New booze control bill nearly ready

Expected to go to House in December

Campaigners hold placards at the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi last year to urge the ministry to amend the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act BE 2551 to ban the use of alcohol logos and brands to sell other products. Pattarapong Chatpattaras
Last year, campaigners urged the Public Health Ministry to alter the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Get 2551 to outlaw the use of alcohol logos and brands on the sale of different products. Pattarapong Chatpattaras

Wisarn Techathirawat, the head of the special committee looking into new alcohol control legislation, stated that parliament did receive the draft version of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill in mid-December.

During Monday’s regional scientific meeting on drinking, Mr Wisarn said legislature had approved five Alcohol Beverage Control Bill drafts submitted by the government, the Pheu Thai Party, a People’s Party MP, an alcohol prevention and mitigation network representative, and a food sciences educational.

Mr. Wisarn noted that the 42-member section has spent more than eight times examining each draft thoroughly before assembling it into a single version. Each of the five documents had its own unique differences. The process is currently 70–80 % complete.

Decentralizing power to provincial liquor control committees will give them more authority to design zoning areas and establish certain rules, according to one key point.

In period for the upcoming political session’s beginning on December 13, Mr. Wisarn said the draft costs is anticipated to be included in the House draft by December 11.

He expected the costs to obtain focus attention.

He claimed that congress is currently reviewing the Excise Tax Bill.

” We have carefully considered all opinions and sought to understand all factors, including advocacy groups, company operators, government organizations, children and youth governments and victims of drunken driving occurrences”, Mr Wisarn said.

” Provincial and Bangkok committees will include youth council representatives, along with provincial administrative organization ( PAO ) chairpersons,” adds one positive step. This will encourage greater participation in planning and regulatory restrictions decisions.

Additionally, Mr. Wisarn acknowledged the political and public health effects of alcohol consumption and expressed worry about the rising number of women drinking in Thailand.

As a result, the act emphasises tight control of sales promotions. To ensure the law is passed, there will be attempts to foster inter-party knowledge among the opposition and state whips, with legislation expected by January.

Debate may be held with all political parties, particularly the criticism and government whip, regarding issues that most influence people.

He argued that encouraging excessive alcohol consumption was unacceptable. Finding a compromise that benefits world, such as reducing health risks and traffic accidents, should be the top priority.

The act proposes good changes, he argued.

It includes more stringent penalties for selling alcohol to underage or drunk people, decentralizing municipal commissions, and increased accountability for sellers.

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Joint panel to thrash out  differences on referendum

As an alternative to the twin lot requirement to pass a referendum, disagreements could be resolved as early as tomorrow.

When House-Senate council members meet tomorrow to discuss the changes to the act, sources claim the information will be revealed.

Nikorn Chamnong, director of the House-Senate election commission, said the committee had ask Ratthapol Pakdeephum, president of Thailand Post, and Election Commission secretary-general Sawang Boonmee to give their input on voting by mail.

After the Senate made the reverse choice, choosing a plain majority to support the passage of constitutional amendment elections, the joint committee was established.

The Referendum Act specifies two situations that must be met before a election result can be deemed binding, which is related to the dual majority rule. First, the majority of eligible citizens must have voted in favor of the vote, and more than 50 % of eligible citizens must have already done so.

For a vote to be held, the movements must have the support of more than half of the caste’s votes in accordance with the simple majority law.

Mr Nikorn hoped a solution may be reached at today’s meeting.

Any decision made by the mutual screen will be presented for ratification by the parliament at the following next-month reconvened session.

” I’m all for a thick path”, he said.

Mr. Nikorn suggested a “one and a half” lot law, which allows the motion to be carried forward with a majority of the available votes cast in a vote.

He defended the solution as much as he could, claiming that it had been taken into account and included in a statement on contract modifications that the government had examined in April.

However, Pheu Thai Party record MP Prayut Siripanich, who is also part of the joint commission, disagreed with the “one and a half” lot law plan, saying it is almost similar to the double majority rule.

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Inquiry into increasing dugong death expanded

A dugong is spotted during a survey by marine conservation and national park officials off Hat Chao Mai beach in Trang province in September. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)
Off Helmet Chao Mai shore in Trang territory, in September, marine conservation and national park officials discovered a habitat during a review. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

As a result of the alarming rise in the habitat death rate, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Chalermchai Sri-on, directed relevant authorities to take immediate action.

The body of a woman dugong washed ashore on Si Boya Island on Sunday, according to Like the Krabi Sea Association president Ali Channam.

Despite having bite marks on the body thought to be from another dugongs, first investigations revealed that the creature was one meter long and had no claws. This suggests that it has not yet reached maturity.

The Lower Andaman Sea Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center in Trang handled the corpse for more examination.

According to Mr. Ali, this was the second dead habitat to appear on the Krabi beach in a month. The first was a dead child female in the Khao Thong subdistrict on November 8, simply nine days off.

According to a cause, at least 35 alligators have died in the Andaman Sea this time.

Minister Chalermchai Sri-on expressed worry about the issue on Monday, claiming that Trang province, which was once the largest and most diverse region for grass and home to a sizable habitat population, was a major contributor to the animal’s continued demise.

Helmet Chao Mai National Park and Moo Koh Libong Marine Park Reserve, two of the country’s major grass places, are in critical need, according to Mr. Chalermchai, adding that the area’s natural habitat is only about half as plentiful as it was in earlier times.

Mr. Chaloemchai claimed that the government had previously mandated that the Departments of Marine and Coastal Resources and the Department of Marine and Biological Resources come up with strategies for habitat protection in the event of a federal emergency.

So, proactive measures like setting up basic habitat rescue, supplement feeding, and restoration of seagrass beds have also been implemented.

The minister urged both organizations to put together swift action to ensure that the measures ‘ implementation produce reliable outcomes, preventing more deaths for the remaining habitat people.

After his Nov. 19-20 participation in the Azerbaijani UN Climate Change Conference ( COP29 ), he promised to follow this crisis on his own when he returned.

However, Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine expert, posted a Facebook plea to Mr. Chaloemchai to bring the dugong crisis to the COP29 panel.

According to him, a full of 72 alligators have died over the past two years due to diminished grass options along Thailand’s shores particularly in Trang, Krabi, and Satun.

The dugong’s mortality rate in the nation has increased from one per quarter seven years ago to 3.75 per month this year.

Mr. Thon claimed that the dugong in the Andaman Sea is expected to totally disappear in the next four to five years because of this alarming rate.

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Inquiry into Thailand’s rising dugong death toll expanded

A dugong is spotted during a survey by marine conservation and national park officials off Hat Chao Mai beach in Trang province in September. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)
Off Helmet Chao Mai shore in Trang territory, in September, marine conservation and national park officials discovered a habitat during a review. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

As a result of the alarming rise in the habitat suicide rate, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Chalermchai Sri-on, directed relevant authorities to take immediate action.

The body of a woman dugong washed ashore on Si Boya Island on Sunday, according to Like the Krabi Sea Association president Ali Channam.

Despite having bite marks on the body thought to be from another dugongs, first investigations revealed that the creature was one meter long and had no claws. This suggests that it has not yet reached maturity.

The Lower Andaman Sea Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center in Trang handled the corpse for more examination.

This was the second useless dog on the Krabi shoreline in a month, according to Mr. Ali. Nine days prior, an adult woman was found dead in the Khao Thong subdistrict place on November 8.

According to a cause, at least 35 alligators have died in the Andaman Sea this time.

The declining grass, the main food source for dugongs, was cited as a major cause of the individual’s rising suicide level, particularly in Trang province, which was once the largest and most diverse place for seagrass and home to a sizable habitat population, according to Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, who expressed concern about the crisis on Monday.

Helmet Chao Mai National Park and Moo Koh Libong Marine Park Reserve, two of the country’s major grass places, are in critical need, according to Mr. Chalermchai, adding that the area’s natural habitat is only about half as plentiful as it was in earlier times.

Mr. Chalermchai claimed that the government had previously mandated that the Departments of Marine and Coastal Resources and the Department of Marine and Biological Resources come up with strategies for habitat protection in the event of a federal emergency.

So far, training courses on fundamental habitat rescue techniques have been established, as well as supplement feeding, habitat recovery ponds, and restoration of seagrass beds.

The minister urged both organizations to put together swift action to ensure that the measures ‘ implementation produce reliable outcomes, preventing more deaths for the remaining habitat people.

After his Nov. 19-20 participation in the Azerbaijani UN Climate Change Conference ( COP29 ), he promised to follow this crisis on his own when he returned.

However, Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a sea expert, posted a plea on Twitter for Mr. Chalermchai to bring up the habitat crisis on the COP29 panel.

According to him, a full of 72 alligators have died over the past two years due to diminished grass options along Thailand’s shores particularly in Trang, Krabi, and Satun.

The dugong’s mortality rate in the nation has increased from one per month seven years ago to 3.75 per quarter this year.

Mr. Thon claimed that the dugong in the Andaman Sea is expected to totally disappear in the next four to five years because of this alarming rate.

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Govt to return rare animals to Madagascar

According to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ), Thailand will return to Madagascar this month over 900 lemurs and rare turtles that were seized from the illegal wildlife trade.

DNP key Attapol Charoenchansa said on Monday a full of 963 animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, insect tortoises and diffused tortoises, are already in the treatment of authorities, after they were seized from an illegal wildlife criminal in Chumphon back in May.

This is a type of international collaboration to safeguard and protect threatened animal species. He added that it demonstrates our devotion to preventing wildlife crime.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division was informed by an agent about a sneaking effort from Indonesia to Satun in the South that the arrest took place on May 1. &nbsp,

Along the province’s main thoroughfares, a police team established roadblocks to track the movement of dubious vehicles. Six people were taken into police custody as a result of the procedure, including four vehicles with 1, 117 life and deceased animals.

The Chumphon species are widespread to Madagascar, according to the DNP. Under Annex I of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species ( CITES ), many of the animals are categorized as near-extinct or threatened.

The relocation of the animals will start with a send-off at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on November 27 under the direction of Mr. Attapol, who stated that Madagascar will take its secretary of culture and sustainable growth, Max Andonirina Fontaine.

The species will be sent on three planes, departing on Nov 28 and 30, and Dec 2 on Qatar Airways. According to Mr. Attapol, Mr. Fontaine will bring the first sale of animals back to Madagascar.

From top left, radiated tortoises, spider tortoises, brown lemurs and ring-tailed lemurs that will be sent back to Madagascar at the end of this month. DNP

From major left, radiated turtles, spider turtles, colored penguins and ring-tailed sloths that will be sent up to Madagascar at the end of this month. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

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Thailand to return rare animals to Madagascar

According to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ), Thailand will return to Madagascar this month over 900 lemurs and rare turtles that were seized from the illegal wildlife trade.

DNP key Attapol Charoenchansa said on Monday a full of 963 animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, insect tortoises and diffused tortoises, are already in the treatment of authorities, after they were seized from an illegal wildlife criminal in Chumphon back in May.

This is a type of international cooperation to safeguard and keep threatened animal species. He added that it demonstrates our devotion to preventing wildlife crime.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division was informed by an agent about a sneaking effort from Indonesia to Satun in the South that the arrest took place on May 1. &nbsp,

Along the province’s main thoroughfares, a police team established roadblocks to track the movement of dubious vehicles. Six people were taken into police custody as a result of the procedure, including four vehicles with 1, 117 life and deceased animals.

The Chumphon species are widespread to Madagascar, according to the DNP. Under Annex I of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species ( CITES ), many of the animals are categorized as near-extinct or threatened.

The relocation of the animals will start with a send-off at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on November 27 under the direction of Mr. Attapol, who stated that Madagascar will take its secretary of culture and sustainable growth, Max Andonirina Fontaine.

The species will be sent on three planes, departing on Nov 28 and 30, and Dec 2 on Qatar Airways. According to Mr. Attapol, Mr. Fontaine will bring the first delivery of animals back to Madagascar.

From top left, radiated tortoises, spider tortoises, brown lemurs and ring-tailed lemurs that will be sent back to Madagascar at the end of this month. DNP

From major left, radiated turtles, insect turtles, colored penguins and ring-tailed sloths that will be sent up to Madagascar at the end of this month. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

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People’s Party announces candidates to lead 12 PAOs

may vote in February’s municipal elections.

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (second from left), joins deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun (left), secretary-general Sarayoot Jailak (right) in posing for photos in a meeting room at Thai Summit Tower on Aug 9 to prepare for the introduction of their party following the court-ordered dissolution of the Move Forward Party. (Photo: Bangkok Post)
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut ( second from left ), joins deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun ( left ), secretary-general Sarayoot Jailak ( right ) in posing for photos in a meeting room at Thai Summit Tower on Aug 9 to prepare for the introduction of their party following the court-ordered&nbsp, dissolution&nbsp, of the&nbsp, Move&nbsp, Forward Party. ( Photo: Bangkok Post )

The People’s Party ( PP ) on Monday unveiled candidates for the chairs of 12 provincial administration organisations ( PAOs ) at coming local government elections, &nbsp,

In each area, the group hopes to take home at least one head.

The 12 prospects are for PAO president in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Mukdahan, Nong Khai, Trat, Phuket, Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Song Khla, Samut Songkram, Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi.

At the group’s office in the Future Forward Building on Ramkhamhaeng Road, opposition leader and innovator Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut addressed the applicants to the media.

Elections for PAO commander are scheduled global on Feb 1 next year, with the exception of Surin, where it is this coming Saturday, Nov 23, and Udon Thani, on Nov 24. &nbsp,

By the end of the year or the beginning of the following year, the PP intends to proclaim seven more prospects.

Mr Natthaphong said&nbsp, said the five key areas the group saw as extremely important were- providing&nbsp, usable faucet water and year-round water for agricultural use, development of mass transit systems, roads and buses that run on time, equitable access to common health services and doctors, &nbsp, PAOs that operate honestly, quickly and effectively, and schools that teach skills designed for real-world use. &nbsp, &nbsp,

” These are not all of our battle plans. Our individuals, who have met with and worked with local people, have extensively researched different site-specific policies. They may respond well to the person’s needs”, the party chief said. &nbsp,

Sarayoot Jailak, the group’s secretary-general, claimed that the winning candidates ‘ policies for the PAO chief elections could all be put to the test. It was not just a vote-catching technique. &nbsp,

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Singer quits Palang Pracharath Party amid extortion probe

Fallout from The image Group event continues

Rattapoom “Film” Tokongsup waves to photographers as the Palang Pracharath Party introduces him and its other election candidates ahead of the 2023 general election, in Bangkok in early 2023. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
In Bangkok, in the early stages of the 2023 general election, Rattapoom” Film” Tokongsup tides to the cameras as the Palang Pracharath Party introduces him and its other poll individuals. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

In response to an investigation into alleged extortion related to the iCon Group case, singer Rattapoom” Film” Tokongsup has left the opposition’s Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ).

Paiboon Nititawan, the PPRP secretary-general, reported on Monday that Rattapoom had already filed a formal resignation from the organization with the Electoral Commission (EC ) registrar.

The artist, 40, was reportedly writing his resignation notice to the Office of the EC on Friday, according to a cause.

The performer and another person were accused of demanding that prospective clients pay 20 million baht to appear on the reporter’s well-known TV program Hon Krasae last year, according to well-known media outlet and TV program network Phudit Kamnerdploy aka Kanchai” Num” Kamnerdploy.

The iCon Group’s chief executive officer and a main dealer were the prospective clients. One of the 18 people detained is the CEO, Waranthaphon” Boss Paul” Wratyaworrakul, who is awaiting an investigation into alleged crimes including common scams and participation in a dome scheme.

Rattapoom insisted on his innocence next year, claimed that potential clients had consulted with him regarding their communications strategy and that they had a 20-million baht funds for it. He said he was lured into saying” 20 million bass” in a recorded talk.

The performer and the woman are also accused of defamation, but the 47-year-old Kritanong Suwannawong is one of them. She was detained on suspicion of bribery and soliciting money for money in connection with a complaint about The logo Group’s sale of dietary supplements through dealer networks on Saturday in Pathum Thani province.

Members of the affected parties informed police on Monday that they would record the alleged 20-million-baht bribery claim against Mr. Rattapoom and Ms. Kritanong on Tuesday, according to Pol Maj Gen Charoonkiat Pankaew, deputy director of the Central Investigation Bureau.

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Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth

A procession takes relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples — Sariputra and Moggallana — arriving from India to a ceremonial pavilion at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, in February this year. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)
In February of this year, a procession transports the Lord Buddha’s relics from India to a royal palace in Bangkok’s Sanam Luang. ( Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut )

On December 4, the government may stage a grand parade in Bangkok to celebrate the arrival of Lord Buddha’s teeth, which was on borrowing from China.

A festival will be held on Monday, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, with approximately 2,700 people in total.

The festival will take the spiritual bone from Wing 6 at Don Mueang to the Ratchadamnoen Avenue palace for the Maha Jessada Bodin, and then to Sanam Luang, a park nearby the Grand Palace.

According to the secretary, there will be the festivities involving the Royal Household Bureau, the armed forces, the officers, Thai and Chinese classic players, Buddha pictures, ethnic groups, spiritual staff and marching bands.

The Lingguang church in Beijing’s Lingguang temple’s Dec. 4 Buddha teeth is being transported as part of the event marking His Majesty the King’s holiday on July 28, 2024, and the 50th celebration of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations in 2020, according to Ms. Sudawan.

Sanam Luang will house the sacred tooth until Feb. 14th, 2019, where followers will be honored until then.

Sanam Luang will host special events throughout the time, including Makha Bucha Day, New Year’s Day celebrations, and a shift prayer for the Lunar New Year.

According to Ms. Sudawan,” Thai and Chinese ties will more strengthen the long-standing ties.”

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Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses

Almost half of the students bus tragedy’s checks were not completed.

A land transport official inspects gas cylinders on a tour bus in Nakhon Ratchasima in October 2024. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)
In Nakhon Ratchasima in October 2024, a land-transport national inspects gas cylinders on a journey vehicle. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )

The users of nearly 6, 000 CNG cars are urged to report their cars for health inspection by the Department of Land Transport before Nov. 30 or they will be off the road. &nbsp,

The DLT made the warning public on its Facebook website.

In response to the licensed tour bus flames in Pathum Thani on October 1 that resulted in the deaths of 20 kids and three teachers, there are now 13 426 CNG buses that are registered for use on Thailand’s roads. 5, 925 have not been subject to the inspections that were ordered on October 4.

According to the DLT, 59 buses have been temporarily ordered off the roads so far because they have n’t passed the checks. &nbsp,

New Year guests were advised to use only CNG-fuelled cars that&nbsp, display “passed health inspection” posters on the front. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Before the Nov. 30 deadline, the department warned operators who do n’t have their buses thoroughly inspected that they will be fined 50, 000 baht and have their vehicles off the road.

The proprietor would also be subject to a 50, 000 baht okay if any of the 59 currently discovered buses were to be carrying passengers. &nbsp,

The deadline of November 30 is expected to be met by some operators. &nbsp,

Within 15 weeks, officials may issue a notice to them instructing them to check their trucks. &nbsp,

The DLT advised that any operator who does n’t comply with the law will be required to turn over their licenses to the department and have their license suspended.

Someone found operating a vehicle while having its license suspended may face a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a fine of between 20 and 100 thousand baht.

     

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