Illegally kept deer found at accused fengshui master’s house

CIB officers view the unregistered barking deer in its enclosure at fengshui master Thanawan Jiracharoenwes' house in tambon Pa Phai of San Sai district, Chiang Mai. (Police photo)
At Thanawan Jiracharoenwes ‘ home in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai, CIB officers observe the unregistered barking deer in its enclosure. ( Police photo )

A fengshui expert was detained for allegedly defrauding persons of more than 100 million baht when police searched his home and discovered an unlicensed barking deer, a protected species.

Officers searched Thanawan Jiracharoenwes ‘ home in tambon Pa Phai in San Sai district and discovered an adult male barking deer in a fenced wall there, according to Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, the Central Investigation Bureau’s director. &nbsp,

He had no authorization to keep the dog from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, and there were no signs or records indicating this.

The CIB key claimed that illegal possession of animals was against the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act.

More creatures were reported but were moved out after complaints from neighbors, according to servant Sanan Banjong, 83.

On Monday, Mr. Thanawan, 43, was detained at his home in Pathum Thani state for alleged people fraud. He has several hundred thousand followers on social media.

About 70 people have complained they lost about 108 million ringgit in total&nbsp, after the fengshui expert convinced them to get “auspicious things” from him. The ordered thing was never delivered.

The fengshui master's name and home address are displayed on the signal.

The fengshui master’s name and home address are displayed on the signal.

Fengshui master Thanawan Jiracharoenwes is in police custody at the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok on Tuesday. (Police photo)

Thanawan Jiracharoenwes, a specialist in feng hui, is being held by the Bangkok Crime Suppression Division on Tuesday. ( Police photo )

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Illegally kept deer found at accused fenghsui master’s house

CIB officers view the barking deer in its enclosure at the house of the fengshui master, in San Sai district of Chiang Mai. (Photos: Panumet Tanraksa)
In the San Sai city of Chiang Mai, CIB officers observe the barking deer in its wall at the fengshui master’s home. ( Photos: Panumet Tanraksa )

A fengshui expert was detained for allegedly defrauding persons of more than 100 million baht when police searched his home and discovered an unlicensed barking deer, a protected species.

Officers searched Thanawan Jiracharoenwes ‘ home in tambon Pa Phai in San Sai district and discovered an adult male barking deer in a fenced wall there, according to Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, the Central Investigation Bureau’s director. &nbsp,

He had no authorization to keep the dog from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, and there were no signs or records indicating this.

The CIB main claimed that illegal possession of animals was against the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act.

More creatures were reported but were moved out after complaints from neighbors, according to maid Sanan Banjong, 83.

On Monday, Mr. Thanawan, 43, was detained at his home in Pathum Thani state for alleged people scams. He has several hundred thousand followers on social media.

About 70 people have complained they lost about 108 million ringgit in total&nbsp, after the fengshui expert convinced them to get “auspicious things” from him. The ordered thing was never delivered.

The fengshui master's name and home address are displayed on the signal.

The fengshui master’s name and home address are displayed on the signal.

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Unsafe smog covers Greater Bangkok

Thick smog over Bangkok on Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday night, solid dust covered Bangkok.

Most of Greater Bangkok was blanketed by great dirt on Wednesday night, trapped in the stagnant air, and expected to persist until November 20.

The Pollution Control Department discovered at 8 a.m. that the PM2.5 rates in the majority of Greater Bangkok exceeded their healthy ranges. Over the course of 24 hours, the healthy level is set at 35 microgrammes per cubic meter of heat.

The highest amount of PM2.5 was 65.2µg/m3 on Phitsanulok Road in Pathumwan city of Bangkok.

In the capital, safe levels were reported only in Chatuchak, a part of Pathumwan ( Lumpini Park ), Phaya Thai, Prawet, Ratchathewi and Yannawa districts.

Healthy levels were present in Samut Prakan’s Muang city of Nonthaburi and Bang Sao Thong and Phra Pradaeng towns, respectively.

Somewhere, unsafe levels were detected in pieces of Ang Thong, Chachoengsao, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nan, Saraburi and Sing Buri regions.

The Meteorological Department reported that sluggish air was accumulating fine dust, which was not anticipated to stop before November 20.

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No coalition land row: Phumtham

Phumtham Wechayachai
Phumtham Wechayachai

The dispute over land plots in Buri Ram’s Khao Kradong area between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Department of Land (DoL) will not snowball into a rift between coalition parties, Deputy Prime MinisterPhumtham Wechayachaisaid.

He was responding to rumors that the ruling Bhumjaithai Party and the decision Pheu Thai Party were engaged in a clean dispute.

The SRT is led by Pheu Thai’s Suriya Jungrungreangkit, while the DoL is led by Bhumjaithai chief Anutin Charnvirakul and minister of internal Anutin Charnvirakul.

” There should be no problem]among coalition partners ]. Somebody must work in line with the law”, said Mr Phumtham, who likewise serves as defence minister.

Land narratives spanning 5, 083 ray in the Khao Kradong area of the Muang region are at the heart of the conflict between the SRT and the DoL. The SRT is attempting to regain its territory, accusing the DoL of being dishonest because it has issued area papers to undocumented residents.

The DoL and the road agency were instructed to work together to study Khao Kradong’s borders, which the Central Administrative Court also ruled in favor of.

Despite the 2021 Supreme Court’s decision to grant the property to the SRT, it was revealed last week that the land committee had voted to reject the property papers.

Mr. Suriya claimed on Tuesday that the SRT had informed the Central Administrative Court on Sunday that the DoL had broken the judge’s order and that it had written an official email to the land committee to protest the land committee’s decision to not revoke the documents.

He brushed aside reports that some areas belong to the Chidchob family, who is said to have a lot of power in Bhumjaithai, and said the situation should n’t be politicized.

The Chidchob family, which owns several businesses on the area, including the Buriram International Circuit and a 32, 600-seat sports stadium, is said to be the owner of 12 property title deeds totaling 179 ray of the property documents to be examined.

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Court to decide on taking Thaksin case by Nov 22

Thaksin Shinawatra at the Criminal Court in Bangkok in August. Apichart Jinakul
Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok’s Criminal Court in August. Apichart Jinakul

The former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of having an influence over the Pheu Thai Party in a situation that the solicitor general has presented to the Constitutional Court in records.

The court will decide on November 22 whether to take the situation brought by attorney Teerayut Suwankesorn for discussion.

The date of November 11 was met, and the papers were submitted.

The attorney alleged that Thaksin and Pheu Thai collaborated to destroy the political structure while the King served as the King’s Head of State and requested that the court issue a ruling under Section 49 of the law.

Through the reported collaboration, Thaksin was accused of manipulating Pheu Thai, the party then led by his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Thaksin is certainly a member of the party, so the group is prohibited from influencing its operations.

The judge inquired about specifics regarding the accused’s actions, what grounds existed for the argument, and what evidence had been collected thus far.

Attorney General Phairach Pornsomboonsiri, according to reports, gave the judge the necessary paperwork. Without giving any thoughts from the prosecutors ‘ part, the files contained statements from both the applicant and the accused.

The functioning team had previously been contacted by a resource at the court to discuss the facts and gather evidence by Mr. Teerayut, Thaksin, and Pheu Thai representatives.

Mr Teerayut gave his further speech on Oct 30, while the group sent its member, Chousak Sirinil, the Prime Minister’s Office Minister, on Nov 5. But, there is no record of Thaksin having spoken to the OAG.

Mr. Teerayut pointed out that the OAG had simply informed him without his knowledge that he had just learned from the reports that the papers had been sent to the Constitutional Court.

The judge reportedly intended to examine the complaint and determine whether or not to consider it at the courts ‘ meeting on November 13.

However, the courts may be away on international visits, so the choice will likely be made on Nov 22, said the source.

Hospitality and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong, in his power as Pheu Thai secretary-general, said Thaksin has no true engagement with the group.

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Govt denies Kittiratt shoo-in for BoT chief

DPM ignores reports of a “done offer.”

Kittiratt Na-Ranong
Kittiratt Na-Ranong

Nothing has been officially announced yet, so the government has shrugged off reports that former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong made the cut as the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand ( BoT ) board.

The personality of the new president is currently only a news report, according to vice perfect minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who spoke on Tuesday.

” Come never bring it up. Without first understanding the information, no one should discuss it. We do n’t want this to be blown out of proportion”, he said.

The council tasked with choosing the new BoT committee chairman officially finalized the nomination for the position on Monday, but it did not name the candidate in a public manner.

Despite fierce opposition from at least 300 finance academics and four original BoT governors, Mr. Kittiratt is also expected to take over the chairman position.

Porametee Vimolsiri’s term as president ended last month, and the choice committee convened for a second time on Monday for a second time.

On Tuesday, Mr Phumtham said no title had so far been put forth for government support. The selection process may be allowed to run its course, he added.

The decision Pheu Thai Party’s older leader argued that the government made decisions regarding the selection of candidates for the chairmanship, including Mr. Kittiratt.

But, Mr Phumtham said the state was sympathetic to criticism and criticism to Mr Kittiratt’s nomination as BoT president.

Critics worry that Mr. Kittiratt’s proximity to Pheu Thai could lead to state control over the country’s economic decisions and guidelines.

But, Mr Kittiratt’s followers explained that the president’s part was limited.

” As of this writing, we ca n’t even be certain that Mr. Kittiratt has been chosen to fill the chairman’s seat.” The choice committee has checked each candidate’s credentials, but it is in violation of the law.

” It’s up to the selection committee. The lieutenant leading claimed that the government had kept its distance.

People should stop making predictions and wait for the announcement of the new president, according to Mr. Phumtham, adding that Mr. Kittiratt has the best chance of winning the election as well as any other candidate.

The other major individuals are Kulit Sombatsiri, past lasting energy minister, and Surapol Nitikraipot, president of the University Council at Thammasat University.

Julapun Amornvivat, the lieutenant finance minister, said no candidate would have any issues working with the BoT. He denied any involvement by the government.

The selection committee would be more likely to maintain its function in tight trust, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

The minister may be informed before the chair can forward the title to the cupboard for approval after the screen has chosen him or her.

Mr. Pichai praised his consistent partnership with the BoT. The BoT examines the overall financial picture while the government is in charge of economic management. We fine-tune plan up so we’re always on the same site, “he added.

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‘London Model’ to be used for road fees

The Transportation Ministry intends to collect visitors congestion fees in Bangkok’s interior areas using the so-called” London Model.”

Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, who also serves as a deputy prime minister, announced on Tuesday that he had instructed the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy ( OTP ) to conduct thorough analysis of the results of successful operations in England, Singapore, Stockholm, Sweden, and Italy.

” We expect that research will be completed within six weeks, or in 2025. In addition, new laws may need to be drafted, as under the current law, the government has no authority to collect congestion fees, which is the authority of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA )”, he said.

He claimed that 60 % of respondents to a preliminary study about the congestion charge initially agreed, but that the number of those who disagreed with the project eventually increased. Lack of project facts was the primary cause of the delay. In this way, Mr. Suriya said, the data needs to be made available to the public right away, particularly regarding who will be charged and where.

He confirmed that those who reside in the designated places where costs are collected would not be free. The Ministry of Finance may run the system finance, which will receive the proceeds from the charge collection. The funds will be used to fund government policies that mandate 20-baht tickets for all electronic train routes and to pay back concessions for electric train lines.

According to government spokeswoman Kritchanon Aiyapanya, the London Model may be applied to Thailand. The research has been supported by the UK PACT initiative, which supports UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions.

Toll collection in London’s city center, which covers a area of 21 square kilometers, is done using the Automatic Number Plate Recognition ( ANPR ) camera system. Except on holidays and on Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 12 noon to 6pm, the price is collected. The fee is 15 pounds per day ( about 658 baht ).

According to Mr. Kritchanon, gridlock has since decreased by 16 %.

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Orphanage to lose licence over abuse

Children were treated unfairly at the Chiang Mai ability.

Varawut: Moved 17 kids elsewhere
Varawut: Shifted 17 kids somewhere

According to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, the Social Development and Human Security Ministry ( MSDHS) will revoke a Chiang Mai orphanage foundation’s license after receiving a complaint alleging that its employees treated children between the ages of three and six.

After a past shelter caregiver claimed that social workers and workers at the service had been actually punishing children between the ages of three and six for years, Mr. Varawut addressed the new allegations.

The minister claimed on Tuesday that the Human Security Emergency Management Center ( HSEC ) had visited the orphanage to look into the situation, removed 17 children from it, and placed them in temporary protective custody at local welfare facilities.

A regional hospital conducted check-ups on the children. The board of directors of the institution foundation after went to the Chiang Mai Police Station to investigate the abuse and come up with a program to assist the kids.

The Department of Children and Youth and the HuSEC have even discussed whether the orphanage’s license should be renewed in accordance with the Child Protection Act Become 2546.

The orphanage’s compliance with the law requires that it be operated, according to the MSDHS. On the grounds that personal orphanages are in compliance with the law, it’s statewide offices across the nation have the authority to grant or revoke licenses.

On November 21, Mr. Varawut announced a meeting to assess the situation, review the abuse’s perpetrators ‘ legal activities, and discuss the need to renew the orphanage’s running license.

” At current, the government has taken over the attention of the 17 children. They’re physically and mentally healthy. We’ll look into whether the groundwork has the necessary permits and taking action right away. If it’s not complying with the rules, we will take strict motion”, Mr Varawut said.

He even warned other childcare companies that are using children to get funding to reevaluate their practices, and his ministry may file a full legal lawsuit against them.

A former caretaker first made allegations of abuse at the Chiang Mai shelter known, and she described instances where children were compelled to use the restrooms for hours, have potty chairs hung around their necks when they wet their pants, get pinched, or get hit, take pieces of chilli that cause their tongues, kneel on slick floors, or go outside in the sun.

The foundation’s board includes prominent people from Chiang Mai and is a secret institution that is registered with the MSDHS.

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MoU on territorial dispute with Cambodia clarified

Maris: Koh Kut not part of talks
Maris: Koh Kut no piece of speaks

According to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, the Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) between Thailand and Cambodia regarding territory claimed by both sides in the Gulf of Thailand provides the framework for negotiations on both the development of energy resources and maritime demarcation.

On Tuesday, Mr. Maris clarified facts surrounding the negotiations over the claimed place. The parties may engage in collective negotiations and find a solution in accordance with international law.

He claimed that the MoU’s goal is to establish a framework and negotiation mechanism that would require the two countries to form a Joint Technical Committee (JTC ) to discuss two issues, including energy resource development and maritime boundary delimitation.

According to international law, conversations on either subject cannot be held differently. The withdrawal of the MoU does not produce Cambodia’s say to vanish in any way”, he said.

He added that because Thailand owns the island of Koh Kut in the eastern province of Trat, it is not related to Thailand’s independence over the continental shelf, which both Thailand and Cambodia claim.

Additionally, Article 5 of the MoU contains a rigid guard clause in Article 5, which stipulates that neither country’s maritime claims will be affected until the contract on the maritime demarcation issue is finalized.

This demonstrates that each nation’s sea independence will remain unchanged until an agreement is reached and a formal agreement is reached in-between, he said.

Any deal must first be accepted by the Thai people, meaning that the problem must first be submitted to congress for approval. Those who are trying to tie the Koh Kut dispute to the conversations over this disputed territory may find this surprising, he said.

A treaty between Siam and France dated March 23, 1907, clearly says that” Koh Kut belongs to Thailand”, he added.

Thai people have lived there for more than 100 years, which Cambodia has accepted, and there has never been any debate on this subject, he noted.

On Tuesday, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga declined to respond to concerns about the JTC.

Pakorn Nilprapunt, secretary-general of the Council of State, said the MoU had been cancelled formally, but this would be inappropriate as for a move could harm diplomatic ties.

” We have to value each other. We started the MoU up. The tenet dictates that we must speak to each other first when it is time to withdraw it, he said.

He also urged the press to avoid the name “overlapping place” and use” claimed place” otherwise.

When questioned about whether the word “overlapping area” in a legal context might affect Thailand’s claim, Mr. Pakorn responded that it might have an effect due to international law.

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PM courts US cash on trip

Thai ambassadors urged to attract buyers

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra receives a garland from youngsters who came to perform for her at a reception at a Thai community in Los Angeles, where she is chairing a meeting of Thai ambassadors and diplomats until Wednesday before attending the 30th Apec Summit in Lima, Peru, from Nov 14-16. GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Before the 30th Apec Summit in Lima, Peru, on November 14 and 16, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is invited to perform for her at a reception at a Thai society in Los Angeles. GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election, Thai officials have been urged to take a proactive strategy in attracting foreign buyers, according to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday.

She addressed the remarks to Indian ministers, consul generals, and Team Thailand leaders based in North and South America at a conference held at a hotel in Los Angeles.

Before flying to Peru for the 31st Apec Economic Leaders ‘ Meeting and related meetings scheduled for November 10 to 16, the prime minister and her group will be in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

She claimed that now that Mr. Trump has been elected president, the government is getting ready for a change in the political environment.

She also emphasized the importance of Thai officials, business attaches, and board of funding representatives taking a proactive approach and acting as the nation’s “front line” to attract foreign investors.

Diplomats should make their government’s activities known. The government is making every effort to help Thailand with its financial problems by bringing as little money as possible.

It is necessary to look for new opportunities and partnerships that will boost the economy. I want the officials to focus on promoting purchase,” Ms Paetongtarn said.

She added that when developing and implementing common policies and services, the state places a focus on people.

She said Thailand boasts a wealth of expertise, but many of the region’s brightest thoughts now work elsewhere. The government is therefore working to boost the economy, create more options, and entice Thai ability to work there.

The government’s “matching fund” was established to develop the Thai private sector’s markets, the prime minister added, stressing the need to encourage startups.

In contrast, the state has a plan that supports Thai individuals ‘ studies abroad. Students who want to advance their studies in fields like aerospace and electronic technologies will receive scholarships.

The government may try to ensure social stability, according to Ms. Paetongtarn, to improve investor confidence.

She even assured me that the government would continue in power until the end of its term to maintain consistency with the way its investment plan is implemented.

Thai ambassadors from North and South America likewise provided the PM with updates on a number of problems during Tuesday’s meet. Suriya Chindawongse, the US embassy, gave the PM a briefing on US politicians and potential economic growth, and stated that Thai investors were being encouraged to make more US investments.

In the winter, the French ambassador, Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, informed the prime minister that French visitors enjoyed daily direct flights between Vancouver and Thailand.

Wimonpatchara Raksakiat, the Thai adviser to Chile, informed the prime minister about the country’s soft power advertising policy.

The prime minister responded by saying that the government supports international experts ‘ knowledge markets and teaching of Thai staff in a variety of new areas, which it believes will expand the country’s appeal further.

According to government official Jirayu Houngsub, Ms. Paetongtarn also went to a Thai church in Los Angeles on Tuesday, where she met members of the largest community that, which is located outside of Thailand.

During the explore, she accepted a US$ 30, 000 payment from the Thai community to help flood victims in Thailand.

She also praised Thai foreigners who lived in the US and encouraged them to travel back and utilize their expertise and knowledge to advance Thailand.

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