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Water project sparks complaints

On: September 3, 2023

4 October 2023 at 04: 30 PUBLISHED

NEWSPAPER SECTION: News

A 200 billion ringgit water escape project to supply Tak with water from the Mae Yuam River is the target of a campaign by residents of Chiang Mai and Maech Hong Son.

Native communities whose livelihoods are impacted by the job are gathering signatures and will file a complaint with the Administrative Court, according to local leader Wanchai Srinuan, who spoke yesterday. According to him, the residents will ask the court to revoke the public hearing process and withdraw an environmental impact assessment( EIA ) on the grounds that it was unlawful.

The lawsuit will name the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand( Egat ), the National Environmental Board, the Office of Natural Resources and Environment Policy and Planning, and the Royal Irrigation Department. To give water safety for the Central Plains valley valley, the project involves pumping water into Tak’s Bhumibol Dam.

Expand welfare policies to boost economy, experts say

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Pay commitments may wait until the following month.

PUBLISHED: 4 September 2023 at 4:30

Academics said at a conference held yesterday by the Thai Journalists’ Association that the government may strengthen the nation’s short-term economic progress by implementing condition welfare policies to lessen social inequalities.

Top educational Nonarit Bisonyabut of the Thailand Development Research Institute stated yesterday that the Srettha Thavisin administration will face difficult obstacles as it tries to restart the economy in the wake of Covid-19.

He urged the government to reconsider its plan to give out 10,000-baht electric cash giveaways to all Thais 16 and older, claiming that doing so runs the risk of raising prices. The scheme has a lot of public support, despite the fact that it causes some economists to worry.

Instead, Mr. Nonarit urged the government to allocate funds for additional security initiatives that would more effectively address the root causes of national imbalances.

Tanit Sorat, the vice chair of the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry, asserted that Mr. Srettha has the necessary qualifications to guide the nation out of its protracted economic downturn.

But, Mr. Tanit asserted that Mr Srettha must begin concentrating on monetary matters because under the previous administration, which took office after the 2014 coup, the nation gave security affairs far too much attention.

Mr. Tanit predicted that the government would face a challenge in finding quick-fix solutions to the country’s most pressing problems, which include slow progress, skyrocketing household debt, and declining exports.

The government does offer businesses until May of next year to cooperate with the 25, 000 ringgit least wage for university graduates, he urged, adding that it should reevaluate its decision to increase the normal maximum wage to 600 Baht.

” The government should improve labor skills and provide workers with proper welfare ,” he said, in order to stimulate the economy.

According to Kiatanantha Lounkaew, a teacher at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Economics, the government may enhance training to meet business demands.

In an effort to increase the ability of Thai staff, Mr. Kiatanantha urged the government to revolution the education field.

Mayor wants influx of global cash

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Big businesses create work, claims Chadchart.

4 Sep 2023 at 04: 30 PUBLISHED

According to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA) may ask the government for assistance in promoting the money as a hub for foreign corporations to spur economic growth.

Speaking to the media, he stated that because it may strengthen the industrial business and generate jobs, the BMA’s policy should be in range with governmental policies.

The labor business is a capital. Because there are employment, people live in urban areas. To generate employment, we may draw foreign businesses to Bangkok. The introduction of high-quality businesses may boost employment. Owners of rented rooms, cab drivers, restaurant owners, and farmers did likewise benefit, according to the governor of Bangkok.

According to him, BMA frequently meets with foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and expats to talk about their needs and concerns. According to Mr. Chadchart, this demonstrates how the BMA prioritizes serving owners.

We intend to establish a one-stop support center to assist foreign owners and film-making teams. I want to talk to the state about how we might be able to bring in foreign investment for the capital, he said.

Additionally, BMA intends to work with the Board of Investment ( BoI ) to promote the initiative. According to him, Bangkok has the capacity to provide the service, finance, start-up, and innovation sectors, which have already seen a shift in foreign investment from the commercial sector.

” Bangkok is now a desirable neighborhood.” There are many advantages, he claimed, such as the fact that offices, foreign schools, and hospitals can be used by employees of multinational corporations.

He added that he also wants to talk with the new government about problems like congestion, investment in new rail lines, and the proposed 20-baht suffer cap.

BMA set to hit target for tax collection

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Published on September 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

According to city governor Chadchart Sittipunt, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA) has collected more taxes than anticipated this year, earning 91.31 billion baht as of August 31, which is already higher than the 79-billion-bacht target for the entire fiscal year.

According to him, the 115 % tax set success will increase funding for growth projects spanning public transportation, environmental protection, public health, education, and quality of life.

Out of the total tax income of 14 billion ringgit collected from roughly 1 million citizens, he claimed that land and building tax in particular brought in 11.12 billion.

According to him, 334, 000 land and building owners also owe a total of 3.3 billion ringgit in BMA fees for this year.

Depending on how long their bills are past due, he said, these parties will be fined at a rate ranging from 11 % to 41 % of the unpaid amount.

” Thank you to everyone who paid their taxes on occasion, which helped the BMA meet its tax income goal ahead of schedule.”

He stated that by the end of this month, the total amount of tax revenue is expected to increase to 96 billion ringgit.

Another development is that Bangkok’s 90.81 billion baht budget request for the 2024 fiscal year, which will begin on October 1, was formally approved by the Bangkok Metropolitan Council( BMC ) on July 26.

Since the day it received original approval, the budget has been balanced and is currently being more examined by a council committee over the next 45 days.

According to him, the Public Works Department, Drainage and Sewerage Department and Environment Department have all requested the most funding for the upcoming season, totaling 11.56 billion rmb, 8.93 billion and 7.57 billion, both.

The 45-member commission, which is presided over by Chom Thong district council Suthichai Weerakulsunthorn, is scheduled to complete its work today, according to Mr. Wirat.

According to Mr. Wirat, the government approved an additional expenditure of more than 10 billion baht for the BMA’s function in the 2023 fiscal year that ends on September 30.

The BMA’s discounts were diverted from that extra funds.

Width restrictions stymie three capital condo builds

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 4 September 2023 at 4:30

Three small roads, or sois, in two districts were examined by the Thailand Consumer Council( TCC ), and it was discovered that condominium projects that were soon to be built in each district might be illegal.

Saree Aongsomwang, the TCC secretary general, arranged for journalists to meet with societies last Wednesday that were most likely to be affected by the jobs.

The results are related to the S projects in the Chatuchak district’s Pradiphat Soi 23 ( 219 ), Ratchadaphisek SOi 44 ( 535 ), and Muve project( 230 units ), all of which are situated in Phaya Thai district.

All three sois, according to Ms. Saree, are less than six meters wide.

According to BMA laws, large structures no larger than 9,999m2 must be constructed along roads that are at least six meters wide.

The National Environment Impact Assessment ( EIA ) committee of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will receive the information that the TCC collects from locals and submits to the BMA.

She stated that because some locals oppose the projects’ progress, TCC may request that City Hall withdraw the three building permits by next week.

Surat Tirakul, director of building control for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration( BMA ), who also participated in the inspection, stated that he will solicit information and comments from the three nearby communities.

Additionally, the BMA is thinking about amending construction-related rules to prioritize the advantages of local residents.

English teacher nabbed for sex abuse of minor

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Published on September 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

According to the law, an English teacher was detained in Bangkok’s Watthana city yesterday and charged with having intercourse with a small while recording the events.

American English teacher Luke Nathanael Rockwell, a well-known TikTok legend with over 1.3 million enthusiasts, was detained yesterday close to the Phra Khanong Canal.

He admitted to the accusations made against him and was taken to Khlong Tan law place, according to authorities.

His arrest was made in response to a complaint made by the family of the 16-year-old child with the Women and Children’s Welfare department at the police.

The think has a saving of their intimate experience, and the victim and suspect had been friends for about five times, according to the problem.

A warrant for his arrest was requested by the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court after authorities launched an investigation.

Calls for LGBTQ retirement hub

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 Oct 2023 at 04: 30 PUBLISHED

By drawing international LGBTQ seniors who are looking for a place to retire, Thailand has the potential to boost the green business.

Dr. Chaiwat Songsiriphan, the founder and medical director of the Safe Clinic, a private human immunodeficiency virus( HIV ) and sexually transmitted diseases ( STD ) clinic, stated that Thailand could be an important retiree destination for LGBTQ people because the nation’s citizens have high tolerances of gender diversity. This statement was made during the conference on” Thailand Gets Ready to Become A Key Destination for LGBT Retirement” that was held in Bangkok last Thursday.

He added,” We are also well-known as a place for LGBTQ tourism, LGBTQ parties, and nightclubs entertainment.”

However, more health care professionals may be required, along with more HIV and STD clinics, in order to be an LGBTQ pension location.

” We don’t have as many LGBTQ specialized health care facilities. In order to prevent HIV infection, he added that this problem must be resolved and that the public healthcare system also needs easy access to antiretroviral medications like pre-exposure prophylaxis( or PrEP ) and post-exposition anti-pep ( PEP ).

LGBTQ retirees around the world enjoy traveling abroad and will invest in their retirement, according to economist Brendan Berne, an Australian former ambassador to France and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ( APEC ). They’ll search for a retreat area where they can raise their own families.

As Gen Z( born between 1997 and 2012 ) reaches retirement age, he predicted that the number of LGBTQ retirees will rise over the coming decades. When compared to the 4 % of the baby boomer generation( born between 1946 and 1964 ) who identify that manner, about 18 % of Gen Z identified themselves as LGBTQ, which is significantly higher.

Thailand could be the really first nation to catch up with this pattern and make a fresh industry– LGBTQ retreat, he said,” amid the rise of LGBTQ.”

The government’s assistance, he said, will be essential for the Thailand green economy to flourish.

BMA on course to smash tax target

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

3 October 2023 at 18:43 PUBLISHED

According to city governor Chadchart Sittipunt, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA) has collected more tax than anticipated this year, earning 91.31 billion baht as of August 31, which already surpasses the 79-billion dollar target for the entire fiscal year.

More money will be available for development projects involving public transportation, the atmosphere, public health, education, and quality of life as a result of the 115 % tax collection success, he said.

Out of the total tax income of 14 billion ringgit collected from roughly 1 million citizens, he claimed that land and building levies in particular brought in 11.12 billion.

According to him, 334, 000 land and building owners also owe a total of 3.3 billion ringgit in BMA tax for this year.

Depending on how long their bills are past due, he said, these parties will be fined at a rate ranging from 11 % to 41 % of the unpaid amount.

Thank you to everyone who paid their taxes on time, as this helped the BMA meet its revenue income goal earlier than expected.

By the end of this month, the total amount of tax revenue is expected to increase to 96 billion ringgit, he stated.

In a different development, Wirat Meenchainunt, chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council( BMC ), reported that the council on July 26 had formally approved Bangkok’s budget request for the 2024 fiscal year, which would begin on October 1.

Since the day it received original approval, a council committee has been carefully examining this balanced budget for the next 45 days.

The Public Works Department, Drainage and Sewerage Department and Environment Department have all requested the most funding for the upcoming season, totaling 11.56 billion rmb, 8.93 billion, and 7.57 billion respectively, according to the BMA, he said.

The 45-member council, which is presided over by Chom Thong city council Suthichai Weerakulsunthorn, is scheduled to complete its work today, according to Mr. Wirat.

According to Mr. Wirat, the government approved an additional expenditure of more than 10 billion baht for the BMA’s function in the 2023 fiscal year that ends on September 30. The BMA’s discounts were diverted from that extra resources.

Nipat to be assistant to defence minister

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

3 Oct 2023 at 16: 56 PUBLISHED

Gen. Nipat Thonglek, a former lasting director for defense, has been invited to serve as the newly appointed Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang’s associate.

Gen Nipat, who is already Chadchart Sittipunt’s advisor in Bangkok, announced that he had accepted Mr. Sutin.

In one or two months, he promised to resign from his position as the government of Bangkok’s consultant in order to start the new position.

According to Gen Nipat, Mr. Sutin has previously given him some tasks as part of the new state policies after inviting him to a meeting. They include modernizing and restructuring the armed forces as well as adjusting the military writing system.

Additionally, Mr. Sutin discussed with him how to make martial units more approachable and welcoming to the populace. For example, Gen Nipat suggested that area designated for military use been diverted for agriculture and that military hospitals be more receptive to receiving patients from the general public for treatment.

” Our military units are not engaged in combat with any adversaries. Our neighbors are both friendly nations. Gen Nipat declared,” It’s time for us men to care for the subsistence of the people.”

In a related development, General Songwit Noonpakdee, Gen Charoenchai Hinthao, and Adm Adung Pan-iam, who have been named the new leaders of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, both, effective from Oct. 1, had breakfast with Mr. Sutin, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.

ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul, who was also named the Royal Thai Air Force’s chief effective October 1, was not present for the luncheon. He was traveling abroad and was scheduled to arrive back in Thailand on September 9.

Pheu Thai confirms efforts to cut energy, electric train costs

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

3 October 2023 at 16:49 PUBLISHED

According to the Coalition-led Pheu Thai Party, gasoline prices will be soon reduced, as will gasoline prices for a few user groups, and electric train fares will eventually be flat at 20 baht.

The party stated on its Facebook webpage on Sunday that it is possible to immediately reduce gasoline prices across the board and reduce gasoline costs for a few user groups.

Later, the group may come up with strategies to entirely lower diesel prices. Most facilities had gasoline prices of 31.94 ringgit per gallon on Sunday.

The government does extend its loan payments for the power generation authority of Thailand’s subsidy in order to lower the power tariff during periods of high generation costs. From this fortnight to December, the electricity price was set at 4.45 ringgit per unit.

According to Pheu Thai, the case do decide to lower power and petrol prices at its first meeting. On Tuesday, fresh government officials were scheduled to be sworn in.

Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the transport minister for Pheu Thai, stated that the 20-baht level menu for electric trains was a crucial, essential party policy and that he would examine implementing it with groups like the Finance Ministry, Mass Rapid Transit Authority, and the Department of Rail Transport.

They may raise money and set deadlines for carrying out, he said.

According to the transport minister, the subsidized 20-baht level fare was estimated to cost 5.45 billion Baht per year for common commuters and 307.86 million BaHt for people with state welfare cards.

Depending on the rail systems and the distance traveled, electric train fares range from 17 baht to 43 – 47 Baht.

To support the development of aviation and commerce, Mr. Suriya declared that he would press for the development of airports like Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and Phuket.

The development of the entire linear system, including land, water, and air transport, would be accelerated, he continued. A southern area bridge job to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea would be one of them, along with railroads and roads.

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