Barkar Nash (Page 10)

Authorities have raided a inventory and seized over 8,000 illegal food items purporting to be Mala sunny materials and intended for sale to  franchises in Bangkok as well as through online programs.  

The rented inventory was in cmos Nimit Mai 42 in Khlong Sam Wa area, Central Investigation Bureau reported on Monday.

Only one man was at the storehouse, a Thai lady who admitted being the tower caretaker. Her title was never released.

Authorities said more than  8,000 products, wholesale worth about 300,000 ringgit, such as pasta, Mala curry pastes and beancurd body. Mala is a combination of spices and herbs, including blazing Szechuan pepper.

Authorities said the materials were not registered with the Thai Food and Drug Administration. The custodian told authorities she believed they were imported from China.

The items were to be sold and delivered to tiffany eateries around Bangkok and its proximity and were also sold through online channels including Facebook, Shopee and Lazada.

The research was continuing, authorities said.

Customers and restaurants are advised to purchase only materials with Thai brands detailing food ingredients, manufacturer, supplier, production and expiry dates, and FDA registration number.

PRACHIN BURI- Seven persons were confirmed killed and 20 injured earlier Monday when their vehicle crashed into two vehicles in an incident blamed on broken brakes.  

The vehicle caught fireplace after the incident.

Pol Lt Col Siwaphas Phuripaschaiboonchu, investigator at Wang Khondaeng police place, said the vehicle was travelling from Nong Khai to Rayong. It rear-ended the two cars on high bridge 304 in Na Di area around 2am.

He said seven persons were confirmed dead at the scene, including the bus drivers and his pleasure pilot, and at least 20 people suffered injury.

A preliminary analysis found the deadly crash could have been expected to broken brakes on the international vehicle, Pol Lt Col Siwaphas said.

The vehicle was operated by 407 Pattana Co, which has a weak security history.  

Trucker Lamsant Phuangphu said he was following behind the vehicle as it descended the hill path at an exceptionally high rate before hitting the two vehicles in front of it.

Mr Lamsant said he and other vehicles stopped to help people avoid the vehicle, which caught fire after the accident.

On Feb 26, an incident on the same stretch of road   claimed the lives of 17 nearby government employees from Phon Charoen area in Bung Kan, and injured 40 people. They were on a research trip to Rayong when the bus overturned.

NARATHIWAT: Seventeen people were injured in two episodes in Narathiwat state on Sunday evening- one a bomb and the other an assault on a dinner party by militants.

Security has been stepped up in the area as regulators check the problems.  

Resources said 4th Army chief Lt Gen Paisal Noosang ordered theincreased securitry in industrial, economic and danger-prone places in Muang and Sungai Kolok regions.

The problems occurred in Muang and Waeng towns.

In Muang city, a parked bike and car exploded around 6. 45pm outside the soldiers ‘ hotel stop at Khok Khian police station in tambon Khok Khian.    

The explolsion damaged the building, gate and another parked cars. Nine people were injured by flying dirt and fragmentation.  

In Waeng area, armed men threw a bomb and fired on Thai Monks having dinner in front of a home in Ban Khor Ler Thu Wor town about 7. 15pm. Seven people were injured and were taken to Sungai Kolok Hospital.

The examinations are continuing.  

A policeman even damaged by the bomb blast at Khok Khian authorities place.

Protection officers inspect the scene of the attack on a dinner party in Waeng area on Sunday night.

NARATHIWAT: Authorities stepped up safety measures Monday night after two bomging and shooting attacks injured 17 citizens Sunday evening.

Sources said that third army chief Lt Gen Paisal Noosang ordered the increase of security measures in industrial, monetary and danger-prone places in Muang and Sunai Kolok districts.

The action responded to two attack and shooting situations in Muang and Waeng regions Sunday evening.

In Muang area, a bike with a car was parked outside the authorities straight building of the Khok Khian police station in tambon Khok Khian. The auto exploded at 6. 45pm Sunday.

The effects damaged the smooth building and its gate as well as automobiles. It also injured nine people including babies who passed by the scene at the moment of the blast.

In Waeng area, a group of armed men threw a bomb and fired at Buddhist Thais who had supper in front of a house in Ban Khor Ler Thu Wor settlement at 7. 15pm Sunday. Seven people were injured and sent to Sungai Kolok Hospital.

A smooth was damaged at the Khok Khian officers place.

Security authorities inspect the property that was attacked with a bomb and weapons in Waeng neighborhood Sunday night.

Revised laws in the Civil Code aim to protect kids from all forms of violence

Thailand has revised its legal code to boycott the corporal abuse of children, a proceed hailed by kid rights advocates as a critical step toward shifting cultural attitudes on parenthood.

A recent amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code has banned all forms of sergeant sentence against children.

But, experts stress that legislation only is unsatisfactory– government policies are also needed to destroy the deeply rooted conviction that “hitting is a form of adore”.

The amendment to Section 1567 ( 2 ) of the Civil Code, published in the Royal Gazette on March 24, says:” Disciplining or behaviour correction of a child must not involve violence, physical or psychological harm, or any inappropriate actions”.

This replaces a previous section that faintly allowed for abuse “in an appropriate way for training”, which researchers argued left loopholes for misuse.

The revised legislation corresponds Thailand with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which the state ratified in 1992, emphasising the protection of children from all kinds of violent or degrading abuse.

Wassana Kaonopparat, director of the Centre for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation, said the amendment was the result of a 13-year advocacy effort.

She called it a turning point in ending legal justifications for physical punishment, which persisted despite the Child Protection Act 2003.

” There had always been concerns from international observers that Thai laws allowed room for corporal punishment under vague terms like’appropriate discipline’. This change removes ambiguity and reinforces the message that violence against children is never acceptable,” Ms Wassana said.

While the Civil Code does not carry criminal penalties, violators can still be prosecuted under the Child Protection Act.

Ms Wassana urged the government to promote “positive parenting” policies and move beyond punitive measures. She cited previous successes in reducing violence in schools and juvenile detention centres, and called for a similar cultural shift within households.

” This is not about defining how hard a child can be hit– it’s about prohibiting all forms of violence, including spanking. Physical punishment not only harms the body but deeply wounds a child’s psyche,” she said. ” We need all sectors to help end this. “

She called on the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health to implement measures to combat domestic violence and protect children.

Varoth Chotpitayasunondh, spokesman for the Department of Mental Health, echoed support for the amendment, pointing to research showing that children raised in violent households often internalise aggression.

He advocated replacing punishment with reward-based approaches. ” If a child lies, instead of punishing them, parents should praise the child when they tell the truth,” he said.

” Children are often silent victims of family violence. We’ve seen cases of brain injuries from shaking or bruises from beatings. This law should serve as a societal wake-up call. “

The Department of Mental Health plans to launch” Mind Month” this May– a campaign aimed at educating the public and fostering compassionate families, workplaces and communities.

The UN Children’s Fund backs Thailand’s legal amendment. The organisation sees it as a big milestone in safeguarding children’s rights and promoting non-violent child-rearing practices.

Cases of violence against children in Thailand in 2022 fell 20 % compared with 2015, figures suggest.

Wassana: Promote’positive parenting’

Varoth: ‘ Children often silent victims ‘

City Hall has defended itself against censure it paid limited payment for home maintenance to some disaster victims, saying more cash may be timely in extraordinary cases.

The issue of payment was addressed at a press event on collapse comfort led by lieutenant Bangkok government Tavida Kamolvej on Sunday, following a public protest after a problem posted on Facebook by People’s Party MP for Bangkok Supanat Meenchainan.

Mr Supanat said several flats were seriously damaged by the March 28 collapse.

Maintenance for each apartments user were estimated to move into tens of thousands of ringgit.

But, officials told the condominium owners the settlement would come down to around 300–700 ringgit for each system. A hole on the walls, for example, is worthwhile payment of 75 baht.

” Just a condominium owner said he was offered 41 ringgit and 90 satang in payment. How touchingly generous of the government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ).

” Is this how the government cares for its folks? The payment for home maintenance is frankly horrible,” he said.

Mr Supanat said settlement costs were nowhere near what some express offices were spending on their cheap building projects and equipment.

” They should handle the citizens with more respect,” he said.

The MP said he has raised payment says with a House sitting committee which has summoned officials overseeing the operation to speak on Thursday.

Mr Tavida on Sunday insisted the settlement rolled out by City Hall complies with existing catastrophe prevention laws.

She said payment pays for building materials and maintenance cost in cases where harm is limited to certain parts of a home.

The lieutenant governor said the rates some condominium owners were given were primary and city engineers may provide a visit once before a budget is sought from the Finance Ministry.

An amendment to allow larger compensation sums will be tabled in parliament on Tuesday although the approval process could take some time, Ms Tavida said.

Economic ministries likely to be swapped

A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place before July, with democratic spectators saying there are likely to be adjustments to the line-up of officials in charge of financial matters.

Despite the shake-up, they expected the Bhumjaithai Party to be part of the ruling coalition until the close of the government’s word, as the help from the second-largest gathering in the coalition is considered essential to the stability of the administration.

Yutthaporn Issarachai, a political science professor at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, told the Bangkok Post that a government rejig is likely to take place some period between May and July, no long after the Paetongtarn Shinawatra management marks its sixth month in office.

At that point, he said, the government has alter its approach, coverage and employees to improve its performance and maintain public assistance.

The state is focusing on fixing the government’s economic issues, so the change is expected to bring about a new line-up of officials in charge of financial matters, Mr Yutthaporn said, noting the ministers overseeing financial affairs are controlled by Pheu Thai.

While the reshuffle won’t see a lot of changes to the portfolios held by other parties in the coalition, Mr Yutthaporn noted cabinet seats can be swapped between parties.

” Changes will take place mostly at ministries controlled by Pheu Thai.

” Bhumjaithai won’t give up the Interior Ministry that easily, because it has already established a network of officials affiliated with the party to prepare for the next general election,” he said.

” It is unlikely Pheu Thai will boot Bhumjaithai out of the coalition government. Without Bhumjaithai [the second largest in the government], the Pheu Thai-led government will struggle in parliament,” Mr Yutthaporn said, noting the majority of senators are also affiliated with Bhumjaithai.

” It will be too risky to exclude Bhumjaithai from the coalition government. Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai will have to stay together until the end of the government’s term,” he said.

Jatuporn Prompan, leader of the People’s Unity Group, told the Bangkok Post that it would be normal for Pheu Thai to reshuffle the cabinet after six months in office.

” Ms Paetongtarn has served as prime minister for six months, so she can reshuffle the cabinet any time now,” he said.

He also ruled out the possibility of Bhumjaithai being forced out of the coalition in the reshuffle, saying Bhumjaithai’s support is still crucial for the coalition government’s stability.

A survey by the National Institute of Development Administration ( Nida ) found an increasing support for an imminent cabinet reshuffle.

The survey, which was held between April 5 and 9, gathered responses from 1,310 people aged 18 and above across all regions, with the aim of gauging the public’s sentiment regarding potential changes to the cabinet.

According to the survey, 48. 24 % of respondents believe the cabinet should be reshuffled immediately, while 16. 18 % feel there is no need for any changes.

Another 15. 5 % said the reshuffle should occur in three months, 10. 07 % prefer a six-month wait, and 6. 95 % think it should be postponed for a year. Only 1. 53 % suggested waiting nine months, while the rest either had no opinion or chose not to answer.

When asked which ministries should undergo changes, 57. 02 % of respondents said the Ministry of Commerce followed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives ( 48. 55 % ) and the Ministry of Finance ( 46. 49 % ).

A research is live for three Thai managers of China Railway No. 10 ( Thailand ) Co who are wanted by authorities in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the March 28 earthquake, which killed dozens of workers.

The search was announced by the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI) after it arrested Zhang Chuanling, a Chinese national working as an executive at China Railway No. 10 ( Thailand ) Co, at a hotel in the Ratchadaphisek neighbourhood on Saturday.

The three suspects– identified as Manas Sri-anan, Prachuap Sirikhet, and Sophon Meechai– along with Mr Zhang, are listed as executives of the Thai firm, which formed a cooperative venture with Italian-Thai Development Plc that won the contract to develop the ill-fated 30-storey State Audit Office tower in Chatuchak area.

The DSI said its research into the company’s holding architecture found that 51 % of the company was apparently held by the Thai citizens– with Mr Sophon holding 40. 7997 % of the stock, Mr Prachuap holding 10. 2 %, and Mr Manas 0. 0003 %– while Mr Zhang held the remaining 49 %.

Investigators suspect these shares were held on behalf of foreign actors, in violation of the Foreign Business Act ( 1999 ). With the data pointing to the use of candidate owners, the DSI asked the Criminal Court to challenge arrest permits for the four professionals.

Researchers tracked Mr Zhang to his hotel and brought him to DS I’s headquarters on Chaeng Watthana Road for questioning. Attempts are now live to find the whereabouts of the three Thai managers, who are still at large.

Several investigations into various irregularities surrounding the house’s structure are continuing, including a probe into the argument that poor steel was used in the project, contributing to the building’s collapse.

The Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand did observe 40 metal specimens collected from the page on Monday. The testing will determine whether the metal meets the Thai Industrial Standards Institute’s normal. If the materials prove to be substandard, legal action will be taken against those responsible.

Meanwhile, Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co, which supplied steel for the project, will talk to the media regarding the quality of the materials used in the building.

Separately, the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) criticised Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for providing vague and delayed responses following the collapse, while urging the PM to ensure transparency in the investigation.