Pickup-bomb injures two, damages buildings

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Two problems in the South as the Tak Bai murder case’s Friday deadline approaches.

PUBLISHED: 24 Oct 2024 at 10: 25

The car bomb explosion started a fire near the Panare police station in Panare district of Pattani early Thursday morning. (Photo: Abdullah Benjakat)
Early on Thursday night, a car bomb detonated near the Pattani district’s Panare police depot, setting off a fire. ( Photo: Abdullah Benjakat )

In Panare region on Thursday night, a weapon hidden in a stolen pickup exploded, killing two defense volunteers and destructive state property.

Around 1:30 a.m., the blast occurred on a path close to the Panare police station and neighborhood office.

The fire damaged the police depot, near state cars and another property. Two active members of the defense were hurt.

The weapon was inside a Mitsubishi Triton pick truck that was being delivered to the Panare district’s Ban Nam Bo management organization.

Prior to that, about 10 men had gone into the regional administration organization’s business, tied up the four there-going employees, and taken the delivery.

Three soldiers were seriously hurt in a third bombing attack on Wednesday afternoon in Narathiwat’s Rangae area.

As a group of men passed by, the explosive was hidden in an underwater drain hose and detonated.

The two bombings took place just before Friday’s expiration of the statute of limitations for the Tak Bai murder event.

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City Hall set to begin PM2.5 measures

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PUBLISHED: 24 Oct 2024 at 04: 53

Tall buildings are obscured by haze which blanketed wide areas of Bangkok on Oct 8. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
Large buildings are obscured by the cloud that engulfed Bangkok’s vast areas on October 8th. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ), which will start implementing measures to encourage public involvement in addressing air pollution, will start putting a focus on PM2.5 fine dust pollution this year.

Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, a spokesman for the BMA, reported on Wednesday that Bangkok’s PM2.5 fine dust levels, in many cases, exceed the secure threshold of 50 g/m3 during the winter and spring due to air stagnation.

The BMA has instructed all city offices to start implementing measures starting on Thursday to lessen the impact of fine sand pollution and its health effects.

According to Mr. Aekvarunyoo, the methods include putting in more frequent checks for black smoke emissions from all types of cars, working with local police facilities to regulate visitors, and putting in no-parking areas on both main and secondary roads.

Other steps include enforcing regulations for companies and construction sites in the cash to prevent pollution exceeding security levels and forbid available trash burning, he said.

The BMA likewise told Chinese temples, underpinnings, and temples to refrain from light incense and burning report. Street washing, dust mopping, and the cleansing of trees, leaves, and vehicle halts will also be increased, he said.

In addition, Bangkok and its neighboring provinces have seen a rise in PM2.5 waste, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on’s Facebook post. He also outlined a plan to overcome waste second time through a three-level control model: national, provincial, and statewide. Important measures may include creating hazard maps for areas where improper using is occurring, managing jungle fires, regulating energy use, and monitoring high-risk agrarian zones, he said.

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Calls mount for Tak Bai decree

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Govt might make a move to keep fees effective.

PUBLISHED: 24 Oct 2024 at 04: 39

Students gather in front of the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok on Oct 18, 2024, to demand justice in the Tak Bai massacre case. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
On October 18, 2024, students gather in Bangkok in front of the UN Conference Center to demand justice for the Tak Bai murder case. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

On Wednesday, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the country’s prime minister, declined to comment on requests for an executive order to extend the statute of limitations on the situation involving the Tak Bai slaughter from 2004 to Friday.

When asked what she thought of the growing calls for the executive order, the prime minister responded,” Pardon me, I have to go.”

The idea was initially made at a public platform by Assoc Prof Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, a law professor at Thammasat University.

Assoc Prof. Prinya suggested that the government should consider issuing the professional order under Section 29 of the law, which would also apply to the Tak Bai event in the future. If the state decides to proceed with the plan, how much an extension will be granted.

On October 25, 2004, a police station in the Tak Bai city of Narathiwat, where more than 80 people are alleged to have died, and their bodies were transported to a military service in the neighboring province of Pattani.

Before the distribution, the demonstrators had been calling for the transfer of six prisoners. The Sudah Bai horror occurred while Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s prime minister, was in office.

No conclusions have been reached regarding the proposed administrative order, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, adding that the deputy prime minister in charge of security interests may get better positioned to respond to inquiries.

Usually, when a law concerns even certain groups and not the general consumer, a study is required to ensure the proposed law is constitutional, said Pol Col Tawee. If an executive order is issued to extend the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai circumstance, which involves eight to fourteen offenders, then the question that arises is whether the improvement may also qualify to around 4, 000 additional safety situations, he added.

More than 7, 000 arrest permits have been issued for defendants in safety cases, with only around 4, 000 offenders having been arrested, he said.

Pol Col Tawee acknowledged the role the government has in assisting security forces in detaining suspects, but he also acknowledged that finding these people was challenging because the majority of them prefer to escape and be buried until the statute of limitations in their cases expires.

He claimed that his Prachachat Party had second raised government problems last year about the impending statute of limitations expiration of the Tak Bai event, citing the lack of progress made over the years. A House committee should look into why the legal process in the Tak Bai situation had been stymied for so long, said Pol Col Tawee on December 12 next month. When asked if he was concerned that the Tak Bai incident, which took place during the Thai Rak Thai Party leadership, the Pheu Thai-led partnership, might result in the statute of limitations expiring without any defendants facing legal action, he responded just by saying that” when the reality emerges, evil may dissipate.”

The National Human Rights Commission, in addition, urged the immediate achievement of all defendants in the Tak Bai event on Wednesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would replace the statute of limitations for cases involving serious human rights violations committed by state officials.

Cycling in the South organized a symbolic event called” Pedalling for Oxygen” on Wednesday along the same route that protesters were taken from Narathiwat and suffocated in military trucks in 2004. Before setting off on a 145-kilometer route to the Ingkhayutthaborihan military camp in Nong Chik district, Pattani, the cyclists, some of whom were from Malaysia, prayed for the spirits of the dead in front of the Tak Bai police station.

In honor of the demonstrators who suffocated in Pattani, cyclist Muhammadaladi Dengni claimed they were “in search of oxygen.”

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Recognising visionary leadership and lasting impact

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The Bangkok Post once more honors outstanding leadership and innovation in the business industry. The” Bangkok Post CEO of the Year 2024″ prizes are a testament to our unwavering determination to recognizing excellent authority.

This week’s awards highlight key executives and top leaders whose advice has transformed businesses into symbols of achievement, progress, and green growth, continuing our tradition of honoring creative and inspirational leaders who have reshaped industries and sparked beneficial change.

The awards recognize not only commercial accomplishments but also the important contributions and lasting efforts these leaders have made to society and the economy across a range of categories. These distinctions highlight the impact of their perspective and commitment, from striking tactics to revolutionary leadership.

This time, 15 prizes may be presented, each accompanied by a unique and compelling narrative that captures the government’s enthusiasm. In the upcoming weeks, we will share the stories of these outstanding leaders, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to moving both their communities and community ahead.

To level the CEO of the Year 2024 news, the Bangkok Post is launching a unique collection today, with regular features on the awarded CEOs– showcasing their accomplishments, business strategies, and encouraging visions, both in print and online.

Mr. Bandhit claimed that Thai Oil is on the verge of great success as a result of changing its enterprise to conform to international megatrends.

Mr. Bandhit claimed that Thai Oil is on the verge of great success as a result of changing its enterprise to conform to international megatrends.

Girding for revolution

The chief executive of Thai Oil has prepared the company for upcoming issues while making sure the workforce’s needs are always at the forefront.

As Thailand transitions toward cleaner energy, Bandhit Thamprajamchit, the company’s chief executive and chairman, is aware of new challenges facing the business as it moves ahead.

He embraces technology and development to ensure the bank’s long-term success while helping Thai Oil change its company strategy in response to growing demand for green energy.

Thai Oil is Thailand’s largest plant and distributor of gas merchandise, producing one of the highest sizes of high-value done petroleum products in Asia-Pacific.

Thai Oil embraces change in order to convert prospective crises into opportunities for growth as it deals with physical challenges like the power transition, the push towards sustainability, advances in artificial intelligence technology, and a statistical shift.

Through its slogan” Empowering Human Life through Sustainable Energy and Chemicals,” Mr. Bandhit made clear that the business was ready to address these physical issues.

Thai Oil has set an aspiration portfolio goal for 2030, which involves reducing the percentage of its petroleum business and high-value petroleum products from 70 % to just 45 % of its overall portfolio. By 2030 the remaing 55 % of the overall portfolio would be made up of the company’s petrochemical business and high-value petrochemical products ( 30 % ), new S-Curve business ( 20 % ), and power business ( 5 % ).

3V Plan

Thai Oil uses three” V’s” to accomplish its objectives and be in line with its total vision, according to Mr. Bandhit, who says the company is aiming to generate the business.

The first” V” refers to benefit maximization, which involves the inclusion of the existing business value ring with the achievement of investment options in the downstream chemical industry as well as the development of high-value products to improve the bank’s competitive capabilities.

This is supported by key business systems, including the Clean Fuel Project ( CFP), and through its investment in PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk, Indonesia’s largest integrated petroleum company.

The minute’ V’ refers to worth enhancement. According to Mr. Bandhit, this method aims to expand the company’s international areas in order to support a variety of Thai Oil Group items.

In addition to its primary sales center in Thailand, Thai Oil may develop into destination countries that have higher rates of economic and population progress, such as Vietnam, Indonesia and, most recently, India.

The third’ V’ refers to value diversification. Under this strategy, the company will expand its investment into new S-curve businesses that relate to the latest mega-trends, he said.

Parmi the new industries targeted are the chemical industry, which inhibits and eliminates harmful germs, surfactants used in cleaning products ( disinfectants and surfactants ), bio-businesses, and new energy industries, including investment and business creation through corporate venture capital.

3C APPROACH

Through the use of three” C’s,” Thai Oil’s business transformation also includes efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

According to Mr. Bandhit, the business is focusing on achieving its sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and a net-zero target by 2060. The interim goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 % by 2035.

The first’ C’ refers to reducing Thai Oil’s existing emissions. The company is attempting to put Thai Oil’s current production processes to the best possible use by studying and developing net-zero pathways. This is a priority.

The company aims to make up for the remaining amount of greenhouse gases in the second” C,” according to Mr. Bandhit. The second” C” involves compensating for residual emissions.

The third ‘C’ refers to controlling future emissions. The company wants to control the amount of greenhouse gases by adjusting its portfolio to include a significant proportion of investment in alternative low-carbon businesses and products, aligning with its V strategy. Mr. Bandhit claimed that Thai Oil is on the verge of great success as a result of changing its enterprise to conform to international megatrends.

The chief executive of Thai Oil has developed all aspects of the business and communicated the messaging needed to support these changes. He places an emphasis on satisfying the needs of employees so they can produce high-quality work and live a good life, as he believes in the message behind the slogan” Your Value, Our Priority,” which will help Thai Oil develop consistently and sustainably to become a 100-year-old organization.

Bandhit Thamprajamchit President and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Oil Public Company Limited

Dr. Tanupol stated that he intends to increase the percentage that the wellness segment contributes to the group's overall revenue going forward.

Dr. Tanupol stated that he intends to increase the percentage that the wellness segment contributes to the group’s overall revenue going forward.

BDMS zeroing in on wellness

Company’s operations aim to generate &nbsp, a larger chunk of overall revenue from its preventive &nbsp, and lifestyle medicine services

The chief executive of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc ( BDMS ) Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, better known as Dr. Amp, is a renowned authority on preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Tanupol continued his education by studying anti-ageing medicine and becoming certified in the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine after graduating from Siriraj Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Tanupol has a lot of knowledge in helping patients adjust their lifestyles, particularly in terms of weight management and the treatment of obesity.

Dr Tanupol is also a best-selling author of several health and wellness books, while his YouTube channel– DrAmp Team– now has more than 1 million subscribers.

” My vision is to improve the quality of life for Thais, and people around the world”, he said.

Dr. Tanupol claimed that as the number of people over 60 increases, the world is becoming an aging society.

In Thailand, this segment accounts for more than 20 % of the population, above the global average of 16-17 %, with people aged 60 and above expected to account for 28 % of the Thai population by 2031.

Another challenge facing human health is the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD ), including strokes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, lung disease, and obesity.

In 2023, around 77 % of deaths in Thailand were attributed to NCDs, accounting for 380, 000 deaths per year, which is considered to be extremely high.

Thailand also had the highest incidence of obesity in the area.

BDMS reported revenue of over 100 billion baht in the last year, of which only 10 % was made up of the wellness sector, with the rest coming from the treatment of illnesses.

Dr. Tanupol stated that he intends to increase the percentage that the wellness segment contributes to the group’s overall revenue going forward.

Over the past five years, BDMS ‘ revenue from wellness services has increased by 30 % annually, far exceeding the average of 10 % globally.

BDMS Wellness Clinic operates 19 wellness clinics nationwide, including its headquarters in Bangkok, located in Soi Somkid.

The 15-billion-baht Bangkok facility includes a clinic, the Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, BDMS Connect Center, which is a meetings facility, along with a private jet service to meet the needs of wealthy clients.

During this year’s second and third quarters, 60 % of the company’s clients were foreigners, mainly from China or the Middle East, who recognise the BDMS brand as the ideal provider of healthcare and wellness services.

Dr. Tanupol noted that the company also employs a number of employees with extensive hospitality industry experience because they are already well-equipped with a service-oriented mindset to provide clients with their services at the clinics.

” My vision is not only driving revenue, but rather to contribute to society, making Thailand one of the world’s leading wellness destinations”, he said.

Thailand is ranked 15th for wellness tourism in 2022, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and BDMS Wellness Clinic wants to improve its position in the world rankings to be among the top five, he said.

He claimed that the group had already made an additional 25 billion dollars to build a wellness complex in Bangkok in an effort to become the “wellness valley of the world.”

It is estimated that the project, which will feature hotels, clinics, and residential units aimed at people who have chosen to adopt a “wellness lifestyle”, will be completed within five years.

Additionally, the business has just introduced the BDMS Wellness Clinic in Laguna Phuket, which is geared toward Russian-born visitors looking for wellness.

BDMS has invested a lot in research and technology in addition to running a leading healthcare group for more than 50 years.

” Today, every aspect of a person’s medical information can be checked”, said Dr Tanupol.

” Medicine today is not a case of “one size fits all.” It’s all about precision and providing more personalised solutions”.

Advanced technology enables in-depth analysis of personal health factors, including aspects pertaining to hormones, andropause, menopause, stress levels, sleep quality, food and diet, and vitamin and mineral levels.

A complete genome genetic test is also available that can help doctors help you plan a healthy lifestyle and determine a person’s risk of developing a disease later.

Tanupol Virunhagarun is the CEO of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi.

attempting to create a sustainable future

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi of ThaiBev is utilizing Sufficiency Economy principles to promote long-term stability and resilience.

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited ( ThaiBev ), led by Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO and president, has grown the business into one of the largest beverage conglomerates in Southeast Asia and has also been a proponent of sustainable business practices.

His direction goes beyond profit, highlighting the crucial role that businesses play in promoting social and environmental responsibility.

Under Mr Thapana’s stewardship, ThaiBev has embraced the philosophy of the Sufficiency Economy, as advocated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, King Rama IX.

By using this strategy, Mr. Thapana has demonstrated that sustainability is a potent force for long-term stability and resilience rather than a stopper of growth.

This philosophy, rooted in moderation, responsible consumption, and environmental care, has become a guiding principle for ThaiBev, serving as a case study on how sustainability can be integrated into business operations.

Beyond his own business, Mr. Thapana has collaborated with the Chaipattana Foundation to promote this philosophy as a social foundation for both families and businesses.

For the past five years, Mr Thapana has spearheaded Sustainable Expo ( SX), Asean’s largest sustainability-focused event. The expo brings together government, private sectors, and civil society to foster collaboration on critical sustainability issues, including carbon emission reduction, environmental protection, and the role of technology in achieving these goals.

SX 2024 marked its most successful year, extending the event from seven to ten days, with over 640, 000 participants both online and offline, surpassing the initial target of 500, 000. Of these attendees, more than 227, 000 were young people aged 18-35, highlighting the growing interest in sustainability among the next generation.

The expo featured insights from over 700 speakers representing 270 organisations, all aiming to find practical solutions to global sustainability challenges.

Remarkably, the event generated over 40 million baht in revenue through community product sales and booth exhibitions. All profits went to social organizations and local communities, and ThaiBev kept the costs low for exhibitors, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to supporting social causes and social good.

The SX initiative sends a clear message that all industries are eager to learn and take steps toward sustainability. Youths ‘ overwhelming participation reflects their growing awareness of the impact of their actions on the future of the planet and their place in it, according to Mr. Thapana, who cited the success of the event.

” Collaboration are crucial for the dimensions of sustainability. We must prioritise the five ‘ P’s– planet, people, prosperity, partnership and peace, to truly drive sustainable progress”, he said.

Mr Thapana credits much of his business acumen to his father, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the founder of ThaiBev. He learned the importance of” consistency and resilience” in business, especially in times of economic uncertainty.

” If you’re committed to something, you have to continually adjust and solve problems, no matter how small, without giving up”, Mr Thapana shared.

Ethics are also a cornerstone of Mr Thapana’s approach to business. He firmly believes that businesses must collaborate with their partners without petty customers or suppliers.

” Unethical practices destroy sustainability”, he says, underscoring that ethical conduct is key to long-term business success.

Mr Thapana’s success lies in his ability to balance growth with sustainability. He emphasises three key elements– awareness, mindfulness, and adaptability.

First, businesses must stay aware of “disruptions” in the marketplace by understanding consumer behaviour and megatrends. Second, mindfulness and thoughtful decision-making are essential for sustaining both growth and environmental responsibility.

Finally, adaptability is essential to navigating the rapidly evolving global technology and environmental challenges.

Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to not only building a thriving business but also making a lasting, positive impact on society. The Bangkok Post proudly recognizes him as CEO of the Year in Sustainability Impact Leadership for his remarkable contributions and acknowledges his leadership in shaping a more sustainable future for ThaiBev and society.

Thai Beverage Plc.’s Chief Executive Officer of Thapana SirivadhanabhakdiGroup

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20 years after Tak Bai mass suffocation in southern Thailand, cyclists pedal ‘for oxygen’

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 14: 27

Cyclists leave Tak Bai district of Narathiwat for Nong Chik district of Thailand's Pattani province on Wednesday morning. (Photo: Abudullah Benjakat)
On Wednesday night, cyclists depart from Narathiwat’s Tak Bai area for Nong Chik district in Pattani province, Thailand. ( Photo: Abudullah Benjakat )

As the state avoided questions about whether the Tak Bai slaughter case’s statute of limitations may be extended, cyclists on Wednesday pedaled” for gas” on the same route where about 80 arrested protesters from the Narathiwat district of Tak Bai suffocated on defense trucks in 2004.

Before setting off on motorbikes on a 145-kilometer-long path to the Ingkhayutthaborihan military station in the Nong Chik city of Pattani, a group of bikers, including Malay, prayed for the spirits of the dead patients in front of the Tak Bai police station.

In honor of the protesters who suffocated on the way to Pattani after a assault in Tak Bai in October 2004, rider Muhammadaladi Dengni said they “pedal on the way for gas.” The symbolic gathering was planned because the Tak Bai slaughter case’s 20-year statute of limitations may disappear on Friday, he said.

Authorities from the Nong Chik place facilitated customers for the cyclists.

The anger of the neighborhood will remain and could lead to future conflicts, according to Mr. Muhammadaladi, unless 14 suspects in the case retreat and provide the justice system. The show was handled by military officers in particular, with the majority of the suspects. &nbsp,

Because the assault on the demonstrators heavily violated human rights, the National Human Rights Commission has issued a statement in response to the government’s request to compensate those who were impacted by the Tak Bai murder case.

Statute of limitations

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra sat down to answer writers ‘ issues regarding the possibility of the government is issuing an executive order to, for example, extend the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai situation.

On October 25, 2004, 1, 500 local activists gathered in front of the Narathiwat’s Tak Bai area to obscenely demand the release of military participants who had been detained for allegedly handing weapon to rebels, while also reporting it to the specialists as weapons fraud.

Security forces decided to disperse the crowd as the number of protesters increased, leading to seven fatalities on the spot and 78 more when more than 1,300 protesters were loaded into military vehicles headed for the Ingkhayutthaborihan Military Camp in Pattani’s Nong Chik area. Suffocation was cited as the cause of the numerous fatalities.

The Tak Bai event happened during then-prime secretary Thaksin Shinawatra’s career.

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Eastern Thai island of Koh Kham for sale at B1.8bn

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 12: 03

The island of Koh Kham in the eastern Thai province of Trat (photo: Trat office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand)
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s ( Photo ) Trat province’s Koh Kham island is located in the eastern region of Thailand.

Facebook recently made headlines on Wednesday when it announced plans to sell Koh Kham beach, complete with unfinished resort homes, for 1.8 billion baht.

Apassara Sonsab, a Twitter user, claimed that the “private beach” for sale was Trat’s most stunning island, and that there were no finished resort homes included in the same sale package.

The island’s area for sale is estimated to be about 10 rai, and it is home to groups of wonderful volcanic rocks, crystal clear seawater, and a clear sand beach that extends about 300 meters. It is located one kilometer from Koh Mak and 35 kilometers from Trat, the peninsula.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Trat office responded to the Koh Kham selling comments by stating that visitors to the island by boat or yacht from Koh Mak, to observe volcanic rock structures and coral, and to take in the stunning environment.

The business claimed that Koh Kham was a volcanic crater hundreds of millions of years back.

In 2014, the owner of the area was charged with bush and water invasion by building a 148-metre-long gate, a 480m-long slope and land restoration.

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Part of eastern Thai island of Koh Kham for sale at B1.8bn

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 12: 03

The island of Koh Kham in the eastern Thai province of Trat (photo: Trat office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand)
The province of Trat in eastern Thailand, Koh Kham, is located on the island of Koh Kham ( photo: Trat office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand ).

Facebook recently made headlines on Wednesday when it announced plans to sell Koh Kham area, along with unfinished resort homes in Trat’s northeast province, for 1.8 billion baht.

Apassara Sonsab, a Twitter user, claimed that the “private area” up for sale was the most stunning island in Trat, and that there were no available resort homes for the same sale price.

The island’s area for sale on the island, which the blog claims is about 10 rai, has a 300 meter long clear sand beach, and groups of gorgeous volcanic mountains. It is located about 35 kilometers away from Trat peninsula and about one kilometer away from Koh Mak.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Trat office responded to the Koh Kham selling comments by stating that visitors to the island by boat or yacht from Koh Mak, to observe volcanic rock structures and coral, and to take in the stunning environment.

Koh Kham, according to the company, was once a volcanic crater that lasted for hundreds of millions of years.

In 2014, the owner of the land was charged with bush and water invasion by building a 148-metre-long gate, a 480m-long slope and land restoration.

Nol Suwatchananont, chairman of the Koh Mak operational company, said a property rights record for the 10-rai story on Koh Kham had been sold several occasions.

He claimed that the present land subject, which a restauranteur in Chon Buri owned, was real and intended to sell.

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Home-made bomb explodes in Thailand’s Pattani province

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 11: 01

Officials secure the scene of a bomb blast in Muang district of Thailand's Pattani province late Tuesday night. (Photo supplied)
Later on Tuesday night, Thai authorities securing the location of a bomb explosion in the Thai territory of Pattani province’s Muang district. ( Photo supplied )

PATTANI: Slow on Tuesday night, a homemade bomb detonated in the Muang region of this southern border province. There were no fatalities.

Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the weapon detonated at the Kalapo crossing in tambon Chabang Tikor.

Bomb experts arrived at the scene fifty minutes later and discovered nails, a cheap bottle, and an electrical circuit as well as pieces of nails.

Another weapon, which contained explosives and an electric circuit tied to a bottle of gasoline, was also unveiled by the experts. Regulators used a water gun to destroy this weapon. &nbsp,

No one was hurt in the explosion, and neither home was damaged.

Officials claimed that a remote control controlled the placement of the bombs inside a bucket.

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Probe into costly, substandard Thai uni aircraft course

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 09: 02

An aircraft maintenance centre at U-tapao airport in Thailand's Chon Buri province. (File photo)
An aviation maintenance heart at U-tapao airports in Thailand’s Chon Buri state. ( File photo )

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation has launched an investigation into a problem that a college in Bangkok offered a subpar course for students who wanted to study and study for nearly a million ringgit.

The chancellor, Supamas Isarabhakdi, said she had instructed the agency’s continuous minister, Supachai Pathumnakul, to assign a team to investigate the matter, which was made common by Weerachai Phutthawong, a professor at Kasetsart University. On Tuesday, Mr. Weerachai announced via his Instagram page that he had received complaints from students about a program for students studying aircraft repair technicians being offered by a university in Bangkok.

The students claimed that the school gave them a degree if they paid the entire program cost.

The complainants claimed that instructors frequently canceled classes despite the high registration fee of 500, 000 ringgit and about 500, 000 baht in different unpaid costs.

In a program booklet, the university claimed graduates would receive an EASA-accredited plane repair certificate.

But, graduates who have already completed their studies were given credentials by a private company that provided training during the training. The grads said no employer may get holders of such credentials, according to Mr Weerachai.

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Jetty take-downs ‘too slow’

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PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 06: 28

Trat: A Koh Chang businessman has written to the Interior Ministry’s Damrongdharma Center to ask them to assist him in battling the demolition of two large, illegally constructed material shoreline.

He claims that the buildings are aggravated by southern deterioration in nearby towns.

Kitti Yimrewat, the business, said his battle for the destruction of these illegal material jetties, which, according to him, are similar to a developing considering their giant dimension, is now being stalled as the resort owning them has been granted another 150 days after the initial 180-day deadline expired.

Some have advised him to file a complaint with the Administrative Court opposing the date extension, which he said was taking a year or so to finish.

He, therefore, decided to camp his issue with the Damrongdharma Centre’s Trat business instead.

The first 180-day deadline for demolying the illegitimate concrete platforms, which was granted by the local marine authorities, was given a 150-day extension in the most recent administrative order, which was later terminated on September 17.

The resort’s owner, Phira Iam-sunthon, said the statewide office of the Marine Department only permitted 150 more weeks while the company that runs the hotel cited difficulties in getting the two piers cleared as a justification for its request for 180 more time.

The resort now has until Feb. 18 to complete the demolition, he said, adding that if the company does n’t meet the second deadline, a civil lawsuit will be brought against it for the coastal erosion these concrete structures are causing, he said.

In Koh Chang, an established stands by a concrete walls. ( File photo: Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong )

In Koh Chang, an established stands by a concrete walls. ( File photo: Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong )

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