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Although group father Thaksin claims law is unnecessary, legislator Prayuth Siripanich intends to provide revised versions.

Prayuth Siripanich, a member of Pheu Thai MP, says he will remove a bill to review before reintroducing it in parliament.

Speaking after a group meeting on Thursday, Mr Prayuth insisted he wasn’t backing down despite criticism from some quarters, including the Bhumjaithai Party, the second-largest group in the regulating partnership.

According to him, in accordance with Area 77 of the Constitution, a better version of the bill will be reintroduced to congress.

Mr. Prayuth stated that while he has no objections to the defense, he thinks there must be limitations on their authority to maintain balance in the nation.

During Sutin Klungsang’s small time as secretary, the Ministry of Defense first created the proposal that he now intends to withdraw.

The bill, which seeks to amend the Defence Ministry Administration Act, was proposed under Section 133 ( 2 ) of the charter and, as such, does not need to be endorsed by a party meeting, said Mr Prayuth.

While the group’s support isn’t required, Pheu Thai may probably vet the plan before it is submitted to congress for further consideration.

The bill aims to give the government more authority to approve the visit of generals in order to stop future coups.

Former prime minister and Pheu Thai ancestor Thaksin Shinawatra said on Thursday that there was no need to update the rules at all. He claimed that revising Ministry of Defense regulations would drastically improve performance.

” It seems as though the person who introduced the bill may not be fully conversant with the issue. Because this problem didn’t pass through the party, yet the prime minister was alarmed, Thaksin remarked of his child Paetongtarn.

Thaksin, who was in Ubon Ratchathani to enable local election politicians, even criticised Bhumjaithai for acting hurriedly. He suggested that the group ought to have spoken with Pheu Thai before denouncing the expenses, which was supported by an MP rather than the ruling party.

Responding to Thaksin’s opinions, Bhumjaithai head Anutin Charnvirakul clarified that the group opposed the expenses because of its principles and that his remarks reflected Bhumjaithai’s position, not that of the whole alliance.

Government insists on making proposals at the research period after speculation about a VAT increase sprang up.

After the opposition’s party suggested restructuring the system, the government was pressed by the opposition’s People’s Party on Thursday to understand its plans for tax reform. The government insists that everything is still in the study stage and that no practical recommendations have yet been made.

On the first day of the fresh House session, People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakun challenged the government to understand remarks made by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira and echoed by the agency’s permanent director for funding regarding the revision of the nation’s tax structure.

Even though she typically concurred with any suggestions for improving the tax system to generate more revenue, Ms. Sirikanya said these suggestions should been supported by a compelling justification.

Citing her understanding of Mr Pichai’s remarks, she said corporate tax would be lowered from 20 % to 15 %, and personal income tax would be made a single rate of 15 % ( instead of the current range of 5-35 % ) while value-added tax (VAT ) would be raised from 7 % to 15 %.

Although this might lead to a decrease in business tax revenues of about 190 billion baht, she said that income earners who earn less than 300,000 baht per month may be required to pay a higher rate of earnings income.

” That’s why I’m completely unsure whether this plan will actually help the state create more tax revenue while having the least possible impact on the general public, as promised,” she said.

Why on earth is the state considering raising the VAT to make up for the loss, if the state actually isn’t aware of this estimated substantial revenue lost?

Mr Pichai said VAT, which has been at 7 % for three decades, could rise as high as 15 % — an idea that was quickly shot down by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

As a way to bring talent from worldwide to aid with economic growth, the minister said, a level 15 % rate for personal income tax would be provided to some highly qualified people as a way to attract talent from overseas. He did not recommend abandoning the country’s current progressive tax system.

Ms. Sirikanya questioned whether the government’s proposed tax reform is merely an attempt to bring Thailand’s corporate tax to the minimum 15 % that the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) has suggested applies to all multinational corporations with at least 750 million euros in annual sales.

Julapun Amornvivat, the ministry’s deputy finance minister, reported that the government was looking into how to increase tax revenue to help fund plans to implement widespread assistance for the poor.

Currently, Thailand’s tax revenues account for only about 14 % of its gross domestic product ( GDP ), which is far below the global average of 18 %, he said.

Opposition angry that Paetongtarn declined to attend the opening day of the new treatment

The criticism and the coalition-leading Pheu Thai Party heated up after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was prevented from attending the opening of the new House of Representatives conference on Thursday.

Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, an antagonism People’s Party MP in Bangkok, was the first to talk, calling on the prime minister to provide the public with information about what her state was doing to stop the spread of restrictive blackchin tilapia fish.

Mr. Nattacha claimed that the bass had spread to numerous lakes, but the government continued to claim that the situation had improved, which was untrue. He claimed that because the condition overlaps with the ministers ‘ activities, the prime minister should take action.

Ms. Paetongtarn delivered a global televised address on the performance and laws of her government at the office of the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand on Thursday night. She had recently stated that the timing was inappropriate for her to attend the political conference on Thursday.

The top had assigned Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat to join the program, but she assigned her assistant, who did not show up sometimes, pleading other activities.

” I intended to use the first day of the legislature treatment to ask questions of the highest head in the state, the perfect minister”, said Mr Nattacha.

” The excellent minister requested that she respond to questions in the legislature. However, now was no ideal. What kind of people would say that her first day of work is inappropriate for work, I must question?

The person’s associates want to use the systems of the legislature to carry out their duties, and the anguish of our own citizens awaits solutions. You simply responded with the statement” I was occupied…. “

Toetchat Chaipong, a Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Rai, protested, telling Mr Nattacha that he” doesn’t really reject the excellent minister like this”.

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, responding for the state, said originally there was no set parliament meeting on Thursday. The original deadline was changed, but the meeting was scheduled for next week.

Ms Paetongtarn, however, will get away from Bangkok for the next two weeks, as she takes part in a Pheu Thai Party conference in Hua Hin. On Friday night, a train will arrive in the resort town to transport the president, 400 group members, and officers.

The home minister favors high-tech alternatives to “rat paths” used by criminals and smugglers.

A program spearheaded by Kelantan condition to construct a wall along Thailand’s Narathiwat province has skept up because the home minister of Malaysia has shown little interest in it.

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the home minister of Malaysia, stated on Thursday that the construction and maintenance of the proposed roof may be expensive.

He was quoted by the Bernama news agency as saying,” This gate is cheap and its maintenance is also cheap.”

To combat human trafficking, illegal products activity, and other crimes, Thailand and Malaysia have constructed concrete walls and fences along their land borders.

Next month, Kelantan state&nbsp, proposed building a 100 kilometre long walls on the Indonesian banks of the Golok River, same Narathiwat, amid growing anger about illegal bridges and other criminal activities.

However, according to Mr. Saifuddin, “times have changed,” and the concept of building rooms is fading away.

The plan by Kelantan&nbsp, needs authorization from the best security firm in Kuala Lumpur. It’s not known whether the position has contacted the central authorities with this information.

Kelantan edges Narathiwat, with most regions divided by the Golok River.

‘ Rat paths’ targeted

Kuala Lumpur is considering using new technology to impede government ‘ efforts to stop illegal bridges between Malaysia and neighboring nations, most notably Thailand.

Mr. Saifuddin did not go into specifics about the technology being considered, but he did promise it would be useful in efforts to stop borders acts, according to Bernama.

A research by Malaysia has identified 281 “rat paths” in all states bordering various countries, 154 of them on the border with Thailand.

Malaysia has land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and sea restrictions with Singapore and the Philippines.

One of seven people detained after the fatal shooting of a provincial council.

A former Prachin Buri politician and the father of a former cabinet minister are accused of murder in the shooting death of their adopted son, a statewide councillor, in connection with what authorities claim was a political row.

Soonthorn Vilawan, the 85-year-old president of the Prachin Provincial Administrative Organisation ( PAO ), was arrested along with six aides after the shooting at Mr Soonthorn’s house in Muang district at about 8.20pm on Wednesday.

Chaimet Sitsanitphong, 48, a municipal council representative and adopted son of Mr Soonthorn, was found lying dead with gunshot wounds inside the house in tambon Na Muang. Outside was a large area of spent shots. A 9mm handgun and a gun were seized.

He was reportedly shot dying by Sunthorn’s advisers — Thanasarankorn” Golf” Techathanatchot and Saksit” Toon” Chinnawong. All seven people, including the reported militants and Mr Soonthorn, were taken to the Muang city police station for questioning.

Police officers said they were informed that Chaimet, who is alias” Sor Jor Tong” ( PAO councillor Tong ), had been meeting with Mr. Soonthorn about the upcoming election for the chairmanship of the PAO on Wednesday evening at around 7.30pm.

Eventually, the two engaged in a heated debate. According to the authorities, Mr. Thanasarankorn and Mr. Saksit allegedly fired at Chaimet before fleeing. Later that night, the militants were detained.

Local social sources said Chaimet, a Muay Thai fighting producer, was considered the right-hand gentleman of Mr Soonthorn, whose family has dominated Prachin Buri politics for decades.

An official examines the body of Chaimet Sitsanitphong, a municipal council representative and adopted son of former Prachin Buri lawmaker Soonthorn Vilawan, inside Mr Soonthorn’s home. ( Police photo via Wassayos Ngamkham )

On Thursday, National Police Chief Kittharath Punpetch criticized the assault as a reprehensible and ridiculous action.

Officers from the Prachin Buri Provincial Police Region 2 and the municipal police department of Prachin Buri were dispatched to Prachin Buri to integrate with the Crime Suppression Division.

Pol Gen Kittharath claimed the killing was connected to local politicians, but he would not provide specifics. He added that the seven suspects may be accused of conspiring to commit murder and breaking the weapons rules.

During doubting, Mr Soonthorn claimed he was taking a sleep inside his room and was not conscious of what had happened, said Pol Gen Kittharath.

Police investigators have opposed the suspects ‘ loan because they fear they might scare witnesses or interfere with the information.

Mr. Soonthorn, a Bhumjaithai Party part and the father of Kanokwan Vilawan, the former assistant education minister, served in the Chavalit Yongchaiyudh state from 1996 to 1997. He was an 8-time MP for the southeast state.

In June 2022, he received a report of alleged bush invasion in Khao Yai National Park.

Next February, the Supreme Court banned Ms Kanokwan, a previous Bhumjaithai MP, from elected office for life for forest invasion.

A handgun and ammunition are taken from the residence where Chaimet Sitsanitong, a provincial councillor from Prachin Buri, was killed. ( Police photo via Wassayos Ngamkham )

Doi Inthanon experienced the coldest temperatures of the winter season on Thursday night, which was 4°C, making it the first frost of the year.

In the parking lot in front of Phra Mahathat Chedi and close to the rangers company of Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong area, guests were greeted with hoar frost, or moey khab, riming the lawn.

At the Kew Mae Pan worldview, the temperature dropped to 4°C, 8°C at the top of the hill, and 10°C at the office, according to authorities.

Kriangkrai Chaiphicet, commander of the regional area, said that from Wednesday night on the area had drawn 3, 981 guests– 2, 641 Thais and 1, 340 foreigners— who arrived in 994 vehicles.

Northern Vietnam and Laos are both expected to receive a warm air mass on Thursday, according to the Northern Meteorological Centre.

In the morning, the lower portion of Thailand might experience scattered rain and cold weather. Individuals are advised to take good care of themselves in the changing conditions, according to the center.

All southern regions close to the Gulf of Thailand are currently under flood and flood warnings, with heavy weather forecast to pound the area until next Monday.

Eight counties in southwestern Ontario received a new notice on Thursday, starting from Thursday through Monday.

The counties that are in danger are:

• Chumphon
• Surat Thani
• Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Phatthalung
• Songkhla
• Pattani
• Yala
• Narathiwat

Smaller ships were advised to stay on the water and be prepared for another round of sudden flooding and landslides in regions close to mountains.

The northwest wind is reportedly accumulating power over the Gulf of Thailand, which is expected to cause storms to whip the area.

According to a Thursday release from the Hazard Prevention and Mitigation Department, the eight regions are still recovering from the worst storms in decades that claimed 32 lives and affected more than 600,000 homes.

Change may have extensive help: PM

After a Pheu Thai MP proposed a bill to amend the Defence Ministry Administration Act, the government has no purpose of intervening in the military, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

She stated on Wednesday that interested parties must hear every tone because the act has polarized opinion. She said,” The state does not want to meddle in military affairs in this day and time.” The primary minister, however, made the observation that any action that benefits the nation must be pursued with participation from all sides.

The bill, which list-MP Prayuth Siripanich has proposed, is intended to stop future military coups by giving the government the authority to ratify the recommendation of a committee made up of the defence secretary and the chiefs of the armed forces.

The opposition to the bill, which allows politicians to get involved in military affairs, has drawn the ire of two coalition partners, the United Thai Nation ( UTN), and Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), both of whom are partners.

According to some spectators, the request may even bring up tensions between Pheu Thai and the defense. When questioned about the proposed amendment’s potential impact on the armed forces or cause conflict, Ms. Paetongtarn claimed the defense appears to have no problems with the proposal.

She continued, adding that Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai collaborates closely with military rulers, and that the government is focused on promoting peace and stability rather than bringing about conflict. She downplayed a writer’s question about her potential inclusion as the first member of the Shinawatra clan to prevent a revolution. She claimed that there would be no conflicts preventing development if efforts were being made to boost the economy.

Because the group does not sponsor the review amendment, Ms. Paetongtarn, the party’s leader, said Mr. Prayuth you ask for its withdrawal. Mr. Prayuth has stated that he made the suggestion because he disapproved of the country’s numerous dictatorships. But if the act was strongly opposed, he offered to remove it from congress for revisions.

Mr. Phumtham on Wednesday dissented from his party, claiming that Pheu Thai did not support the act. He welcomed the MP’s comment about withdrawing the costs for additional development, which showed his accessibility to criticism. He said it was up to the costs sponsor to determine which parts may be improved, but he declined to comment on this.

Up until January 1, Parliament will post people comments on Mr. Prayuth’s act on its website. As of Monday, there were 27, 113 responders. Of them, 72.47 % disagreed with the bill, and 27.53 % supported it. The main opposition party’s original proposal, which included Mr. Prayuth’s bill, and former defense minister Sutin Klungsaeng, were two of the three proposals made before.

Mr. Phumtham added that he had inspected the Mr. Sutin-sponsored act and that he had instructed the screening committee to make any necessary changes so that it could be combined with the opposition party’s bill before parliament.

The defense secretary responded when asked if a law like this could stop a revolt, stating that a revolution is currently prohibited by the constitution. He did point out that in practice, there needs to be more emphasis on political awareness so that problems may be resolved through a political process. He said the bill does not yet need a choice, just debate.

Nattawut Saikuar, a prime minister’s assistant, posted a message on Facebook in support of the anti-coup act despite his doubts about its ability to stop a coup. The original red-shirt chief said some people supported past coups which gave the coup-makers rationale. No laws had stop coups as long as the electorate was divided and also saw military putsch as a answer, he claimed.

Myanmar does allow four to leave after the New Year.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made the suggestion on Wednesday that four Thai team members of a fish vehicle detained in Myanmar are expected to be released soon after the New Year.

” Dec 19 is the Thai international minister’s and his Myanmar equivalent are scheduled to meet. As for now, the launch of the four is still pending Myanmar’s legal processes. But there isn’t any trouble with their safety”, she said.

” Considering the outcome of previous]informal ] talks, everything, including the paperwork, should be all done shortly after the New Year”.

Ms. Paetongtarn said she had spoken with the Thai embassy to Myanmar and the deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister Than Swe, both of whom she expressed concern for the safety of the Thais and her desire for their release as soon as possible.

She even discussed with these events the legal issues that the four team members are facing and concluded that some issues still need to be resolved.

Following a gun attack on 15 fishing vessels off this southwestern state on November 30 by Myanmar police ships, the people are being detained in Kawthaung, same Ranong. One fishing boat crew member jumped into the water and died during the invasion.

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a list-MP and deputy leader of the opposition People’s Party ( PP ), urged the government to take swifter action, saying even if they had crossed into Myanmar’s territorial waters, the patrol boats had overreacted.

In his power as the defense minister, he asked Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to need a precise release date and what payment Myanmar would pay for the deaths and injuries sustained during the conflict.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may invite the Myanmar ambassador for discussions on the matter if requests for their release via the Township Border Committee ( TBC ) are unsuccessful, according to Mr. Wiroj.

Mr. Phumtham may speak with his Myanmar rival straight at the Asean governmental meeting in Bangkok on December 20 about the Myanmar problems, or he might ask for direct conversations with him. Additionally, Mr. Wiroj said the PM could speak with Min Aung Hlaing, the military leader of Myanmar.