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Chaturon Chaisang, a member of the Pheu Thai Party list, is pushing ahead with a bill to overturn 23 orders issued by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO ).

In the future legislative session, the proposed legislation is anticipated to be submitted for attention.

As president of the legislative committee tasked with reviewing outdated NCPO guidelines, Mr. Chaturon gave an upgrade on the development of the bill on Thursday.

In accordance with government recommendations, the committee has finalized its review of the 23 orders it deemed superfluous or not more appropriate after seven decades of discussion.

He stated,” The act is then available for its second and third observations in the upcoming treatment,” and he is confident that both the House of Representatives and the Senate will vote on it.

Additionally, Mr. Chaturon pointed out that the committee does finally reform up to 55 NCPO purchases, with an extra 22 of which are still pending. These last orders are being resolved through continuous collaboration with various government departments and civil society organizations.

Among the orders that are being repealed are those that violate legal rights, like NCPO Order 49/2014, which criminalized social support. According to Mr. Chaturon, these measures violate the basic principles of the rule of law and the guarantees of the constitution for quiet assembly.

He added that the remaining 22 purchases ‘ richness and technicality have slowed their overturn, as some of them require more restrictive administrative procedures or need new legislation as a substitute.

Mr. Chaturon emphasized the need for ongoing participation between the government, related agencies, and parliament in order to completely destroy the legacy of the NCPO.

Singapore and Thailand are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their bilateral relationship through the first Singaporean-Thai co-produced film, Baby Hero.

The Singaporean Embassy on Wednesday held the gala premiere of the movie to commemorate the milestone at Siam Paragon’s Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre.

Baby Hero is reportedly the first co-production between movie and entertainment agencies from the two countries, namely Hollywood Thailand and Hong Pictures, with Humble Distributions also involved. The action-comedy features actors of both nationalities and was filmed in locations in both geographies.

It will be screened from April 17 throughout Thailand.

Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Singaporean ambassador to Thailand, said during her opening remarks on Wednesday that 2025 is a year of “double celebrations” as it also marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence.

She said Singapore and Thailand share a close and multifaceted friendship. Since establishing diplomatic ties on Sept 20, 1965, they have continued to find new ways to grow the relationship from strength to strength, she noted.

Economic ties are now robust. Last year, Thailand ranked as Singapore’s ninth-largest trading partner, while Singapore was Thailand’s 10th-largest.

Singapore has also consistently been among Thailand’s top five sources of foreign direct investment. Over a million tourists from Singapore visited Thailand last year.

To push the relationship further, Ms Wong said both countries have been working to export some of the benefits enjoyed by their respective populations. This aligns with the theme commemorating their longstanding ties this year — “Singapore-Thailand: Realising Opportunities for New Growth” or STRONG@60.

“We also continue to work together to break boundaries and bring benefits to our people. The Gala Premiere is one of the many commemorative events lined up for this significant milestone, and the [film] collaboration between Singapore’s Hong Picture and Thailand’s Hollywood Thailand is a wonderful example of the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between two countries,” she said.

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt noted the filming locations, both in Bangkok and in other provinces like Phetchabun and Sukhothai, would help introduce more Thai culture and potential tourist spots to the world.

Such collaboration is welcome at a time of geopolitical turbulence, he said. “Singapore and Thailand have many talents, and I think if we collaborate…it will bring mutual benefit.”

A gift for electronic lines is 20-baht trips.

According to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the 20-baht straight suffer for all electronic train lines will start going into effect on September 30. Thai passengers will need to apply for the program through the Tang Rat software.

Regardless of how many lines are used, the plan will help Thai people to journey across all coach lines with a maximum survive of 20 baht per vacation.

The Tang Rat software will act as a clearing house that may guarantee good wages for all ranges, according to Mr. Suriya, who is also a deputy prime minister. During registration, which will begin in August, passengers will be required to link their existing EMV ( Europay, Master Card, or Visa ) contactless cards or transit cards, such as Rabbit or MRT Plus.

The software will observe travel routes to determine the suffer, ensuring that no more than 20 baht are charged to passengers while allowing the government to pay for any differences in fare.

Despite the integrated suffer, there are still limitations to using one card across all lines because each operator now has its own card processing. For instance, the Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, and Yellow Lines are the only lines that the BTS Skytrain accepts while EMV accounts are only accepted by six lines on the BTS.

A joint ticketing fund will be established by the government to make the system financially viable. It will receive an estimated 8 billion baht in annual subsidies from the 16 billion baht accumulated profit of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand ( MRTA ). The national resources will fund more funding.

The MRTA will need to make constitutional changes to use its reserves for this bank, with finalization anticipated in September.

In order to comply with the 20-baht straight suffer policy, the agency may also work with the private providers of the Blue, Yellow, and Pink Lines to modify their existing agreement contracts.

Within two years, the government hopes to buy up agreements from private energy train lines.

By the end of the year, the system is anticipated to support QR code payments made using mobile devices, giving users more pleasure.

The Thai citizens, excluding foreign visitors and happiness cardholders, who will still be required to pay normal fares, will only be able to use the flat fare scheme.

AI to aid in preventing masses

From April 12 through April 14, Bangkok government Chadchart Sittipunt has invited the people to participate in Songkran holidays on the streets of Silom and Khao San, as well as ensuring safety procedures will be in place throughout the money.

He claimed that entrance checkpoints and CCTV installations have been implemented by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) as part of comprehensive safety protocols for all Songkran venues throughout the city.

The exact procedures used next year will be put into effect in high-traffic places like Khao San and Silom, including one-way doors with officers stationed at checkpoints and gates.

Additionally, Mr. Chadchart mentioned how artificial intelligence ( AI ) will assist in improving surveillance of Khao San Road. This includes using CCTV to perform group analysis and visual recognition to find lost and lost items.

He noted that this year’s Songkran gives Bangkok an opportunity to demonstrate its planning and public health efforts in light of the recent earthquake on March 28.

He added that BMA groups would remain assisting with recovery operations at the crumbling State Auditorium building in the Chatuchak district even during the holidays.

Silom Road, from Sala Daeng to Nararom Intersection, may be closed regular from 1 to 9 pm for the Songkran celebrations on April 12 and 14, according to Bang Rak area commander Pornpan Wattanasin.

The closing extends from Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road to Rama IV Road.

She cautioned street vendors against trusting any claims that the contrary are prohibited from operating on the roads. The 1992 Act on the Maintenance of the Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country will bring legitimate activity against those who violate it.

Sanon Wangsrangboon, the lieutenant governor of Bangkok, added that Songkran can be celebrated at 196 places by the BMA.

The Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 in Sanam Luang, as well as the activities at Iconsiam, Siam Center, and Samyan Mitrtown, are features.

A” Five-No” plan has been put forth by BMA to guarantee a safe and enjoyable festival: no large water cannons, no liquor, no revealing clothes, no talcum powder, and no water waste.

The Songkran Festival’s opening ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was also in charge of King Power Rangnam’s service. She urged Thais to use the event as a” soft strength system” to improve the country’s economic potential.

Two military police officers have been detained and are facing disciplinary punishment for leading the motorcade of an alleged conman who claimed to have close ties with several political bigwigs,Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachaisaid on Thursday.

Both soldiers were seen in standard escorting a car occupied by Thanyatep Sirithapsadechakul, 32, who has just been under fire for claiming to have close connections with various political VIPs and high-ranking authorities.

Mr Phumtham said that, following an initial inspection, the two soldiers were detained with their pay cut and retirement suspended.

He suggested lower-level civil officers seeking part-time jobs, such as providing entry protection for bars or pubs, should never accept any improper action, adding he is also working to increase the salaries of low-ranking officers.

Mr Thanyatep’s fraud was first exposed by actress Rinyarat Watchararojsiri, whom he was courting.

On Monday, Mr Thanyatep was charged with violating the Computer Crime Act by inputting false information into the computer system with the intention of deceiving others. He was detained at Khok Khram police station, where he, on the same day, jumped from the 3rd floor to escape.

He was sent to a hospital to receive treatment.

The station’s superintendent, Pol Col Prapas Kaewcheed, said on Thursday that Mr Thanyatep was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday as the X-ray showed no critical injury to his spine despite previously conflicting reports about his condition.

He was sent to the Criminal Court to face other public fraud charges dating back to 2021 and is now being held at Nonthaburi Provincial Prison.

Pol Col Prapas said accusations of lese majeste and other offences relating to him wearing royal decorations are being probed.

Key figures in the Pheu Thai Party have called on the Bhumjaithai Party to step away from the coalition following remarks by the latter’s secretary-general, Chaichanok Chidchob, opposing the government’s entertainment complex bill in parliament.

Those pressuring the Anutin Charnvirakul-led party include Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and list-MP Adisorn Piengkes.

Mr Phumtham warned against politicising the bill or misrepresenting it as merely a way of legalising gambling. He said the proposed legislation aims to set up comprehensive entertainment complexes to attract foreign tourists, not promote gambling.

Regarding Mr Chaichanok’s remarks, Mr Phumtham questioned the chain of command within Bhumjaithai under the leadership of Mr Anutin, who also serves as the interior minister.

“Is Mr Anutin or Mr Chaichanok the party leader?” he asked pointedly. “We’ve already had discussions between coalition leaders, with Mr Anutin agreeing on the direction. So, who should I believe now? Mr Chaichanok or Mr Anutin?”

Mr Adisorn went further, expressing deep frustration with what he described as inappropriate behaviour from Mr Chaichanok. Posting on Facebook, he criticised the secretary-general’s lengthy speech in parliament as incoherent and off-topic.

According to Mr Adisorn, Mr Chaichanok spent over 30 minutes talking “nonsense”, ignoring the issue at hand — US tariffs on Thai exports.

“If Bhumjaithai cannot align with the coalition’s direction, then maybe they should step away. It’s simple. Don’t stay in the government just to obstruct progress,” said Mr Adisorn.

He also called out Mr Chaichanok’s use of his lineage — being the son of Bhumjaithai’s spiritual leader Newin Chidchob — as a way to elevate his position and accused him of dressing inappropriately and acting out of turn during the parliamentary session.

Despite Mr Phumtham and Mr Adisorn’s criticism, Mr Anutin and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of Pheu Thai, held a joint press conference on Thursday to reassure the public their alliance remains strong.

Mr Anutin said Mr Chaichanok’s remarks were his personal opinion and not the party’s official stance, adding he had apologised to Ms Paetongtarn for the statement, which may have caused a misunderstanding.

When asked if Bhumjaithai would give its MPs freedom to vote on the bill, Mr Anutin said, “No. We will support the government.”

He also affirmed that Mr Chaichanok, the party’s secretary-general, will have to vote in accordance with the party’s resolution.

When asked if he had discussed the matter with Mr Chaichanok, Mr Anutin said Mr Chaichanok was suffering from stress and should be given a few days to rest.

Ms Paetongtarn suggested she and her party do not view Mr Chaichanok’s statement as an issue, saying she has a good relationship with him.

She defended Mr Chaichanok, saying he had got confused.

A person who was found guilty of dragging his four-month-old dog canine from his bike in a malevolent action against his partner has been fined 10, 000 baht.

After his trial on Thursday for dog violence, Pannawit Padwaew, 35, was ordered to pay a great of 10, 000 ringgit by the Nakhon Ratchasima municipal court in Pak Chong area.

The crime stemmed from an event on Wednesday in which Mr Pannawit was seen by observers dragging a canine named” Salmon” along on a leash over 600 yards from his bike outside the Pak Chong city office.

The puppy sustained scars, deep scratches, and was bleeding. The picture was captured in a movie clip which went viral on social media.

Pakkawan Sukjai, a hear, said she was on her way to pick up her kids from school when she saw the gentleman, noting she thought he was making the dog training.

The guy then sped away, and the dog, able to keep up, was dragged on, she said.

She said she honked and tried to stop the person, and another auto cut in front of the man’s bicycle and stopped him.

Vipawadee Saenkhamboonmak, a member of the Watchdog Thailand Foundation, filed a grievance against Mr Pannawit, which led to his trial.

During the sensor, Mr Pannawit told officers that he had a battle with his partner. In a fit of rage, he tried to get back at his sweetheart by hurting their dog, he said.

The puppy was afterwards put up for adoption. Its new owner, Siripong Sae Kang, said the dog immediately trembled at night at his apartment but recovered the following day.

The Road Safety Operation Centre was reopened on Thursday by the Ministry of Interior to track visitors incidents from April 11 to April 20.

A complete road protection program, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has been put in place by the government to reduce accidents and fatalities during the holidays.

The center serves as a gateway for coordinating efforts between organizations, with an emphasis on law enforcement, network administration, and public awareness campaigns.

Mr. Anutin even advised police to improve safety practices at roads gates to stop accidents, citing previous accidents at checkpoints.

Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob discussed a number of ways to increase road safety, including establishing a control center, lowering the risk of collisions for vehicles and cars, improving road conditions, and providing appropriate reimbursement for accident victims.

According to Pol Gen Permpoon, the department will run 150 round-the-clock car examination points for both conventional and electric cars nationwide in cooperation with the Department of Land Transport ( DLT) and auto-mechanic students from vocational schools.

He emphasized the value of continued coordination between organizations for road safety initiatives, including volunteer portable healthcare units that can respond to medical emergencies on secondary roads.

He stated that the devices won’t concentrate on fatalities or injury, and that they hope there won’t be any accidents during this time.

In a related growth, Transportation Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit predicted that between April 11 and April 17, there will be an estimated 7.01 million cars traveling between Bangkok and the city.

The Highway Department will start a 163-kilometer road connecting Hin Kong and Nakhon Ratchasima called Motorway No 6 in order to relieve traffic.

Individuals will be able to use the 77.9 km Pak Chong–Nakhon Ratchasima parts of the highway, which will be toll-free during the Songkran time.

Minister Suriya noted that the test run is intended to make travel to the northern region safer and more efficient, probably reducing travel occasions by two to three hours.

With over 300, 000 cars anticipated to use the new course during the free trial period, he said, traffic congestion on Mittraphap Road is expected to be reduced by 40 to 50 % and on Phahonyothin Road by 25 to 30 %.

During the seven-day trial, construction on the road, which is already 97.75 % finished, will be temporarily halted.

A dog owner in the Pak Chong city of Nakhon Ratchasima was filmed dragging his animal while riding his bike along the street on Tuesday and was given a fine of 10,000 ringgit for animal abuse. &nbsp,

After people prosecutors charged the dog owner with animal cruelty, the Sikhiu Provincial Court originally sentenced Pannawit, 35, to a 20 000 baht fine. &nbsp,

According to his confession, the good was reduced to 10,000 baht. There was no prison name. When Watchdog Thailand Foundation posted the judge’s decision on its Facebook page on Thursday, the owner’s title was not made public.

After a movie tape of him dragging the puppy, tied to his vehicle, along the road in front of the Pak Chong city on Tuesday, there was a rumbling among the bloggers. A female vehicle helped to save the dog. The video, which went popular online, was posted by Twitter user Charuwan Phuangkham. &nbsp,

Before Pannawit used a wire to dangle his four-month-old doggie from his motorcycle along the side of the road for more than 600 meters, he had a fight with his boyfriend. A female driver who witnessed the incident intervened and demanded that he quit his bicycle. &nbsp,

Eventually, a Watchdog Thailand Foundation agent reported the dog’s owner to Pak Chong police for animal cruelty. &nbsp,

Pannawit admitted to dragging the puppy when he was called to the police station. He claimed that after the argument with his sweetheart, he was furious.

The owner of a dog dragging his canine with his bicycle along a highway in Nakhon Ratchasima is to be fined 10,000 baht by the Sikhiu Provincial Court.