Thai energy minister Pirapan’s job safe: Thaksin

Thailand's Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga
Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the alleged de facto leader of Pheu Thai, on Sunday refuted rumors that Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga will be fired from the government in the upcoming change.

Mr Pirapan, however, denied having rivalries with the excellent secretary and Pheu Thai.

” No. We’ve talked and understood. There’s nothing]wrong ] between us. I’ve had a lengthy relationship with Mr. Pirapan. When Thaksin was questioned about rumors that Mr. Pirapan will be fired from the government, he said,” He has tremendous dedication and good understanding.” No government reshuffle was planned only however, he added.

Thaksin said in recent discussions with Mr. Pirapan that they discussed how to lower home energy costs from currently about 4 ringgit per unit to 3.70 ringgit per unit. Thaksin was speaking on Sunday while he was in Chiang Rai to support Saluckjicht Tiyapairat, a former head of the Provincial Administration Organization ( PAO ), in the campaign.

She is also the family of Yongyuth Tiyapairat, a previous House Speaker and a close social supporter of Thaksin in the North, and family to Piyarat Tiyapairat, a Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Rai state.

According to Thaksin, he acknowledged that lowering energy costs was probable, adding that he really wanted the cost to drop even further to 3.5 % per unit.

When Mr. Pirapan spearheaded a campaign to lower energy prices, the United Thai Nation ( UTN) Party in the past faced strong opposition. Not content were the strength business leaders who were also party financiers.

His new effort to lower energy costs is gaining the support of the public for his party, in contrast to his earlier effort.

Mr Pirapan, president of the UTN party, has close relations to former prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, then a privy councillor. In the previous general election, the UTN nominated Gen Prayut as the” No.” 1″ excellent ministerial member of the party. &nbsp,

Prior to Thaksin’s remarks, Mr. Pirapan denied having any split with Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra or the government over power problems and claimed that his work was completely supported by the government.

In his Instagram post, Mr Pirapan, even a deputy prime minister, dismissed reviews of democratic tension between him and the federal party. He claimed that some media outlets had produced false information about him in subsequent months and that when that plan failed, they had created false information about a fight between him and Pheu Thai.

He claimed that because his work corresponds with government policy, he always had a fight with Srettha Thavisin or Ms. Paetongtarn, the former prime minister. ” My efforts to cut energy costs succeeded because of their help”, he wrote. He added that Ms. Paetongtarn is committed to eradicating conglomerates.

Following reviews that he and UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan and Industry Minister Akanat Promphan could be fired from the government, according to a source who spoke with the organization. According to the cause, however, the UTN head and secretary-general have no issue with the ruling group and the group MPs are not in fight.

In show of support, Mr. Akanat even shared a photo of him and Mr. Pirapan on Sunday. ” The Pheu Thai Party won’t eliminate the piece. Both are seen as representing the former prime minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha”, said the cause.

Former Red top chief Jatuporn Prompan previously stated on Twitter that politics will be heated this year. He claimed there is still time for the party to form things out and that Mr. Pirapan may be removed by the “big employer,” in reference to Thaksin, due to a lack of cohesion within the UTN.

Mr Jatuporn said the administration’s plan to “dismantle” monopolies began to experience hurdles, raising questions if the authorities can survive their effect.

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Pirapan’s job safe: Thaksin

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Pheu Thai’s alleged de facto leader, on Sunday denied rumours Energy MinisterPirapan Salirathavibhagawill be kicked out in the next cabinet reshuffle.

Mr Pirapan, however, denied having rivalries with the excellent secretary and Pheu Thai.

” No. We’ve talked and understood. There’s little between us. I’ve had a lengthy relationship with Mr. Pirapan. When Thaksin was questioned about the rumor that Mr. Pirapan would be fired from the government, he said,” He has great dedication and great understanding.” No government change was planned only however, he added.

Thaksin said in recent discussions with Mr. Pirapan that they discussed how to lower home energy costs from currently about 4 ringgit per unit to 3.70 ringgit per unit. On Sunday, Thaksin spoke while he was in Chiang Rai to support Saluckjicht Tiyapairat, a former head of the Chiang Rai Provincial Administration Organization ( PAO ), in a campaign.

She is also the family of Yongyuth Tiyapairat, a former House Speaker and a close social supporter of Thaksin in the North, and family to Piyarat Tiyapairat, a Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Rai state.

Although it may seem tough, it was possible, Thaksin said, adding that he really wanted the price to drop even further to 3.5 % per unit.

When Mr. Pirapan spearheaded a campaign to lower energy prices, the United Thai Nation ( UTN) Party in the past faced strong opposition. Energy business leaders who were gathering financiers were unsatisfied.

His new effort to lower energy costs is gaining his group acceptance among the general public, unlike his previous attempt.

Mr Pirapan, head of the UTN party, has close relations to former prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, then a privy councillor. In the previous general election, the UTN nominated Gen Prayut as the party’s” No 1″ perfect governmental member. &nbsp,

Prior to Thaksin’s remarks, Mr. Pirapan denied having any ties to the Pheu Thai Party or Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over power problems and claimed that the government had entirely supported his work.

In his Instagram post, Mr Pirapan, even a deputy prime minister, dismissed reviews of democratic tension between him and the federal party. He claimed that some media outlets in recent months had produced false information about him and that Pheu Thai had a history of conflict when that plan was unsuccessful.

He claimed that he never had a disagreement with former prime minister Srettha Thavisin or Ms. Paetongtarn, who supported his job because it is in line with state plan. ” My efforts to cut energy costs succeeded because of their help”, he wrote. Additionally, he stated that Ms. Paetongtarn is committed to ending conglomerates.

Following reviews that he and UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan and Industry Minister Akanat Promphan could be fired from the government, according to a source who spoke with the organization. According to the cause, however, the UTN head and secretary-general have no issue with the ruling group and the group MPs are not in fight.

In show of support, Mr. Akanat even shared a photo of him and Mr. Pirapan on Sunday. ” The Pheu Thai Party won’t eliminate the match. Both are seen as representing the former prime minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha”, said the cause.

Former Red top chief Jatuporn Prompan previously stated on Twitter that politics will be heated this year. Due to the lack of cohesion in the UTN, he claimed Mr. Pirapan may be removed by the “big employer,” in reference to Thaksin, but that there is still time for the party to come together.

Mr Jatuporn said the administration’s plan to “dismantle” monopolies began to experience hurdles, raising questions if the authorities can survive their effect.

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Bangkok temperatures expected to fall to 15°C

Youngsters in warm clothes arrive at their school in Thailand's Samut Prakan province in December 2024. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
In Samut Prakan state, Thailand, in December 2024, young people in nice clothing arrive at their classrooms. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

The temperatures in Bangkok is expected to drop to a small of 15°C on Monday, lasting until Tuesday.

On Sunday, Seree Supharathit, producer of Rangsit University’s Center for Climate Change and Disaster, stated that temperatures were forecast to fall over the coming days.

The lowest temperature will be in Bangkok and its surrounding areas, which could reach 15°C. Temperatures could fall to around 12°C in the top northwestern and northern regions.

This amazing conditions is anticipated to continue until around January 20 before it starts to warm up.

According to experts, the global average temperature may be significantly lower than it was last year, but it will still be high, with an average increase of about 1.41°C ( compared to over 1.5°C last month ).

A moderately high high pressure or cold air mass is still forming in the South China Sea, according to the Thai Meteorological Department ( TMD).

Over the next 24 hrs, strong winds will produce heat in top Thailand to drop by 1 to 2°C. The north, northeast and northern regions will experience amazing to chilly weather.

Bangkok and its adjacent areas as well as the northeast and lower southern regions may experience cool weather in the morning. On treetops and highlands, the climate may range from warm to very warm, with frost in some areas.

Due to the cold, residents of higher Thailand and the lower south are advised to take precautions and warn of fire hazards brought on by dry and windy weather.

The key of Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong area, Kriangkrai Chaipiset, reported in Chiang Mai that the air quality on Doi Inthanon and Kiew Mae Pan was superb and the weather was evident.

The area office had a temperature of 9°C, while the summit had a 5°C, 7°C, and 6°C at Kiew Mae Pan. At the summit and at the park office, PM2.5 rates were recorded as zero.

After the New Year’s Eve vacation, visitors continued to flock to Doi Inthanon to take advantage of the park’s warm weather, morning sunshine, sea of mist, autumn blooms, and other natural attractions.

A total of 2, 066 cars and 7, 984 guests arrived at the garden on Jan 4. Of the customers, 6, 230 were Thai and 1, 754 were immigrants. When traveling to the mountain, tourists are advised to travel slowly.

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Thailand’s labour ministry denies foreigner visa fee claims

Migrant workers apply for work permits in Bangkok in July. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
In Bangkok in July, migrants apply for work allows. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

The Labour Ministry refuted states that Thai nationals who worked as part of a labor cooperation agreement between Thailand and its neighbors were required to pay up to 20 000 Baht for a new work permit.

The allegations were made by opposition MPs at a recent conference in parliament to examine the issues that migrant workers in the country face.

Ministry official Phumphat Muanchan said the cost of extending for permits generally do not go beyond 7, 600 baht per man, adding the amount covers card and work force processing fees, a wellness check-up, health insurance, and a 1, 000-baht deposit which can be claimed at the end of the two-year contract. &nbsp,

When asked if the extension fee was appropriate in light of the income of migrant workers, Mr. Phumphat responded that it is necessary to cover the costs of identity verification and medical examinations, which are necessary to ensure the protection of workers ‘ rights.

Separately, Phanuwat Pankate, director-general of the Department of Health Service Support ( DHSS), said private hospitals have been reminded to adhere to the requirements when providing check-ups to migrant workers.

He issued the reminder in response to reports that claimed some private doctors are selling health certificates to immigrant workers without actually conducting any assessments.

According to Dr. Phanuwat, the world’s first line of defense against public health threats is through health monitoring. As of November last year, a total of 3, 350, 969 immigrant staff were registered with government.

Nine Myanmar citizens were detained in Pathum Thani in a separate incident, according to police, when the car they were using was intercepted by the police.

The staff claimed they had paid 12, 000 ringgit to agents to be taken from Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai area to the internal state, according to authorities.

The pilot, who was charged with facilitating human trafficking, told officers he was paid 400 baht per head to get the employees from Ayutthaya to Pathum Thani. He claimed that they were dropped off at the pick-up area on the backside of a vehicle.

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Car topples 12 Bangkok power poles, causes blackout

A Suzuki Swift car was damaged after hitting and toppling power poles on Kanchanaphisek Road in Bang Khae district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning. (Police photo)
On Sunday night, a Suzuki Swift car was struck by and toppled power poles in the Bang Khae city of Bangkok’s Bang Khae area. ( Police photo )

A car&nbsp struck a strength pole, causing the entire destruction of 12 power poles, as well as a blackout and other car damage in Bangkok on Sunday morning.

A blue Suzuki Swift registered in Chon Buri state failed to communicate a stretch and hit a strength pole, according to officials who were present at the scene of the accident at Wee Liam flex on Kanchanaphisek Road in Bang Khae area at around 8am. The shaft collapsed, pulling over 11 different power poles.

Around 150 homes were completely destroyed in the crash, and a few additional vehicles were also damaged. On Sunday nights, power supply officials hoped to recover power to all affected locations.

The 20-year-old driver of the car was somewhat injured.

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Fire ravages plastic recycling plant near Bangkok

Bystanders watch black smoke billowing from the gutted plastic-recycling factory in Thailand's Samut Sakhon province on Sunday morning. (Photo: Samut Sakhon office of the Public Relations Department)
On Sunday morning, Samut Sakhon state, Thailand’s destroyed plastic-recycling mill, where black smoke is seen blowing. ( Photo: Samut Sakhon office of the Public Relations Department )

SAMUT SAKHON: A flames destroyed a plastic recycling shop in Krathum Baen area early Sunday morning, but there were no deaths.

According to Pol Lt Col Pairat Deerai, inspection inspector for Krathum Baen police station, the fire started at the Subsinee Industry Co. factory in tambon Tha Sao at around 6:45 a.m.

The flames, which entirely destroyed the stock on a single-raid plot of land, was contained by more than 15 fire trucks and their crew for almost an hour. The blaze also caused a number of opposite factories to be largely damaged. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Nearly 10 people were employed in the shop, according to Pol Lt Col Pairat, when the fire started. They attempted to contain the flames with flames extinguisher but failed. They fled the scene because the inflammable cheap was awaiting recycling and was rapidly spreading.

Police were looking into the cause of the fire. The damage’s calculated value was more than 10 million ringgit.

According to Samut Sakhon government Naris Niramaiwong, who was present at the scene, firefighters will proceed to spray water occasionally onto the broken factory to prevent the fire from igniting. He had ordered concerned authorities to determine the impact on people’s health and the atmosphere. &nbsp,

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Road accident death toll hits 393 after 9 ‘dangerous days’

A Malaysian visitor smashed his car into a fruit vendor and a few roadside shops on Kanchanawanich Road in Sadao district of Songkhla on Saturday morning. He and a fruit vendor were injured. (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)
On Saturday night in Songkhla’s Sadao area, a Malay guest drove his car into a fruit merchant and a few roadside vendors. He and a fruit seller were injured. ( Photo: Assawin Pakkawan )

In total, 393 persons died in 2, 322 traffic fatalities in Thailand between December 27 and January 4. Bangkok experienced the most fatalities during the vacation season.

A more 2, 251 people were injured during the nine-day New Year go time, Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, said on Sunday.

The highest number of traffic fatalities, 86, and the most injured people, 95, were recorded in the southern province of Surat Thani while the highest mortality, 24, were recorded in Bangkok, he said.

On Jan 4 ( Saturday ) alone, there were 169 traffic accidents, 23 fatalities and 164 injured people. Speeding was the most popular cause, with riders involved in 84 % of the incidents, Mr Danucha said.

Saharat Wongsakulwiwat, assistant director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, said officials were campaigning for highway protection during New Year holiday vacation for 10 weeks from Dec 27 to Jan 5.

He advised drivers to take safety precautions on Sunday when returning from their careers in Bangkok and other regions.

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Myanmar will soon release Thai fishing crewmen: defence minister

Thailand's Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai
Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai

Four Thai fishermen were not let go by Myanmar on Saturday as previously anticipated because their transfer procedure is still in progress, according to Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry was carefully monitoring the situation, according to Mr. Phumtham’s statement from Sunday.

The four Thai prisoners in Kaw Thaung had already been met by friends and were all in good physical and mental health, according to Mr. Phumtham.

The minister stated that they would be available quickly, but he was unable to give an exact date due to procedural concerns regarding the release.

The crew members were sentenced to four to six years in a Myanmar prison after their&nbsp, alleged incursion into the Myanmar lakes late in November, according to a new report.

Earlier Mr Phumtham had predicted their release on Jan 4 ( Saturday ), Myanmar’s Independence Day.

151 additional Thai captives were released from Myanmar on Saturday.

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Govt regrets Myanmar’s continued detention of Thai fishermen, asks for patience

Thailand's Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai
Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai

Four Thai fish crew members were never released by Myanmar on Saturday as before anticipated because their transfer procedure is still in progress, according to Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

Mr. Phumtham stated on Sunday that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was carefully monitoring the situation and that the release of the four Thais was being processed.

According to Mr. Phumtham, family had previously met the four Thai prisoners in Kaw Thaung and discovered that they were all in good physical and mental health.

The minister stated that they would be available quickly, but he was unable to give an exact date due to procedural concerns regarding the release.

The crew members were sentenced to four to six years in a Myanmar prison after their&nbsp, alleged incursion into the Myanmar waters late in November, according to a new record.

Earlier Mr Phumtham had predicted their release on Jan 4 ( Saturday ), Myanmar’s Independence Day.

On Saturday, 151 additional Thai nationals were freed from Myanmar.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry’s official, Nikorndej Balankura, expressed disappointment over the length of the Thai fishing crew’s protracted incarceration in Myanmar.

He stated on Sunday that it was disappointing that the government had tried its hardest to free the four Thais and would proceed to do so.

The official added that the Thai fishermen’s launch was soon being attempted by the Myanmar Foreign Affairs Ministry as a result of their cooperation. But, the release also depended on internal operations in Myanmar, he said.

He claimed that when the four Thais from the Thai consulate in Yangon were granted access to them, they were found to be in good physical and mental health, and they each received three meals per day.

Mr. Nikorndej argued that the situation was delicate when it came to the transfer of the Thai fishing because it involved issues with both sides ‘ fishing industries and diplomatic relationships as a whole.

He claimed that for the sake of the problem, patience and careful dialogue were necessary.

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Govt regrets Myanmar’s continued detention of Thai fishers, asks for patience

Nikorndej Balankura, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, makes a statement about the extended detention of four Thai fishermen on Sunday. (Screenshot)
The Foreign Affairs Ministry’s official, Nikorndej Balankura, makes a statement regarding the four additional Thai fishermen’s overnight confinement on Sunday. ( Screenshot )

Four Thai fish crew members were never released by Myanmar on Saturday as before anticipated because their transfer procedure is still in progress, according to Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

Mr. Phumtham stated on Sunday that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was carefully monitoring the situation and that the transfer of the four Thais was being processed.

The four Thai prisoners in Kaw Thaung had already been met by friends and were all in good physical and mental health, according to Mr. Phumtham.

The minister stated that they would be available quickly, but he was unable to give an exact date due to procedural concerns regarding the release.

The crew members were sentenced to four to six years in a Myanmar prison after their&nbsp, alleged incursion into the Myanmar lakes late in November, according to a new report.

Earlier Mr Phumtham had predicted their release on Jan 4 ( Saturday ), Myanmar’s Independence Day.

151 additional Thai detainees were released from Myanmar on Saturday.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry’s official, Nikorndej Balankura, expressed disappointment over the length of the Thai fishing crew’s stay in Myanmar.

He stated on Sunday that it was disheartening that the government had tried its hardest to free the four Thais and would continue to do so.

The Thai fishermen’s discharge was reportedly requested by the Myanmar Foreign Affairs Ministry, who added that the government had tried to cooperate. However, the release even depended on internal operations in Myanmar, he said.

He claimed that the four Thais in Kawthaung were given permission to travel to the Thai consulate in Yangon and that they were both in good physical and mental health, and that they each received three foods per day.

Because of concerns about the fishing industries of both sides and diplomatic ties nevertheless, Mr. Nikorndej argued that the situation was delicate when it came to the launch of the Thai fishermen.

He claimed that the issue needed to be tempered and carefully resolved.

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