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Two injured members of the crew were safely brought to sea by a Thai family of four.

A visitor boat carrying a family of four caught fire off the shores of Koh Kut in Trat state on Friday, injuring at least two persons.

The Aor Subpiti went up in flames at around 11.40 am, prompting municipal government to intervene. One wounded person was reported aboard the first reports.

A family of four visitors and a two-person staff were reported aboard the ship. All patients were taken to Koh Kut Hospital with the assistance of individuals.

The home, which included a dad, mom, and two children, had left Koh Kood Cabana Resort and had taken a marine jumping trip with the ship. The boat’s engine apparently caught fire when they returned. The staff members suffered burns while assisting their customers ‘ return to shore.

When the last member of the crew who was still on the scene couldn’t extinguish the flames, he had to leave the ship and was taken away by a passing fishing vessel.

Just six people were aboard the ship at the time of the incident, according to local government, with the two crew members being the injured.

Because the motor adhered to safety standards, checks revealed that the fireplace was an accident.

The getaway area, where between 3, 000 and 4, 000 visitors are already residing for the Songkran vacation, has received a call for greater caution.

The boat’s user has been identified as Angkana Apibansri. Supawat Rojanamol, 18, and Manawat Bialy, 16, served as navigator. Manawat sustained severe wounds to his face and arms.

The community traveling with them was identified as Thai immigrants who had arrived on Thursday.

The diagnosis of a mild, possible from a cellular phone, has reignited hopes of finding victims in the collapsed federal building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak area.

The 2.14-billion-baht State Audit Office ( SAO ) skyscraper collapsed in seconds due to the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March 28.

Pakamol Metheepakdee, a recovery volunteer with the Phetkasem Foundation, said his staff was alerted to indications of victims in the aircraft at 6am on Friday. They received data that light signs, probably from a cellular phone, had been detected.

According to Mr Pakamol, firefighters working in Zone C, using large equipment, heard the sound of an Android mobile booting up while passing a hollow in Zone B. The noise is believed to have come from a 50-centimetre room originally located in images.

Upon further research, volunteers spotted a bright light and requested a micro-camera from the USAR group, which confirmed the sun’s life. But, when they asked the sun’s source to shift for verification, there was no response. It was only when they requested the light been turned off and on that they received conformity.

More images indicated the possible presence of two individual bodies about 1 and 3 feet above ground level, but firefighters have refrained from labelling these results as individuals.

Volunteers use heavy equipment to clear dust at quake-hit tower in Chatuchak area, Bangkok, on Friday. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

Individuals are properly removing dust by side from the area and using a pump to provide air to the chamber.

The building’s programs suggest a plate may become facilitating the place now being excavated, but the need to cut through material structures has slowed their development, Mr Pakamol said.

Rescuers are still looking for 67 people still missing from the collapse, which killed 27 people and injured nine, according to the latest update on Friday by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ).

On a trip from Macao to Bangkok, two Chinese individuals were detained and charged with stealing money from other passengers.

According to Pol Col Seksan Thiruangrit of the Tourist Police Bureau, Han, 54, and Wang, 46, were detained after Air Macau trip NX996 made its way to Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday.

The flight issued an alert regarding thefts on the plane, and both men are thought to be involved in the murder.

A customer witnessed Mr. Wang stealing a plastic bag filled with Thai baht from another traveler, only identified as Trang, from the bandwidth bin, according to Pol Col Seksan. Additionally, another travellers observed Mr. Wang and Mr. Han leaving their seats to search for other people’s luggage.

When Mr. Wang and Mr. Han appeared dubious upon exiting the plane, where they discovered$ 30,000 in money belonging to Mr. Trang, police requested their arrest.

Ding, a second rider who is also from China, after reported losing 50, 000 baht on the flight. The two people discovered the cash in their hands.

They were accused of stealing from common property.

Air Macau aircraft NX996 leaves from Macau at 7:30 am local time and arrives in Suvarnabhumi at 9:30 am.

Some airlines have cautioned customers about potential thefts while flying and advised travelers to retain valuable items close at all times.

According to an assistant to Bangkok government Pornphrom Vikitsreth, families in six districts across Bangkok may be eligible to receive a discount on their rubbish collection fees if they separate their meal scraps from their common waste.

Given that rubbish collection costs are expected to rise in October, the cheap serves as an incentive to encourage more people to sort out their trash before disposing of it.

Beginning on April 21, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) will begin collecting food waste in the districts of Bang Phlat, Bang Kho Laem, Lat Phrao, Phaya Thai, Thon Buri, and Lat Krabang.

Households interested in partnering with the initiative is sign up for the BKK Waste Pay wireless application. Green spend luggage may be provided to households that have successfully registered so they can dispose of their food waste.

According to Mr. Pornphrom, the BMA’s Environment Department will collaborate with officials from the six districts to analyze the task before extending it to other districts.

Two or three times per week will get picked up for meals waste. Additionally, the BMA will inspire people to use food scraps as fertilizer or feed animals.

The Election Commission (EC ) has launched a campaign to encourage voters to cast their ballots in May’s municipal mayor and council elections nationwide.

The election regulator anticipates a turnout of 70 % on average, up from 66 % in February.

However, some provinces managed to surpass the mean in the most recent poll, with Phatthalung notably recording 83 %, according to EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Thursday.

He claimed that in order to raise public awareness and promote voter registration, the EC has launched a new plan in conjunction with the Department of Provincial Administration and the Department of Public Relations.

According to Mr. Ittiporn, about 65, 000 people have registered as candidates, including 4,500 who will work for mayors of their respective municipalities, and the remaining candidates will compete for the seats on the municipal council.

On Friday, the verified record of qualified applicants will be made public.

Voters will be sent a handbook to their mailing addresses that will contain all the details about the city elections, including details on confirmed candidates, he said. More information can be found on the EC’s site and the Smart Vote program.

The votes will be held in 2, 121 communities, 348 of which will just appoint new council because their mayors were just chosen due to the jobs being vacated, he said. In all 76 regions except Bangkok, the elections will take place.

Pheu Thai Party list-MP Chaturon Chaisang is pushing forward a bill to revoke 23 orders issued by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO ).

The proposed legislation is expected to remain tabled for concern in the forthcoming political program.

As president of the legislative committee tasked with reviewing outdated NCPO commands, Mr Chaturon provided an upgrade on the president’s progress on Thursday.

After seven decades of discussion, the committee has finalised its assessment of the 23 purchases deemed unnecessary or no longer acceptable, in alignment with government tips.

” The act is then ready for its second and third observations in the next program”, he stated, expressing trust that it will get approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Mr Chaturon even noted that the committee does finally reform up to 55 NCPO purchases, with an extra 22 also under review. These remaining purchases are being addressed through continuous collaboration with several government bodies and civic culture organisations.

Among the commands targeted for reform are those that intrude on civil liberties, for as NCPO Order 49/2014, which criminalised social support. Mr Chaturon argued that such actions violate legal promises of peaceful assembly and basic concepts of the rule of law.

He added that the difficulty and complex nature of the remaining 22 commands have delayed their overturn, as some involve broader operational policies or need new legislation as a replacement.

To fully dismantle the legacy of the NCPO, Mr Chaturon emphasised the need for continued cooperation among the government, relevant agencies, and parliament.

Chaturon Chaisang, a member of the Pheu Thai Party list, is pushing ahead with a bill to overturn 23 orders issued by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO ).

In the future legislative session, the proposed legislation is anticipated to be submitted for attention.

As president of the legislative committee tasked with reviewing outdated NCPO guidelines, Mr. Chaturon gave an upgrade on the development of the bill on Thursday.

In accordance with government recommendations, the committee has finalized its review of the 23 orders it deemed superfluous or not more appropriate after seven decades of discussion.

He stated,” The act is then available for its second and third observations in the upcoming treatment,” and he is confident that both the House of Representatives and the Senate will vote on it.

Additionally, Mr. Chaturon pointed out that the committee does finally reform up to 55 NCPO purchases, with an extra 22 of which are still pending. These last orders are being resolved through continuous collaboration with various government departments and civil society organizations.

Among the orders that are being repealed are those that violate legal rights, like NCPO Order 49/2014, which criminalized social support. According to Mr. Chaturon, these measures violate the basic principles of the rule of law and the guarantees of the constitution for quiet assembly.

He added that the remaining 22 purchases ‘ richness and technicality have slowed their overturn, as some of them require more restrictive administrative procedures or need new legislation as a substitute.

Mr. Chaturon emphasized the need for ongoing participation between the government, related agencies, and parliament in order to completely destroy the legacy of the NCPO.

Singapore and Thailand are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their bilateral relationship through the first Singaporean-Thai co-produced film, Baby Hero.

The Singaporean Embassy on Wednesday held the gala premiere of the movie to commemorate the milestone at Siam Paragon’s Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre.

Baby Hero is reportedly the first co-production between movie and entertainment agencies from the two countries, namely Hollywood Thailand and Hong Pictures, with Humble Distributions also involved. The action-comedy features actors of both nationalities and was filmed in locations in both geographies.

It will be screened from April 17 throughout Thailand.

Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Singaporean ambassador to Thailand, said during her opening remarks on Wednesday that 2025 is a year of “double celebrations” as it also marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence.

She said Singapore and Thailand share a close and multifaceted friendship. Since establishing diplomatic ties on Sept 20, 1965, they have continued to find new ways to grow the relationship from strength to strength, she noted.

Economic ties are now robust. Last year, Thailand ranked as Singapore’s ninth-largest trading partner, while Singapore was Thailand’s 10th-largest.

Singapore has also consistently been among Thailand’s top five sources of foreign direct investment. Over a million tourists from Singapore visited Thailand last year.

To push the relationship further, Ms Wong said both countries have been working to export some of the benefits enjoyed by their respective populations. This aligns with the theme commemorating their longstanding ties this year — “Singapore-Thailand: Realising Opportunities for New Growth” or STRONG@60.

“We also continue to work together to break boundaries and bring benefits to our people. The Gala Premiere is one of the many commemorative events lined up for this significant milestone, and the [film] collaboration between Singapore’s Hong Picture and Thailand’s Hollywood Thailand is a wonderful example of the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between two countries,” she said.

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt noted the filming locations, both in Bangkok and in other provinces like Phetchabun and Sukhothai, would help introduce more Thai culture and potential tourist spots to the world.

Such collaboration is welcome at a time of geopolitical turbulence, he said. “Singapore and Thailand have many talents, and I think if we collaborate…it will bring mutual benefit.”