to block illegal rubber from entering Thailand.

‘Just a word of thanks is enough encouragement. The trophy given on this day is a symbol of finishing or winning. But I believe that farmers are not satisfied with the price of just 90 baht per kilogram. This is not yet over,’ the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister turned to Capt. Thammanat and said, “The government isn’t finished yet, is it?” The price must be raised further. To which Capt. Thammanat answered, “Yes.”

Source: Thai News Agency

Lopburi, Lopburi Municipality mobilizes more than 100 officials for Big Cleaning Day in the Monkey Park area to prepare to receive unruly, aggressive monkeys and be imprisoned. After causing an incident to steal people’s food

From the case of Lopburi monkeys becoming very aggressive from hunger, waiting to ambush and steal food from passing villagers. Whether on a car or motorcycle, in the latest case, Mr. Kittikachorn, age 40, went to buy rice at the market and put it in a bag and hung it on the handlebar of his car. A monkey jumped into the car to take a bag of food to eat, but the driver was shocked. The car lost control and fell, causing injuries. The first monkey was frightened and jumped away. And a second monkey ran in and snatched one bag of food.

Mr. Kittikachorn said that when a monkey stole food from him, He was so shocked that the car lost control and fell. injured Leave it to the relevant agencies Help seriously control the monkey population. Warn those passing by in Lopburi city. Be careful o
f the monkeys. This time, I did not file a complaint or file a complaint against the monkey or anyone else. Because I feel sorry for the monkeys who may be hungry. because there is not enough food Therefore, they tend to come out and cause trouble to snatch food from people more often.

Today, Mr. Chamroeng Salachip, Mayor of Lopburi City Led more than 100 officials to join the Big Cleaning Day activity in the Monkey Park area, Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lopburi Province, along with revealing the progress of moving Lopburi monkeys to recuperate here.

Big Cleaning Day for this monkey park will be completed within 15 days in order to improve the monkey cages to be strong according to the National Parks Department standards, but must wait for an official letter from the National Parks Department again. after receiving the book Will start catching the first batch of monkeys. The unruly, aggressive monkeys, the ringleaders and the pack leaders, were first brought to be imprisoned in the monkey park
.

Source: Thai News Agency