Day: April 4, 2024

Surat Thani, All 108 people were rescued on a cargo and passenger ship that caught fire this morning. In the middle of the sea, Koh Tao

A fire occurred on a cargo ship and passengers departing from the port. Mueang Surat Thani District Head to Koh Tao Pier. last morning On board there were approximately 97 Thai and foreign passengers and 11 crew members, for a total of 108 people. There were also cars, motorcycles. and many consumer products are in the ship’s cargo hold. The fire started in the ship’s engine room and spread. While the incident occurred approximately 3 nautical miles off the coast of Koh Tao, officials and private boat operators mobilized to help evacuate all passengers and crew safely. But some people choked on the smoke. Koh Tao rescuers took him to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Source: Thai News Agency

DSI, DSI breaks up a large online loan app gang in Chainat. Brutal interest rate of over 2,000% per year. Revolving funds worth billions of baht.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Yutthana Praedam, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation Acting Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation along with officials from the Institute of Forensic Science and Chainat Provincial Police officers Inspected the case of online personal loan applications “Get a good loan” or “Easy to get baht – quick loan” which involved granting loans without permission through online channels. And there are more than 80 related loan applications, lending and charging interest at a rate of 2,339.65 baht/year and requiring repayment within 7 days only if payment is not made. within the due date There will be a group of people making phone calls to collect debts, intimidate, and threaten debtors and people whose names appear in the borrower’s phone book. causing fear The said application was found to have
been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times until it appeared that it was believed that Mr. Chanyuth and Miss Kantima Own the said application Have used relatives’ accounts and horse accounts to conduct online loan business. which has a working capital of billions of baht

By searching the house of Mr. Chanyuth and Miss Kantima, Mueang District, Chainat Province and a mill in Mueang District Chainat Province which is the workplace of the two people and Ms. Kantima’s name used to appear Being a director and shareholder Seized many pieces of evidence Including 150 used and unopened phone SIM cards, 20 mobile phones, 70 telephone boxes, 120 passbooks, 10 desktop and notebook computers, and documents and digital files related to A large amount of transactions and related information The safe deposit box that this group opened was seized with a bank in Chainat Province for further investigation.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Commerce – Council of the Thai Chamber of Commerce – University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Family Business Thailand project, strengthens the potential of family businesses. For the first project, 51 businesses have already applied for both product and service production groups.

Ministry of Commerce By the Department of Business Development In collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce signed an MOU to organize the Family Business Thailand project to strengthen Thai family businesses. Heirs have the knowledge to manage businesses systematically because more than 80% of businesses in Thailand are family businesses. Business succession therefore requires knowledge, understanding and good family communication. Understand the differences between people of different ages And open your mind to the new generation to use technology to help manage your business to be successful. This project will help push family businesses to be passed on endlessl
y from generation to generation.

Mr. Ekachat Sitaworarat, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce Revealed after presiding over the opening ceremony and signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding for the project ‘Family Business Thailand, Ministry of Commerce Has been assigned to the Department of Business Development In collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce organized an MOU signing ceremony for the Family Business Thailand project with the objective of building the potential for professional family business management. Especially the group of small SME business heirs and members of the YEC network nationwide.

The Ministry of Commerce places importance on accelerating the development of Thai SME businesses to be ready for competition. Especially the inheritance of family businesses from generation to generation, which has existed in every country for a long time. including in Thailand It currently accounts for approximately 80% o
f all businesses in Thailand. It is an important driving force for economic growth. However, it has been found that family businesses face problems in adapting to keep up with market changes. Managing conflicts that often arise from different opinions of family members who have experiences in different eras. and the lack of knowledge in truly managing family businesses. Therefore, this MOU will be the starting point of cooperation that will connect family businesses with knowledge in business management. and market development with technology and innovation including various related regulations This will bring quality information that is useful in creating commercial opportunities. In addition, managing the network for family businesses can be passed on. It also drives and develops the potential of SME entrepreneurs in a concrete way in line with the Ministry of Commerce’s policy that aims to push SMEs to increase GDP by no less than 40% by 2027.

According to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, T
hailand has family businesses that are companies listed on the MAI Stock Exchange and companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. A total of 1,526 companies, or 77.58 percent of all companies. And only 30 percent of family businesses survive and are successfully passed on to the second generation, only 12 percent make it to the third generation, and only 3 percent survive. To the 4th generation respectively, it is a challenge for the business heirs to carry the family business forward.

However, cooperation under this MOU will help develop family businesses to be able to manage their businesses to survive strongly. It is considered an important new dimension and is on the right track. Because in the past there has been business development in various forms. But it still doesn’t cover the family business much. This MOU will help strengthen the business moving forward. It also reflects the deep obstacles that family businesses must encounter, allowing the public and private sectors to plan business prom
otions to solve problems in the future.

Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham Director-General of the Department of Business Development said that the signing of the MOU for the Family Business Thailand project is another step of success in driving the country’s economic system. It is a collaboration of government agencies and the private sector that work together to promote and develop Thai entrepreneurs. By using the potential of each department to create mutual benefits for all parties. The Department of Business Development is responsible for supporting business information in order to plan the development of strong family businesses. In addition, we organize training on related topics and lecturers to provide professional business knowledge. The first activity will be the Family Business Thailand training course between 8-9 May 2024 at the 1 Century Convention Center, 6th floor, Department of Business Development. Applications are open from today until 26 April 2024. Training is free of charge. Currently, there are
51 businesses that have applied to join the project, which are a variety of family businesses that produce products and provide services.

Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said the past small family business and medium sized businesses are affected by the economic slowdown. In addition, there is still a lack of knowledge in proper business management. This makes family businesses unable to adapt in time under rapidly changing circumstances. Therefore, this MOU is considered a good starting point that will help strengthen the competitive potential of family businesses in all aspects. Thai Chamber of Commerce As a private organization with many experienced and talented businessmen. Ready to support personnel to provide advice, guidance, and provide speakers to transfer knowledge on family business management. Integrate government cooperation The private sector and educational institutions are ready to pass on business from generation to generation. To enab
le family businesses to play an important role in driving the Thai economy towards sustainable growth.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Further revealed that The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce takes part in promoting and developing various courses in the Family Business Thailand project, including short courses. and long-term courses (Degree and Non-Degree) with family business owners and heirs to bring knowledge for accelerating growth. along with the deployment of technology in the business as well as taking advantage of the family business network To continue growing the business and pass on the business from generation to generation.

Associate Professor Dr. Ekachai Apisakkul, responsible for the Family Business Thailand project, reflected his views as a family business consultant that Family businesses are important economic warriors of the Thai economy. They can generate income of approximately 60-70% of GDP, but most often fa
ce problems in business succession. Until there is a saying Family businesses are often not passed on until the third generation because the science of family business management is a specialized science that is cultivated. It is transmitted in a limited circle. Therefore, joining forces between the government, private sector, and educational institutions as a “three-way coordination” is considered a good sign that Thailand will be able to expand its base. The strong ‘army of economic warriors’ is systematically increasing.

Interested entrepreneurs can follow and apply to participate in various activities. organized in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, can be viewed on the website. www.dbd.go.th Or ask for more information at Service Business Division Department of Business Development, call 02 5475985 or hotline 1570.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Governor of Bangkok invites you to have fun without causing anyone any trouble. During the Songkran Festival ’67, Bangkok joins hands with all agencies to ensure strict safety. Building confidence for tourists

Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the meeting of the Integrated Committee for organizing the Maha Songkran Festival in Bangkok area for the year 2024 at Rattanakosin Room. Bangkok City Hall (Swing), Phra Nakhon District

The Governor of Bangkok said after the meeting that Today’s meeting is a meeting for integration between agencies involved in various aspects of organizing the Songkran Festival. Almost all agencies under Bangkok also attended this meeting. including external agencies such as the Department of Cultural Promotion Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as well as agencies under the Royal Thai Police such as the Metropolitan Police Headquarters. Tourist Police Headquarters Traffic Police Division Metropolitan Police Station in the area holding various events

Th
is year’s Songkran event is important. It is expected that many people will join. Because the government has emphasized the issue of soft power, Festival or Thai traditional festivals. Including the period when the economy is recovering from the COVID situation. There is also a free Thai-Chinese visa measure. The Bangkok area is an area where many Songkran festivals are spread out. Therefore, the principle is to focus on safety. Building confidence for tourists Because it is believed that there will be millions of people attending the event.

From the collection of event points at this time There are a total of 118 event locations, with approximately 15-16 highlight points. Therefore, we would like to emphasize the importance of travel. That is, requesting to reduce the use of personal cars or motorcycles into the event area. and choose to use public transportation or walk to the event area instead This is because parking space is not provided in the event area. and emphasize on road safety as well Because st
atistics during the 7 dangerous days of last year’s Songkran Festival (11-17 April 2023) found accidents in the Bangkok area, a cumulative total of 37 times, with 26 people injured and 22 people killed by vehicles that were in an accident. The highest is a motorcycle.

Bangkok has taken lessons from the past year. and cooperate with the Royal Thai Police regarding safety of both the event area and road safety. Control your speed, don’t drink and drive, to reduce damage and annoyance. There will also be discussions with various mass transit administrators and additional feeder vehicles will be arranged to connect travel to the event area more conveniently. You may also consider using Bike Sharing bicycles to connect with travel.

Mr. Sanont Wangsangbun, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, added that This year there will be a web app. Display a map of the event location so that people can know where the event is being held, at what time, and whether the level of wetness is high or low. For this year’s highlights, there
will be the city square, Khao San Road, Sanam Luang, Ratchadamnoen Klang. Santichaiprakan Park, Silom Road, etc., where details will be announced on April 9 about where the highlight events will be. How are roads closed? There will also be notification of designated parking spots that can be parked.

Asking for cooperation from citizens to plan their travels well. Reduce the use of personal cars or motorcycles. Play Songkran while respecting the rights of others. Do not use high pressure water guns, do not play with dough, do not drink alcohol in public. You should drink in a designated area, such as your home or a licensed shop. Hawkers request that they sell only in designated areas. Because everyone can have fun without creating annoyance for others. Bangkok and all agencies will perform their duties to ensure everyone’s full safety.

Source: Thai News Agency

PHUKET, An Australian tourist, seemingly intoxicated, attacked a taxi driver, who told him not to smoke in the vehicle.

The incident occurred on Wednesday about 30 meters away from Thalang Police Station in Phuket province.

According to the taxi driver, he had picked up the tourist from Phuket International Airport and was en route to a hotel. When the tourist started smoking, he informed the tourist that smoking was not allowed in the vehicle.

Then, the tourist crossed over from the back seat and grabbed him by the neck. He lost control of the vehicle, causing it to lurch forward and collide with a car in the front.

The tourist has agreed to compensate for damages to both vehicles and has apologized. The taxi driver has also been taken to the hospital for a medical examination as part of the legal process.

Police have filed charges against the tourist for ‘using violence against others’ and have noted signs of alcohol intoxication during their investigation.

Source: Thai News Agency