Koh Chang jetty take-downs ‘too slow’

Trat: A businessman from Koh Chang, in eastern Thailand, has written to the Interior Ministry’s Damrongdharma Center to ask them to assist him in his battle to have two large-but-unlawful material piers destroyed.

He claims that the near coastal areas ‘ erosion is being worsened by the institutions.

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 firm operating the beach cited difficulties in getting the destruction of the two jetties as a justification for its request for 180 more days, while the Marine Department’s statewide office only permitted 150 more days, according to Phira Iam-sunthon, lieutenant governor.

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 official stands by a material ceiling in March. ( File photo: Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong )

In Koh Chang, an official stands by a material ceiling in March. ( File photo: Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong )

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Motorists may face congestion fee

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit (photo: Government House)
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit ( photo: Government House )

According to Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the Transportation Ministry will spend six to a time examining the viability of imposing a congestion charge on Bangkok residents who travel on busy roads.

The cost will be used to finance a 200-billion-baht fund to recover concessions from private companies that make investments in energy train lines. The government will be able to provide cheap fares once it has been returned to express power.

Mr. Suriya said on Tuesday that the congestion price will help realize his goal of setting electric train tickets at 20 baht per journey across all lines.

At the same time, the government is even working on harmonising inter-line cards, which is expected to be completed next time.

According to Mr. Suriya, the account is necessary to keep prices low.

The government has examined various fees that are imposed on motorists in other nations and made the decision to take the congestion fee significantly.

A study will be conducted to assess how the gridlock price will work for the people’s best interests.

Some drivers would be urged to leave their cars at home and take electric trains if the charges were reduced to a level rate of 20 baht, he claimed.

Mr. Suriya predicted a six- to twelve-month research period. He claimed, however, that the government is determined to end the agreement buy-back process by submitting a flat rate of 20 baht per year for all ranges by the end of the year. He did not elaborate more.

Accessing busy streets served by electric train lines may be charged a congestion cost that may range from 40 to 50 baht per car.

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Bangkok motorists may face congestion fee

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit (photo: Government House)
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit ( photo: Government House )

According to Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the Transport Ministry will spend six to a time looking into the viability of levying a congestion fee on drivers traveling through Bangkok’s busy roads.

The cost will be used to finance a 200-billion-baht fund to recover concessions from private companies that make investments in energy train lines. When under state power, the government will be able to provide accessible charges.

Mr. Suriya said on Tuesday that the congestion price will help realize his goal of setting electric train tickets at 20 baht per journey across all lines.

At the same time, the government is even working on harmonising inter-line cards, which is expected to be completed next season.

According to Mr. Suriya, keeping prices low calls for a cause of financing, which is where the account comes in.

The government has examined additional fees that are imposed on motorists in other nations and made the decision to take the congestion fee significantly.

The minister stated that a study will be conducted to ascertain how the congestion charge will work for the people’s best interest.

Some drivers would be urged to leave their cars at home and take electric railways if the charges were reduced to a level rate of 20 baht, he claimed.

Mr. Suriya stated that he anticipated the study to take between six and a month. He claimed, without having to wait until the agreement buy-back agreement is finalized, that the state is determined to reduce the energy train tickets on all lines to a level rate of 20 baht by the year 2020. He did not elaborate more.

Accessing busy streets served by electric train lines may be subject to a congestion cost that may range from 40 to 50 baht per vehicle.

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Halloween deadline set for aid

Disaster relief personnel from the 1st Cavalry Division of the Royal Thai Army help clean up and restore homes affected by flash floods and mudslides in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai last week. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)
Next month, the 1st Cavalry Division of the Royal Thai Army’s 1st Cavalry Division helped clear up and rebuild homes in the Mae Sai area of Chiang Rai that had experienced flash floods and landslides. ( Photo: Royal Thai Army )

The Interior Ministry is expected to pay financial support to present victims by October 31 and the government is currently developing solutions to the overflow situation.

Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul reported on Tuesday that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had mandated that the Department of Disaster Protection and Mitigation ( DDPM) pay victims compensation by that date. The government approved the financial aid on September 17 and October 8 and mandated that each overflow victim receive compensation in the amount of 9, 000 baht as soon as possible.

Mr. Anutin will make it easier for people to receive assistance, particularly those who registered before Oct. 16, so that it is finished by Oct. 31,” said Ms. Traisuree.

According to The DDPM, the Government Savings Bank ( GSB ) had transferred money nine times as of Monday. The support was paid to 48, 857 communities and cost at least 439 million ringgit. According to Ms Traisuree, the next two help bills cost more than 490 million ringgit and covered 54, 531 people this year. The eighth payment, covering the flood victims in Sukhothai, Loei, Phrae, and Chiang Rai, is expected to be paid on Wednesday, while the last one, covering Ubon Ratchathani, Phetchabun, Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Nan, Lamphun, and Phayao, may get paid by Thursday.

The support is expected to be paid half for a total of 11 times, costing 930 million baht, said Ms Traisuree.

” By Oct 24, one-third of the 3.045 billion ringgit of the treatment resources will have been paid to the public”, said Ms Traisuree.

As of Monday, 257, 115 of 338, 391 people in 57 regions that were impacted by the flood in the last couple of months had registered for state support.

Most were from Chiang Mai, with 2, 314 of 58, 439 registered individuals receiving at least 20 million ringgit. Chiang Rai was next, with 34, 994 registered families, followed by Ayutthaya ( 30, 119 ), Phrae ( 14, 446 ), and Nong Khai ( 13, 063 ).

However, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that the president’s activities center for flood victims was scheduled to complete its work by October 27 in some of Chiang Rai’s affected areas.

Theerarat Samrejvanich, Deputy Defense Minister, and Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit, both expected to lead the state, she added.

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Last-ditch bid to make Tak Bai massacre case arrests

Police key appeals to the general public for information.

Activists hold banners with messages decrying injustices in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case in Narathiwat. Several suspects charged in connection with the case are missing with the statute of limitations set to expire on Friday. ABDULLOH BENJAKAT
In Narathiwat, activists display banner with messages condemning injustices committed in the Tak Bai murder of 2004. With the statute of limitations set to expire on Friday, several suspects in connection with the situation are missing. ABDULLOH BENJAKAT

Before the statute of limitations expires on Friday, federal police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet has demanded a last-ditch search to track down all the suspects in the case involving the Tak Bai murder in 2004.

With just two days until the statute of limitations expires, Pol Gen Kitrat updated the arrest initiatives on Tuesday.

More than 80 people were reportedly killed in the incidents that followed the arrest of protesters in Narathiwat province’s Tak Bai region and their subsequent transportation to a military service in Pattani state.

The murder resulted in 14 offenders being identified.

Seven, including Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, then the Fifth Army State’s captain, Pol Lt-Gen Wongkot Maneerin, next secretary federal police commander, and Maj Gen Chalermchai Wirunpeth, then the 5th Infantry Regiment’s commander, have been indicted by the Narathiwat Provincial Court in a case filed by the victims ‘ families. They have even issued arrest warrants.

However, the attorney-general also filed a case against eight offenders with the Pattani Provincial Court on Sept 12. Both situations feature a suspect named as Maj Gen Chalermchai.

Pol Gen Kitrat stated that he was traveling to Provincial Police Region 9 to expedite the deciphering of all offenders before the event is over.

He claims that in order to do so, global organizations like Interpol have collaborated on dark notice issues and issued arrest warrants.

Extension of legislation

According to Pol Gen Kitrat, the authorities carried out 180 surveillance monitoring and 29 searches to stop suspects from emigrating to the land, as directed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

The public was also urged by the federal police chief to immediately inform the authorities if they have any information about the suspects ‘ locations.

According to him, an investigation revealed that some suspects had already eluded the land before permits were issued and had no clear information about where they were right now.

When questioned about potential legal changes that might increase the statute of limitations, Pol Gen Kitrat claimed that the officers are only concerned with making arrests within the current authorized deadline and that they have no bearing in politics.

He added that his police officers were given instructions never to quit the searches.

Meanwhile, Phumtham Wechayachai, the minister of defense, stated to reporters that a legal team is considering requesting a royal order to lengthen the detention ‘ date.

There are no “double criteria” in the legal system, according to Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, between cases involving state leaders and those involving citizens.

Kitrat: Wants fast benefits

Kitrat: Wants fast benefits

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Last-ditch bid to make Tak Bai case arrests

Police main appeals for public information on tip-offs

Activists hold banners with messages decrying injustices in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case in Narathiwat. Several suspects charged in connection with the case are missing with the statute of limitations set to expire on Friday. ABDULLOH BENJAKAT
In Narathiwat, protesters hold banners with messages condemning injustices committed in the Tak Bai murder of 2004. The statute of limitations, which is scheduled to expire on Friday, prevent the prosecution from naming several suspects in connection with the event. ABDULLOH BENJAKAT

Before the statute of limitations expires on Friday, federal police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet has demanded a last-ditch search to track down all the suspects in the case involving the Tak Bai murder in 2004.

With just two weeks left until the statute of limitations expires, Pol Gen Kitrat updated the public on how effective it is to detain the defendants.

More than 80 people were reportedly killed in the incidents that followed the arrest of protesters in Narathiwat province’s Tak Bai area and their subsequent transportation to a military service in Pattani state.

The murder resulted in 14 defendants being identified.

Seven, including Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, then the Fifth Army State’s captain, Pol Lt-Gen Wongkot Maneerin, next secretary federal police commander, and Maj Gen Chalermchai Wirunpeth, then the 5th Infantry Regiment’s commander, have been indicted by the Narathiwat Provincial Court in a case filed by the victims ‘ families. Additionally, arrest permits have been issued.

However, the attorney-general also filed a case against eight offenders with the Pattani Provincial Court on Sept 12. Both situations feature a suspect named as Maj Gen Chalermchai.

Pol Gen Kitrat stated that he was traveling to Provincial Police Region 9 to expedite the deciphering of all offenders before the event is over.

In his opinion, in order to do so, efforts have included issuing arrest warrants and working with international organizations like Interpol to challenge dark finds.

According to Pol Gen Kitrat, the authorities carried out 180 security surveillance and 29 requests to stop suspects from fleeing the country, as directed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

The public should instantly contact the authorities if they have any information about the suspects ‘ locations, according to the federal police chief.

According to him, an investigation revealed that some suspects had already eluded the land before permits were issued and had no clear information about where they were right now.

When questioned about potential legal changes that might increase the statute of limitations, Pol Gen Kitrat claimed that the police are exclusively focused on making arrests of suspects within the existing legal deadline and that they have no influence over politics.

He added that the soldiers were given instructions not to quit the searches.

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai also stated to reporters that a legitimate group is considering asking for a royal order to prolong the detention ‘ date.

There are no “double criteria” in the legal system, according to Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, between cases involving state leaders and those involving citizens.

Kitrat: Wants fast effects

Kitrat: Wants fast effects

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Probe into costly uni aircraft course

An aircraft maintenance centre at U-tapao airport in Chon Buri province. (File photo)
A maintenance facility for aircraft is located at Chon Buri province’s U-tapao aircraft. ( File photo )

A problem that a college in Bangkok offered a subpar course for aircraft repair technicians cost about a million baht to enroll and research has been opened has been opened by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

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 if they paid the entire course cost, the university would grant them a degree.

The complainants claimed that instructors frequently canceled classes despite the high registration fee of 500, 000 and another high hidden costs of about 500, 000.

Graduates were supposed to receive an aeroplane fix certificate, according to the university’s course brochure, which was published in a course brochure.

But, graduates who have already received certificates from a private firm that trained them while completing the course did so. The grads said no employer may get holders of such credentials, according to Mr Weerachai.

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Thaksin petition faces hurdles

Chartre judge asks OAG for opinion second.

Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is at the Criminal Court in Bangkok in August for a scheduled hearing of a lese majeste charge brought against him. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
In August, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will appear in court in Bangkok to hear a der guess charge brought against him. ( Photo: Apichart Jinakul )

The Constitutional Court has yet to choose whether to grant or reject a plea accusing Pheu Thai Party and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of trying to undermine the constitutional king.

Six points in the petition, which was filed by lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn at the beginning of this month and led to the dissolution of the former opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP ) on August 7, are contained in the petition.

On September 24, Mr. Teerayut initially requested an investigation and forward the matter to the court for a decision. He then wrote to the Office of the Attorney-General ( OAG ) to request a ruling.

After the OAG failed to respond to his demand within 15 days, he immediately complained to the jury.

The Constitutional Court stated on Tuesday that it agreed to question the OAG to submit a report outlining the steps taken in relation to Mr. Teerayut’s complaint, including whether any evidence has been collected, in order to gain the case.

The judge requested that the OAG submit the statement within 15 days of receiving the notification.

Following his judgment for abuse of power next month, Mr. Teerayut claimed in his plea that he had been in prison when he should have been.

The Pheu Thai-led government supposedly instructed Thaksin to engage in negotiations with Cambodia over regional states and benefit-sharing in the Gulf of Thailand, according to the attorney.

The former prime minister reportedly told the ruling party to work together with the People’s Party to ask for changes to the contract.

After Srettha Thavisin was fired from office on August 14th, apparently, Thaksin allegedly intervened in the selection of a perfect supervisory candidate.

Mr. Teerayut claimed that Thaksin was also responsible for the coalition’s removal of the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ) and that the former premier instructed Pheu Thai to use his ideas, which were presented in a forum on August 22 as the government’s policy statement.

Mr. Teerayut petitioned the court to order Pheu Thai never to let itself to be used as a tool and to demand that Thaksin refrain from acting in any way to destroy the king.

The Election Commission (EC ) approved last week to look into four petitions involving Thaksin’s alleged influence over the ruling party and five coalition partners, and the Constitutional Court took the decision.

The focus of the petitions was the gathering of key members of the Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, United Thai Nation ( UTN), Palang Pracharath, Chartthaipattana, and Prachachat parties at Thaksin’s home to discuss Mr Srettha’s replacement.

For appointing former convict to the government secretary, the Constitutional Court on August 14 found Mr. Srettha innocent of a flagrant ethical breach. After less than a month in business, the ruling led to Mr. Srettha being removed.

The requests also requested that the EC take into account whether to officially request the disbanding all of these political parties because they allegedly consented to Thaksin’s control, which they believe is in contravention of Section 28 of the natural law governing political parties.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reiterated on Tuesday that she was unconcerned by the charges leveled against the organization and its five colleagues because they had no basis.

Ms Paetongtarn, even president of the ruling party, said holding conversations with Thaksin, a former prime minister and even her parents, did not constitute allowing oneself to be manipulated.

Instead, she said, it only demonstrated the existence of strong and healthy interactions.

Nevertheless, she insisted the party would do its best to fight the claims.

Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list-MP, expressed trust that Pheu Thai’s lawful team would be able to understand every detail and that the investigation would not interfere with the government’s work.

He added that the investigation approach would need to be complete and that it was likely to take several weeks.

The alliance party leaders vigorously refute the claims that Thaksin was in charge of the organization.

Partnership parties were expected to meet and discuss issues, according to Prachachat head Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, who emphasized that all parties were required to adhere to the laws.

Varawut Silpa-archa, the head of the Chartthaipattana, asserted on Tuesday that each party had a duty to defend its actions despite previous dissolution cases ‘ potential for similar requests.

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Lisa ‘in talks’ for NYE countdown

Lisa: Has yet to confirm plan
Lisa: Has yet to validate program

The internationally acclaimed Thai K-pop celebrity Lalisa” Lisa” Manobal is being in talks with the private sector, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to see if she will play at the Bangkok New Year Countdown occasion this year.

Following a case meeting yesterday, Ms. Paetongtarn explained to the internet that the program is being handled completely by the private sector. She claimed she was uncertain whether Lisa may agree to play at the event because the precise details of the occasion are still unknown.

The prime minister expressed excitement over having Lisa do at the year-end event despite the fact that the news is not related to the government because Lisa is Thai and admired by people all over the world.

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Lisa ‘in talks’ for New Year Countdown

Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, 27. (Photo: lalalalisa_m Instagram Account)
Lalisa” Lisa” Manoban, 27. ( Photo: lalalalisa_m Instagram Account )

According to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the private sector is in talks with Lalisa Manoban, a known member of the internationally acclaimed (K-pop ) musician from the Korean popular (K-pop ) band Blackpink, to see if she will play at the New Year’s Countdown event in Bangkok.

Following a government meeting, Ms. Paetongtarn explained to the media that the program is being handled completely by the private market. She expressed concern about whether Lisa may accept to participate, but no specific details of the celebration are known.

The prime minister said that she is excited about having Lisa do at the year-end occasion, as Lisa is Thai and admired by people all over the world, despite the fact that the news is not directly related to the authorities.

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