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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.

As settlement was being prepared for the three hotel fire victims in Bangkok near Khao San Road, including a Brazilian woman whose partner proposed to her last month.

The three who perished in the incident at The Ember Hotel on Tanee Road near Khao San Road late Sunday evening were identified as a 24-year-old Portuguese lady, Pimentel Canales Albuquerque, a 27-year-old Polish gentleman, Tuzov Victor, and a 35-year-old American gentleman, Freeman Timothy Jr.

The lady died in the room where the alleged start of the fire was. At Samitivej Chinatown Hospital and Vajira Hospital, the two gentlemen were both declared useless.

Seven people were injured, including an engineer at the lodge, Sorawut Liewhamai, and two Netherlanders, Marvin Holtkamp and Nadine Hueftlein.

Officials believe the fire started in Room 511 because it only destroyed that place, according to Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt.

34 of the hotel’s 75 friends were escaping to the roof with fire truck stairs when the incident occurred.

The Portuguese lady was discovered dead in Room 510. Because the hotel’s door was left open, investigators assumed that she had misplacedly entered the room while attempting to leave in the dark.

She had previously checked in with her boyfriend, who had just proposed to her last year. They stayed in Room 504, from Room 511. During their escape, she became separated from her sweetheart, who survived.

The hotel was created, according to the Bangkok government, by the modification of 11 interconnected business building units that spanned a 1, 515 square foot combined.

The resort was constructed in 2022 when it opened. Because it was a modest hotel, which did not require for gear, he said, there were two fire exits and enough fire extinguishers, but there was no sprinkler system.

The fire probably started in Room 511’s sleep, according to Amorn Pimanmas, chairman of the Thailand Structural Engineers Association, because its bed was completely burned and just wire springs were left. The construction of the resort was alive, he said.

Three Asian people were reported to have stayed in Room 511 but were not there when the fire started.

A hotel employee rushed to the place when the fire alarm sounded. Black smoking immediately erupts when the individual opens the door.

Police were looking for the Asian men to inquire about the potential cause of the fire.

The government will pay 1 million baht in payment for each death scenario and 500, 000 ringgit for each damage event, according to Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent director for tourism and activities.

A 5-year-old son was run down by an intoxicated driver outside his school on Monday, succumbing to his wounds. This was the second fatality in the collision, which likewise left eight different people also hurt.

According to several news sources, a part of the medical staff, he died in the intensive care unit of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since the crash on December 23. &nbsp,

The 5-year-old, identified as Assadavuth Phiewsuay, was the next target. Pol Lt Wimut Tansupho, 57, a deputy customers investigator at Muang authorities place, was declared dead by a hospital soon after the accident. &nbsp,

Somsak Asaichao, a retired legal maid, allegedly drove while intoxicated after attending a party, down both of them.

Around 4o’clock on December 23rd, Mr. Somsak’s car was driven into the crowd in front of the Muang district’s Ban Don Kwang School as individuals were leaving. Later that evening, the police agent was declared dead. Nine people were hit and injured outside the institution- individuals, families and a merchant. &nbsp,

Mr. Somsak was accused of driving while intoxicated and injuring people, which resulted in a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and/or a 200, 000 ringgit great. After being denied loan, he is currently being held in captivity.

A 5-year-old son was run down by an intoxicated driver outside his school on Monday, succumbing to his wounds. This was the second fatality in the collision, which likewise left eight different people also hurt.

According to several news sources, a part of the medical staff, he died in the intensive care unit of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since the crash on December 23. &nbsp,

The 5-year-old, identified as Assadavuth Phiewsuay, was the next target. Pol Lt Wimut Tansupho, 57, a deputy traffic investigator at Muang authorities place, was declared dead by a hospital soon after the accident. &nbsp,

Somsak Asaichao, a retired civil maid, allegedly drove both cars while intoxicated after attending a gathering.

Around 4o’clock on December 23rd, Mr. Somsak’s car was driven into the crowd in front of the Muang district’s Ban Don Kwang School as kids were leaving. Later that evening, the police agent was declared dead. Nine people were hit and injured outside the college- individuals, families and a merchant. &nbsp,

Mr. Somsak was accused of driving while intoxicated and injuring someone who died or was hurt. The offense could result in a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and/or a 200, 000 ringgit great. After being denied loan, he is currently being held in custody.

The number of road accidents in the first three weeks of New Year holiday travel neared&nbsp, 900, with more than 140. mortality. Bangkok recorded the most fatalities while Ayutthaya had the most injuries.

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said on Monday that from Dec 27 to 29 there were 872 traffic fatalities, 143 incidents and 841 hurt people.

Speeding was the most typical price of the incidents, followed by drink-driving. The most prevalent type of vehicle involved in the fatalities was a motorcycle.

The highest number of fatalities, 35, and the highest number of wounded individuals, 32, were reported in the central plain state of Ayutthaya while Bangkok had the highest number of fatalities, seven.

According to Mr. Tawee, the majority of New Year’s visitors had already arrived and had a party. Thus, he ordered authorities concerned to significantly enforce laws against drink-driving.

On Dec 29 ( Sunday ) alone, there were 280 traffic accidents, 47 deaths and 269 injured people. The most injuries, 12, and the highest death toll, 10, happened in the southern state of Surat Thani. 10 people died in Lop Buri in the Central Plain, according to the report. The highest number of fatalities, four, occurred in the northern county of Sakon Nakhon.

Family weeps for the victim of the Jeju Air accident.

In a show of mourning for the passengers and crew members killed in the Jeju Air fall, the Thai consulate in South Korea has reduced its symbol to half-mast.

The flag may remain in half-mast until January 4, according to the embassy.

Jeju Air trip 7C2216 crashed on Sunday, killing 179 persons. Only two people aboard the aircraft survived, both trip staff.

Two Thai girls were among the sufferers- Jongluk Doungmanee, 45, and Sirithon Chaue, 22.

Sirithon, a scholar at Bangkok University, was on her way to meet her family in South Korea. Jongluk was resuming his employment in South Korea. Sirithon was a senior studying airport business management at the time she was in her final year of college.

The Boeing 737-800 left Suvarnabhumi Airport at 2.29am on Sunday, according to Flightradar 24, a flight monitoring services, and crash-landed at Muan International Airport before 9am, skidding off the runway and hitting a roof and bursting into flames.

Experts questioned the possibility of a bird strike in light of the immediate disaster the accident caused, despite what officials had suggested was the cause.

In Udon Thani state, Jongluk’s community is grieving and wants to bring her body house for religious ceremonies.

Boonchuay Duangmanee, 77, said he had come to terms with his 45-year-old mother’s sudden death.

He told state broadcaster Thai PBS,” I can just take it, make peace with it.” ” No matter what I do, my girl didn’t appear back”.

He had felt a” sense of unease” when mates told him of the Jeju Air fall, he added, as his child often travelled with the airport.

Jongluk, the second child in the family, had spent seven years working in South Korea and made annual visits to her house in Udon Thani.

As another family gathered at the family’s home, Mr. Boonchuay said he wants to bring his mother’s body house for a proper religious festival.

The incident was the worst for any North Korean aircraft since a 1997 collision that claimed more than 200 lives in Guam.