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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Govt ‘ready’ for marriage law

Beginning on January 23, same-sex organisations will begin.

A couple register their partnership at an event organised by Dusit district in Bangkok in February 2023. (Bangkok Post file photo)
A few and their spouses sign up for a relationship at a Dusit District function in Bangkok in February 2023. ( Bangkok Post file photo )

According to government spokesperson Traisulee Taisaranakul, the marriage equality bill is set to go into effect in the next few days of the month.

The Department of Provincial Administration ( DoPA ) has updated its regulations to comply with the new law and has created new rules to facilitate registration work, according to Ms. Traisulee.

Additionally, the office updated its marriage registration forms and computer system to allow same-sex union registration as soon as the bill becomes law, she said on Friday.

” A test run was carried out next month, and it’s all ready. Same-sex couples may record their marriages at any neighborhood company across the country when the relationship equality law becomes effective on January 23,” she said.

Thailand is the next country or place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to recognize same-sex marriage, thanks to the bill’s support from His Majesty the King, which was published in the Royal Gazette on September 24, next year.

The law grants same-sex people the same legal rights as heterosexual couples and allows same-sex people to marry.

These rights include the ability to choose children, manage and gain their parent’s assets, the right to marriage, access to state security if their partner is a civil slave, and tax deductions.

After fighting for their freedom for more than 20 years, the Thai LGBTQ community views the new legislation as a significant action toward equality in Thailand.

The Justice Ministry anticipates that it will also examine other legislation that guarantees same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples to start a family, such as the surrogacy act, the nationalities costs, and the gender identification costs.

People can register their union at the age of 18 or older. But, those under 20 require parental acceptance.

The law uses gender-neutral terms for married couples, referring to them as” two individuals” instead of” a man and a woman” and replacing “husband and wife” with” spouses”.

On the day the bill becomes law, Bangkok Pride and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) intend to hold a mass wedding. The event is open to any same-sex couples who reside in Thailand or other countries.

The number representing the number of marriage laws in the Civil and Commercial Codes that were amended to help same-sex marriage is thought to be the cause of the event’s success, which will likely result in 1, 448 same-sex people registering.

All 50 towns in the capital worked closely with DoPA to make the authorities for the new legislation, according to Dr. Wantanee Wattana, everlasting director at the BMA.

She claimed that the authorities were given training to help them understand the same-sex marriage registration structure and be aware of the sensitivity required when addressing sexual diversity.

Dr. Wantanee even advised same-sex couples to pre-register for marriage register with the neighborhood office so they can find out more about the needed paperwork.

The effort to help same-sex marriage was first proposed in 2001 by then-interior chancellor Purachai Piamsomboon. Nevertheless, it was shot down by Thaksin Shinawatra, prime minister at the time.

The plan was revived in 2019 during Prayut Chan-o-cha’s leadership.

Legislation promoting wedding justice was approved, but it was eventually dropped as a result of the dissolution of parliament.

The Senate approved the Marriage Equality Bill 84 days later than the Lower House did, which was eventually passed on March 27, 2013.

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GE tech investment to give cash crops a boost

The Agriculture Department is planning to invest in genome editing ( GE ) technology for economic crops, including rice, palm and sugar cane, as an effort to make Thailand a regional GE seed hub, according to Director-General Rapeepat Chantarasriwong.

Mr Rapeepat said that to reply to the rising global demand for GE plants, the ministry has worked with partners, including researchers from the intellectual and private areas in GE systems, which has already been adopted in many countries such as China, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States.

He stated that the office is even conducting research and development on GE technology while providing education and know-how from experts from America. The walk is expected to enhance Thailand’s ability as a local hub of agricultural seedlings, he said.

Rice, sugar wood, orchids, hand, papaya, and cassava will now be treated to improved quality and production by using GE technology to improve their resistance to diseases and dangerous soil conditions.

” The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations]FAO] and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]OECD ] have agreed that GE is safer than GM O”, Mr Rapeepat said.

” Many nations are developing cash crop systems pretty quickly. And to improve Thai farmers ‘ money, he said,” we had closely collaborate with both local and international companions.”

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives approved the use of GE technologies to lower pesticide and chemical apply and enhance food stability next year.

He claimed that because GE technology precisely manipulates the plant’s genome to enhance or deter specific characteristics without introducing foreign DNA, it is safer than genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) than it is.

He said more development in the district’s walk on GE plants is expected this season, including several industry experiments. If successful, it will help to reduce imports such as soybean and maize, he said.

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Distributors file papers to drop complaints against company

The distributors of iCon Group have written to the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ) with additional documents and a letter outlining their desire to revoke their complaints against the business and its executives.

According to press options, a member of The image Group, identified only as Ms Pannatorn, led 60-70 business distributors to send a notice to the solicitor general.

Additionally, international distributors provided documents to back up the purpose to remove.

Ms. Pannatorn claimed that these vendors had carefully considered their complaints and had decided to halt them because some of the allegations were unfounded.

After submitting two rounds of words proving the company’s ignorance, she claimed she came to the company’s defense to investigate a pending answer.

She wanted to offer more specifics about the event in her capacity as a business consultant.

She claimed that the company’s consumers, who feared they wouldn’t get their goods if they placed orders, were largely in fear after the incidents because false information emerged following the events.

Ms. Pannatorn stated that the company and its members had been treated badly and that she had come forth as a testimony to prove her innocence.

She reiterated that the business is still reputable because the majority of vendors also have the ability to profit from selling its goods.

When questioned about worries about the number of people who had filed petitions for the image Group’s executives ‘ release from prison, Ms. Pannatorn said it was their right.

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

When questioned how many vendors planned to remove their issues, she responded that 200 had already made that decision, and that around 2, 000 testimony had provided evidence to back up the business.

She added that a group of the bank’s marketers would go back to the OAG on Monday to get more information and show moral support for the business.

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

However, following the news information, she felt pressured by societal trends, authorities and even her community to report a complaint, despite originally having no purpose to do so.

And then she wanted to remove her issue.

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

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

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Canal boardwalk at Klong Ong Ang due this year

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) predicts that construction work on the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Memorial Bridge and the Bang Lamphu area will finish this year.

The new beachfront along the river, according to Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt, will connect two of the town’s main landmarks as well as two crucial points along the river.

The canal-side sidewalk did begin on Tri Phet Road at Phra Phuttha Yodfa Memorial Bridge and travel north until Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Athit Road. It will go through traditional areas, including Yaowarat, Charoen Krung and Bang Lamphu.

The project may be finished this year and will act as a common space with plans to hold live events, walking roads, and floating markets.

According to Mr. Chadchart, the Klong Ong Ang region will also be enhanced with more lush greenery and vibrant greenery.

A system of roads along the Saen Saeb river, which includes Wat Si Bun Rueang in Min Buri region, is expected to connect the Klong Ong Ang beachfront with.

He claimed that the project will open a new chapter of social commerce and support local markets.

The BMA has even expedited another system upgrades, such as the conversion of the BRT structure to a fully electronic activity, equipped with modern safety features and convenience for all passengers, Mr. Chadchart said.

On Rama III and other streets, underwater power line jobs are being carried out.

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Bomb blast injures three policemen

Police rush to rescue a policeman injured after a bomb exploded yesterday near Ban Kalapho school in Pattani's Sai Buri district. (Photo: Special Forces FC Facebook)
A bomb went off yesterday near Ban Kalapho class in Pattani’s Sai Buri region, killing a police officer who was hurt. ( Photo: Special Forces FC Facebook )

Pattani: According to local authorities, a bomb detonated near a college early yesterday morning in the Sai Buri area, injuring three policemen.

At 10.30 am, when a security checkpoint was going to be set up close to the school in tambon Trohbon, an explosion allegedly targeted Sai Buri police stop soldiers.

The weapon was placed inside a” Cease” sign that police left it when they were not on duty. Three officers were hurt when the machine detonated.

A bomb waste club sealed off the area for a comprehensive examination before taking them to Yupparaj Sai Buri Hospital.

In Narathiwat’s Cho Airong region, where more than 400 weapons were stolen and four soldiers were killed, it was thought the assault was intended to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the attack on a military station on January 4, 2004, which was rumored to be a military training exercise.

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Police arrest man for allegedly extorting students out of cash

A 39-year-old man was detained near Chatuchak Park in Bangkok on suspicion of fraud and extortion and reportedly extorted individuals for money.

Thammasak Yuktawan, aka” Architect Tum,” was the subject of two active arrest permits, one for alleged bribery, which the Min Buri Criminal Court issued on December 27, 2018, and the other for scams.

After he reportedly extorted money from a survivor who thought the suspect was armed and gave it to him, police said they spent five days trying to locate the suspect.

The think, known to target kids, was spotted in the Chatuchak place at around 8.30pm on Thursday by police officials who disguised themselves as individuals. He was soon nabbed.

Mr. Thammasak claimed to have “asked” for the money rather than steal it. He acknowledged that much of the money was spent on online gambling and that he had been doing it since 2022 because he could hardly find employment.

Pol Maj Gen Teeradet Thamsuthee, captain of the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s analysis division, said the scenario caught the firm’s focus because the suspect mostly targeted individuals.

He claimed that as he moved from state to state over the past two decades, there were more than 200 subjects, but the majority of them did not report to the police because the amount of money extorted was relatively small. He claimed that the alleged volumes ranged from a few hundred to many thousand baht.

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Elephants steered away from Prachin Buri villages

Parks and wildlife authorities plan more activities to reduce elephant-human issue

A wild elephant is brought to the Khao Ang Rue Nai wildlife sanctuary on Friday. (Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation)
On Friday, a wild rhinoceros is brought to the Khao Ang Rue Nai animals shelter. ( Photo: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation )

Officials from parks and wildlife say their efforts to stop exotic animals from invading Prachin Buri province’s areas have been successful, with” Sorapong,” the most problematic bull, being returned to its original habitat.

The operation to restrain about 40 wandering wild elephants involved more than 200 people including veterinarians, animal husbandry officers and crew, said Atthapol Charoenchansa, diredtor-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ).

According to him, it started on Thursday and ended early on Friday night when Sorapong was sedated and transferred to the Chachoengsao Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Since a deadly attack on a local citizen on December 11th, the ministry had been tracking the animals. &nbsp,

The creatures had been congregating in the 800-rai Sadao jungle outside, according to Mr Atthapol.

He claimed that the team had originally tried to intimidate and force the elephants up into their natural habitat in Chachoengsao’s Khao Ang Rue Nai temple without success.

” Amid the clash between the exotic animals and local communities, finding appropriate actions to end the problem has been a main challenge”, he said.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment made ending the elephant-human issue an immediate priority, he added.

It recently developed a birth control strategy for wild animals, but there was strong opposition because of the potential danger to their wellness.

Mr. Atthapol emphasized that birth control would not hurt the wild inhabitants and that it would be carefully monitored by experts.

In collaboration with the Chiang Mai University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the office conducted a pilot project last year that involved giving birth control vaccinations to seven wild animals. There were no adverse consequences, it claimed.

The section is preparing to develop the project to areas like Khao Ang Rue Nai’s sanctuary, which are regularly visited by elephants and people.

Since 2012, 240 people have been killed and 208 injured from rhino problems in Thailand.

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