B400 rate unlikely  by Oct 1st

Panelists miss the crucial pay meeting once more

A group of construction workers commute to work on a songthaew in the Rama IV area of Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
On a songthaew in Bangkok’s Rama IV neighborhood, a group of design employees make the journey to operate. ( Photo: Apichart Jinakul )

Due to some members of the bilateral pay commission who canceled a meeting on Friday to explain the proposed wage increase, the regular minimum wage increase to 400 baht global will not be implemented as planned on October 1.

Continuous Secretary for Labour Pairoj Chotikasathien claimed that some government employees and members of the 15-member committee did not arrive, which led to a lack of a vote.

The conference requires a vote of at least two-thirds, or 10 people, to vote on the matter, but just nine were there, he explained.

The remaining commission members were just able to discuss possible effects of the income increase and were unable to cast a vote on the matter.

The proposed income increase plan, which will use to businesses or factories with at least 200 employees, will be discussed at a new conference scheduled for Tuesday, April 20.

But, Mr. Pairoj reaffirmed his opinion that the committee will eventually come to a decision regarding the pay increase plan and present it to the cupboard for concern on October 1. This prevents the planned introduction of a salary increase on that day.

On Monday, the wage commission– comprised of employees, employers, and the authorities– met to force the president’s 400-baht least wage policy. But, five company members did not attend, claiming they had different activities.

Mr. Pairoj emphasized that committee members are required to enter the following meeting and vote on the wage proposal on their own, and that they may send representatives to do so.

When writers pointed out that council members from the authorities were among those who were absent from yesterday’s meeting, he declined to comment.

Just nine members of the 15-member committee, according to a cause, were present at today’s gathering, while six commission people, including two from the government, did not. At the conference, all five company staff were present.

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office under the Commerce Ministry, was one of the people who were excluded.

The business industry has stated that it is not available to see a raise in wages.

Prior to this, Kriengkrai Thiennukul, the head of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), remarked that the state’s representatives should take advice from the municipal subcommittees regarding the wage increase.

He further stated that when deliberating the issue, the national income committee should also take into account economic indicators and the nation’s competitiveness.

Mr. Kriengkrai pointed out that the FTI has spoken with companies, and that the pay increase may cause those who are already in risky to step down, which could have an impact on overall confidence.

Additionally, the FTI Chairman called on organizations to train employees in order to satisfy market demand and suggested a “pay by skill” solution.

” Half of the companies are n’t labour-intensive and are prepared to give 700-900 bass to qualified workers, but, such employees are hard to find. We should include conversations to fine-tune]the policy ] to avoid it becoming a discussion”, he said.

Songpol Changsiriwatthanathamrong, President of the Songkhla Chamber of Commerce, indicated that members of the provincial room disagreed with the income rise to 400 baht, as it will affect tiny- and medium-sized enterprises that are labour-intensive and generally get migrant workers.

The Pheu Thai-led government made a crucial vote claim, raising the regular minimum income. The government intends to raise the income from 400 to 600 by 2027 during its first season in power.

A 400-baht everyday salary was approved by the bilateral committee on March 26, which became effective on April 13 in some 10 regions, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Pattaya, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai City, and Bangkok’s Pathumwan and Watthana regions. This applied to tourism-related firms and four-star establishments with at least 50 people.

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Marriage equality law likely by early 2025

Protesters anticipate the costs will be in consequence by January.

A couple hold a mockup of a marriage registration and a rainbow flag to support the enforcement of the Marriage Equality Bill at the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
A few supports the protection of the Marriage Equality Bill by holding a template of a marriage membership and a rainbow flag at the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre on Friday. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

The Marriage Equality Bill may be made public by civil society organizations by October 2 with protection beginning in January of next year.

Bangkok Pride leader Waaddao Anne Chumaporn reported on Friday that the bill passed the Senate on June 18 this time, and that Srettha Thavisin, a former prime minister, had already summited it for His Majesty the King’s approval on July 4.

The advocate hopes a bill will be made public by Oct. 2 because it needs to receive royal confirmation and been made public in the Royal Gazette within 90 times. After the announcement, the law will be enacted in approximately 120 days, which is first January next year, she said.

Ms. Waaddao stated that the costs will be sent up to parliament if it does not receive royal approval within the specified time frame, which would be unusual. It will require a second-third of the parliament members ‘ approval before the top is publish it for royal approval once more.

According to Section 146 of the contract, the state will have the whole right to declare the enforcement of the law if the costs does not get the royal confirmation within 30 times. In this case, the expenses will be engaged after Jan 30, 2025. ” We truly hope the legislation will be in use shortly”, she said.

At the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre’s” From Being Ready to Get Married to the Day We Extremely Getting Married” event, Ms. Waaddao was speaking.

When the bill is implemented, Thailand will add Taiwan and Nepal as the only Asian countries with a law enforcing the legality of same-sex people ‘ marriages, according to UN Special Rapporteur Vitit Muntarbhorn on the condition of individual freedom in Cambodia.

According to him, the Marriage Equality Bill will be one of the most gender-inclusive legislation because it will alter the Civil and Commercial Codes ‘ 60 to 70 parts.

Additionally, Mr. Vitit is the first UN separate expert on gender identity and sexual preference.

He said that around 50 other rules, such as the Surrogacy Bill, Gender Recognition Bill, employment-related costs, and welfare-related expenses, need to be amended to ensure equitable and inclusive constitutional protections for LGBTQ communities in Thailand.

These regulations are important because they cover the rights that LGBTQ people owe. At the same time, many of these present charges are discriminatory and marginalize LGBTQ people”, he said.

He said different businesses, such as the business sector, can add significantly to a gender-inclusive world without waiting for a law to be in position.

He said that many businesses are starting to show their support for LGBTQ employees and customers through their work procedures and benefits.

” An anti-discrimination culture is of a higher price to build an inclusive society”, he added.

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Zoo denies ‘Moo Deng’ a prisoner

Pygmy hippo sensation Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri. Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo experience, exhibits at Chon Buri’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Start park at Khao Kheow

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has responded after a international newspaper, TikToker, claimed the park was keeping a dwarf hippo” Moo Deng” imprisoned, insisting that it adheres to international standards.

On Friday, park producer Narongwit Chodchoy emphasized that his park has four main objectives: protecting animal species, conducting important research, providing education, and providing a relaxing experience for its visitors.

He noted that Khao Kheow Open Zoo, where the renowned pygmy hippo Moo Deng is kept, species exotic animals and brings them back to their normal habitat as part of its efforts to preserve wildlife. The park also recently released sarus cranes, banteng, and black-necked birds back into the wild.

The growth came after a TikTok video with the title” The Black Truth Behind Moo Deng’s Popular Fame” went viral. The movie criticised Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s keeping of youthful creatures like Moo Deng, claiming that this had resulted in them losing their natural inclinations, including those that made them swim or kill.

Jurassic World, a well-known dragon brand, recently posted a picture of the little pygmy hippo in an X article.

A photo of Moo Deng was included in the post, which was edited to make it appear as though he is among animals. The article’s message said:” Moo Deng, what are you doing around”?

Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s trend officially has attracted more tourists than Khao Kheow Zoo, with the number of guests rising from 800 to as many as 4, 000 per day.

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Volunteers push for central rescue app

Hearts as one: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at the Santi Maitri Building at Government House in Bangkok to preside over the 'Joining Force, Joining Hearts' event that saw agencies and representatives of rescue volunteer groups discuss ways of cooperating to help disaster victims on Friday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
The” Joining Force, Joining Hearts” event, which featured representatives of rescue volunteer organizations and agencies discussing ways to work together to help disaster victims, was presided over by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Santi Maitri Building at Government House in Bangkok on Friday. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

To ensure quick assistance to disaster victims, rescue volunteers from 12 different organizations have suggested that the government develop an app that may act as the country’s central digital command center.

The request was made at Friday’s” Joining Force, Joining Hearts” occurrence, which Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presided over at the Santi Maitri Building in Government House.

Phumtham Wechayachai, the defense minister, important ministers, organizations that save volunteers, and the private sector were among the attendees.

Following the devastating flood in Chiang Rai, the leading thanked all organizations and individuals for their assistance in helping flood victims.

During the celebration, the top asked for suggestions on how the government may increase its work, support rescue efforts, and more lessen the people’s hardships.

The Siam Nonthaburi Foundation’s Rescue Disaster Accident Team ( RDAT ) claimed that the crisis was brought on by the lack of an online reporting system for rescue workers across the country.

In order to speed up recovery work, an app should be created that connects all important agencies to the authorities as a key digital command center.

Even though they put their best effort into their vision, a local rescue group in Mae Sai district claimed that only 40 % of rescue were completed on time due to a lack of equipment.

A long-term plan of action was suggested by Kasidit Teraprateep, a fighter plane skier and member of the Thai Jet Ski Association, to stop flooding in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai area.

He claimed that the solution is to use poles to create a 2-kilometer storm challenge along the Mae Sai River to connect a highway along the riverbank. This could be done quickly and affordably.

The volunteer organizations claimed that there are still insufficient supplies for people utilities, medical care for sick patients in damaged homes, and equipment in evacuation centers.

The Phetkasem Foundation urged the government to take into account all charitable organizations ‘ money as taxes free and to provide financial assistance to individuals who are injured while on work.

The foundation also suggested the authorities design a specific lane for recovery vehicles in light of the government’s recommendations to address road traffic problems that prevent volunteers from reaching those in need.

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Exec given jail term for illegal dumping

Nakhon Ratchasima fined the company even for omitted harmful chemicals.

The Klang Dong branch of the industrial waste management company Aek Uthai Co in Nakhon Ratchasima. (Photo: Ecology Alert and Recovery Thailand Foundation)
The business waste management firm Aek Uthai Co’s Klang Dong tree in Nakhon Ratchasima. ( Photo: Ecology Alert and Recovery Thailand Foundation )

In connection with the improper dumping of chemical compounds in Nakhon Ratchasima in 2021, an executive of an industrial waste management company was given a two-year, six-month jail sentence and a fine of 250, 000 baht.

According to Wiroj Srisang, president of Simamogkol in the Pak Chong city of Nakhon Ratchasima, the Sikhiu Provincial Court found Varalee Kijsa-ard guilty of breaking economic and public health regulations.

For violating the Hazardous Substances Act, Ms. Varalee received a two-year prison sentence and an additional six months ‘ imprisonment for breaking public health laws. She has been partially released on bail, set at 70, 000 ringgit.

Aek Uthai Co was likewise found guilty of the charges and fined 250, 000 rmb for both crimes.

The Department of Industrial Works filed the complaint in 2021 after discovering that the business had unlawfully disposed of chemical compounds in an unapproved place, putting a risk to public health.

The court ruled that the defendants ‘ arguments were inconvenient and invalid in comparison to official documents provided by the Department of Pollution Control, the Department of Underground Water Resources, and the Simamogkol municipality.

Jullapong Thaveesri, the director-general of the Department of Industrial Works, said the fine imposed on the organization was the utmost allowed by law for the crimes in question.

He claimed that the Ministry of Industry intended to establish a committee to develop revised legislation for the management of chemical and toxic compounds, with harsher penalties for violations.

More legitimate action would be brought against the business to make sure Mr. Jullapong is held accountable for the company’s continued responsibility for the proper disposal of the chemical substances as well as the restoration of the affected environment, he added.

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Schoolboy fatally shoots younger rival

After an occurrence outside a house in Bueng Kang, a 15-year-old was detained with a pencil gun.

Local officials on Friday visit the family of a 14-year-old schoolboy who was shot dead by 15-year-old from the same school in Pak Khad district of Bueng Kan province on Thursday night. A funeral rite is being held at the victim’s house. (Photo: Bueng Kan social development and human security office Facebook)
Local authorities in the Pak Khad area of Bueng Kan state on Friday visited the home of a 14-year-old schoolboy who had been shot dead by a 15-year-old student from the same school on Thursday night. A funeral ritual is being held at the defendant’s property. ( Photo: Bueng Kan social development and human security office Facebook )

BUENG KAN: A 14-year-old son was shot dead by a 15-year-old enemy from the same class in Pak Khat region of this northern territory on Thursday.

According to Pol Capt Theerawisit Jinjanda, assistant inspector at the local police station, the incident occurred at around 7.35pm in front of a home in tambon han chay. He and his associates, along with criminal authorities, a physician from Pak Khat Hospital, and the Sawang Siwilai Rescue Unit went to check the picture.

The dead child was discovered lying on the lawn next to the home. He had a bullet wound to the back of his head from a.38 quality shot, which was lodged inside. The victim was a Mathayom 2 ( Grade 8 ) student. The shooter was a Mathayom 4 ( Grade 10 ) student from the same school.

Later, authorities made an arrest for the gunman, and they seized a pen gun with a capacity to fire .38 quality bullets as evidence. Authorities charged the 15-year-old with death. The believe pleaded guilty and was taken into custody for questioning.

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Teacher selection mystery still not resolved

Following a complaint from the applicant, the authorities will assist with the review of Sa Kaeo test results.

Lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet and his client “Khru Ben” speak to reporters after filing a complaint on Monday at the Ministry of Education after the name of his client was removed from a list of winning candidates for teaching positions in Sa Kaeo province. (Photo: CRSJ Foundation)
After the name of his customer was removed from a list of successful applicants for teaching jobs in Sa Kaeo state, attorney Ronnarong Kaewphet and his customer” Khru Ben” filed a complaint with the Ministry of Education on Monday. ( Photo: CRSJ Foundation )

Authorities forensic experts have been commissioned to assist Sa Kaeo province’s education ministry in answering questions about how an interview was administered for teachers seeking jobs in the state.

The questions were made public after a fresh professor claimed that her brand was first on the list of test-passers who had passed the test, but a revised list was released with her name not there.

A preliminary investigation, according to Office of the Basic Education Commission ( Obec), revealed there had been errors on the first list and that the teacher in question had not even finished in the top ten.

The initial test documents will be sent to the Police Forensic Science Office for investigation, said Thanu Wongjinda, the Obec secretary-general.

Additional details from the preliminary research conducted by an Obec fact-finding council are still being uncovered.

The Sa Kaeo Secondary Education Service Area Office on September 9 published the name of the professor, Khru Ben, 24, as one of nine candidates who had applied for state-school training opportunities.

On September 12, her title was dropped and replaced by another in a follow-up record. Khru Ben had been employed in Ayutthaya as a lease instructor before deciding to leave after learning that she had been hired as a science professor in her house state.

But, Mr. Thanu claimed that Khru Ben had the highest rating and that the candidate had not placed in the top 10 based on her test results. He cited the decision’s motivations as well as the scientific history.

However, the National Anti-Corruption Commission discovered that some Sa Kaeo office employees and the director of the office had erred in their preparation and publication of the first exam results. They will be subject to discipline.

Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Deputy Minister of Education, previously stated that the lawful office of Obec had checked the results of 100 candidates to ensure fairness.

He claimed that Khru Ben would receive payment for the financial ramifications of resigning from her present position if a review found that she did not receive the highest grade. She would then be compensated for the decision she made based on the assumption that she had won a new career.

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Storm Soulik weakens in Thailand but rain persists

Officials survey a flooded road in Trat province on Friday. About 50 provinces have been warned to expect rain from the weakened Storm Soulik until Monday. (Photo: Jakkrit Waewkraihong)
On Friday, authorities in Trat state examine a flooded street. About 50 regions have been given advance notices that the weakened Storm Soulik will likely experience fog until Monday. ( Photo: Jakkrit Waewkraihong )

Forecasters predict that while Tropical Storm Soulik spreads throughout Thailand and will continue to soak some areas this trip despite losing power as it progresses.

About 50 counties, including Bangkok, may experience rain or heavy rains through Monday as per the most recent warning from the Meteorological Department, which was released on Friday night. Strong winds and great lakes are also anticipated for the region’s coastal Andaman during this time, it continued.

Around 10am on Friday, Soulik entered Thailand via Nakhon Phanom in the Northeast and was upgraded to a low pressure system, as determined by the weathermen. They continued,” It is moving westward and still has an impact on the country, particularly the north and northeast regions,” they continued.

Some national gardens have been closed because bad weather may thwart customers. Additionally, municipal officials are putting together plans to deal with potential flood.

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Man arrested after botched penis-enlargement injection

Despite only having a Grade 9 knowledge, the criminal claims to have been providing solutions for 20 years.

Suspect Kittikorn Songsri (left) looks on as an officer examines material seized on Thursday from the Samut Sakhon townhouse where he carried out penis enlargement treatments. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)
Kittikorn Songsri ( left ) watches as an officer examines the documents taken from the Samut Sakhon townhouse on Thursday to perform penis enlargement treatments. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

A Samut Sakhon man has been detained after one of his customers had a serious disease and has been receiving penis enlargement remedies for 20 years despite not having received any medical training.

Kittikorn Songsri, 36, was taken into custody on Thursday following a bite at the mansion where he performed pearl implants and silicone injections in the Krathum Baen district’s tambon Om Noi.

The suspect admitted to speaking with police that he only had a Mathayom Suksa 3 ( Grade 9 ) education, but that he had started studying for implants when he was 14 years old, according to Pol Maj Gen Witthaya Sriprasertparb, head of the Consumer Protection Police Division ( CPPD).

The arrest came after a problem that Mr. Kittikorn was offering crystal implant surgery, rubber alteration, and filler injections for penile enhancement via the” Mai Luai Modify” Facebook page.

After receiving a rubber injection, a female customer reported developing a serious infection. Perhaps after receiving care, he still suffered problems and could not get an erection, he said.

An undercover agent posed as a potential implant customer in front of CPPD authorities in collaboration with representatives from the Department of Health Service Support. When he arrived at Mr Kittikorn’s house, soldiers raided the facilities to jail him.

Consumer protection police and health officials arrest the suspect in the illegal penis enlargement case that caused a customer to suffer severe pains and infections. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)

Consumer protection officers examine elements used in illegal penis enlargement remedies that caused a client to experience intense pain and disease. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

During doubting, Mr Kittikorn admitted he was not a doctor and had no health patient’s permission. The arresting group claimed that the bedding and other equipment he had set up in his house did not adhere to health standards.

Mr. Kittikorn acknowledged that Mathayom Suksa 3 was the only subject he had studied in Phangnga, in the southwestern province. He claimed that he first picked up pearl transplant techniques when he was 14 years old and continued to improve.

He had been offering transplant and enhancement services for about 20 years and had charged clients between 5 and 20 thousand ringgit each. He explained to the police that he typically had two or three clients per month.

Police immediately brought the costs of operating a medical office without authorization and practicing medicine without a license. He is awaiting legitimate action while he is being held in custody at CPPD Subdivision 4.

The government was informed by Pol Maj Gen Witthaya that crystal implants or filler injections for penile enlargement was put them at risk of disease or sexual dysfunction. He even warned phony doctors who offer these services to stop doing so or be arrested.

Equipment and other items used for penis enlargement and pearl implant are seized from the suspect's townhouse in Samut Sakhon. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)

The suspect’s house contained tools and supplies used to perform crystal implant and penis augmentation procedures. ( Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

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Malaysian tourists warned of bad weather in Thailand

At the Sadao station in Songkhla, a tornado damages three Malaysian vehicles.

A car with Malaysian licence plates is damaged by a fallen utility pole while parked on a road in Ban Dan Nok in Sadao district in Songkhla province on Friday. (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)
A fallen power pole caused damage to a car in Songkhla province’s Ban Dan Nok on Friday when it was parked next to a path in the area of Sadao. ( Photo: Assawin Pakkawan )

Malaysia has clearly advised its citizens who are visiting Thailand to remain cautious because the country is experiencing storms that have pelted some provinces with storms.

Travelers to Thailand should be on the lookout for poor conditions, according to Ahmad Fahri Ahmad Sarkawi, the consular standard of Malaysia, and warn against visiting islands.

The minister told the Bernama information agency on Thursday that the weather in Thailand is presently very extreme, with solid winds, heavy rain, and large waves, particularly in islands like Phuket.

One of the southern destinations that are being closed due to the conditions brought on by Storm Soulik is Ao Phangnga National Park, which is home to the renowned James Bond Island.

Malaysians have been visiting Thailand for the past year as Hat Yai region in Songkhla has become their main stop during the week-long school vacation that ends this weekends.

A day after the president issued his notice, three Malaysian-registered cars were damaged by a wind that sent heavy rain and windy winds to Ban Dan Nok, a frontier town in Sadao region of Songkhla, same Kedah state, on Friday.

The storm, according to Sadao police, reportedly caused three cars from Malaysia to fall on large trees and utility poles as well as some. No one was hurt because they were n’t inside the car at the time of the incident, they continued.

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