Myanmar troops spark cry for probe

MP Kannavee Suebsang, a member of the Fair Party, is urging the government to look into reports of Myanmar soldiers entering Tak’s Umphang area with weapons.

Additionally, he urged the government to release the information.

According to the opposition MP, the two incidents gave the Karen National Liberation Army ( KNLA) the impression that Thailand was supporting the Myanmar military. This was based on conversations with some Myanmar – and Karen-language media.

He stated that” that kind of infraction of Thailand’s state sovereignty by nearly 100 Myanmar military is a national problem, not merely an issue at the border.”

According to him, this matter needs to be looked into and handled as an global relations concern by the Ministry of Defence and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. According to Mr. Kannavee, who cited data from activists working in the Thai-Myanmar border regions, between 80 and 100 heavily armed Burmese soldiers entered Thailand on September 3 through two borders villages, Ban Le Tong Khu and Ban Mo Ta Lua.

A Myanmar town was surrounded by Karen-armed guerillas on the other side of the border, he claimed, while the soldiers were camped out in a grain field only one kilometer from the closest Thai community.

Later, he said, Thai people informed their village chief that Myanmar soldiers were present in Thailand. According to him, Thai troops stationed outside resisted taking action against the invaders until a social media user announced their appearance on September 5.

According to a cause, the KNLA and Myanmar troops were to be negotiated with until they agreed to stop obstructing the soldiers’ path by the Naresuan Task Force. However, the Myanmar troops persisted in refusing to leave, prompting the government to engage in a second round of negotiations with them before they finally left.

People saw 10 to 20 more military Myanmar soldiers heading back to Ban Le Tong Khu the following weekend to acquire food.

The village chief, Choku Rotsirichai, informed the Thai government of the incident, and they dispatched soldiers to communicate and guarantee the soldiers’ return to their own territory, he claimed.

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Organisers call gem fair a huge success

Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, director-general of the Department of International Trade Promotion ( DITP ), stated yesterday that the 68th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair’s results exceeded expectations with nearly 40, 000 visitors from 117 countries.

According to him, the number of visitors was a 44 % increase over the previous model.

India, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, Japan, Pakistan, Vietnam, Russia, and Australia were among the top 10 nations to participate in the fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center( QSNCC ) from September 6 to 10, according to Mr. Phusit.

The estimated deal worth exceeded the set target by 3.3 billion ringgit over the course of the event, he claimed.

Additionally, the event drew interest from the world jewelry industry, with more than 2,400 booths operating from 21 countries and over 1,100 leading exhibitors from both Thailand and worldwide, according to him.

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand( GIT)’ s director, Sumed Prasongpongchai, expressed his gratitude for organizing the occasion yesterday, stating that” the success of this occurrence is the result of collaboration between the DITP and GIT, as well as powerful assistance from allied organizations both domestically and internationally.”

Bangkok Gems is a system for global business networks in addition to being Asia’s most thorough gems and jewelry trade show, according to him.

Special events, like a network welcome and events to match businesses, promote continuous business value. Additionally, according to Mr. Sumed, the event highlighted the opulence of the Thai gem and jewelry industry by showcasing jewelry designs from Thai designers in the” The Jeweller” and” Magificent 40-Year Journey of Brilliance” exhibitions.

The event’s success, according to him,” underlines the importance of Bangkok Gems and Thailand as a world center for the manufacturing and trade of gems.”

The Bangkok Gems & amp, Jewelry Fair will be held twice in 2024, according to the two organizers, who also discussed their readiness for the upcoming editions.

Both the 69th and 70th events will take place at the same location from February 21 to 25, 2024, and from September 9 to 13 of that same year.

Call 02 634 4999, improvement 639 to get more information about the available space reservations that are currently available.

To avoid missing out on the upcoming occasion, those who are serious are urged to make quick reservations, according to the event’s organizers.

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Cable thieves blacked-out Pattaya-Rayong motorway

Cable thieves blacked-out Pattaya-Rayong motorway
Following their catch for stealing strength wire from the Pattaya-Rayong highway, Anulak Obchoo, 35, and Traiphop Buahom, 31, were both seated. ( Photo provided )

CHON BURI: Two men have been detained by police in connection with the theft of power cords from the Pattaya-Rayong bridge, which resulted in the interstate highway’s CCTV system being shut down last month.

Around 12.30 a.m. on Wednesday, bridge authorities detained Anulak Obchoo, 35, and Traiphop Buahom, 31, and nbsp in the Bang Lamung district’s tambon Huai Yai. The Pattaya Court issued arrest warrants with their names on them.

Police discovered around 40 kilograms of copper, 100-meter-long power cable lengths, and cable cutters at the house.

Police stopped a group from stealing wire from the Pattaya-Rayong highway in the Bang Lamung district’s tambon nong Prue late last month. A 38-year-old Lao man by the name of Xammao Boutakeo was detained. The people escaped.

The CCTV program shut down along the whole 32 kilometers of the Pattaya – Rayong( Map Ta Phut ) road, causing the crew to cause around 10 million ringgit in damage, according to police.

The two Thais were pointed at by the arrested Lao gentleman, who claimed they were his leaders.

According to Mr. Anulak, his gang stole electricity cable from the highways in the provinces of Chon Buri and Rayong on 50 times. They made approximately 20,000 baht each time they sold the metal in the cables to dispute shops.

According to authorities, another crew member was still at large.

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Bangkok to host Sustainability Expo 2023

Bangkok to host Sustainability Expo 2023
Tongjai Thanachanan, SX director, Lars Svensson, chairman of the Sustainability Working Group, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, advisor to the governor of Bangkok, and Jeremiah Pitakwong, CEO Media & amp, Event Business for the Amarin Group will be present at a press conference on Tuesday, September 29, 2018, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Wichan Charoenkiatpakul( photos )

From September 29 to October 8, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center( QSNCC) in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei region will host the Sustainability Expo 2023, the biggest such event in the Asean area.

The SX producer, Tongjai Thanachanan, informed the press on Tuesday that the now-annual event will be held for a third time and will concentrate on the” Good Balance, Better World” idea.

The occasion did identify innovations and sustainability trends while paying tribute to His Majesty King Maha Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, who maintains and expands royal projects for the good and joy of the populace.

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Following His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s( Rama IX ) sufficiency economy philosophy, the expo will have the theme” Sufficiency for Sustainability.” Thai Beverage will serve as the SX 2023 host, along with Frasers Property, PTT Global Chemical, Siam Cement Group( SCG ), and Thai Union Group.

About 320, 000 people are anticipated to enter the 10-day event, which will include more than 100 organizations, 250 guest lecturers, and 500 regional and global responsible business sites.

It has five zones:” SEP Inspiration” to share ideas about sufficiency economy philosophy,” Better Me ,” to assist people in learning how to live happily with others from different generations ,” Better Living to promote activities or projects by leading companies focusing on a clean environment and circular economy, and” Bester World” and nbsp to exhibit sustainability-related arts.

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City to host Sustainability Expo 2023

City to host Sustainability Expo 2023
At a press conference held yesterday regarding the Sustainability Expo 2023 ( SX2023 ), which will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from September 29 to October 8, Tongjai Thanachanan, SX director, Lars Svensson, chairman of the Sustainable Working Group, Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, advisor to the governor of Bangkok, and Jeremiah Pitakwong, CEO Media & amp, Event Business for the Amarin Group Wichan Charoenkiatpakul ( Photos )

The largest such event in the Asean region, the Sustainability Expo 2023 ( SX 203 ), will take place from September 29 to October 8 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.

The fourth-annual function, which will center on a” Good Balance, Better World” idea, will be held, SX director Tongjai Thanachanan announced to the internet yesterday.

The occasion may show sustainability trends and improvements and pay tribute to His Majesty King Maha Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, who upholds and expands royal projects for the good and joy of the populace.

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Following the sufficient business idea started by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, the exhibition will have the style” Sufficiency for Sustainability.” Thai Beverage, Frasers Property, PTT Global Chemical, Siam Cement Group( SCG ), and Thai Union Group will all serve as SX 2023’s hosts.

About 320, 000 people are anticipated to enter the 10-day event, which will include more than 100 organizations, 250 guest lecturers, and 500 regional and global responsible business sites.

It has five zones:” SEP Inspiration” to share ideas about sufficiency economy philosophy,” Better Me ,” to assist people in learning to coexist peacefully with people from various generations, and” Bester Living ,” which promotes activities or projects by leading businesses focusing on a clean environment and circular economy. Additionally, it has four zones to display sustainability-related artwork.

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Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4

Julapun disapproves of the welfare-for-all prepare

Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4
In March of last year, farmers and their backers occupied a region along Khlong Prapa close to the Finance Ministry and demanded assistance from the government to solve their debt issues. ( Image: Chanat Katanyu)

According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government may enact a bill ban in the third quarter of this year that will pay attention as well as debt principal for farmers.

The plan, along with other essential measures aimed at lowering living expenses and boosting the economy, is anticipated to receive approval from the case at its first meeting on Wednesday. These include lowering energy costs and providing Taiwanese citizens with a momentary visa waiver program.

Mr. Srettha stated that the government may promote knowledge sharing and systems use in addition to carrying out the promised debt moratorium scheme so that farmers can reduce costs and boost their income.

One strategy that producers would be encouraged to use is precision agriculture and the use of natural fertilizers rather than chemical ones.

Mr. Srettha, the finance minister as well, responded to a query about state assistance for producers that was posed in parliament on Monday.

When Mr. Srettha introduced the federal policy speech in parliament on Monday, he listed a debt moratorium as one of the essential stimulus measures.

He did not elaborate, but he asserted that the ban would certainly change government compliance with financial discipline.

According to a Finance Ministry supply, the embargo for small-scale farmers with loans totaling no more than 1 million baht each was expected to last for three years.

Additionally, Mr. Srettha stated that the government would outline steps to combat the country’s growing issue of illegal meat goods.

However, deputy finance minister Julapun Amornvivat insisted that Thailand could not employ a condition welfare system that would provide similar assistance to all, claiming that the nation still lacked the necessary funds to support such an initiative.

For example, he claimed that in order to generate enough money to support such a common state welfare system, the nation’s taxation structure will need to be overhauled. He said,” I’m sorry, but we’ll probably have to set that vision aside for the time being and confront reality because Thailand’s GDP is still significantly lower than that of nations with a general state security system.”

He was responding to a comment made by MP Sasinan Thamnithinan of the Move Forward Party during the political discussion on the government’s plan statement on Tuesday. She had criticized the government for only providing specific groups with security.

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B400 wage threshold ‘en route’

Govt plans discussions with managers and staff

B400 wage threshold 'en route'
Srettha: The need for workers is also present.

According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government may request that employers immediately increase the minimum daily salary to 400 ringgit in order to assist workers in making ends meet.

There will be discussions between three parties — workers, employers, and the government — for a fair increase in the minimum wage. During the next and final day of a conversation on the government’s plan speech in parliament on Tuesday, the prime minister declared that the 400 baht goal would be accomplished as soon as possible.

One of the government’s monetary stimulus measures, he said, is a pay increase to meet workers’ needs.

The ruling Pheu Thai Party pledged procedures during the election campaign, including increasing the maximum everyday wage to 600 ringgit by 2027.

Mr. Srettha, who also serves as finance minister, said,” Our country is fortunate, with the unemployment rate only at 1 %.”

The demand for labor is also great even though many people have labor to complete. As a result, it is still necessary to rely on immigrant laborers.

He added the new state plans to set up a one-stop support center to increase efficiency in handling their evidence.” We also have to defend immigrant workers’ rights and women’s integrity as well as provide them with welfare and safety ,” he said.

Fresh tourism initiatives and lower energy costs for homes and logistics companies were among the different economic stimulus measures, Mr. Srettha said, adding that he would direct the Energy Ministry to act quickly to reduce utility bills.

The situation of the people is not being ignored by the state. I appreciate the opposition’s cautions, he said.

” Some Members have even discussed problems involving motorcycle taxi individuals.” Basically, the president’s reduction measures apply to transfer operators, delivery drivers, and motorcycle taxi drivers.

” Both before and after the vote, we have heard their problems. Some taxi drivers complained that their current rates, which begin at 35 rmb, haven’t changed in a while.

They are not covered by labor regulations. Many rules are also ineffective. ” Mr. Srettha said,” I have instructed the labor minister to look into the matter.

According to him, the government will make an effort to guarantee that car drivers who use both scooters and cars are paid fairly.

He continued,” The Transport Ministry will investigate the possibility of creating a government-owned ride-hailing program to support these individuals.

Sia Jampathong, a Move Forward Party MP, had criticized Mr. Srettha for debating the president’s labor legislation in congress.

Despite Mr. Sia’s assurances that he would develop a comprehensive labor legislation during his election campaign, the latter failed to do so.

The present income prices are insufficient for employees to make ends meet, I want to inform the prime minister. They don’t get enough defense, Mr. Sia claimed.

He urged the prime minister to drive for graduates with bachelor’s degrees to receive a daily minimum salary of 600 and salaries of 25, 000 baht.

You have to honor your commitments. You will be in problems if you don’t. You promised to increase the minimum daily pay as soon as possible. However, you must explain a time,” Mr. Sia said.

Any income boost must first be discussed by the bilateral national pay commission, which consists of representatives of employers, employees, and numerous state agencies, according to Suchart Chantaranakaracha, vice-chairman overseeing labor affairs at the Federation of Thai Industries.

He asserted that all factors must be taken into account, including inflation, labor performance, employers’ ability to pay pay, and economic growth.

Now, the normal minimum wage ranges from 328 to 354 baht depending on the province. The most recent pay increase occurred in October of last year. Chon Buri, Rayong, and Phuket have all received approval for the highest daily price of 354 ringgit.

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DSI probes two ‘Kamnan Nok’ companies for bid-rigging

DSI probes two 'Kamnan Nok' companies for bid-rigging
Next month, authorities from the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok interrogated Praween Chankhlai, also known as Kamnan Nok, on the left. ( Photo provided )

After learning they may have been involved in bid-rigging with the construction company owned by Praween Chanklai, aka” Kamnan Nok ,” the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI ) has summoned representatives from 65 companies for questioning.

After Pol Maj Sivakorn Saibua, an official of Highway Police Division 2, was killed by a gunman last Wednesday at his home in tambon Takong in the Muang city of Nakhon Pathom, Mr. Praween was detained there.

Thananchai or” Nong Tha Pha” Manmak was the name given to the shooter, who was Mr. Praween’s near assistant. Thananchai was killed outside of the courtroom.

But, Mr. Praween denied that he had given his subordinate the order to shoot and shoot Pol Maj Sivakorn in retaliation for rejecting a demand for his police officer brother to be transferred.

Mr. Praween received his design company’s inheritance from his father, a previous Tambon Takong leader who founded the P Raweekanok Construction Company. In addition to providing river digging and rental services in Nakhon Pathom and several nearby provinces, it won a number of road, tower, and bridge development projects.

Later, Mr. Praween founded the P Phatanarungrod Construction Company.

On Tuesday andnbsp, Pol Capt Surawut Rangsai, chairman of the DSI’s Division for Offenses Relating to the Submission of Bids to Government Agencies, stated that P Raweekanok Construction Company and P Phatanarungrod Construction Co., two businesses owned by Mr. Praween, may have broken the rules regarding the distribution of requests for federal agency jobs.

According to the analysis by financial analysts, Mr. Praween’s companies’ account balances were excessive in comparison to their yearly reports provided by the Department of Business Development.

According to Pol Capt. Surawut, both companies have received proposals on 1,300 state projects valued at more than 70 billion baht since 2015. This is in contrast to the estimated value of the companies’ assets, which range from 100 to 200 million.

After bidding problems were discovered, the sector has also issued permits to 65 companies that submitted bids on roadway projects in 2017 for doubting on Monday, he said.

After at least six police officers at the group were discovered to have made or received exceptionally large transfers that night, which were thought to be pay for the shooting, a possible financial deal between Mr. Praween and the shooter was discovered.

However, Pol Col. Vachira Yaothaisong, 44, the captain of Sivakorn, was reported to have died as a death after gun rest was discovered on both of his hands, according to federal police chief pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas.

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Govt to pilot 20 baht flat-rate city train fare over New Year

Govt to pilot 20 baht flat-rate city train fare over New Year
Riders are riding a train on the Purple Line. ( Bangkok Post image )

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced on Tuesday that a 20-baht flat fare will be piloted on the MRT Purple Line and the State Railway of Thailand( SRT ) Red Line within the upcoming three months as” New Year’s present” to the public.

After being asked to explain whether a 20-baht flat rate may be useful, Mr. Suriya made the announcement in congress.

Surachate Praweenwongwut, an opposition MP from the Move Forward Party, brought up the flat-fare topic on the next day of the government’s plan resolve.

Mr. Suriya insisted on maintaining the flat-rate plan because it was a chance to treat everyone fairly, particularly those trying to make ends meet on lower wages.

The minister warned that passing the flat-rate policy may take six months because the government would need to assemble all train line concessionaires and form a dialogue committee to discuss it with them.

In the upcoming three times, which will fall around the New Year, he announced that the 20 baht flat level would be piloted on the MRT Purple Line and the SRT Red Line.

People will pay 20 ringgit for all coach lines within two years because we need time for conversations, he said.

Despite the fact that the Transport Ministry has three deputy officials and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is the Finance Minister, who has full authority to approve people money, Mr. Surachate claimed that Pheu Thai’s premier campaign promise, the flat charge, was not one of its guidelines presented to parliament.

Every electric educate collection, including when passengers transfer to another lines, may be subject to the smooth rate, according to him.

Nonetheless, the opposition MP said it was unclear how broad the flat-rate plan may be because no clear path on transport system investment had emerged.

To make matters worse, he claimed that because the policy may be impacted by the coach lines'” private companies ,” it might not be implemented within the first three weeks of the new state taking office as promised during the election campaign.

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Senator fears Thaksin privileges could set precedent

Senator fears Thaksin privileges could set precedent
When former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived back in the nation on August 22, he greeted supporters at Don Mueang aircraft. ( Image: Pattarapong Chatpattarsill )

The privileges enjoyed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was found guilty, could lead to problems for the government in the future, according to a legislator who urged it to handle all prisoners pretty.

Senator Thawil Pliensri reported that Thaksin, 74, spent about 13 days at the Bangkok Remand Prison before being transferred to the Police General Hospital during the next day of the discussion on the government’s plan speech in parliament on Tuesday.

After experiencing chest pain, hypertension, and lower body air on the night of August 22, the evening he returned to Thailand and was imprisoned, Thaksin receives medical attention in a secret place at Royal Suite 1401 on space 14 of the Maha Bhumibol Rachanusorn 88 Phansa Building.

He has spent more than 20 days in the hospital and is permitted to receive 10 customers per time. Additionally, he was granted a royal reprimand, which reduced his eight-year prison sentence to just one year.

Mr. Thawil claims that as a result, he is now urging the government to address all prisoners fairly.

” I implore the state to uphold its judicial standards and rules.” All of Thaksin’s protections could upend a lot of people, which could result in unforeseen events in the future, he said.

In the meantime, Thaksin was charged with violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the Lese Majeste Law, by Praphrut Chatprapachai, a legal professional and previous Democrat MP member.

According to Mr. Praphrut, Thaksin spoke with North Korean advertising in 2015 about the king. The now-defunct National Peace Keeping Council’s former assistant defense minister and minister general, Gen Udomdej Sitabutr, had given the Department of the Judge Advocate General instructions to sue Thaksin.

The Office of the Attorney General ( OAG) filed the lawsuit. In 2015, the Criminal Court granted Thaksin an arrest warrant after accepting the situation for prosecution.

As a result, he pleaded with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to give the authorities the go-ahead to prosecute Thaksin.

According to him, if the government doesn’t do this, it could open a gap that would allow organizations or other people to ask it to release prisoners who had broken Part 112 by asserting their justice. This could eventually result in calls for the Section to be amended.

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