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Bangkok, Stock Exchange Closed this morning at 1,387.55 points, an increase of 14.37 points (+1.05%), trading value approximately 24,358 million baht.
Morning trading The index increased according to region, reaching a maximum of 1,388.66 points and a minimum of 1,382.99 points.
Source: Thai News Agency
Bangkok, The Railway is preparing to welcome the public. tourist Travel to participate in the ‘World Songkran Festival’ Maha Songkran nationwide. Add 16 extra trains to support travel of up to 100,000 people/day. Ticket sales open March 22.
Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong Head of the Governor’s Office The State Railway of Thailand revealed that the government has promoted the 2024 Maha Songkran event as a “World Songkran Festival” across all regions. Between 1-21 April 2024 to support tourism. and stimulate the domestic economy, Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport Has been assigned to the railway Prepare to facilitate Take care of the travel of fellow citizens who will return to their hometowns. Tourists traveling during the Songkran festival must have adequate buses. and can connect all travel systems conveniently, quickly, and safely to support the tourism atmosphere during Songkran To be a world-class tourism festival according to government policy.
Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State
Railway of Thailand Has ordered relevant departments to prepare facilitating measures to support travel during the Songkran festival. This year it is expected that more people and tourists will use the train to travel than ever before. By adding 16 additional special trains during the Songkran festival on the northern and northeastern routes. Travel from 10-14 April 2024 and return from 11-17 April 2024, together with passenger vans in ordinary trains. and the suburban train fleet to be fully loaded with towing units on every route. Supports the travel of no less than 100,000 passengers/day. Ticket reservations for all 16 additional trains are now open through the D-Ticket system or every train station nationwide. From March 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. onwards, at the same time, the Railway would like to announce the suspension of service of 4 tour trains, namely Train No. 909/910 (Bangkok-Nam Tok-Bangkok) and Train No. 911/912 ( Bangkok-Suan Son Pradipat-Bangkok) between 13-16 April 2024, which is a Saturday-Sunda
y holiday. and public holidays to bring a trailer to circulate and use with special trains during the Songkran festival adequately
Mr. Ekarat said that at the same time, the Railway has also increased convenience in booking tickets for special express trains and express trains. Can be reserved up to 90 days in advance to allow passengers the convenience of planning their travel in advance. and make the railway Able to predict the amount of travel demand of the people. To be used to adequately plan additional train arrangements. As well as collaborating with the Transport Company Limited to arrange buses to provide shuttle service for passengers connecting to long-distance trains and electric trains conveniently and continuously at Gate 3 of Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. This is considered to be a new innovation in connecting public transport systems together seamlessly according to the policy of the Ministry of Transport.
In addition, the railway has prepared measures to take care of the safety of people’
s travel. In collaboration with the Center for Prevention and Suppression of Crime on Trains Organize police officers to conduct a central investigation Check the order together with railway officials. on the bus train As well as setting up safety centers during the Songkran Festival 2024 at both the central and regional levels. To facilitate and take care of travel safety for the people Between 11 April 2024 and the end of the Songkran festival. along with increasing strictness in measuring alcohol levels Drug addiction in drivers Officers man the train and station before performing their duties every time. as well as prohibiting drinking and selling alcoholic beverages on the train and train stations strictly as well
From these convenience measures, the railway is confident that it will be able to support the travel of the people. All tourists have enough There are no passengers. and can transport all service users to their destination safely which is an important part that helps support the travel atmosph
ere Travel during the Songkran Festival and make it a time of happiness. of a truly world-class tourism festival
For passengers who wish to travel You can ask for more information at the Customer Service Center. Telephone number 1690 24 hours a day or Facebook fan page State Railway of Thailand PR Team.
Source: Thai News Agency
Government House, “Big Tor – Big Joke” reports to the Permanent Secretary of the PMO. “Big Joke” says it’s like going back to his old home, no stress, no worries. 3 judges investigate the facts. Confirming that it is not Saichansongla, emphasizing that the conflict is over. As for the matter of the case, we need to talk with “Big Tor”
Reporters reported that at 9:45 a.m. Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Commander) reported to Mr. Teeraphong Siwawongwilas, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. After there was an order to transfer government assistance to the Prime Minister’s Office While waiting for the results of the investigation from the fact and legal investigation committee. In the case of a conflict regarding the case of personnel within the Royal Thai Police
Then at 10:00 a.m. Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, deputy police commander, came to report himself. By giving an interview before reporting to express your concerns about the future position. After r
eceiving an order to help with government work at the Prime Minister’s Office or not, he said that he was not worried because he was a civil servant. When accepting what assignment? You have to do it and do your best.
As for the case of the Prime Minister, he emphasized asking police officials not to divide into parties. Let’s work together to serve the nation. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that today he is already doing it. The Prime Minister gives guidelines on unity as the main focus.
When asked if he believed in the names of the three members of the fact-checking committee, Pol. Gen. Surachet said he was not worried about anything, that he believed in nothing because he was an adult who was already doing his duty honestly.
As for what action will be taken regarding the case that has occurred? Pol. Gen. Surachet said that he was informed that the matter would be sent to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), therefore it is a matter of the NACC.
When asked about cases that had been filed before Incl
uding criminal cases under the Criminal Code, Section 157. Will the case be withdrawn or not? Pol. Gen. Surachet said that the police commander would schedule another meeting to talk. We have to break up.
When asked again whether there would be no more conflicts in the Royal Thai Police Office after this, Pol. Gen. Surachet said that it must all end. No one conflicts with anyone. Now I feel comfortable, no problems, sleep every day, no stress. Coming to help with government work at the Prime Minister’s Office is like returning to an old home. Coming to help the government this time There is nothing to recommend Pol.Gen. Torsak. Just learn how to know which room you are in. As someone who has come to help in government service here As for who will be assigned to inspect the work in which part, he still doesn’t know. He must wait for the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Basic Education Commission to assign him. This round is normal, there is nothing, he comes to perform his duties as usual.
When asked
how to give orders to his subordinates who had previously issued a press conference. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that at a press conference yesterday (March 19) that everything must end. And I emphasize that there must be no conflict in the organization. Must move forward to work for the people
As for whether this will be the last time he comes to help in government service at the Prime Minister’s Office or not. Pol.Gen.Surachet Said it was up to the commander. If asked to do what duty? must go and do that duty We must have discipline. As for the work that is still pending, I am not worried.
As for whether he will go to acknowledge the allegations himself or not? Pol. Gen. Surachet said he could not go because he had not received a summons.
Reporters reported that after reporting to the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister, Pol. Gen. Torsak along with Mr. Mongkolchai Somudorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, walked to see the office on the 4th floor, inside the Gov
ernment Volunteer Coordination Center room. The former Office of the Civil Service Commission, opposite Government House. Police General Torsak said that we are more than stars. Today, let’s take a look at the office and come sit and work at the House. The reporter then asked whether work would start from March 22 onwards or not. Pol. Gen. Torsak said that he was on government duty for 3 days and had to look at other missions first.
Reporters reported that Then Pol. Gen. Surachet I followed along to see the office and went to see the office. which is on the 3rd floor of the former Office of the Civil Service Commission.
Pol.Gen.Surachet Gave another interview after reporting that Today I came to report. Previously responsible work has not been coordinated or forwarded to anyone. Some believe that they survived because they were close to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra when he went to his home in Chiang Mai province. Confirm that they are not related. Because at that time he went to act as a securit
y guard for important people. Mr. Thaksin is a former Prime Minister. Not going personally This time it was the Prime Minister’s solution. To create unity in the unit
When asked if people think that “Big Joke” has changed his line to Ban Chan Song La. Pol. Gen. Surachet shook his head and said there was no call. There is only the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police. Now that I have come to do this duty, I must do it.
As for the order signed by the Prime Minister, it was stated that there were deficiencies and conflicts with the Police Commander. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that when the Prime Minister wants to solve problems to create unity in the agency. Today everyone must do their duty for the people and the public. Personal matters must be discarded. As for whether or not I will go see the Prime Minister or the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General? Today I come to report to the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. Consider everything OK. From now on I will go to the office. and will come to wor
k at Government House every day
When asked again about this conflict It was considered the most violent conflict to the point of having to arrest the two police officers in the palace. Police General Surachet said that all conflicts must end. We all talked yesterday. The organization must survive and be strong. Working for the people Subordinates must not divide into factions.
‘Today the Permanent Secretary did not give any special instructions. Assign legal advisory work and the Information Act about decentralization You have to do your job well. There is no need to instruct subordinates not to conflict. No matter who’s on the line, everyone is talking. Confirm that there is definitely no conflict,’ Maj. Gen. Asurachet said.
As for the statement “Big Joke, Life No. 10,” Pol. Gen. Surachet Confirm that there is nothing When he gave me the opportunity to work, I did it. No matter what duty it is, it must be done. I didn’t know it was Never Die porridge (laughs).
When asked where today I still smile. Pol. G
en. Surachet said that he did not do anything at all. But you must do your duty well. Put the people at the center Give people confidence and faith All of these are the duties of government officials. As for the various cases filed against Pol. Gen. Torsak, we must make an appointment to talk again. Because there are many parts
‘Right now I don’t feel stressed. So you can laugh and smile. It may be different from the police commander. Today it’s like coming home. Because before this he had been transferred to help work at the Government House. And once Confirming that he did not know about the urgent transfer order yesterday, he learned along with the media, which contradicts the Police Commander who said that he had known since yesterday. But all orders are at the discretion of the Prime Minister. It is not confirmed whether or not he will return to the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. It’s at the Prime Minister. Wherever he puts me, there he is. Wherever you are, feel comfortable. Because everywhere there i
s work to do, don’t think too much, don’t worry,’ Pol. Gen. Surachet Said.
Source: Thai News Agency
BANGKOK, The Ministry of Defense is preparing to disband and transfer military units by 2027, aiming to cut 700 personnel.
The Minister of Defense Suthin Klungsaeng insisted that society can rest assured as reforms proceed to downsize the military.
After the meeting of the Defense Council on Thursday, he said that the Council approved the proposal of the military reform working group.
The key aspect is the reduction of personnel in the initial phase, which is an urgent matter between the fiscal years 2025-2027, by eliminating unnecessary positions, including those due for retirement, totaling more than 700 positions.
Additionally, there will be consolidation or merging of organizations or units with similar missions, resulting in a reduction of over 34 million baht in the budget.
Rear Admiral Thanipong Sirisawetsak, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, stated that after that, there will be long-term structural improvements in Phase 2.
A working group will be established with the Permanent Secret
ary of the Ministry of Defense as the chairperson. Currently, the process is underway, considering unit adjustments based on circumstances and threats that the military must face. The number of personnel will decrease according to the military development plan.
Furthermore, a white paper will be produced to serve as a guideline for military operations in a unified direction. The consolidation of combat units will be considered in the next phase.
Source: Thai News Agency
Ministry of Justice, “Thaksin” has reported for probation in March – Deputy Director-General points out that there is no tendency to violate the conditions. Whether the illness is severe or not is not relevant.
Pol. Lt. Col. Montree Bunyayothin, Deputy Director-General of the Probation Department Gave an interview about the case of a group calling for the withdrawal of the suspension of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister. After the picture it appeared that he was not seriously ill. Principles of the Probation Department is to correct those who make mistakes Give a chance to be a good person There is no punishment or stigma because in the end those who receive a suspended sentence must return to society. Confirm that the Department complies with the requirements set by the Suspension Committee. Considered as a condition of the person receiving a suspended sentence in each case. and there were officers monitoring the movement of the convicts In which case it is considered Is it a trip to be a politi
cal activist or not? It has been determined that the conditions of the suspension have not been violated. Because they are not parolees from security cases
The Deputy Director-General of the Probation Department also said that the illness and the Probation Department are not related. Once the parolee has passed the probation committee, the parolee must encourage the parolee to recover from illness. Create strong morale Currently, there are 7,167 people suspended in probation supervision, 6,692 people in drug cases and 475 people in other cases.
For Mr. Thaksin who have conditions to report to the probation officer every month In March, he reported himself, everything was normal, there was no tendency to violate the conditions. The next time will report in April and there has not yet been an application to leave the place of residence. which if it is in Bangkok area You can go right away, no need to inform the officials.
Source: Thai News Agency
Ninh Thuan: The south central province of Ninh Thuan has been undertaking measures to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, along with 27 other coastal localities, in an efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ imposed on Vietnamese seafood removed soon.
Trinh Minh Hoang, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee said the committee has issued an action plan to ensure effective implementation of IUU fishing prevention and control.
Coastal communes and wards have been asked to conduct communication campaigns to enhance vessel owners’ and fishermen’s awareness
The province’s fisheries sub-department has been required to guide vessel owners to carry out registration and licensing procedures for fishing operations and updating data into the National Fisheries Database (VNFishbase).
Relevant units have been assigned to strictly control fishing vessels and notify those that do not maintain monitoring equipment as requested or sail beyond allowed boundaries at sea f
or handling. They must ensure that all fishing boats, which are 15 metres in length, dock at designed ports to load and unload aquatic products as well as submit record of their fishery activities.
The provincial border guard command and the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development were asked to launch a peak campaign on inspecting and strictly dealing with IUU fishing and not allow fishing vessels that don’t meet requirements to leave the ports.
According to the local fisheries sub-department, all offshore boats have been granted licenses and the number of fishing vessels equipped with vessel monitoring system (VMS) reached 99.7%. Of which, all fishing vessels longer than 24 meters have VMS installed. Now there are no fishing vessels from Ninh Thuan violating foreign waters.
In the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the border guard force has strengthened collaboration with relevant agencies and local authorities to promote dissemination to persuade fishermen to follow regulations on fishi
ng.
According to the Border Guard Command of Ca Mau province, since February 26, it has detected and imposed administrative fines on three cases and seven vessels for violating rules on exploiting aquatic resources.
From the beginning of 2024, border guard stations in the province have worked with local administrations to organise more than 20 dissemination sessions, attracting more than 2,500 people. They helped raise awareness of fishermen in complying with regulations on fishing, contributing to maintaining social order and safety and protecting aquatic resources in maritime border areas./.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
Lopburi, Immediate arrest! Nephew-in-law with a brutal gun He shot his aunt and his friend to death, 3 people, claiming to have accumulated revenge. The aunt was a drug addict and liked to threaten and extort money from his wife and mother-in-law. Afraid that the baby will not be safe
The incident occurred at 8:25 p.m. yesterday (March 20). Police were informed that there had been a shooting at a house in Village No. 2, Huai Khun Ram Subdistrict. Phatthana Nikhom District Lopburi Province Therefore, the police force was brought in along with the administrative department Inspect the scene It was a wooden house on a raised platform about 100 meters from the village entrance road. The bodies of two men were found lying dead in a pool of blood. Their names were known as Mr. Siprai, 54 years old, the owner of the house, and Mr. Khomson, 48 years old, who had been shot. 1 shot in the back of the neck, and another person was seriously injured, who had been taken to the hospital earlier and died later. The name is
known as Mr. Somratchai, 28 years old, who was shot in the head and mid-chest, a total of 2 times. A total of 3 people died. At the time of the incident, all 3 people had made an appointment to set up a drinking circle at the house.
From the investigation of the officials, it was learned that the perpetrator was Mr. Anuwat, 34 years old, who was the husband of the niece of the deceased Mr. Siprai. After the crime, he fled by driving a pickup truck, but was captured by officers who set up a checkpoint.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Jesada Phromsuwan, Chief Inspector, Manao Wan Police Station, and Mr. Thananat Achinkit, Phatthana Nikhom District Chief. interrogate the accused confess that is the cause by traveling to Auntie Mia’s house to ask for papaya But upon arrival, it was found that there were two unknown people preparing to start a drinking circle with Auntie Mia, Mr. Siprai. So he asked for papaya. But it was turned away by Mr. Siprai Talk to hurt despise Makes one feel ashamed and dissatisfied In additio
n, in the past, I was dissatisfied with my aunt’s behavior. who has a history of dealing with drugs Likes to ask for money from his own wife and threatens his mother-in-law. To get money to buy methamphetamine When they don’t give money, they will threaten people in their own homes. It makes me afraid that one day I will hurt my family members. Including being worried about his own children, who were only 4 years old and 11 years old, he became angry and caused an incident. by the firearms used I just got it from my house in Wang Muang, Saraburi Province. It was my grandfather’s gun who had died. Just brought it with me for the first day. and brought it to cause an incident on a related day
Initially, the police informed him that Intentionally killing another person Possession of firearms and ammunition without permission. Carry a firearm with you into the city. village on a public road without reasonable cause and shooting a gun without reason in the town, village or community. Mr. Anuwat, the gunman, confe
ssed to all charges. .
Source: Thai News Agency
Dak Lak: The Ministry of Public Security of March 21 held a ceremony to present financial support for the construction of 1,200 houses for ethnic people, social welfare beneficiaries, and poor households in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.
At the event, two completed houses, serving as the model for the building of the remainder, were handed over to two families in Cu M’gar district.
According to Deputy Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang, the project aims to raise the groups’ living standards and consolidate their trust in the Party, State and local authorities.
The building of the remaining 1,198 houses is expected to be completed on September 2, ahead of the province’s 120th founding anniversary (November 22).
In his remarks at the ceremony, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Trung affirmed that with funding from the ministry, the provincial authorities, and other sources, the police in Dak Lak will collaborate with relevant departments, agencies, and units to car
ry out the work assigned./.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
Bangkok, The Prime Minister congratulates the “War Elephants” for their 1-1 draw with South Korea, praising everyone’s help in fighting. May you rest fully and be ready to fight on March 26th.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Posted a message via X after the Thai national football team. Draw with the South Korean national team 1-1 in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, Asia Zone, Round 2, Group C, match 3.
The message states: ‘I am very pleased and thank you from my heart. For the work of the Thai national team, everyone who helped fight until they were able to win important points in South Korea. Let’s rest to the fullest. And then return to fight in our country on March 26th.
Source: Thai News Agency