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Paetongtarn, Natthaphong most famous officials

In a global surveys, Moo Deng the girl pygmy hippo beat out the alleged Icon Group forgery committed by artists and other well-known figures to become the best account of 2024.

In a Suan Dusit poll released on Tuesday, 26.43 % of respondents chose the cute superstar at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri province, whereas 24.4 % chose the Icon Group scandal.

The news of the bouncing little crocodile even beat the constitutional judge’s ruling to end the Move Forward Party, the dreadful vehicle explosion that claimed the lives of Uthai Thani province students on field trips to Bangkok, and the flooding in the northern and southern regions.

Suan Dusit University asked 14, 246 individuals across the country, both online and on the floor, from Dec 13-27 what was the best narrative of 2024 that included either officials, entertainment actors, sports images or influenial people.

Politically, Prime Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra comfortably won over People’s Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun, &nbsp, receiving 36.77 % support against 20.14 % for Ms Sirikanya.

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gained 35.89 % of the responses against 22.44 % for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul.

Pornpan Buathong, president of Suan Dusit Poll, said the reputation of the Moo Deng narrative, which captivated a large portion of the world, was a reflection of the mood felt by Thais this year, which was made difficult by difficult information like the Icon Group case and the end of Move Forward.

This year, Moo Deng and her images and dolls were everywhere, from her Chon Buri zoo home to Government House, and in a number of locations around the world.

She even allegedly correctly selected Donald Trump of the Republican party to defeat Kamala Harris of the Democratic party in the US election last month.

Lalisa” Lisa” Manobal, the internationally renowned Thai K-pop legend, is in leading position for the 2024 Thailand’s most powerful soft energy surveys, followed by the girl dwarf hippopotamus” Moo Deng” and the Butter Bear symbol, or” Nong Mee Noei”.

Sanit Siriwisitkul, commander of the North Bangkok Poll Centre, said the surveys on this year’s gentle authority review was conducted among 1, 500 individuals between Dec 24 and 28.

Lisa: Distinguished Thai K-pop celebrity

Of those, 25.4 % voted Lisa the most influential soft power figure of the year, followed by Moo Deng, the celebrity hippo at Khao Kieow Zoo, with 15.2 % of the votes and Butter Bear, the mascot of a bakery shop of the same name, with 12.7 % of the votes. Danupa” Milli” Kanatheerakul ( 10.3 % ) and Muay Thai boxer Buakhao Bunchamek ( 8.5 % ) won the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

In June, Lisa released a song movie Rockstar, filmed in the lively, bustling nighttime meal streets of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s classic Chinatown. It became this year’s pain while spotlighting Thailand’s sweet energy.

Mr Sanit also reported that 30.5 % of participants saw Songkran as the most influential festival for soft power promotion, followed by Loy Krathong ( 18.3 % ), New Year’s Day ( 14 % ), the Wai Khru Muay Thai ceremony ( 9.5 % ) and long-tail boat races ( 7.7 % ).

Butter Bear: Bakery purchase symbol

When asked to vote for the most successful soft power themes, participants voted for tourism, festivals and culture ( 24.7 % ), Thai fashion and clothes ( 20.3 % ), Thai food ( 15.2 % ), sports such as Muay Thai ( 15.2 % ), and traditional Thai medicine and traditional Thai massage ( 10.1 % ).

Earlier on Dec 24, Moo Deng was listed as the” Top Meme of the Year” on X ( Twitter ), generating 7.7 million posts across the year.

Moo Deng: Celebrity dwarf crocodile

Govt advises against abandoning the job.

Phumtham Wechayachai, the minister of defense, announced that the navy’s underwater purchasing project would be finished in six months as a result of engine changes.

Mr. Phumtham claimed that he had been pressured to finish the project as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, he refused to hurry, citing monitoring concerns.

He noted that his successors made some of the decisions relating to the planned purchasing.

” Initially, I intended to complete]the project ] by this month, but this couldn’t be done because, upon review, the engine replacement had become a significant issue that needed a thorough discussion”, he said.

The project, originally agreed upon in 2017, has faced many barriers, including engine-related conflicts and foreign sanctions.

The underwater package, valued at 13.5 billion ringgit, was signed under a government-to-government agreement with China Shipbuilding &amp, Offshore International Co.

Building officially was finished with 50 % of the project according to Covid-19. Eventually, it was put on hold because the original intention to use German-made diesel engines was withdrawn because China lacked the necessary military and defence equipment.

Mr. Phumtham stressed the value of checking the effectiveness of the Chinese vehicles, which have already been installed in eight Pakistani ships.

Before signing the deal, the defense secretary requested that these ships go through three to four months of performance testing to verify their dependability.

He has also discussed the possibility of selling European military equipment to Thailand through a conversation with German military officers. But, the German state has yet to make a decision.

Despite the challenges, Mr Phumtham, who doubles as a deputy prime minister, has expressed enthusiasm about resolving the issue within six weeks.

According to him, if the venture is abandoned, the 8 billion ringgit previously spent on the job will be lost, along with 80 % of the pay for the 13-billion-baht underwater and 80 % of development in the development of a pier and staff training.

In contrast, the army is pursuing a 17-billion-baht fleet acquisition, which has faced administrative hurdles.

The military intends to get funding for the warship in the 2026 fiscal year despite the national budget committee’s decision to reject financing for the ship in 2024.

The hotels may be up to date for the New Year.

Following the hotel fireplace near Khao San Road in Bangkok, which left three people dead and many injured on Sunday nights, the Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors global to increase security checks at resorts, tourist attractions, and entertainment venues.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and other related authorities were given instructions to determine the reason of the incident, according to Interior Minister Traisuree Taisaranakul.

The blaze broke out near Khao San Road, a well-known interest among foreign visitors, so it could adversely effect the hospitality industry, Ms Traisuree said.

The secretary also instructed officials to check whether the restaurant’s operator adhered to safety standards and whether the fire was caused by carelessness or an accident.

As large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors are then gathered to celebrate the New Year, Mr. Anutin even instructed provincial governors across the country to work with local authorities to ensure resorts, tourist spots, and amusement venues adhere to health needs.

Authorities must make sure that the power systems in those locations are up to standard, healthy and in good condition, and that there are plans in place to handle any unexpected events, Ms. Traisuree said.

The fire, according to police, started in Room 511 on the second floors of the six-storey Ember Hotel on Tanee Road at 9:21pm on Sunday.

In about an hour, rescuers managed to control the lights. Police were looking into the cause of the fire.

One unusual visitor, identified as Pimentel Canales Albuquerue, a 24-year-old Brazilian nationwide, was found dead in Room 511 on the second floors.

Two foreign men suffered severe injuries and later died in hospitals from their injuries.

They were identified as Victor Tuzov, a 27-year-old Ukrainian, and Timothy Freeman Jr, a 35-year-old American.

Those injured included two Thais, a Japanese man, a Dutchman, a Dutch woman, a Chinese man, and a foreign woman whose nationality has yet to be determined.

About 75 people were staying in the hotel, according to Governor Chadchart, when the fire started.

34 of them had to go to the roof of the building before being escorted with the aid of fire truck ladders, he said, while those who stayed on the lower floors were able to flee to safety, he said.

According to Mr. Chadchart, firefighters were able to expel the blaze quickly. He ordered the hotel closed pending safety inspections.

The hotel was remodelled from a number of shophouses that spanned approximately 1, 515 square meters after an initial inspection. According to Mr. Chadchart, it was given a license in 2020 and began operation in 2022.

Additionally, according to the inspection, the hotel had two fire exits and fire extinguishers as required by law, he said, adding that the fire exit routes were not obstructed.

However, the hotel building had no balconies, causing smoke from the fire to spread through the fire exit routes and the whole building, he said.

According to Mr. Chadchart, small buildings are required to have other effective fire prevention measures, but they are not required by law to have balconies.

The families of the dead victims will receive one million baht in compensation, according to Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The injured will receive 500, 000 baht each.

The New Year’s Eve must be on point with the hotels.

In response to a hotel fireplace near Khao San Road in Bangkok that left three people dead and many injured on Sunday nights, the Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors global to increase security checks at resorts, tourist sights, and entertainment facilities.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and other related authorities were given instructions to determine the reason of the incident, according to Interior Minister Traisuree Taisaranakul.

The blaze broke out near Khao San Road, a well-known interest among foreign visitors, so it could adversely effect the hospitality industry, Ms Traisuree said.

The secretary also instructed officials to check whether the restaurant’s operator adhered to safety standards and whether the fire was caused by carelessness or an accident.

As large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors are then gathered to celebrate the New Year, Mr. Anutin likewise instructed provincial governors across the country to work with local authorities to ensure resorts, tourist spots, and amusement venues adhere to health needs.

Authorities must make sure that the electricity systems in those locations are up to par, safe and in good condition, and that there are plans to deal with any unexpected events,” Ms. Traisuree said.

At 9:21 p.m. on Sunday, the fire broke out in Room 511 of the six-story Ember Hotel on Tanee Road.

In about an hour, firefighters managed to contain the flames. The cause of the fire was being investigated by police.

One foreign tourist, identified as Pimentel Canales Albuquerue, a 24-year-old Brazilian national, was found dead in Room 511 on the fifth floor.

Two foreign men suffered severe injuries and later died in hospitals from their injuries.

They were identified as Victor Tuzov, a 27-year-old Ukrainian, and Timothy Freeman Jr, a 35-year-old American.

Those injured included two Thais, a Japanese man, a Dutchman, a Dutch woman, a Chinese man, and a foreign woman whose nationality has yet to be determined.

About 75 people were staying in the hotel, according to Governor Chadchart, when the fire started.

34 of them had to go to the roof of the building before being escorted with the aid of fire truck ladders, he said, while those who stayed on the lower floors were able to flee to safety, he said.

According to Mr. Chadchart, firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze quickly. He ordered the hotel closed pending safety inspections.

The hotel was remodelled from a number of shophouses that spanned approximately 1, 515 square meters, according to an initial inspection. According to Mr. Chadchart, it was given a license in 2020 and began operation in 2022.

According to him, the inspection also revealed that the hotel had two fire exits and fire extinguishers as required by law, adding that the fire exit routes were clear of obstructions.

However, the hotel building had no balconies, causing smoke from the fire to spread through the fire exit routes and the whole building, he said.

Smaller buildings, he added, must have other effective fire prevention measures in place, even though they are not required by law to have balconies.

The families of the dead victims will receive one million dollars each, according to Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The injured will receive 500, 000 dollars each.

In a number of ways, economic concerns affected Thai society and the economy in 2024, writes Apinya Wipatayotin.

1 War of the mysterious fish

The end of the year is just around the corner, but the government ‘ search for the culprits behind the widespread scatter of blackchin fish has not yet produced any fruitful findings.

For several weeks, this invasive species of mysterious bass has caused great harm to Thailand’s market and ecosystems.

In July, some shellfish farmers in Samut Songkhram territory reported a sudden drop in their aquaculture and the discovery of the aggressive fish on their farms.

They claimed that the bass, which they believed had been released carelessly into open waters, were preying on the farmed shrimp.

Problems resulting from a decline in the local aquatic population caused by the blackchin fish were reported in adjacent provinces, particularly along the Mae Klong River.

79 regions in 19 counties were officially designated as areas impacted by the fish by the Fisheries Department in August.

They comprised Chanthaburi, Rayong, Chachoengsao, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Chonburi, Phatthalung and Prachin Buri.

Environmental activists and academics who are concerned about the local water ecosystem’s deterioration as a result of the significant loss of private aquatic animals, expressed strong concerns about this.

The conflict has resulted in a legal fight between BioThai, a non-governmental organization, and CP Foods Plc ( CPF), whose research facility conducted a project to breed blackchin tilapia and was located in the region where the spread was first discovered.

BioThai claimed the business was to blame and demanded payment for the economic harm.

The business refuted the claim, claiming that the fish, which were reportedly imported from Ghana for study in December 2010 with the Department of Fisheries ‘ approval, all perished within a quarter of entry.

As a result, the company abruptly terminated the job, it said, insisting that none of the 2, 000 imported bass were released into outdoor surroundings.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, claiming the case had already been filed in court, declined to more research or provide information to the public.

Local businesses and officials have engaged in coordinated efforts to remove the estimated three million kilos of aggressive fish from the habitat.

They include natural control measures like the release of predatory species into the waterways in the affected areas and initiatives to encourage people to catch fish for use and offer them to state officials so they can be used as fertilizers and fish sauce.

To reduce wild elephant populations and lessen human-caused assaults, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is considering using birth control pictures on them.

Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said he ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP ) and related sectors to adopt the measure as a part of the ministry’s wild elephant population control initiative.

According to Mr Chaloemchai, Thailand is reported to have at least 4, 000 wild elephants, with its birth rate up by 7-8 % a year. In contrast to shrinking jungle places, the wild elephant population is projected to increase to at least 6, 000 over the next four years.

Furthermore, at least 240 people have died and 208 injured as a result of problems by wild animals since 2012.

Elephants will be tested in eastern region’s borders forests starting next month as a result of the DNP’s current efforts to establish guidelines for the people manage estimate.

If the pilot effort was successful, the chancellor said the measure had spread to other regions.

The people control initiative aims to end conflicts between people and wildlife, according to Mr. Chaloemchai, by reducing issue between the wild animals and areas.

According to DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa, the DNP, in cooperation with the Centre of Elephant and Wildlife Health of Chiang Mai University’s University of Veterinary Medicine, is set to give” SpayVac” to wild animals in an attempt to handle the elephant population.

A seven-year birth control effect is delivered by a SpayVac shot directed at sexual elephants. The pictures, which do not affect the elephant ‘ behavior or physical features, simply manage their testosterone levels to keep them from conceiving.

He claimed that the photos were piloted in seven adult elephants in April without any adverse effects.

“]The initiative ] can help keep hundreds of people]living by forest land ] safe while conserving the wild elephants”, said Mr Atthapol.