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According to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index ( MPI), many Thais still live in substandard living conditions, including those who live in rural areas, despite Thailand’s efforts to reduce the number of people who are living in poverty by half in just seven years.

The index, which was created by the United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Institute ( OPHI), attempts to provide a multidimensional view of the most recent global poverty situation.

It looks at several factors beyond financial income, such as protein, child mortality, school attendance, access to education, healthcare, suitable housing, sanitation, safe drinking water, and electricity.

According to the 2024 MPI, which examines 112 nations worldwide, about 1.1 billion out of 6.3 billion persons live in chronic comprehensive poverty.

Thailand has made extraordinary progress in addressing the issue of hunger, having halved the number of people living in such a condition in only seven ages– from 909, 000 in 2012 to 416, 000 in 2019.

As of 2022, the number had dropped more to 352, 000.

The statement said the progress was made possible by the president’s drive to increase access to basic accommodation, diet, and training.

Among Southeast Asian countries covered in the 2024 MPI, Thailand performed the best with a score of 0.0002, followed by Vietnam ( 0.008 ), Indonesia ( 0.014 ), the Philippines ( 0.016 ), Cambodia ( 0.070 ), Laos ( 0.108 ), and Myanmar ( 0.176 ).

But, the rate of comprehensive poverty in Thailand is approximately 0.5 % higher than the rate of economic hardship, according to the 2024 MPI.

This means there are a lot of Thais who live above the poverty line and could n’t be considered as well-off because they are deprived of basic education, healthcare, nutrition and housing, among other things.

Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, said Narathiwat, Surin, Mae Hong Son, Uthai Thani and Pattani reported the highest levels of comprehensive poverty in the country last month.

After allegations were made online that one of the two schools served spoiled fruit in student dishes while the other was over soliciting families for donations for a school bus, the Office of the Basic Education Commission ( Obec) has inspected two universities in Chachoengsao and Nakhon Ratchasima.

In response to the public’s condemnation of the two schools ‘ allegations of misconduct, Obec Secretary-General Thanu Wongchinda addressed the controversy yesterday. He claimed that the Obec’s municipal practices and the Happiness and Safety Centre have been looking into the issues.

Sub Lt Thanu claims that there was no supporting evidence in the research into a Chachoengsao class that was allegedly serving spoilt food.

The kids interviewed claimed to have never had any food-related illnesses and had never consumed pampered fruits or vegetables.

He said all kids confirmed they had sufficient meals regularly and, consequently, Obec concluded that this state was false.

The Secondary Educational Service Area Office of the province in Nakhon Ratchasima conducted an investigation into the reported donation call at Chumphuangsuksa School, working with legal advisors and psychology.

The officers discovered that funds were being made, but they were deliberate and were only intended for the development of schools rather than a school bus, as some people had suggested online.

However, the leaders directed the school to quickly halt the call, discuss the situation with parents and students, and ensure that control strictly adhered to the rules and regulations in this regard.

The class demanded that kids donate at least 400 ringgit per box, according to social media allegations that surfaced last Thursday. According to the claims made on interpersonal media, the gifts would be used to purchase a university vehicle.

Prior to a charity event scheduled for Nov 16 as part of the Buddhist robe-offering time, one box was given to each person’s home and four to a broader area distribution, according to the school’s director, Viroj Duansantia.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission conducted an investigation into Chumphuangsuksa School’s payment processing, finding that the funds ranged from 10 to 1000 baht, which is in opposition to the website charges. The NACC, nevertheless, requested more records to maintain transparency.

The second group of suspects in the image Group pyramid scheme is being investigated by the Department of Special Investigation ( DSI), with its acting director claiming yesterday that the research could be completed as soon as now.

The 18 offenders ‘ case will be brought in as soon as possible after their 84-day confinement period is up, according to Pol Maj Yuthana Phraedam, according to Pol Maj Yuthana Phraedam.

According to Pol Maj Yuthana, these offenders may also face additional expenses under the Direct Sale and Marketing and Fraudulent Loan Act.

He added that the next group of suspects may be detained as soon as the exploration into their involvement in the plan is complete.

When questioned about the 20 people who asked the DSI to be potential witnesses in the case on Monday, Pol Maj Yuthana advised them to request their attorneys to send a proper request, listing out the names of the witnesses and the type of information they had.

He said the DSI has even instructed Witoon Kengngam, a lawyer who represented The image Group founder and CEO Warathaphon” Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, to provide a list of additional testimony, with a clear description of each individual’s role in the program.

The plea followed Mr Witoon’s earlier commitment to bring at least 2, 000 testimony for the sensor.

If none of them were questioned, he even threatened to report the office for being dishonest.

According to Pol Maj Yuthana, authorities have seize 78 area plots owned by the 18 defendants and their associates across Greater Bangkok.

The DSI will transfer the assets to the Anti-Money Laundering Office ( Amlo ) for further investigation later, he added.

Witthaya Niti-tham, the Amlo spokeswoman, said the department had seized at least 320 million ringgit of goods from suspects thus far, generally funds held in savings accounts.

Before determining the appropriate compensation for The sign Group victims, Amlo is currently compiling a stabilized asset list.

Resources that have been transferred to strangers, such as charities, may be probed to identify whether they were transferred with good purposes, the official added.

Tour intended to proclaim say in a dispute

In light of the ongoing dispute over Cambodia’s maritime territory, Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai may travel to Koh Kut in Trat on Saturday to reaffirm Thailand’s regional authority over the beach.

Mr. Phumtham, who also serves as deputy prime minister, promised to lead a team inspecting the area and raising morale among soldiers stationed there to protect the Thai-Cambodian boundary.

The Defence Ministry’s permanent director and secretary-general, as well as the Royal Thai Navy chief-of-staff, may also join the group, he said.

” We will go there to establish Thailand’s sovereignty over Koh Kut and increase confidence among local people”, he said.

When asked about the establishment of a Joint Technical Committee (JTC ) to negotiate the maritime areas claimed by both nations, Mr. Phumtham stated that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was in charge of the matter and that they would soon make recommendations to the cabinet.

In the following two weeks, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had previously stated that the JTC may become established. On the basis of the memorandum of understanding signed by the two nations in 2001, the committee will resume discussions with Cambodia regarding the Overlapping Claims Area ( OCA ).

The energy-rich OCA, which extends over 26, 000 sq kilometers in the Gulf of Thailand, is both under the control of Thailand and Cambodia.

Cambodia made its first say in 1972, which Thailand rejected. The next year, Thailand made its suit.

The committee, which will be led by a deputy prime minister in charge of regional stability, will be led by Mr. Phumtham on Thursday, and will include representatives from the Council of the State, the Defense, Energy, Foreign, and Finance departments, as well as other key figures.

Two more departments will also be formed to help with the conversations, Mr Phumtham said.

” I hope that the government’s work relating to the clashing says area will help clean the air”, he said.

When asked about the state that Thailand lost autonomy over the area when it signed the 2001 MoU with Cambodia, Mr Phumtham said the “false information” was politically motivated.

” The area has been a piece of Thailand’s place for a long time”, he said.

Mr. Phumtham responded to critics who demanded that the government withdraw the 2001 MoU because it was deemed to be the most effective forum for discussions and negotiations over the maritime borders between the nations.

The authorities made the names as Cambodia and Cambodia resumed discussions on the OCA.

Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), said on Thursday that party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has instructed the party’s MPs to push for the revocation of the 2001 MoU” to protect Thailand’s maritime sovereignty”.

In 2001, when the Thaksin Shinawatra leadership was in power, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop portions of the OCA and mark a maritime border.

The maritime boundary separation and shared creation must be carried out as an “indivisible package,” with a Thailand-Cambodia JTC set up to examine them under the MoU.

Numerous rounds of discussions have been held since, but there has not been any headway, primarily because of the debate over the coastal wall’s demarcation.

After observers made the point that if the file is used as the basis for discussions on managing the OCA, Thailand could lose its sovereignty over Koh Kut.

Tour intended to proclaim say in a dispute

In light of the ongoing sea territory debate with Cambodia, Phumtham Wechayachai, the defense minister, will travel to Koh Kut in Trat on Saturday to reaffirm Thailand’s regional authority over the area.

Mr. Phumtham, who is also a deputy prime minister, promised to lead a delegation to examine the island and raise morale among the island’s soldiers who patrol the Thai-Cambodian border.

The Defence Ministry’s permanent minister and secretary-general, as well as the Royal Thai Navy chief-of-staff, may also join the group, he said.

” We will go there to establish Thailand’s sovereignty over Koh Kut and increase confidence among local people”, he said.

When asked about the establishment of a Joint Technical Committee (JTC ) to negotiate the maritime claims made by both countries, Mr. Phumtham stated that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was in charge of this matter and would soon make recommendations to the cabinet.

The JTC should be established in the next two weeks, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra before. On the basis of the memorandum of understanding signed by the two nations in 2001, the committee will resume discussions with Cambodia regarding the Overlapping Claims Area ( OCA ).

The energy-rich OCA, which extends over 26, 000 sq kilometers in the Gulf of Thailand, is both under the control of Thailand and Cambodia.

Cambodia made its first state in 1972, which Thailand rejected. The next year, Thailand made its suit.

The committee, which will be led by a deputy prime minister in charge of regional security, may include members from the Council of the State, the Defense, Energy, Foreign and Finance ministries, and other important organizations, according to Mr. Phumtham’s statement on Thursday.

Two more departments will also be formed to help with the conversations, Mr Phumtham said.

” I hope that the government’s work relating to the overlapping says area will help clean the air”, he said.

When asked about the state that Thailand lost autonomy over the area when it signed the 2001 MoU with Cambodia, Mr Phumtham said the “false information” was politically motivated.

” The area has been a piece of Thailand’s place for a long time”, he said.

Mr. Phumtham responded to critics who are urging the government to rescind the 2001 MoU because it is thought to be the best place to discuss and discuss the maritime borders between the nations.

The government made the calls as it announced its intention to begin discussions with Cambodia regarding the OCA.

Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), said on Thursday that party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has instructed the party’s MPs to push for the revocation of the 2001 MoU” to protect Thailand’s maritime sovereignty”.

In 2001, when the Thaksin Shinawatra leadership was in power, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop portions of the OCA and mark a maritime borders.

The maritime boundary separation and shared creation must be carried out as an “indivisible package,” with a Thailand-Cambodia JTC set up to examine them under the MoU.

Numerous rounds of discussions have been held since, but there has not been any development, primarily because of the debate over the coastal wall’s demarcation.

After spectators made the point that Thailand could lose its independence over Koh Kut if the 2001 MoU is used as the framework for discussions involving the OCA, Thailand could lose it.

Connectivity, profitability and community secrets to strengthening area, says Paetongtarn

KUNMING, China- On Thursday, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra proposed a 3Cs ( connectivity, competitiveness, and community ) approach to create a stronger and more prosperous Greater Mekong Subregion ( GMS ).

The event’s design,” Toward a Better Community Through Innovation-driven Development”, was fast and exciting, she said in a speech after the full period of the event in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province in China.

” By utilizing innovation and technology, we can uncover new opportunities for growth and popular growth while enhancing the lives of people across the GMS,” she said.

The 3Cs refers to enhancing communication, profitability and community for the benefit of those living in the region, according to the speech.

Connectivity remains a basis of local integration, it said. Thailand has made significant progress in establishing connections between the region and beyond with the release of the Bangkok-Vientiane global coach service, the next phase of Laem Chabang Port’s growth, and the plans to construct Lanna and Andaman flights, according to the speech.

The following C stands for profitability. As the mountain features innovation-driven growth, Thailand will maintain its responsibility to generate electric transformation of its economy and society, it added.

Thailand is moving towards a digital world by utilising the national online payment platforms, particularly PromptPay and cross-border QR code settlement, it said.

The third C stands for community, which is the heart of the GMS, the statement said. According to it, there is a need to synergise collaboration across all industries and expand social safety nets to include everyone.

Thailand also supports the GMS Gender Strategy, which aligns with the country’s policy on inclusive development, it noted.

Ms. Paetongtarn also urged her colleagues from the Mekong region to continue to support equal access to high-quality education and safeguard social stability, according to the statement.

The leaders of the Asian Development Bank, the prime ministers of China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, and the president of the Asian Development Bank also took part in the eighth GMS Summit.

According to activist attorney, the Constitutional Court is anticipated to decide on November 13 whether to take the complaint.

As the deadline for public prosecution to publish a statement on the situation to the Constitutional Court techniques, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not yet testified in a situation in which he and the decision Pheu Thai Party are accused of trying to destroy the constitutional monarchy.

So far, only lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn, who lodged the petition against Thaksin and the party, and Chousak Sirinil, the Prime Minister’s Office Minister and Pheu Thai’s chief legal expert, have testified at the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ), according to a source familiar with the case.

In addition to the numerous allegations in the complaint, Thaksin is said to have used the Ministry of Justice to secure an additional sit at the Police General Hospital when he should have been in prison following his judgment for abuse of power last year.

Mr. Teerayut, who is also credited with bringing the issue that led to the original opposition movement’s dissolution, claimed to have given his declaration to the OAG on October 30 and that he had spent three hours going over the information.

Thaksin’s prolonged hospital stay received particular attention from the authorities he met with, according to the lawyer. If the court accepted the plea, he informed them that he had prepared a list of witnesses to submit to the jury.

The Constitutional Court is still deciding whether to grant the critique complaint. &nbsp,

The judge stated that in order to gain the event, it had a decision to ask the OAG to submit a review by November 11 outlining the steps taken in relation to Mr. Teerayut’s petition, including whether any new information has been collected.

The court is scheduled to meet next Wednesday to determine whether or not to take Mr. Teerayut’s complaint, he said.

On September 24, he first complained to the OAG, asking for an investigation into Thaksin and Pheu Thai and a decision. After the OAG failed to respond to his demand within 15 days, he immediately filed the complaint with the jury.

Mr. Teerayut also alleged Thaksin of pressuring the Thai government to discuss Cambodia’s marine resources in a manner that conflicts with its own interests in the petition.

The sea boundary between the two countries remains in debate, and Pheu Thai is now seeking to resurrect conversations, he said.