Day: March 28, 2024

Surat Thani, Two gunmen were arrested for shooting and killing a “village headman”, claiming he was dissatisfied with being prevented from having a relationship with the village headman’s female friend.

From the incident on February 13, 2024 around 9:00 p.m., an assailant ambushed Mr. Pawaris or Phuyai Gan, age 35, while sitting in a meeting with the assistant village headman and neighbors. At the pavilion behind the house In Ban Mae Mokkh, Krut Subdistrict, Kanchanadit District, Surat Thani Province. The elder Gan has only been in position for less than a year.

More than a month has passed. Recently, police arrested Mr. Ubon, age 61, and Mr. Chaiwat, age 51, and charged them. Together they kill others with premeditated intent. jointly possessing firearms and ammunition and jointly carry firearms with them on public roads Along with the seized items were two long-barreled shotguns, a .22 caliber rifle, and clothing used in the crime. Mobile phones and others, which can be arrested at the house of the accuse
d in the area of ??Kanchanadit District.

Initially, both were brought in for questioning. Kanchanadit Police Station As for the reason, it is claimed that The gunman secretly likes a female friend of the village headman. and try to associate with But the elders prevented them from dating. Therefore there is resentment. But there will still be a thorough investigation. Are there any other controversial issues? And was there anyone else involved in the cause? before proceeding with the prosecution.

Source: Thai News Agency

Crime Suppression Division, Crime Suppression Division Police Bail has been granted for “Jakkrapop Penkhae”, posting bond of 200,000 baht per charge, making an appointment to meet with investigators on 22-23 April.

Mr. Jakrapob Penkhae denies all charges. After the interrogation was completed The investigating officer granted bail during the investigation. The security is set at 200,000 baht per case without conditions. They will have to report to the investigating officer next on 22 and 23 April.

After being bailed out for more than 3 hours, Mr. Jakraphob came down to pay respects to the portrait of His Majesty the King. Located in the hall on the ground floor of the Crime Suppression Division. Then he gave an interview to the media.

Mr. Jakrapob said that he had left Thailand in 2009 for 15 years, so he decided to return to fight the remaining two cases and surrendered himself to investigators. I would like to commend the investigating officer for fully explaining the various steps, which ensures that I
will be able to fight the case with confidence. But it depends on the justice process.

Mr. Jakrapob stated that for the past 15 years, he has thought about Thailand every day. His parents also died while fleeing abroad. who are separated and exiled to 5 countries, a country that understands and sympathize with their own struggles But live politely so as not to make the country uncomfortable. or suffer later But I follow Thai news all the time. Not as much physical hardship, but more embarrassment. As time passes, it makes you think a lot. I regret the time I spent serving the country. From now on, I intend to do things that are beneficial. Serve Thailand in whatever role it is. It won’t create any more chaos.

Mr. Jakrapob said that doing politics is one way in which one can help make a profit. This return shows that Thailand has changed a lot. The big picture politics in a democracy is in a better direction. The fact that the Pheu Thai Party is the core of the government This increases confidence that the a
tmosphere is in a better way.

As for the news that there was a deal that resulted in him being able to return to Thailand, I admit that there was a discussion. But it is not a negotiation in exchange for something. There is talk about whether it is time to find common ground to do better. Ready to admit that before deciding to return to Thailand, there was a discussion with Thaksin Shinawatra, but not to the point of consultation. which Mr. Thaksin told himself that many things in Thailand Change in a better direction

Mr. Jakrapob also said that another thing that he would like to do is Offering an intermediary to help people who are in political exile. By looking at the difficulty of the case Help those with easy cases first. As for the case of Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, it is considered a big matter for herself. After this, the first thing I did was to pay respects to my mother’s body that had not yet been cremated. The body was kept at Phra Si Mahathat Temple, Bang Khen, and went to pay respects to the fat
her who had already been cremated at his sister’s house. After that, you will continue to pay homage to the City Pillar Shrine.

For Mr. Jakraphob Penkhae, former Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, Pheu Thai Party, left Thailand in 2009. Before that, on 29 August 2007, Mr. Jakraphob gave a lecture on Democracy and the patronage system at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT), then was charged with defamation of the monarchy Later, the prosecutor ordered not to prosecute the case. During September 2011

Then on May 22, 2014, there was a coup in Thailand. The National Council for Peace and Order issued Order No. 49/2014 calling Mr. Jakraphob to report himself, but Mr. Jakraphob did not follow the said order. The Military Court therefore issued an arrest warrant for violating the duty of reporting.

On December 7, 2017, the Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant. on charges of conspiring to have weapons Ammunition and explosives that the registrar cannot issue a license for is in illegal pos
session and is a secret society

In this regard, Mr. Jakrapob has 9 arrest warrants in criminal cases. Currently, there is 1 remaining arrest warrant for conspiring to possess weapons. Ammunition and explosives that the registrar cannot issue a license for illegally in possession and charges of being a secret society The court approved the arrest warrant on January 7, 2017, with a statute of limitations of 20 years.

Source: Thai News Agency

Phetchabun, Ecotourism Take a boat trip to see freshwater jellyfish, Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province, creatures that can be found only in a few places on Earth.

Kaeng Bang Rachan in the Khek River, Nong Mae Na Subdistrict, Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province, in addition to being an important watershed of the Wang Thong Basin. It is also an important ecotourism destination. Organized by the local community Open for boat trips to see freshwater jellyfish of the flowing water species. The first of Thailand and found only in a few places on earth in flowing water sources on high mountains. They appear for viewing during March – May every year.

freshwater jellyfish Or a spider? According to the local language of the villagers in Nong Mae Na Subdistrict Khao Kho District is called It is a rare freshwater animal. First discovered in April 2002 for the first time in Thailand. It is the 5th country in the world to be discovered. And is ranked 6th in the world. It looks similar to a saltwater jellyfish. bu
t smaller The body is white, clear and cloudy. The body is similar to an umbrella or bell, with tentacles and a thin membrane. The largest one is only about the size of a 5 baht coin. It is assumed that it was millions of years ago. Such area It’s probably the sea. and from the deflection of the earth’s crust turn the sea into mountains Jellyfish, which are small living things Therefore has adapted to be able to live in fresh water.

Boat trip to see freshwater jellyfish You have to row a boat into the river about 2 kilometers to experience nature on both sides of the river. In addition to taking a boat trip to see freshwater jellyfish, You can still see butterflies of at least 300 different species, and at least 9 rare species of butterflies were also discovered, namely the Shan yellow-thorn butterfly. moon butterfly Sulfur yellow butterfly black geyser butterfly Funny striped butterfly, messy lines Indian red butterfly Lena yellow butterfly blue sparkling butterfly and broken wood butterflies

For tourists
interested in taking a boat trip through the forest in search of freshwater jellyfish. And you can watch butterflies every day. There is a boat service for tourists from the Ban Nong Mae Na Forest Lovers Club. The service fee is 200 baht per person. Contact for more details at 082-8795079.

Source: Thai News Agency

Ubon Ratchathani, Pay homage to the Buddha’s birthplace or a replica of Bodhgaya. and pay respect to the 2 large Nagarats at Wat Phra That Nong Bua. Ubon Ratchathani Province The merit line must not be missed.

Wat Phra That Nong Bua has a distinctive feature: its shape may not be familiar to ordinary chedi that Thai people are familiar with. Because it is modeled after the Bodh Gaya pagoda. which is the place of Buddha’s enlightenment In India, around the relics on all 4 sides, there are carved images of the Buddha image of the person born. Including the story of the ten Jatakas. Below and around the relics are Buddhist disciples. The base supports the Phra That Chedi Sri Maha Bodhi with the Naga Garuda and Yak.

On the side of the pagoda, there are two large Nagaraja statues: Grandfather Kritkarakot. and Grandma Maniketu that are enshrined together It is a rainbow-colored Naga. Or Naga Chapayaputta is one of 4 of the 4 Naga families. Tourists like to come and ask for blessings for good fortune.

Wat Phra Th
at Nong Bua was built in 1955 by a group of Ubon Ratchathani Buddhists working together to build it. To symbolize the 25th anniversary of Buddhism, which falls in the year 1957, later the relics of the Lord Buddha were brought to be enshrined at the Lord Buddha’s relics. and built a large relic to cover the small one. Therefore, the name of the temple was changed from Wat Nong Bua to Wat Phra That Nong Bua. Because there is Phra Borommathat Chedi Si Maha Pho It is a place where the Buddha’s relics are kept.

However, those who are interested can come to Wat Phra That Nong Bua. Ubon Ratchathani Province, open from 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Recommended to come in the evening. Because the temple will turn on the lights, it makes the pagoda look beautiful and suitable for taking pictures.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, SET closed today at 1,370.34 points, down 10.49 points (-0.76%), trading value 33,679.87 million baht.

Stock trading today The index oscillated within a narrow range before falling sharply towards the end. The index made the lowest point of 1,368.81 points and the highest point of 1,383.60 points. As for securities, changes today increased by 171 securities, decreased by 303 securities, and remained unchanged for 191 securities.

Source: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK, Former minister and Red Shirt leader Jakrapob Penkair on Thursday returned to Thailand after having lived abroad in self-imposed exile for about 15 years to evade a legal case.

Police arrested Jakrapob as he arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport and brought him to the Crime Suppression Division for questioning regarding arrest warrants issued by the Criminal Court on December 7, 2017.

The charges include involvement in running an illegal secret organization and illegally possessing firearms and explosives, allegedly found linked to numerous instances of political unrest in 2014.

His lawyer Chokchai Angkaew revealed that Jakrapob denied all charges against him and preparations for bail have been made, estimated at 200,000-300,000 baht per case.

Meanwhile, his younger sister disclosed that he traveled from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expressing his desire to return to contribute to the nation.

They are pleased to reunite after 15 years and are confident that this return will result in fair tr
eatment, given their trust in the current government.

Jakrapob held positions as Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office under the Samak Sundaravej administration in 2008, as well as Government Spokesperson under the then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s government from 2003 to 2005.

He also served as a television station manager and host, as well as a renowned international news analyst.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, PwC reveals 67% of Thai CEOs surveyed fear their businesses will not survive in the next decade. After facing pressure from climate change and GenAI

PwC Thailand has released its latest Thai CEO Confidence Survey, finding executives’ views of the global economy remain very different, with 45% expecting it to decline while 45% believing it will be good. increase this year, and only 27% are confident that their company’s revenue in 2024 will grow more than last year. In addition, most Thai CEOs express concern that their business will not survive in this year. In the next 10 years, if we continue to conduct business in the same way after facing pressure from climate change trends. and the coming of GenAI technology. However, more than half (52%) of Thai CEOs surveyed believe that The country’s economic outlook this year will grow more than last year. Inflation (30%), cyber risk (24%) and geopolitical conflict (21%) will be the top three threats to business operations over the next 12 months, two out o
f three. of Thai CEOs (67%) do not think their businesses will be economically viable in the next 10 years if they continue on their current path.

Mr. Phisit Thangthanakul, Executive Chairman of PwC Thailand, revealed that ‘The 27th annual global CEO survey report, Thailand edition: Leading businesses towards rapid innovation, said that although our survey results this year It will be found that Thai CEOs are confident that the domestic economy will grow this year. But I’m not sure that The company’s income will grow from the previous year. It reflects the need for executives to adjust the business model. products and services to seek new growth opportunities amid ever-present threats and challenges.

‘Technological change and problems related to climate These are two other global megatrends that will add more and more pressure to doing business for CEOs. We view this as the majority of Thai CEOs that If there is still no transformation of the business for the future There is a high possibility that many Tha
i businesses may not survive in the next 10 years,’ Mr. Pisit said.

In this regard, the Thai version of the report is part of ‘PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey Report’ studied and compiled the opinions of 4,702 CEOs around the world, including 33 CEOs from Thailand, during the day. 2 October to 10 November 2023

Mr. Pisit said that for the positive factors expected to help support the expansion of the Thai economy in 2024, it should come from the export trend improving following signs of world trade starting to recover. As with the tourism sector, there has been an increase in foreign tourist arrivals due to factors promoting travel, such as visa exemptions for tourists in many countries, but the delay in disbursement of the 2024 budget and slowing domestic demand. go down Including high levels of household debt, this will remain a factor that needs to be monitored. In addition, 73% of Thai CEOs said that a lack of technology ability It is considered the first obstacle that will affect the transformation
of the organization. (moderately, very much, or very much) followed by the regulatory environment Competing operational priorities and underskilled workforce at 57% tied for climate change action and GenAI

Data from the survey report indicate that In the past, Thai CEOs have accelerated their efforts in various areas to mitigate the effects of climate change. The same is true for CEOs around the world and in Asia Pacific. But even though 79% of Thai CEOs say they are taking steps to improve their energy efficiency, or have been completed, there are still many areas where CEOs have no plans to act. For example, 36% said they do not plan to invest in nature-based climate solutions, and 36% said they do not plan to invest in nature-based climate solutions. % also have no plans to incorporate climate risks into their financial planning. Moreover, More than half (58%) of Thai CEOs also said they would not accept a lower return on investment from climate-friendly investments. This shows the gap that still exists i
n issuing policies or measures to promote investment in environmentally friendly technologies to stimulate the reduction of the country’s carbon emissions.

For the entry of GenAI into the business sector A PwC survey found that 36% of Thai CEOs say they are already implementing GenAI in their companies, while 24% have changed their company strategies as a result. GenAI, these figures are in line with global figures of 32% and 31% and Asia Pacific of 33% and 28%.

Thai CEOs are also optimistic about GenAI, with 52% agreeing that GenAI will help improve the quality of products and services in the next 12 months, while 61% say GenAI will change the way businesses build, deliver, and deliver. deliver and capture significant value over the next three years. However, 58% of Thai CEOs agree that GenAI will cause employees within their organizations to develop new skills to support the adoption of such technology. to be used to their full potential

‘It is time for Thai CEOs to lead their businesses to innovate to a
ddress challenges and prioritize investment and business transformation for the future, including sustainability issues. in work processes throughout the organization and, importantly, by leveraging technology along with effective risk management and should include a framework for use Responsible AI is integrated into the organization’s strategy,’ Mr. Pisit said.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, “Panpree” stated “Jakkraphob” did not coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on returning to Thailand due to security concerns. The ministry does not monitor political refugees abroad.

Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Gave an interview about the case of Mr. Jakrapob Penkhae, former Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office. who had been in political exile for 15 years, returned to Thailand, saying that Mr. Jakrapob had not coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Because this matter is about stability. Normally, if there is a person who the security department is concerned about, they will discuss it with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But it is not the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly.

The reporter asked: refugees abroad If you want to return to your country Can coordinate at Can the Ministry of Foreign Affairs get it or not? Mr. Panpree said that he would probably inform him. But until now, no one has coordi
nated. It’s probably more related to the security department and the Immigration Bureau. We have not received any complaints and have not received any reports.

When asked if it is normal for people who are refugees to live abroad Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have to follow up on his behavior? Mr. Panpree said that if there are no problems or no issues, I didn’t follow anything closely. Just recognize Because we already have an embassy there. I didn’t follow any movements. Because he is legally living in that country. Already.

Source: Thai News Agency