MFP still coy on opposition leader’s role

MFP still coy on opposition leader's role
Chaithawat Tulathon, secretary-general of the Move Forward Party. ( Photo provided )

Before deciding whether to assume the position of leader of the opposition, the Move Forward Party may wait for the Constitutional Court’s decision regarding Pita Limjaroenrat.

In an informal meeting on Monday, MFP secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon stated on Tuesday that he had spoken with House Speaker Wan Muhamad Nor Matha regarding the position of criticism head. They agreed that even with the current standoff, the second-largest party in the opposition union did not automatically assume the position.

The Democrat Party is the second-largest, but he made no mention of it. The largest is MFP. In addition, & nbsp,

His comments came after Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, the Progressive Movement’s( PM) secretary-general, announced on his Facebook page on Monday that no one had yet met the requirements to assume the position of opposition head.

Mr. Piyabutr, a lawyer-focused academics, co-founded the Future Forward Party, which was disbanded due to an unlawful product. Later, he helped co-found the MFP.

He stated that the Constitutional Court’s decision regarding Mr. Pita and his ownership stake in the former media conglomerate iTV Plc may be up for debate by the MFP.

According to Mr. Chaithawat, the court proceedings would not take very long— possibly 2 or 3 weeks.

The MFP president and candidate for prime minister was barred from his duties as an MP by the court on July 19. & nbsp, At the time, lawmakers were debating House rules regarding the legitimacy of his nomination as prime minister. He was turned down the first time.

The court declares his expulsion following the acceptance of a problem involving Mr. Pita’s inherited ownership in iTV Plc for consideration. & nbsp,

The Election Commission had suggested to the judge that Mr. Pita lose his MP reputation due to his ownership stake in a media company. Additionally, the polling group requested that the jury remove him from his MP duties.

Mr. Pita, 42, whose party won the May 14 general poll with 151 seats in the House, was unsuccessful in his first July 13 bid to become prime minister. More than half of the lawmakers in the two tanks were unable to give him the necessary help. The majority of senators who were appointed by the army either abstained or voted against him.

The House speaker stated last month that the MFP needed to declare that Mr. Pita, the group’s leader, intended to renounce his proper andnbsp in order to assume the position of opposition leader.

Mr. Pita stated during an interview that neither he nor the MFP wanted the opposition party’s location, which is what Mr Nor said in response. & nbsp,

The MFP prefers that Padipat Suntiphada, its MP for Phitsanulok, continue to serve as the House’s deputy speech and nbsp.

According to Mr. Chaithawat, the MFP convened a meeting of its party MPs on Tuesday to get ready for the discussion of the new government’s laws, which will be presented to congress on Wednesday.

The MFP secretary-general stated that the allocation of two main seats in the two panels the party desired was still pending when MPs were assigned to House commissions. They were the House committees on preventing corruption and misbehavior as well as scrutinizing and monitoring the funds. In addition, & nbsp,

He claimed that the committee’s membership against fraud and misconduct was also a problem. & nbsp,

” Conversations are ongoing. In response to reporters’ inquiries, Mr. Chaithawat said that facts are not yet available. & nbsp,

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Senate approves new attorney-general

Senate approves new attorney-general
Amnat Jedcharoenruk, the upcoming public prosecutor. ( Photo provided )

Amnat Jedcharoenruk was promoted to counsel common by the Senate on Tuesday.

With seven vetoes, Mr. Amnat received 193 vote in his favor and one against.

The election of Mr. Amnat as the nation’s 18th attorney general was unanimously approved by the Public Prosecution Commission in March.

He will achieve Naree Tantasathien, the nation’s earliest female attorney general, who steps down at the end of September.

The Senate must approve the election.

Mr. Amnat’s appointment may be forwarded to His Majesty the King for a royal command fully assigning him to the position after receiving his approval.

Mr. Amnat earned his laws degree from Thammasat University and is licensed as a solicitor. Additionally, he holds a mentor in regulation from Chulalongkorn University.

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Sugarcane burn-off affects 44m people 6 months a year

Sugarcane burn-off affects 44m people 6 months a year
Soldiers assist a farmer in cutting crops to reduce burn-off, which significantly pollutes the air in Kanchanaburi territory. ( Picture taken by Piyarat Chongcharoen )

According to the industry’s lasting secretary, sugar burn-off is rising and the air pollutants it causes affects about 44 million people annually for six months.

This makes up two-thirds of Thailand’s people, which is roughly 66 million.

In the 2020 – 2021 crop season, Nattapol Rangsitpol reported on Tuesday that an estimated 17.61 million tonnes of sugarcane, or 26.42 % of all produced, were burned off.

Burned sugarcane reached 25.12 million tonnes in the 2021 – 2022 season, or 27.28 percent of the world’s sugar cane.

According to Mr. Nattapol, the burned-off sugarcane covered a combined area of 3.08 million rai( approximately 4, 928 square kilometers ) in the 2022 – 2023 season, reaching 30.78 million tonnes( 32.78 % of milled sugarCANE ).

According to him, sugarcane burn-off was a significant source of particulate matter that was 2.5 micrometers in diameter( PM2.5 ).

” Sugar burn-off produces extremely high levels of PM2.5, which can stay in the atmosphere for a long time and stretched toward the wind.” According to Mr. Nattapol, it covers the Greater Bangkok, Central Plains, East, and Northeast regions where about 44 million people reside for around six weeks each year.

According to him, the issue is getting worse and is severely harming the health of those who breathe in air using the PM2.5 that is produced by sugar burn-off.

According to Mr. Nattapol, officials may strictly enforce pertinent laws and implement new incentives to encourage farmers to avoid burning-off the waste from their sugarcae crops.

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Oil slick from Sri Racha spill won’t affect Pattaya

Oil slick from Sri Racha spill won't affect Pattaya
On Monday, the crude elegant was spotted off Chon Buri’s Sri Racha neighborhood. ( Photo: Department of Pollution Control )

CHON BURI: According to the provincial government, the crude glossy from Thai Oil’s broken offshore pipeline won’t accomplish Pattaya but might have an impact on Koh Si Chang and Bang Saen shore.

On Monday evening, Thawatchai Srithong predicted that some of the oil on Si Chang area and a portion of Bang Saen beach would likely be washed up by the strong prevailing wind.

Because there wasn’t much crude leaked and quick action was taken to incorporate and control it, he said, its impact may be minimal.

The oil may arrive at Bang Saen shore on Sunday, according to officials earlier.

The oil spill & nbsp, according to Puripat Teerakunpisut, deputy director-general of the Marine Department, happened when a tanker with Panama-registration, Kallista, was dumping crude into Thai Oil’s main pipeline off the coast of Sri Racha.

Around 60 000 gallons of oil leaked into the water during the five-minute-long hole. Around 273, 000 measurement tonnes of oil were being transported by the ship.

To tear up and fall the oil, on 8, 000 gallons of dispersants were used. On Tuesday night, he reported that there was no oil slick accessible close to Si Chang Island.

The oil refinery division of the federal oil and gas company PTT Plc is known as listed Thai Oil corporation( TOP ).

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Drugs, guns seized in raid on gang storehouse in Pathum Thani

Drugs, guns seized in raid on gang storehouse in Pathum Thani
The drugs and weapons discovered during the attack on a home on Monday night in Pathum Thani’s Thanyaburi district are gathered by police. Pongpat Wongyala in the image

PATHUM THANI: Late on Monday night, police detained a home in the Thanyaburi area where they had taken millions of meth pills, kilograms of diamond ketamine, heroin, and shotguns.

The assault and seek were conducted as part of a thorough investigation into shady drug cartels.

Around 11.30 p.m. on Monday, investigators from Provincial Police Region 2 and narcotics suppression officers searched a & nbsp, house in Thayaphreuk housing estate, tambon Lam Phak Kud.

There were 3 million meth pills found during the search, along with 7 kilograms of cocaine, 5 kilogrammes of morphine, some” five-five” drugs, two AK rifles, 2 shotguns. There was also a pistol and some ammo. They were concealed under the staircase on the first surface. ( continues below)

During the police attack on a home in Pathum Thani, military-grade weapon, medicines, and other items were seized. ( Pongpat Wongyala photo )

The attack, according to Pol Maj Gen Theerachai Chamnarnmor, main investigator of Provincial Police Region 2, came after a policeman bite on July 24 in Chon Buri resulted in the arrest of an important substance network member in possession of 190,000 meth pills. The Pathum Thani apartment was being used by the gang as backup.

After eight days of police spied on the group, a person in his 25s to 30s was seen riding up to the house on his motorcycle, which he parked in front. Officers came out of hiding and entered to take him into custody. Otherwise, the man ran inside the house, leaped out of a rear window on the second floor, and ran away.

A bill of goods with a Mr. Amnart Sanongchalee of the Thanyaburi city listed as the recipient was found after the motorcycle was searched left and right outside the house. Both the vehicle and the reception were taken into custody as proof.

According to Pol Maj Gen Theerachai, the research was still ongoing.

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Officials tear down encroaching bungalows

Officials tear down encroaching bungalows
On Monday, five bungalows were taken down from the Khaokho Freeday hotel, which was erroneously constructed on national forest area in the Phetchabun region. Sunthorn Kongwarakhom( picture )

Phetchabun: On Monday, more than 100 local officials participated in demolishing a portion of an improperly constructed hotel on federal forest area in the Khao Kho area.

According to Witthaya Nawipan, chairman of the Phitsanulok-based natural resources business 4, the combined power of soldiers, local government representatives, and police removed five bungalows from the Khaokho Freeday beach after a judge issued the destroying purchase.

After violating the National Forest Act by encroaching on the trees of Pa Khao Bang and Pa Wang Chompoo, the beach in tambon Rim See Muang was sued in court.

According to the producer, the location is not authorized to use any of the land.

He claimed that the hotel was given ample time by the Royal Forest Department to demolish the bungalows. The company obtained a judge order to complete the task after it refused to comply.

At least two more casinos are scheduled to be demolished for a comparable fee, he continued.

The authorities are obtaining a court order before tearing down the structures in the Khao Kho casinos.

” The users of the casinos which have refused to remove the buildings will be responsible for covering the costs associated with the destroying ,” he said.

Municipal governor Krit Kongmuang announced on September 2 that the municipal authorities had started a crackdown on properties that were deemed to be encroaching on common property or engaging in activities that endangered natural resources.

A moment after issuing an official notice to the Khaokho Freeday resort to destroy its bungalows, he made his statement.

According to the governor, there was no opposition from the beach as the demolition got under way.

According to him,” The Interior Ministry has given administrative officials across the country instructions to quickly enforce the law against invasion of open land and forests.”

According to Mr. Krit, people who interferes with officials performing their duties will face legal action.

The district chief and local authorities may work with volunteers to renovate the reclaimed wood places and restore the natural habitat after the location is demolished.

According to Mr. Krit, people you report any intrusion to the government by dialing the 1557 Damrongtham complaint line.

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Army of officials tears down encroaching bungalows

Army of officials tears down encroaching bungalows
On Monday, five bungalows in the Khaokho Freeday hotel, which was erroneously constructed on state-owned forest area in Phetchabun territory, were taken down. Sunthorn Kongwarakhom( picture )

Phetchabun: On Monday, more than 100 local officials participated in demolishing a portion of an improperly constructed resort on federal forest land in the Khao Kho area.

According to Witthaya Nawipan, chairman of the Phitsanulok-based natural resources business 4, the combined power of soldiers, local government representatives, and police removed five bungalows from the Khaokho Freeday hotel after a judge issued the destroying purchase.

After violating the National Forest Act by invading Pa Khao Bang and Pa Wang Chompoo’s trees, the beach in tambon Rim See Muang was sued in court.

According to the producer, the hotel has no authorization to place any of the area to use.

He claimed that the location was given ample time by the Royal Forest Department to demolish the houses. The company obtained a judge order to complete the task after it refused to comply.

With least two more casinos are in line to be demolished on a comparable demand, he continued.

The authorities are obtaining a court order before they start to demolish the structures in the villas near the Khao Kho place.

” The users of the casinos which have refused to remove the buildings will be responsible for covering the costs associated with the destroying ,” he said.

The provincial government has launched a crackdown on parameters deemed to be encroaching on common property or engaging in activities that harm natural resources, according to provincial government Krit Kongmuang on September 2.

The Khaokho Freeday resort had received a formal warning to go through its bungalows before he made his statement.

According to the governor, there was no opposition from the beach as the demolition got under way.

He stated that” the Interior Ministry has given administrative officers across the country instructions to quickly enforce the law against invasion of open land and woodland.”

People who prevents officials from performing their duties will face legal action, Mr. Krit said.

The district chief and local authorities may work with volunteers to renovate the reclaimed wood places and restore the natural habitat after the hotel is demolished.

According to Mr. Krit, the 1557 Damrongtham issue helpline can be used to notify the authorities of any intrusion.

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Military reform ‘will go ahead’

Military reform 'will go ahead'
Sutin Klungsang, the defense secretary, and ACM Sukhumpol Suwanatat. ( WASSAN NANUAM, photo )

According to new Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang, defense reform will proceed with conscription eventually phased out and the military forces anticipated to be significantly leaner within four years.

According to Mr. Sutin, the military is currently undergoing a restructuring program, particularly the initiative to exchange conscription with deliberate enlistment. Government assistance is needed, though, to expedite the voluntary program and live up to common objectives.

He claimed that while better welfare benefits and pay raises may serve as incentives to enlist, it is also important to address the negative public perceptions of the army that lead to young men avoiding conscription.

Although instances of coaching cruelty that resulted in injuries or even deaths are uncommon, the defense minister claimed that when they do occur, it attracts a lot of attention. He did, however, add that the number of soldiers can also be reduced as much as it has no impact on the operations of the armed forces.

He added that the plan to reduce the number of generals in order to thin the troops did proceed. The new chancellor stated that he anticipates efforts to reduce the troops will be made in four years.

Mr. Sutin declared that he would provide the war with all of his assistance in carrying out its restructuring plan. He did, however, add that he hasn’t already spoken with the top brass about the specifics of the transformation.

After the oath-taking service and government policy statement in parliament, Mr. Sutin promised to resolve the controversy regarding the navy’s decision to construct its submarine in China using a Chinese-made CHD620 engine rather than one made in Germany.

While declining to state whether the torpedo procurement scheme may be completely scrapped, he stated that the solution may be acceptable to both the navy and the general public.

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Thaksin’s lawyer mulls parole bid

Thaksin's lawyer mulls parole bid
Thaksin: Return to prison is” questionable.”

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister who was imprisoned, is also exhausted and is considering applying for word once more, according to his attorney, Winyat Chartmontree.

Thaksin, 74, has been receiving treatment at the Police General Hospital’s advanced hospital since August 23 after experiencing neck pain, hypertension, and lower blood oxygen saturation while incarcerated in the Bangkok Remand Prison after 15 years of self-exile worldwide.

Thaksin was recently sentenced by the Supreme Court to offer eight years in prison, but on September 1, he was granted a royal pardon, making him ready for just one year of detention, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette.

Thaksin also has exhaustion, according to Mr. Winyat, but he is talkative. His returning to prison is questionable because a routine medical examination is also required.

Mr. Winyat stated, citing his serious illness and advanced age as the main justifications,” I am today considering seeking Thaksin’s basic parole.”

According to Mr. Winyat, if the detainee’s condition satisfies the requirements of the Correction Act or the Ministry Notification, public parole may be granted.

However, the outcome of the discussion between the Justice Ministry and the Department of Correction ( DoC ) on these issues is up to them.

According to Mr. Winyat, Thaksin has the potential to obtain both general parole and probation, as well as the use of an electronic monitoring ( EM ) device.

If[ Thaksin]’ s condition satisfies all requirements and exceptions, I will do my best to defend his rights as a prisoner ,” Mr. Winyat declared.

He stated that if Thaksin is granted pardon, he may not be able to predict where the detainee did reside because that is a matter for his family to decide.

Thaksin may request a royal pardon granted on aristocratic holidays, according to Mr. Winyat, but it is up to the level of his confinement to determine whether he is qualified for the following one.

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Informant ‘stuck in the middle’  of cops’ bribery spat with gang

Informant 'stuck in the middle' of cops' bribery spat with gang
Authorities source Jang Talat Phlu

After claiming to have been threatened by officers and a drug ring he had exposed in Bangkok, the police agent turned to an emergency answer Facebook page for assistance.

A assistant chief investigator and four other young officers investigators, according to the source, who goes by the nickname Jang Talat Phlu, pursued him after he served as a go-between for the five officers who make up the so-called Gang Look Moo( Piglet Gang ) and are based at sacramental headquarters in Bangkok.

A deputy chief inspector by the name of Poo Kong Pong( Pol Capt. ) is in charge of the police gang.

He claimed that out of fear for his life, he turned to the Facebook website known as the Sai Mai Tong Rod, known for its active role in assisting people during the Covid – 19 evacuations.

After police raided a home in Soi Taksin 19 in the Thon Buri district in August of last year, where they detained the custodian and took 100,000 ice tablets, Mr. Jang explained to the webpage administrator that he was in an extremely precarious situation.

Soon after the attack, Mr. Jang claimed to have received a call from Coke Bovi asking him to convince the authorities gang not to detain the drug owner. In exchange for not filing a police report, the law demanded one million baht, which the landlord later haggled down to 500, 000 ringgit.

Before paying the reward, Mr. Jang claimed to have recorded the telephone conversation between the police group and the drug dealer.

Earlier this month, police continued to detain Coke Bovi, prompting the businessman of the bribe to contact Mr. Jang and demand payment. Mr. Jang claimed that he had planned to meet with Pol Capt. Pong at a nightclub in Talat Phlu to explain the refund but had rather sent his friend out of fear of being caught.

When Mr. Jang threatened to release music of the earlier reward being discussed, Pol Capt Pong finally gave in after detaining the friend and refusing to return the money. Since then, Pol Capt Pong and his crew have terrorized his family, according to Mr. Jang, who also claimed that the drug cartel was pestering him for payment.

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