New minister lays out foreign policy

Solving Myanmar fight a major concern

New minister lays out foreign policy
Maris: Focus on common harmony

Maris Sangiampongsa, the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, has emphasised Thailand’s responsibility in ensuring peaceful speech to help resolve the issue in Myanmar.

The&nbsp, government held” Meet the Press# 1″ on Friday to describe his plan. At the meeting, Mr Maris shared his perception of Thailand’s international policy under the topic of” Burn Thailand, Re- light Thai Diplomacy”.

He cited the importance of maintaining a great relationship with neighbors because it will contribute to improving Thailand’s security, citing the Myanmar issue, which has had an impact on Thailand’s border security.

” Our foreign policy toward neighboring nations should concentrate on common harmony, which may encourage a concerted effort to achieve common goals,” he continued.

He claimed that the Thailand-Myanmar frontier has been affected by the conflict there, and that Thailand would like to see tranquility there restored because it will improve border security and lessen the impact of the conflict.

” We need to give Myanmar a lot of priority in the protection sector. Also, we want to be a key person in making certain a peace speech happens to solve the problem in Myanmar properly.

Additionally, we will continue to push for humanitarian aid in this area, but it needs to be accepted by all parties. We want to see the conflict cease, and this is where we are most concerned. However, we have to keep in mind that this problem is fragile and needs to be worked on quietly, “he added.

In addition, Thailand also needs to function with Myanmar on the reduction of unlawful companies, call center schemes and drug smuggling.

Furthermore, he said Thailand did also rely on an initiative called” Six Countries, One Destination”, to deliver neighbouring states to work together on tourism.

In order to promote tourism and promote creativity, Thailand can use its soft power plan to build integration and imagination in its efforts with neighboring nations, which may help maintain peace and foster trust.

He said Laos, for example, is considered to be the power of Asia, thus Thailand may work with Laos on alternative solutions such as wind energy, solar power and electricity.

He claimed that Malaysia is a key player in the ongoing insurgency in southern Thailand and along the Thailand-Malaysia border.

He claimed that working with Malaysia on the southern special economic zone will help bring the two countries closer together and advance both economies in addition to having a direct dialogue.

Thailand will soon open the Royal Thai Consulate General in Siem Reap and support collaboration on systematic logistic management.

The minister hopes to gain back trust in Thailand by engaging with international communities through a business-led model.

Thailand “has been off the radar of the world for a long time as a result of our internal political conflicts, and it needs to regain the trust of international organizations.”

” We have lost many opportunities, wasted time and the country’s true potential.

” Therefore, we need to restore Thailand’s image and make sure Thailand has a key role in international communities at both the regional and global levels, and it can be done through trade and investment, “he said.

He also emphasized the significance of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA ), particularly with emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

” These countries have strong economic potential. I’ll make an effort to travel to those emerging economies and lay the groundwork for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s negotiations when he travels there.

” Besides, we also have’ Friends from Thailand’, where we are going to push Thais to have more of a role in people- people diplomacy”, he added.

He stated that the key areas that will be the main priorities for regaining trust from the international community are trade, investment, and business.

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Young HIV cases still face stigma

Discrimination discourages patients from accessing therapy, authorities say

Young HIV cases still face stigma
During a battle against HIV/AIDS that was held on December 1st, last month, Police General Hospital employees and staff marched from the clinic to the headquarters of the Royal Thai Police. ( Photo: Apichart Jinakul )

According to experts, Thailand needs to work more quickly to stop stigmatizing young people who are living with HIV (young PLHIV ) in healthcare settings because it prevents them from seeking treatment and prevents the global effort to end the Aids epidemic.

At the recent 2nd Southeast Asian Regional Workshop on HIV-related stigma and discrimination, which was held in Bangkok, representatives from the internet and the legal and justice sectors shared their experiences with addressing HIV-related discrimination.

The Strategic Information Officer of the UNAIDS Asia and the Pacific Regional Office, Ye Yu Shwe, stated that “human rights and social justice are essential in addressing the issue of unequal access to healthcare.”

About one in four of Thailand’s fresh Helps victims, ages 18 to 24, still face discrimination in healthcare settings, despite Thailand’s success in providing medical to them. People are urged to avoid getting medical care and accessing health services as a result, he said. For stigmatisation and discrimination is common worldwide, he noted.

According to experts, fresh HIV people in Thailand face stigma from both the general public and the HIV community.

He said that it is difficult to pinpoint the cause because stigmatization vary depending on the social context.

” However, Thailand should address the issue and healthcare workers need to be well- trained to understand that PLHIV are no different from other patients, and]they ] should be treated with dignity and equal respect”, said Mr Shwe.

Oh Yu Shwe: An issue of human rights

Most younger PLHIVs in Thailand have experienced prejudice while using medical services, according to Niwat Suwanphattana, the representative of UNAIDS Thailand Stigmatization and Discrimination Reduction. The most prejudiced against are young transgender people who are living with HIV.

Some people think that young PLHIV got the disease from sexual relationships. They are frequently accused of having sexual relations with children during health screenings, he said, adding that this notion violates their right.

In contrast, young people who are developing HIV, regardless of gender identity, may face criticism from medical professionals because of the likelihood of their partners getting the disease. Some are warned not to have babies, Mr Niwat said.

Some people assume that the trans women’s being transgender was a reason for their contracting HIV. These fresh PLHIVs are most likely to self-promote and label themselves as poor people. They would avoid treatments because they do n’t want to be criticized by doctors, he said.

For self-blame would cause them to degrade themselves and have an impact on how they live their lives. ” They may feel hopeless, especially in building a marriage or a home”, he added.

Mr. Niwat stated that Thailand has spent more than ten centuries attempting to stop the destigmatization of PLHIV in medical settings. However, the number of new circumstances suggests that the country needs to work harder.

The International Aids Strategy 2021- 2026 aims to combat inequality and places PLHIV and areas at the forefront in order to put the world on trail, he said.

The goal for 2025 is to have important populations made aware of their body status and 95 % of PLHIV in order for them to receive the treatment they need, be able to control their popular loads, and be able to do so.

Additionally, it aims to promote integrated HIV health services, lower gender-based imbalances and violence against PLHIV, and promote punitive laws and policies against nations where PLHIV have restricted access to healthcare.

He advised Thai care professionals to take into account these strategies because they are the driving forces behind PLHIV’s withdrawal from the program.

” We are still far beyond. We need to do more to end the stigma surrounding PLHIV, according to Mr. Niwat.

Niwat: Fresh transgenders most affected

Thailand has seen a rise in HIV/Aids diseases in the past two years, according to Dr. Chewanan Lertpirayasuwat, head of the Department of Disease Control’s HIV/Aids and Sexually Transmitted Disease Division.

Some 9, 000 new cases of HIV infection are reported in Thailand each season, she said, adding that quarter are children.

Worryingly, she said, younger patients tend to disregard the doctor’s instructions and fail to take medication often.

She claimed that institutions ‘ free HIV self-test products are a part of the universal healthcare system. According to Dr. Chewanan, those at a higher risk of infection should think about taking the test because first medical care is essential to halting the incident.

She claimed that the Ministry of Public Health intends to improve the testing process for sexually transmitted diseases so that results can be obtained within a moment.

She noted that the issue is that the majority of people do n’t make their appointments to hear the outcome. She also raised concerns about pregnant women who are n’t given prenatal care or medical exams. According to her, young people who have sexually transmitted diseases are more likely to pass them on to their sons.

Chewanan: 9, 000 new cases annually

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NBT defends decision to hire Voice TV talent

State- owned journalist expects fresh eyes, known for Pheu Thai affiliations, will be a good pick

NBT defends decision to hire Voice TV talent
Weeranan Kanhar, a previous Voice TV outlet, makes a post on Facebook about a new media program called Khui Khlai Kao that will be broadcast on the state-run NBT. Voice Television, known for its aid of the Pheu Thai Party and the crimson- top activity, ceased radio on May 31 after 15 years. ( Photo: Weeranan Kanhar )

The now-defunct Voice TV anchors ‘ hosts have hosted a weekday news program, according to the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand ( NBT), which needs a new viewer-stylist.

Rumors had been circulating that the political Voice TV, which was founded by the son of former leading Thaksin Shinawatra, was about to bring some programs to the open television network.

However, the Public Relations Department ( PRD ) quickly reaffirmed that it would continue to protect the public’s interest and not allow the tone of its programs to fall victim to too much of a political bent.

Sudruetai Lertkasem, director-general of PRD, stated that it was common for TV stations to switch producers and employ former anchors of rival channels to adjust to the industry and raise their ratings. NBT has also been making regular hiring decisions of expert producers. &nbsp, &nbsp,

She said on Saturday that NBT has hired former Voice TV news anchors and visitors as well as those who have previously worked for different programs.

Voice Television has long been known for its unwavering support of the Red-shirt United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship and the Pheu Thai Party.

Ms. Sudruetai claimed that the PRD had a good idea of the popularity and experience of the former Voice skill it was bringing on, and that it would contribute to making the stream more interesting by creating direct information that gets right to the point.

She reaffirmed that the PRD may continue to play a role in shaping the way and policy of NBT2HD because it is a state-owned station in the public interest.

Weeranan Kanhar, a former Voice outlet, announced on Instagram on Tuesday that he would sponsor a new news program called Khui Khlai Kao from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting this Monday. Additionally, his post also mentions former Voice employees like Lakkana Punwichai, also known as” Kam Phaka.”

Thanapol Eawsakul, a pal of Progressive Movement president Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, said on Twitter that he did not expect the original Voice staff would “take over” NBT in any blatant manner.

The editor-in-chief of Fah Diew Kan newspaper, Mr. Thanapol, even advised readers to keep an eye on Kham Dee Co Ltd, a previously registered company. Ms. Lakkana and Teerat Ratanasevi, a former government official under the Yingluck Shinawatra management, are the owners.

Voice Screen was established in 2008 by Panthongtae” Oak” Shinawatra, with an investment of 300 million baht.

After 15 times, it announced last month that it would stop broadcasting on all channels on May 31. About 100 employees and writers were fired.

When satellite TV equipment could n’t receive news channels, voice TV was established in 2008. It launched digital Television broadcasting in 2014, joining various operators in buying for licenses to broadcast on the free-to-air digital TV earth program.

According to the Department of Business Development, Voice Television faced accumulated loss of 800 million ringgit from 2018- 22.

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Dozens test positive for drugs in Chon Buri pub raid

Eight folks, including cafe watch, arrested on charges of dealing

Dozens test positive for drugs in Chon Buri pub raid
Revellers storm the Nasa Club in Chon Buri early on Saturday during a policeman and other officers ‘ attack. According to police, lots of pubgoers tested positive for medication. ( Photo: Department of Provincial Administration )

After a attack on a well-known restaurant in the Muang city of Chon Buri early on Saturday, lots of clubgoers tested positive for drugs. Nine folks, including a restaurant guard, were arrested for selling drugs.

A 150-strong crew, made up of police officers and representatives from the Department of Provincial Administration, raided the Nasa Club in tambon Don Hualor at around 1:30 am.

Around 400 people were drinking beer and listening to music in the bar at the time. Some attempted to flee after being confronted by the authorities, throwing vials of illegal drugs onto the ground or entering the bathroom.

All buyers had to go through blood tests. Initial reports from officials indicated that 105 individuals — 61 men and 44 people — had tested positive for marijuana. All were arrested.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the interior minister, claimed medicines had been discovered in the techniques of 157 people, including 68 men and 89 women, at a later press conference later on Saturday. He added that eight pubgoers were under the age of 21 when they were allowed to drink alcohol.

According to Pol Capt Khetrat Charnsil, chairman of the Territorial Defence Volunteers Administration Bureau at the Department of Provincial Administration, eight people were detained on suspicion of selling medications, along with another man sought on an arrest warrant for pharmaceutical offenses.

Officials even found one girl under 18 on the grounds, he added.

The owner of the restaurant, identified only as Ek, may face charges of operating without authority, selling alcoholic drinks beyond lawful hours, allowing the purchase and use of drugs, and letting a student aged below 18 in, said Pol Capt Khetrat.

He claimed that the restaurant may be subject to five years in prison for breaking an order issued by the National Council for Peace and Order, which passed a number of laws relating to people order in the wake of the 2014 defense revolution. Some remain in effect.

Officials examine illegal drug sachets found in Chon Buri’s pub’s surface. ( Photo: Department of Provincial Administration )

A shield at Nasa Club, a common Chon Buri nightspot, was one of eight people arrested for selling drugs. ( Photo: Department of Provincial Administration )

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, heart, attends a press briefing in Chon Buri following the cafe attack. ( Photo: Department of Provincial Administration )

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Flydubai jet makes emergency landing at U-Tapao

No injury as the aircraft touches down after the landing products failed to install

Flydubai jet makes emergency landing at U-Tapao
After its getting products failed, a flydubai Airbus A319 flying from Dubai to the Philippines safely lands at Rayong Airport in the first hours of Saturday. ( Photo: FM91 Trafficpro Facebook )

After its getting products failed, a flydubai aircraft from Dubai to the Philippines made an emergency landing at Rayong’s U-Tapao airport on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported.

After its wheels failed to descend, the Airbus A319-115 ( CJ) jet’s captain requested permission to land at the navy-owned airport in Ban Chang district shortly after midnight.

More than 30 vehicles, medical personnel, and rescue personnel from Rayong and near Chon Buri state were swiftly on high alert, and the aircraft regulators were on top of their game.

The aircraft made a secure landing at about 1.05am, according to FM91 Trafficpro. The helicopter left for its unique location in the Philippines at around 1.45am after all systems were checked.

Initial information that there were about 100 travellers onboard were wrong, said regulators, who clarified that the plane was carrying just two captains and seven team.

On Saturday, the Royal Thai Fleet and the Naval Aviation Division thanked all organizations for deploying team of staff and save products in response to the crisis.

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Province-level voting to proceed despite eligibility concerns

Province-level voting to proceed despite eligibility concerns
Senate individuals arrive in Bangkok on June 9 for their votes. Despite issues that ballot officials have failed to weed out unsuitable candidates, the Election Commission (EC ) is prepared to deal with provincial-level voting in the Senate vote scheduled for Sunday. ( Photo: Vruth Hirunyatheb)

Despite issues that ballot officials have failed to weed out unsuitable candidates, the Election Commission (EC ) is ready to deal with provincial-level voting in the Senate vote scheduled for Sunday.

Even though there is no common vote, the government is being urged to observe the provincial and national levels of voting to increase voter engagement and clarity.

The Office of the Election Commission and the municipal election offices you receive calls from those engaged in monitoring the vote.

23 645 individuals who completed the district-level selection process on June 9 may be eligible for provincial-level election in 77 regions. Sunday’s round may make 3, 080 candidates across the country.

On June 26 at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi, the winners will compete for 200 votes at the federal level. On July 2, the election results are anticipated to become released.

A group of Loei candidates have also filed a complaint with the Administrative Court asking for an order before Sunday’s voting.

One of the petition, Jirasak Noiklam, stated that the organization is requesting court action to stop any harm from surveys officials ‘ reported incompetence.

They are accused of failing to adequately assess each candidate’s credentials, some of whom allegedly lied about their areas of expertise or work and were reportedly paid by politicians to participate in the election.

The poll officers at both the city and provincial levels have repeatedly complained about the candidates ‘ qualifications and asserted that they have no power to look into them.

He claimed that the Administrative Court should decide on the ballot officials ‘ authority and duty in relation to the candidate exam.

The party had previously sued a group of 28 prospects for contesting the election despite knowing they were unqualified.

Khoompong Phumkhiew, the party’s representative, said the applicants with doubtful backgrounds lied about their profession and thus were not available. He said the crime carries prison term of between one to 10 years, a good between 20, 000 and 200, 000 ringgit, and a 20- time restrictions from contesting any votes.

These people stepped up in the election despite the severe penalties, and their membership has questioned the legitimacy of the new Senate, he continued.

Following a complaint that one poll was n’t t counted, the EC reportedly ordered a recall of the June 9 election in Bangkok’s Bang Khen area. Apparently, the inter-group voting involving Group C required a tell.

During that, 84 votes were used. With three vote ruled as spoilt, the last count may have produced 81 vote. However, simply 80 were reported.

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Travellers urged to monitor for symptoms of bird flu

Travellers urged to monitor for symptoms of bird flu
On February 6, the Suvarnabhumi airports welcomes a large tourist flow. The Department of Disease Control claims that Thailand has not received any human reports of bird flu, but specialists advise individuals returning from places where there has been an H5N2 epidemic to self-monitor. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

The Department of Disease Control claims that Thailand has not received any human cases of bird flu, but specialists advise individuals traveling from areas where there has been an H5N2 epidemic to self-monitor.

The authorities have instructed travelers coming into Thailand from an epidemic area to look out for unusual respiratory symptoms within 14 days of arrival and to immediately call a doctor if they notice any of these symptoms.

Thailand has n’t had any bird flu cases in humans since 2006, according to disease control chief Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn.

But, agencies, including the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and the Department of Livestock, have been working closely to observe any epidemics among animals, he said.

According to Dr. Thongchai, there are serious measures in place in case an outbreak is discovered. Both the Department of Medical Sciences and the Department of Livestock have laboratory facilities to check for the H5N2 popular pressure.

He claimed that the World Health Organization ( WHO ) earlier this month confirmed the first fatality caused by Avian Influenza A ( H5N2 ).

The WHO said a 59- season- older man in Mexico died on April 24 after struggling from breathing difficulties, diarrhea, vomiting and flu symptoms.

Despite not having had any contact with birds, the gentleman was also reported to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic liver disease.

A bird flu outbreak was reported in the boy’s place in March, according to authorities. The gentleman was the nation’s first people to have contracted the H5N2 version.

However, the WHO has stated that this particular disease poses a low risk to the general public.

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PM shoots down quit rumours

Srettha’s death to be decided by jury

PM shoots down quit rumours
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, arrives at Government House on May 31. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, refuted rumors that he would resign or break the House of Representatives before the Constitutional Court rules in a situation that might result in his being ousted for choosing questionable politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM’s Office secretary.

” I always think about ]resignation or a House dissolution]. Let the constitutional process proceed naturally. I always think of running apart”, Mr Srettha said on Friday.

He continued, adding that a group of his lawyers has sent a list of more witnesses to the court.” When the judges have questions, I have the responsibility to discuss and honor their decision,” he said.

A group of 40 senators, which had in mind the case against Mr. Srettha, requested in May that the prime minister and Pichit be removed from office in accordance with Sections 170( 4 ) and ( 5 ) of the charter, which deals with the ethics of cabinet ministers.

Just before the judge could hear the plea, Pichit resigned in an effort to save Mr. Srettha from legal wrangles.

The judge agreed to hear the case against Mr. Srettha, but the jury rejected the circumstance against Pichit because he had already resigned.

The court instructed the parties to submit their witness lists and information by Monday of this year before the case’s hearing the following day.

If the judge laws against him, Mr. Srettha may lose his job. The prime minister’s decision to work with legitimate expert Wissanu Krea-ngam is thought to have improved his chances of winning the situation.

Mr. Wissanu, whose primary task was to review the specifics of the prime minister’s defense, claimed earlier this week that both the prime minister’s secretary and the Council of State had to review both the facts and legal issues.

The original deputy prime minister claimed to have helped review the documents before handing them to the court on June 7 but did not review the prime minister’s defense.

Pichit’s session as PM’s Office minister, who previously served as Thaksin Shinawatra’s lawyer and Mr. Srettha’s adviser, raised concerns about his eligibility to assist in the cupboard. When he represented Thaksin in a contentious area offer event in 2008, he served time in prison for contempt of court in connection with an attempted bribery situation. The Supreme Court sentenced Pichit and two of his coworkers to six months in prison on June 25th that year after they attempted to pay court leaders with$ 2 million in cash.

In the meantime, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University professor Yuttaporn Issarachai spoke to the Bangkok Post about the significance of some of the circumstances pending in the Constitutional Court this month.

” The results of the court circumstances may change the social landscape”, Mr Yuttaporn said.

A new prime minister may be chosen by parliament if Mr. Srettha is removed, according to Mr. Yuttaporn, and a new social ally may be formed to form a new coalition government.

Some of the party’s members may also transfer to other parties that might form a new coalition government, he added, if the main opposition’s Move Forward Party ( MPF ) is disbanded in another case.

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday will also notice a circumstance against the MFP, which could possibly result in the group’s breakdown, he said.

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Govt to help farmers pay for fertiliser

Govt to help farmers pay for fertiliser

The government announced the launch of a co-payment program to help aid fertiliser purchases for over 4 million households who grow corn.

Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated yesterday that arrangements have been made to help farmers and that this year’s wheat prices are better than those of the past year at a meeting of the national corn control policy committee.

Farmers have been benefited by large subsidies from the government so far, which has led them to look for better manufacturing methods and lower production costs. A compost task was just started, and the authorities vowed to cover the remaining costs.

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives mobile application will be used to implement the job, making it accessible to all producers. In light of recent rate increases, suppliers of fertilizers may be invited to join to standardize prices.

According to Mr. Phumtham, the compost formulas are anticipated to increase yields and help to solve the issue of higher costs.

Mr. Phumtham stated at the conference that the commission and the council had a principled agreement regarding the project for co-payment fertiliser.

For farmers who have registered with the Department of Agriculture Extension ( DAE), which currently stands at 4.68 million households, farmers will receive financial support for purchasing chemical and organic fertilizers up to 500 baht per rai and up to 20 rai per household.

The government may manage 29.9 billion ringgit for the job. In order to fund farmers ‘ needs for the next rice crop in 2024/2020, Mr. Phumtham predicted that the DAE would submit the funds proposal to the government for approval this month.

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ESG “ineffective” without right leadership

ESG 'ineffective' without right leadership

A desire for a better future is essential to achieve sustainability and the environmental, social, and governance ( ESG) principles alone may not be enough, Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, said at a conference in Bangkok this week.

The ESG model has been around since the 1990s but it is proving powerful, he said.

He continued, noting that rules generally only impose the bare minimum of responsible behavior and that businesses today frequently engage in greenwashing to prevent problems.

” Laws does minimise damage, but they do not maximise great”.

He noted that the majority of modern corporations are profiting from problems rather than developing lucrative solutions to challenges.

Alternatively of ESG, we should move to ESL, he said, where” L” stands for” servant leadership”– a real desire to create a better future for partners, community and coming years.

” The answer lies in’ doing also by doing nice ‘”, he said.

Businesses must make money and expand, but they must do so by addressing the issues that are currently threatening society: climate change, inequality, and cybercrimes. Only then will the prospect of our children become secure”, he said.

The Mae Fah Luang Foundation’s Doi Tung Development Project is a good illustration of businesses that place values and the atmosphere second, he said.

The project was started in order to shift the opium-producing state’s business from one of sustainable agriculture. And its successful organization was built on a value-driven idea like this.

This method has contributed to their lengthy- word success, he said.

The world needs true dedication and innovation, not just those driven by external incentives, according to Mr. Peshawaria, to address the existential challenges facing today.

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