Police transferred over course for Chinese ‘volunteers’

According to Sam University, it did not grant permission to conduct a coaching program that demanded members B38, 000 each.

Officials from Siam University say invitations to prospective guest lecturers from the police force were sent out without its authorisation.
According to Siam University authorities, offers to potential police force guests were sent out without permission.

Two top Thai police officers who were implicated in a contentious “volunteer police” training program for Chinese nationals have been moved to unactive positions.

The program charged 38, 000 ringgit per member. In the interim, the officers have been rescheduled to inactive positions at the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s ( MPB) operations center pending the results of additional inquiries.

The two soldiers ‘ names were given as Pol Col Niwet Ngamlap, the director of Metropolitan Police Division 3, and his assistant, Pol Lt Col Kriangsak Chuaiwong.

The two soldiers had been invited to speak during an initial inspection by the Bureau.

But, further investigation is needed to determine if they received any payment.

” They will experience both legal and administrative action if they are found to possess benefited financially”, said Pol Lt Gen Sayam Boonsom, the MPB director.

Online commentators first reported on the existence of the training program, claiming that the Central Investigation Bureau ( CIB ), Metropolitan Police Division 3, and a privately run university were involved in its planning and the production of ID cards bearing the police logo.

In a later article on X, Sasinan Thamnithinan, a member of the People’s Party, inquired as to why the Royal Thai Police were paying 38, 000 baht to Chinese nationals to work as officers volunteers.

On Friday, the MPB summoned college educators for questioning.

Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, chairman of Siam University, claimed the school was looking into the situation and wasn’t just looking at the past.

Vethit Thongchantr, deputy chairman of the school’s Public Relations Office, said on Saturday that he had reviewed a letter apparently sent to ask police officials to talk at the program.

He insisted that the university did not provide the letter, and he claimed that he had spoken with Mr. Pornchai, who is now a student worldwide, over the phone.

According to Mr Pornchai, the email was not authorised by the Office of the President.

The coaching program, according to the college president, might have been planned by a single lecturer because only about 30 people showed up.

He promised that the school may look into the issue more once the academic year rolls around after the quarter break next week.

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Minister pledges to optimise trade, commerce

Pune emphasizes putting a greater emphasis on empowering farmers and companies and ensuring fair deal.

Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan wants to position Thailand as a “food storage hub” to enhance food stability for countries facing food security challenges. (Photo: Ministry of Commerce)
To promote food security in developing nations facing challenges to food security, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan wants to promote Thailand as a “food store hotspot.” ( Photo: Ministry of Commerce )

Pichai Naripthaphan, the minister of commerce, made the pledge on Saturday to boost and optimize trade and commerce while promoting green rise this year.

He stated that the ministry would carry out the Pheu Thai-led government’s policies under the new motto “eMpower, Optimise Commerce, and Sustainable Growth” ( MOC ).

In line with this theme, 80 % of the agency’s efforts will focus on strengthening business companies and landowners, with the remaining 20 % dedicated to monitoring to ensure business justice, he said.

In terms of independence, the government will also manage agricultural product prices, support little providers and expand their business opportunities, he added.

He added that efforts would be made to improve the value of goods through Geographical Indication ( GI ) and establish Thailand as a “food storage hub” to promote food stability in developing nations facing challenges to food security.

According to Mr. Pichai, the government would try to relax regulations that would support business operations and help brand.

His statement stated that SMEs that produce high quality products but are unable to develop their own businesses may be given the Thailand Brand.

AS also, the government will raise the Thai Select certification program, which guarantees value for Thai franchises both domestically and internationally.

The ministry will showcase border trade and promote negotiations for free trade agreements with important trade partners, particularly the European Union, to help exporters.

According to the secretary, this season’s scheduled signing of the Thailand-EFTA contract during the World Economic Forum may be Thailand’s initial FTA with European countries.

The European Free Trade Association ( EFTA ) has four member countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. &nbsp,

Thailand already has 15 FTAs with 18 states.

He referred to trade justice as the ministry’s commitment to strict regulations to protect consumers from exploitation and to stop illegal business practices to ensure good competition.

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More charges filed in ‘Bank Leicester’ death

Following believe identified as having brought an influencer to the party where he passed away.

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee (left) is seen in a social media video with Theerawat Srirong, who is now facing a charge of contributing to Thanakarn’s death. (Screenshot)
Thanakarn” Bank Leicester” Kanthee ( left ) is seen in a social media video with Theerawat Srirong, who is now facing a charge of contributing to Thanakarn’s death. ( Screenshot )

Following the questioning of 20 testimony, an extra arrest warrant was issued in connection with Thanakarn” Bank Leicester” Kanthee’s dying.

Thanakarn, 27, died after accepting an offer of 30, 000 ringgit to swiftly drink some bottles of liquor. The social media influencer from Bangkok who had intellectual disability reportedly accepted offers to help his home.

The Chanthaburi Provincial Court on Friday approved an arrest warrant for 36-year-old Theerawat” Bird” Srirong, alleging his role in Thanakarn’s dying.

Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB ) and Chanthaburi police earlier arrested 32-year-old Ekkachart” Em” Meephrom, on Dec 28 on charges of recklessness causing death. He is being detained for allegedly initiating the problem by giving Thanakarn the cash reward at a gathering in Chanthaburi.

According to the officers, Mr. Theerawat is currently facing similar fees and has been subjected to additional testimony ‘ interrogation. He was manifest during the issue, having driven Thanakarn to the field.

The person is currently being held in jail for putting vulgar information on a computer.

In an effort to prove their case against both men, officers are questioning witnesses still more frequently.

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Holiday traffic accidents claim 363 in eight days

Cutting in the main cause of injuries at 32 %, state health officials

Police and rescuers inspect the scene where a motorcycle rider was killed after a truck hit his bike on Phetkasem Road outbound in Nakhon Pathom province on Saturday morning. (Photo: FM91 Trafficpro)
On Saturday night, police and firefighters inspect the field where a motorcycle rider was killed in Nakhon Pathom state when a truck struck his vehicle on Phetkasem Road outgoing. ( Photo: FM91 Trafficpro )

In Thailand, 2 090 people were injured in traffic incidents involving the New Year’s Day on December 27 to December 3. In the eight days that followed, 363 folks died and 2 090 were hurt.

According to the Road Safety Directing Center of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, 205 incidents occurred on Friday only, injuring 32 people and injuring 199 people.

From Dec 27 to Jan 3, there were 2, 149 incidents that claimed 363 life and wounded 2, 090 citizens, said Saharat Wongsakulvivat, the deputy chief of the office.

Cutting in was the major cause of accidents, at 32.2 %, followed by speeding, at 31.2 %, and poor visibility at 17.6 %. Riders made up 90 percent of the cars involved in injuries.

Surat Thani state recorded the highest number of accidents and injuries at 78 and 88, both. Bangkok had the highest number of deaths, at 21.

Four counties— Trang, Trat, Yala and Samut Songkhram — have recorded no incidents.

Authorities this year expanded the New Year’s Day road safety plan by ten times in an effort to spread awareness and encourage more responsible driving. The battle period runs from December 27 to January 5.

Authorities have previously released information about” seven dangerous time” that occur each year during the New Year’s and Songkran holidays. &nbsp,

A year ago, a full of 284 people were killed and 2, 307 injured in 2, 288 incidents during the seven-days New Year holiday period.

In the first seven weeks of the latest 10-day battle, to Jan 2, a total of 321 people were reported killed and 1, 894 injured in 1, 938 traffic accidents.

The number of fatalities increased by 13 % over the same time last year.

On Thursday morning, a delivery vehicle collided with a branch on Asian Highway 41 in Surat Thani, really causing damage. The worst one road accident that has occurred during the holiday season so far has resulted in the deaths of seven people, four of whom are children. ( Photo: Supapong Chaolan )

On Thursday morning, a delivery vehicle collided with a branch on Asian Highway 41 in Surat Thani, really causing damage. The worst one road accident that has occurred during the holiday season so far has resulted in the deaths of seven people, four of whom are children. ( Photo: Supapong Chaolan )

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Intoxicated Aussie steals impounded motorcycle

Officers discovered no illicit on a assume who had fled Samut Prakan to Bangkok.

A Honda CRF 300L and a breathalyser test showing a blood alcohol level of 85 mg/100 mL.
A Honda CRF 300L and a breathalyzer check revealed a 85 mg/100 mL blood alcohol level.

A drunken American male has been detained for allegedly stealing a bicycle from a police place in Samut Prakan.

On Friday nights, Phra Khanong officers were called to the scene after a man had stolen a Honda CRF300L from the Samrong Nuea stop.

Authorities were able to locate the stolen dual-sport bike near the Bangkok city of Phra Khanong, but the rider made an effort to fend off arrest.

Afterward, he attempted to escape on foot while being apprehended at a Peugeot store.

Beau Gerard Hegarty, a 41-year-old American national, was discovered in a drowsy position.

He sided with the police by registering an alcohol content of 85 microgrammes per 100 milliliter of breathing, which is far above the constitutional limit of 35 g/100ml during the research and breathalyser check.

An adult admitted to renting the 150, 000-baht vehicle to Hegarty.

The American attempted to steal the scooter from the police lot, but the Australian failed, aiming to avoid any associated costs. Although no illegal was found on him, Hegarty failed to present a legitimate driver’s permission.

He was immediately charged with drink-driving.

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Dozens of iCon Group distributors seek to withdraw complaints

Representative of scandal-hit direct selling company says it is still in business

The logo Group distributors have reaffirmed their intentions to revoke their complaints against the scandal-plagued direct sales business and its inmate executives.

According to media sources, a representative of The iCon Group, identified only as Ms Pannatorn, led between 60 and 70 company distributors to submit a letter to the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ) on Friday.

Some international distributors even provided documentation to back up their withdrawal plans, according to the reports.

Because some of the claims were false, Ms. Pannatorn claimed that these vendors had carefully considered their complaints and decided to halt them.

After submitting two rounds of words proving the company’s ignorance, she joined them at the OAG headquarters to following up on a pending answer.

She stated that she wanted to offer additional information regarding the situation as a company representative.

She claimed that buyers of The image Group, who feared they would never receive their goods if they placed orders, were widely concerned about false news about the company.

Ms. Pannatorn reiterated that the business is nevertheless reputable because the majority of marketers also earn money from selling its goods.

When questioned about worries about the number of people who have requested image Group executives ‘ loan at the Criminal Court, Ms. Pannatorn claimed it was their correct.

She urged the business to conduct honest sales with available evidence, including products that have been investigated by the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI).

When questioned about how many vendors were expected to end their issues, she responded that 200 had already done so, and that around 2,000 had provided supporting evidence.

She added that a group of marketers would return to the OAG on Monday to request additional paperwork and offer moral support for the business.

Pornlapas Onchaiya, 62, said she physically used the company’s products and found them useful.

However, following the news reports about the scam incident, she felt pressured by societal trends, officers and even her home to file a complaint, despite originally having no purpose to do so.

Then she wanted to remove her grievance, she said on Friday.

Yuwadee Thongma, 55, another seller, said she had filed a complaint with authorities out of concern that the company’s goods may be seized, which may prevent her from receiving items stored in its inventory.

However, she claimed that her statement was not accurately recorded by officers.

The DSI previously stated that the removal of some complaints wouldn’t interfere with one of the country’s most notorious fraud cases.

Eighteen people have been detained since October on suspicion of computer and public fraud related to the scheming dealers ‘ iCon health product sales.

The complaintants in the case asserted that dealers were more focused on entice and motivating new dealers to buy products than on product marketing.

Approximately 9, 000 complaints have been reported to investigators from people who have losses of close to 3 billion baht.

According to the DSI, the prosecution is scheduled to make a decision on whether to indict the suspects in the upcoming week.

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Man arrested for fatal shooting of Sai Mai police officer

Police cordon off the scene of the fatal shooting where a deputy crime suppression chief was shot dead in Sai Mai district, Bangkok, on Friday night. The officer sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunman was subsequently arrested. (Photo: Sai Mai police station)
A deputy violence reduction chief was shot dead in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district on Friday night after being shot dead there. The official was wounded in several bullet wounds, and the shooter was later detained. ( Photo: Sai Mai police station )

A scooter technician was detained on Friday night in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district for allegedly killing a lieutenant crime reduction chief.

According to Pol Capt Paiboon Phorthong, assistant research chief at the Sai Mai stop, officers apprehended Annop Srisueb, alias Sant Or-ngern, soon after he fired seven bullets at Pol Lt Col Banrang Kesaporn on Chalermphong Road. Around 8:30 p.m., the incident was reported to the authorities.

In front of a hair shop, Pol Lt Col Banrang, assistant crime reduction key at the Sai Mai place, was discovered lying in a pool of blood with numerous gunshot wounds. Before rushing him to a doctor, first assistance was provided by the rescue workers, but he succumbed to his wounds.

According to a police research, Pol Lt Col Banrang, 41, had finished his work and was dining at a meal buy when a fight broke out between Mr Annop and a Burmese gentleman, who sought aid from the agent.

Mr. Annop fled after trying to mediate, went back to his bicycle repair purchase, grabbed a 9mm handgun, and fired at Pol Lt. Col. Banrang. He later admitted to shooting the agent and was eventually caught.

The suspect is accused of murder, using illegal handguns, and possessing illegal arms.

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Man arrested for fatal shooting of Bangkok police officer

After attempting to resolve a dispute, the assistant crime suppression chief in Tai Mai was shot seven times.

Police cordon off the scene of the fatal shooting where a deputy crime suppression chief was shot dead in Sai Mai district of Bangkok on Friday night. The officer sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the gunman was subsequently arrested. (Photo: Sai Mai police station)
Police ring off the field of the fatal shooting in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district on Friday night where a lieutenant crime destruction chief was fatally shot. The official received numerous gunshot wounds, and the shooter was later detained. ( Photo: Sai Mai police station )

A policeman officer was shot to death while trying to resolve a debate in Bangkok’s Sai Mai neighborhood on Friday night, leading to the arrest of a motorcycle technician.

According to Pol Capt Paiboon Phorthong, assistant research chief at the Sai Mai stop, officers apprehended Annop Srisueb, alias Sant Or-ngern, soon after he fired seven bullets at Pol Lt Col Banrang Kesaporn on Chalermphong Road. Around 8:30 p.m., the tragedy was identified to the police.

In front of a hair shop, Pol Lt Col Banrang, assistant crime reduction key at the Sai Mai place, was discovered lying in a pool of blood with numerous gunshot wounds. Before rushing him to a doctor, first assistance was provided by the rescue workers, but he succumbed to his wounds.

When Mr. Annop and a Myanmar man allegedly exchanged a fight with a police officer, the 41-year-old Pol Lt Col Banrang was dining at a local food restaurant when the officer demanded his assistance.

Mr. Annop returned to his bicycle repair shop, grabbed a 9mm handgun, and shot at Pol Lt. Col. Banrang before fleeing after the officers official made an attempted resolve. He later admitted to shooting the officer and was afterwards caught.

The believe is accused of murder, using illegal munitions, and other crimes.

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Wan pledges to get PM to answer MPs

Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha speaks to reporters at Parliament on July 10, 2023. (Bangkok Post file photo)
Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, chairman of the Parliament, addresses writers at Parliament on July 10, 2023. ( Bangkok Post file photo )

Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, the president of the parliament, has pledged to use the government whip to stimulate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to respond to the mounting demands to speak with her in person in parliament.

He was responding to calls made by some criticism MPs who now expect the PM to listen to their cries after she did not respond immediately last year.

Mr. Wan made the promise at Friday’s political meeting that the opposition would relay this information to Ms. Paetongtarn about her not showing up in person to answer questions directed at her to the government whip.

The state is tasked with responding to these inquiries in parliament, according to Mr. Wan, while the opposition has a responsibility to do so.

” To keep ignoring these questions could do more harm than good to the state”, he said.

He claimed that during his time in a previous state, interpellations were a chance to speak directly to the public about opposition charges.

While the government really determines whether what the state says is convincing, he said, the criticism may or may not agree with the response.

” Don’t be scared to answer an representation. Really try to answer it to the best of your ability”, he said.

After all, as Mr. Wan said, the opposition should not attempt to persuade the prime minister to respond to every question, particularly when it directly concerns specific cabinet ministers, who may have first-hand knowledge and might be able to provide a better response.

In the end, he claimed, the PM could take more than it should to assign the ministers to answer these inquiries on her behalf, which would mean that the questions would be answered very carefully and would be a waste of time.

Recently, opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut had vowed to carefully scrutinise the position of Pheu Thai’s reported de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, in the state as issues continue to support over whether Ms Paetongtarn is the region’s real prime minister.

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Pheu Thai to propose charter change bill

requesting a change to Section 256 by the legislature

A bird flies over Democracy Monument at dawn. (Bangkok Post file photo)
At sunrise, a parrot flies over Democracy Monument. ( Bangkok Post file photo )

According to chief government whip Wisut Chainarun, the ruling Pheu Thai Party will propose a charter amendment bill that would change Section 256 and make changes to make it easier to establish a charter drafting assembly ( CDA ).

He stated that the party-sponsored bill will be presented along with the one that the main opposition People’s Party ( PP ) submitted earlier and is scheduled to be debated by parliament in the middle of this month.

Mr. Wisut confirmed that Pheu Thai’s type may be presented to a conference of the group’s MPs on Tuesday so that they would be informed of the principles of the costs before its submission to congress on Wednesday. He further stated that he had spoken with Chousak Sirinil about the subject.

Prior to this, Mr. Chousak stated that Pheu Thai may decide on Tuesday whether to submit its own variation of the law act bill establishing the CDA. In order to create the 200-member CDA with members elected from across the nation, the group’s bill proposes to change Part 256.

Mr. Wisut said he would never object if a petition was submitted to the Constitutional Court to determine whether the contract ideas for the formation of the CDA are valid.

After the Supreme Court’s decision in 2021, he claimed, some people were unsure whether the costs could been debated by the legislature.

The judge stated in its ruling that the electorate must first determine whether they want a fresh constitution through a vote.

Wisut: Unmoved by legitimate challenges

Wisut: Unmoved by legitimate challenges

Following this, a bill establishing a CDA was rejected by congress in its third and final checking because it failed to receive sufficient support from the House and the Senate.

” We had first request for the group’s consent, and once we do, we will present the invoice to parliament the following day. We have no problem with any petition”, said Mr Wisut.

From January 14 to January 15, the legislature will examine different policy amendment bills section by section, with Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, the president of the group, adding that he will include the PP’s bill to amend Section 256 in order to establish the CDA.

On Wednesday, Mr. Wan may meet with the government, the opposition, and Senate whips to explain which act bill will be put on hold.

Jurin Laksanawisit, a member of the Democratic List, said he would take each bill into consideration before making a decision. He earlier reserved his opinions on the policy amendment bills.

The former head of the Democrat Party, which later became prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government, added that because each group has its own position on charter amendments, it should be able to choose which one to help any of the expenses.

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