Nun arrested for B1.3bn online fraud

A nun, Pattana Duangchana, was arrested at a meditation centre in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, on Saturday for alleged online fraud that caused over 1.3 billion baht in damage. (Photo supplied)
Pattana Duangchana, a woman, was detained on Saturday in Pak Chong region of the Nakhon Ratchasima province on suspicion of engaging in online fraud that resulted in damages totaling more than 1.3 billion baht. ( Photo provided )

A Buddhist nun has been detained by police from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Division( IDMB ) on suspicion of fraud after luring people to invest in a phony cloud storage rental company and inflating computers with false information, harming victims for more than one million baht.

The woman, Pattana Duangchana, 69, of the Phothong area in the state of Ang Thong, was detained on Saturday at the Nasoka Vipasshana Thitthammo meditation center in tambon Mu Si, Pak Chong neighborhood, Nakhon Ratchasima state, according to Pol Maj Gen Teeradet Thammasuthee, the IDMB chief.

Following an investigation by IDMB police into 3,531 complaints to the Department of Special Investigation( DSI ), the nun was taken into custody. The plaintiffs claimed that Concept Series Company Limited had tricked them into making an investment in a business that rented out cloud store. The business provided a gain that was significantly higher than that of typical economic organizations. However, the business was unable to pay them as promised, resulting in a complete loss of 1.3 billion ringgit.

2, 878 of the 3, 531 plaintiffs had provided statements to the DSI authorities.

Supasan Duangchana, an administrative of Concept Series Company Limited, was arrested earlier as a result of the DSI investigation, according to authorities. Mrs. Pattana, Mr. Supasan’s family, the other believe, was still at large at the time.

Mae Tha authorities in Lampang state issued a subpoena for Mrs. Pattana’s imprisonment for the same offense while the DSI was requesting an arrest warrant from the court.

The girl had been ordained as a woman practicing nirvana at the Nasoka Vipassana Thitthammo meditation center in Pak Chong area, Nakhon Ratchasima state, according to information obtained by the IDMB, which even looked into the alleged offense. She was taken into custody on Saturday as a result of the data.

At the yoga center, her ex-husband was a priest.

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Hackers place pornographic pictures on govt websites

The Facebook page of the Bangkok Provincial Education Office shows only this message on Sunday after it was hacked and showed pornographic video clips. (Screen shot)
Just this concept was displayed on the Bangkok Provincial Education Office’s Facebook page on Sunday after it was hacked and displayed pornographic video recordings. ( Screen image )

Police were looking for the thieves who had posted pornographic images on federal organizations’ websites and social media transactions.

According to Pol Maj Gen Amnat Traipote, deputy director of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, some federal organizations’ online websites have been breached by attackers in a number of regions, including the display of sexual images and video recordings.

Injury affects organizations’ reputations rather than being caused in the form of money, he claimed.

The number of organizations that had experienced for attacks had not yet been determined by the commission, but according to the deputy director, they included a police stop in the North.

He was responding to a statement that eight sexual movie clips of unusual people performing tasks were posted on the Bangkok Provincial Education Office’s Facebook page, which had been hacked on Sunday.

To let everyone know that their older Facebook page had been hacked and that they were working to fix it as soon as possible, the company had to create a new one.

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Election winner opposes liquor ban on Buddhist holidays

Buddhists conduct candle-lit marches at Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok to mark Vesak Day on Saturday evening. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)
On Saturday night in Bangkok, Buddhists perform candle-lit rallies to commemorate Vesak Day. ( Image: Wicheanbut Nutthawat)

The government’s ban on alcohol sales on significant Buddhist holidays has been denounced by influential members of the Move Forward Party ( MFP ), which claims that it restricts freedom.

Amarat Chokpamitkul, an MFP professional, voiced her opposition to the restrictions on Vesak Day, which honors the Buddha’s delivery, revolution, and passing, on social media.

Because Thailand’s law guarantees religious freedom and because people of other faiths besides Buddhism reside there, Ms. Amarat wrote that she disagreed with the restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on times associated with Buddhism.

To avoid carelessness and misbehavior, Buddhism advises people to abstain from drinking beer. Infringers of the ban, which exempts alcohol sales from duty-free shops at airports, risk a prison sentence of up to six months and / or fines in the range of 10,000 baht.

According to Ms. Amarat, such a ban was uncommon in other nations, and authorities should impose various measures to regulate alcohol consumption, like enforcing drink-driving laws.

According to Ms. Amarat, the nation has adherents of other religions and supports religious liberty.

Thaopipop Limjitakon, a Bangkok Move Forward MP-elect who previously proposed legislation to break the beer drink industry’s monopoly, wrote that imposing the ban on alcohol sales on the basis of religious convictions violates the constitution regarding freedom of religion and occupation.

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Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays

Buddhists conduct candle-lit marches at Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok to mark Vesak Day on Saturday evening. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)
On Saturday night, Buddhists hold candle-lit rallies at Wat Benchamabophit in Bangkok to commemorate Vesak Day. ( Image: Wicheanbut Nutthawat )

The government’s ban on alcohol sales on significant Buddhism-related holidays has been denounced by influential members of the Move Forward Party ( MFP ), which claims that it restricts freedom.

Amarat Chokpamitkul, an MFP professional, voiced her opposition to the restrictions on Vesak Day, which honors the Buddha’s delivery, revolution, and passing, on social media.

Because the government’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion and because people of other faiths besides Buddhism live in Thailand, Ms. Amarat wrote that she disagreed with the restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on time associated with Buddhism.

In order to avoid carelessness and misbehavior, Buddhism advises people to abstain from drinking beer. The restrictions, which exempts alcohol sales from duty-free stores at airports, punishes offenders with a maximum prison sentence of six months and / or fines of up to 10,000 baht.

According to Ms. Amarat, such a ban was uncommon in other nations, and authorities should instead enact various measures to regulate alcohol consumption, like the enforcement of drink-driving laws.

According to Ms. Amarat, the nation has adherents of other religions and supports religious liberty.

Thaopipop Limjitakon, a Bangkok Move Forward MP-elect who previously proposed legislation to break the liquor drink industry’s monopoly, wrote that imposing the ban on alcohol sales on the basis of religious convictions violates the constitution regarding freedom of religion and occupation.

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Most satisfied with Chadchart’s performance after first year: poll

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt paints a fence in front of a health centre in Phra Khanong area on March 23. He was taking part in an activity to combat global warming. (File photo)
On March 23, Chadchart Sittipunt, the government of Bangkok, paints a gate in the Phra Khanong neighborhood. He was participating in a global climate initiative. ( File image )

After one year in office, the majority of Bangkok residents are happy with Governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s performance, according to a National Institute of Development Administration ( Nida Poll ) opinion survey.

In order to determine their views on Mr. Chadchart’s efficiency during his first year in business, the poll was conducted over the phone on May 24 and 30 with 2, 000 qualified voters aged 18 and older from different levels of education, income, and activities in all 50 towns of Bangkok.

In 17 various ways, the respondents were asked to rate Mr. Chachart’s shows:

1. Public parks and green spaces: 42.20 % good, 27.55 % excellent, 14.75 fair, 10.95 % underwhelming, and 4.55 percent lacking information

2. 2. Wastewater, dust, and 44.35 % of the population are good, 23.45 % are excellent, 18.45 are fair, 12.35 % are poor, 1.40 % have no information.

3. 3. Promotion of travel to Bangkok: 43.85 % good, 22.4 % excellent, 15.40 % fair, 10.20 % poor, and 8.95 % uninformed.

4.. 4. Public services at city offices: 41.85 % good, 21.00 % excellent, 18 % fair, 10.20 % subpar, and 8.95 % lack of information.

5. 5. Keeping sidewalks( sidewalks ) clear of hawkers, stalls, and parked cars: 44.05 % good, 20.75 % excellent, 18.40 % fair, 14.30 % poor, 2.50 % no information

6. 6. Measures for crime prevention, public safety, and property security, including lighting and security cameras, are as follows: 4.130 % good, 9.5 % excellent, 20.00 % fair, 11.95 percent poor, 5.0 % no information

7. 7. Promotion of sports: 42.40 % good, 19.85 % excellent, 17.35 % fair, 12.25 % no information, and 8.15 % poor.

8. 8. Landscape improvement: 48.40 % good, 19.70 % excellent, 17.25 % fair, 12.05 % poor, and 2.600 % lack of information

9. Flood management: 36.1 % good, 19.2 % excellent, 16.0 % no information, 15.7 % fair, and 12.80 % poor.

10. Corruption issues in city offices are dealt with as follows: 29.35 % good, 21.45 % fair, 18.25 % excellent, 17.05 % no information, and 13.90 % poor.

11. Protests were handled: 40.55 % well, 17.70 % very good, 16.05 fair, 14.65 % no information, and 11.05 % poorly.

12. Development of public transportation: 17.5 % good, 19.5 % fair, 15.0 % excellent, 17.80 % no information, and 11.2 % poor.

13. Handling of education, children, and youth affairs: 36.75 % good, 20.55 % fair, 16.70 % no information, 15.055 % excellent, 19.5 % poor

14. Public health: 45.05 % good, 20.05 % fair, 14.45 % excellent, 10.60 % poor, and 9.85 % unreported.

15.. 15. Homeless people and beggars are handled in the following ways: 40.30 % well, 27.10 % fair, 13.85 % poor, 10.40 % very good, and 8.35 % without information.

16. 39.75 % of traffic issues are good, 26.85 % are fair, 18.45 % are poor, 10.30 % are excellent, and 4.65 % are in the dark.

17. – 17. Living expenses: 35.5 % fair, 27.15 % good, 19.5 % poor, 12.85 % no information, and 5.45 % very good.

When asked to rate Mr. Chadchart’s overall performance over the course of his first year in office, they responded that there had been little to no change from before, with a rating of 45.45 % good, 27.75 % excellent, 14.80 % fair, and 10.00 % poor.

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Foreign man attacked, seriously injured in Pattaya

CHON BURI: According to authorities, a foreign national was attacked and critically hurt in Pattaya early on Sunday.

The incident, which happened in Soi Jomtien 13 in the tambon Nong Prue neighborhood of Bang Lamung, according to Pattaya police inspector Pol Lt Col Thatsak Jiratikulchai, happened about 10 minutes after midnight.

Police and firefighters arrived right away and discovered the person, a foreign federal whose identity and nationality were still unknown, lying in blood. Six days in the chest and body, he was stabbed. He just mentioned that a colleague of his attacked him.

He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

At the time, images captured by security cameras in the area showed the person riding a motorcycle and pillion rider to Soi Jomtien 13. A foreigner wearing a bright shirt and black pants approached him after he had stopped the bike and knifed him. The assailant repeatedly kicked the victim after he hit the ground before escaping on his bike.

After making an attempt to leave the area, the injured man suddenly collapsed on 20 meters away, leaving a bloody trail in his wake.

Police were called by onlookers who had seen the invasion.

Authorities were trying to find the assailant.

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Arms cache found in provincial councillor’s house

Police examined the weapons found in the search of a house of a provincial councillor in Phetchabun province on Saturday.
On Saturday, police searched a statewide councillor’s home in Phetchabun state and found weapons.

PHETCHABUN: On Saturday, authorities searched three homes in the Bung Sam Phan area of a provincial councillor and discovered numerous weapons.

The hunt came after an incident on Friday when Somphop Thaiwattanatrakul, a municipal council member who appeared inebriated, opened gunfire at the police station in tambon Wang Phikun.

On Saturday evening, Mr. Somphop reported the pistol to the Bung Sam Phan police. He was immediately accused of carrying a gun and shooting it unjustifiably in people.

The municipal police chief, Pol Maj Gen Thadet Klomkiang, gave the order for Bung Sam Phan authorities Chief Col. Hiran Pootrakul to obtain a warrant from the Wichian Buri Court to seek Mr. Somphop’s property.

A group of 60 police officials searched three of Mr. Somphop’s homes while carrying the warranty. In the course of the research, in Mr. Somphop’s existence, the police discovered 16 permits in a home that permit him to possess up to 16 weapons. Various former city leaders from the Bung Sam Phan district issued the grants.

The officers discovered 15 weapons in another home, including 500 rounds of various weapons, two rifles, and 13 firearms. For inspection, the weapons and ammunition were brought to the Bung Sam Phan officers place.

The current district chief, Sompong Thongnun, urgently requested permission to study the 16 grants issued to Mr. Somphop in a letter dated June 3 to the government of Phetchabun.

Mr. Somphop’s behavior was the subject of an investigation to determine whether he should be placed on probation or whether the authorizations allowing him to possess weapon needed to be revoked.

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Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help

Firing on all cylinders: Krit Chomphra, 34, teaches youngsters to write the Thai alphabet at Ban Nong Heang School in Phanom Sarakham district of Chachoengsao. As the only teacher and staff member there, he has been running himself ragged doing the jobs of janitor, cook, office clerk and headmaster.
Krit Chomphra, 34, teaches students at Ban Nong Heang School in Chachoengsao’s Phanom Sarakham city how to read the Thai language. He has been working himself to death as the only teacher and team member that while performing the duties of receptionist, kitchen, business clerk, and headmaster.

CHACHOENGSAO: Due to the understaffing at Ban Nong Heang School in the Phanom Sarakham area, Krit Chomphra, 34, must juggle to make sure that day-to-day operations go smoothly and that students receive a quality education.

Mr. Krit must juggle several responsibilities as a receptionist, clean, cook, and administrator at the micro-school of 20 students because he is the only teacher and staff member.

A local representative from the tambon Khao Hin Son management organization posted a video time about the class on social media last month, calling for authorities to assist the overworked school. This is how the story of the hapless teacher came to light.

Some people questioned why the teacher must fight on his own, without help from the government or regional government, for the benefit of his students.

It was a very much time. Mr. Krit remembers the first day he started working on the many things at the university and says,” I was very tired.

working single

Mr. Krit, a computer science graduate of Chachoengsao’s Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University, began working there in 2019. A college chairman and two teachers were employed by him at the moment.

The director left his position last season, and no one has been named to take his place.

A manager can only be appointed by a school that enrolls at least 60 students, according to latest regulations. However, this institution just has 20 individuals, he claimed.

However, Mr. Krit claimed that the only educator working on the property was the one who requested to be transferred to his home county of Buri Ram last season.

He claimed that after learning of the team shortage, the province’s Educational Service Area Office will partially employ a training assistant to assist him.

Before the school you hire another teacher, a teacher recruitment exam will also be required, according to him.

I have to serve in both the roles of manager and teacher. There is no money to hire a baker, so I have to make breakfast myself. Mr. Krit added,” I also handle management work, deal with purchasing, and enter data into a computer system.

He instructs 20 Prathom 1 – 6 students each day who attend class at the same time.

The course is a little disorganized. However, I may keep them in check. I have to raise my voice when they are loud in order to be heard, Mr. Krit said.

He said that because the class is made up of students from various grades, he will tell one team of the same grade while the others complete textbook exercises while they wait for him to tell them as well.

According to him, the students also take part in lessons from a distance learning television program that broadcasts live training sessions over dish from Wang Klai Kang Won School in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin area.

As a result, students in rural schools across the country have access to the same educational materials offered by Wang Klai Kang Won School.

At Ban Nong Heang School, according to Mr. Krit, there is only one system, and students must take turns using it.

He added that many college supplies, including pen and pencil sharpeners, are donated by members of the local community.” We need another computer, even a second-hand one, for individuals to Google or watch Youtube of, without having to wait too long for their turn ,” he said.

He said that he needs to assign assignments to students just before lunch in order to get to the home and make them meal.

glad of one’s work

It is taxing to teach all the individuals in the same category, but it gives me the opportunity to get to know them better and learn more about their interests and issues.

Instead of allowing them to become tired and abandon their education, I must find ways to maintain their focus and attention on their coursework.

I also know their kids, so if there are any issues, we will find a solution. I did notify students’ parents whenever they don’t do their research or act inappropriately. We assist one another in taking care of the kids, Mr. Krit said.

Despite these obstacles, Mr. Krit claimed that he still takes great pride in his profession and that, despite having found himself teaching at this lesser-known institution, the teacher does everything within his power to guarantee that the students receive the best education possible.

He claimed that one of his students lately passed an entrance examination and was accepted into a prestigious Ayutthaya class. Among the 200 students who passed the exam, his pupil placed 22nd, he claimed.

According to Mr. Krit, many students come from low-income people and are in need of simple school supplies like outfits, shoes, erasers, and pencils.

However, rather than the current 20 students, the breakfast budget is based on feeding 15.

The issue was brought on by inadequate documents. He stated that a request for additional financing will need to be made to the Khao Hin tambon management organization.

a sense of group

Mr. Krit added that he had spoken with parents and community members to find ways to improve the situation at the university.

They both agreed that funds needed to support the university’s activities in order to provide students with a high-quality education and more food, Mr. Krit said, adding that some families are willing to pitch in to assist with schoolwork.

Some may not have the means to do so, but they assist in other way, like mowing the lawn and cleaning the property, Mr. Krit said.

One 32-year-old family, Tarn, has promised to make the students’ breakfast herself and save Mr. Krit the time he would spend shopping and cooking.

Mr. Krit needs to take a break because he is already exhausted from teaching the individuals.

We, the kids, are willing to assist if needed. We are grateful for all the love and commitment he shows to his pupils, Ms. Tarn said.

The head of the town at Ban Moo 3 in tambon Lad Krathing in the Sanam Chai Khet neighborhood of Chachoengsao, Prapa Niamsuay, expressed her admiration for Mr. Krit’s ability to manage the school by himself.

” We brought donated things like sports equipment, school supplies, food products, and having water and gave them to the university as a sign of social support ,” Ms. Prapa said.

Mr. Krit responded by expressing his gratitude for the assistance he has received in light of his daily struggles.

I will complete my work as a tutor to the best of my ability to assist the students in realizing their potential and ensuring that they will grow up to be responsible adults. I won’t leave them behind. ”

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Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews

On Saturday, commuters were thrilled to take part in the primary Yellow Line rail trial run. Since 9 am, several people had flocked to Samrong depot in Samut Prakan.

Anantatorn Saijeen, 42, traveled to Srinakarin Road with his three-year-old girl to see if he could count on the Yellow Line to avert traffic congestion.

Because of the severe customers gridlock in this area, I haven’t visited in a while. My daughter has never been on a skytrain when, so I brought her now to stand out. She enjoys it a lot, but she gripes that the distance is very little, according to Mr. Anantatorn.

Thailand’s second straddle-beam rail is called the Yellow Line. It links Samrong in Samut Prakan with Lat Phrao in Bangkok. The 30.4-kilometer range has 23 channels, but only 13 channels from Hua Mak to Samrong are accessible during the first two days of the test. The journey takes approximately 30 days.

Engineer Kit Krasaesom, 29, stated that he wanted to experience the first rail services to see what it would be like.

He discovered that the Yellow Line train was a little weak, making it less comfortable to ride than another BTS skytrains. Additionally, he claimed that because each place is so elevated above the ground, people who are afraid of heights may be alarmed.

” This rail did reduce traffic jams on Srinakarin Road.” Lat Phrao Road’s visitors will also be less congested if all 23 facilities are fully operational, he said.

54-year-old Natcha Samma expressed interest in participating in the test run to determine whether it would be practical to use to commute to work. She works in Seacon Square Mall and resides in Soi Lasalle. She claimed she preferred taking the Yellow Line to taking public cars and vans to work after testing the support on Saturday. She claimed that while coach cards are just as inexpensive as bus tickets, taking the train is more practical.

Up until the end of this month, the monorail Yellow Line is available for a free test run. Every day, services hours are from 9am to 8pm. Eastern Bangkok Monorail( EBM ), an affiliate of the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc( BTSC ), is the business that will hold the line’s concession until 2053.

According to BTSC CEO Surapong Laoha-Unya, the monorail can transport up to 568 passengers per carriage at a top speed of 80 km / h.

He stated that the Yellow Line, with charges ranging from 15 to 45 baht, is anticipated to start operating commercially second quarter. Before full service starts, he said, the charges may become adjusted based on the consumer price index for the previous three months.

According to him, the Yellow Line is connected to the Blue Line at Lat Phrao Station and the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak Station. He added that the Yaek Lam Sali place will soon be used to connect the Yellow Line to the Orange Line.

For more improvements on area trains and station information, passengers may download BTSC’s” The SKYTRAINs” mobile application and get it, he continued.

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Don’t elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr

Piyabutr: 'More local power needed'
Piyabutr:” More native power is required.”

According to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, an MFP campaign assistant, the Move Forward Party’s pledge to push for the election of provincial governors is not a” panacea for all problems ,” and the real question is whether the Governors are even relevant.

While supporting the MFP’s decentralization plan, Mr. Piyabutr stated on Facebook that he disagreed with its campaign pledge to choose the municipal eyes.

The co-founder of the Progressive Movement claimed that electing the people in the place, who are already appointed by the internal minister, would be like barking up the wrong tree.

He claimed that three main elements make up the nation’s management: main, regional, and local agencies. Ministries, sections, and various state offices in Bangkok and the nearby provinces make up the core agencies.

Local organizations include statewide representatives from their individual ministries, such as the municipal offices for agriculture and public health. The local organizations connected to the Interior Ministry include the provincial governors and city chiefs.

On the other hand, the local agencies are made up of provincial administrative bodies ( PAO ), the municipal office, tambon administrative groups ( TAO) and special administrative zones( SAZ ), specifically Pattaya City and Bangkok, whose leaders are chosen.

An update to SAZs is being considered for more nearby services, the largest of which are the PAOs and the smallest the TAOs.

But, because their managers are not directly elected and do not have the freedom to manage their own interests, Mr. Piyabutr claimed that local governments are ineffective as a functional unit of power decentralization.

Since we have elected PAO chairs at the top of the local power tier, he claimed, the issue does not stem from electing statewide governors.

Instead, the actual problem is that local governments are susceptible to interference from centralized and local agencies because they experience finances and authority deficits.

Work duplication is a common occurrence for the core, regional, and local agencies, according to Mr. Piyabutr.

He claimed that he has made an effort to address the issue by suggesting amendments to sections of the law that control local elections as part of a sign-up plan. Parliament was presented with the proposed act, but it was rejected in November of last year.

With the exception of national-level open system services, protection, and national defense, the expenses would have given local agencies broad administrative powers.

The bill’s central clause required that nearby agencies’ authority may supersede that of the central and local agencies in matters pertaining to the management of local affairs.

Additionally, he added, the local governments may retain a larger portion of the revenue from local taxis.

According to Mr. Piyabutr, local administrations may be streamlined to get over from main agencies in a way that recognizes and respects power decentralization if the role of the provincial governor is to stay.

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