Barkar Nash (Page 916)

A rumor that Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, the government of the Bank of Thailand, will be fired because of a dispute over the administration’s proposed digital budget scheme has been debunked by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

Mr. Srettha, who is also the finance minister, stated to Thai press on Wednesday during an exam in New York that he has never thought about firing Ms. Sethaput.

It’s hilarious, I tell you. The prime minister said,” I’ve never had such an idea, and I’m not sure how for news got out. Since I entered politics, I have had three encounters with the government of the central banks.

The government went to the Pheu Thai Party office to talk about the digital wallet plan before I took over as prime minister. I took his advice to heart and put it in writing. On the day our scheme was delivered [ on September 14 ], I afterwards ran into him at the Finance Ministry. Our conversation went smoothly, he said.

Some claim that the government of the Bank of Thailand cannot be fired by the excellent minister. Personally, I have always considered doing thus. We don’t harbor any animosity toward one another. I honor him and handle him with admiration. We are respectful of one another.

Following remarks made by Mr. Sethaput that some have interpreted as important of the digital wallet program, which he believes will play a significant role in boosting usage and reviving the business, earlier, rumors circulated on social media that his work was in danger.

Every Thai federal over the age of 16 will receive 10, 000 baht in online currency from the government, regardless of their financial situation, at an estimated overall cost of 560 billion Baht.

The money will be in effect for six months and can be used to make purchases of goods or services within a 4-kilometer spoke of the user’s home. By the first third of the following year, the program is anticipated to be launched.

Mr. Sethaput stated on September 14 that before evaluating the system, the central bank was awaiting more concise plan statements. He continued by saying that the lender does not now accept payments from online assets. Additionally, he claimed that it might be more successful to focus on those who actually require the funds.

The government stated that it would be simpler on the financial budget if the scheme was allocated to a specific segment.

To draw buyers for a massive land bridge project connecting Chumphon on the northeast coast of the Gulf of Thailand and Ranong along the Andaman Sea, the Transport Ministry intends to hold roadshows in China, Europe, and the United States.

Following Wichai Sudsawat, a United Thai Nation( UTN ) Party MP for Chumphon, who expressed his concerns about the project’s detrimental effects on the livelihoods of residents in his constituency during an House meeting on Wednesday, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit updated the public on its progress on Thursday.

After Mr. Suriya stated last week that the project had large investment expenses and other issues, including those involving the atmosphere, the UTN MP took this action.

In addition to the lineup Eastern Economic Corridor task, the Prayut-Chan-o-cha government started the land bridge project in 2021 to boost Thailand’s economy. The 20-year national technique is said to be in line with the land bridge job.

The government wants to build a large transit system to improve communication in the southern Bay region through the property bridge project.

According to Mr. Suriya, the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning ( OTP ) is currently conducting the project’s study.

He noted that the economic project is anticipated to also improve living conditions. The government has instructed all agencies to properly deal with the task and resolve issues that may affect people’s lives.

A feasibility research and an environmental impact assessment are currently being conducted, according to OTP producer Panya Chupanich.

He stated that the project will just deal with property confiscation and that it will require an investment of approximately 1 trillion baht, all of which will come from the private field.

Three foreign owners had recently expressed interest in the project, he claimed.

The government intends to stage a show in other countries, including China, the US, and Europe, in an effort to attract more foreign buyers.

According to him, a public hearing may be held to solicit input for the feasibility study from all industries, including the private and public sectors.

Thailand and Asean are prepared to compete for the right to co-host the World Cup in 2034, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

The announcement was made on the premier’s X ( previously Twitter ) account after Mr. Srettha met with Fifa president Gianni Infantino in New York and talked about potential ties between Southeast Asian countries and the global football governing body.

The conversation centered on Mr. Srettha’s absence from the 78th United Nations General Assembly( UNGA78 ) in New York.

The Fifa leader extended an invitation to the top, and Mr. Srettha confirmed that Thailand and Asean were willing to contend for the right to co-host the World Cup in 2034.

More than 2,000 sports organisers and people are anticipated to travel to Thailand for the 74th Fifa Congress, which will take place in November 2024, according to Mr. Srettha’s X account.

” The business value is huge, and I believe we may stimulate the economy.” The primary minister wrote,” I’ll make sure Thailand is available.

Additionally, Mr. Srettha stated that football is his favorite sports and expressed hope that his meeting with the Fifa leader would expand opportunities for the sport’s growth in Thailand.

He expressed gratitude to Fifa for helping Thai students learn about sports and for boosting World Cup finals team numbers.

Even more than that, according to Mr. Srettha, this chance may encourage more young people to play sport in the future.

The past administration gave the go-ahead for a committee to be established in March 2021 to review Asean nations’ bids to sponsor the 2034 World Cup.

The government claims that a technical working group will develop ideas for how each part of the regional bloc can contribute to the organization of one of history’s biggest sporting activities.

Thailand was to be in charge of preparing the pay plan for submitting to Fifa in 2026, according to the cabinet’s plans at the time.

Another Asian nations, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, would be in charge of carrying out a variety of supporting duties, as would the people of the ASEan Football Federation.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, which had collaborate with other firms, may serve as the primary representative of the bet.

According to hoteliers, the proliferation of marijuana shops and outdoor smokers causes more harm than good.

As they believe illegal marijuana shops have done more harm than good to tourism over the past month, tourism users have praised the prime minister’s promise to outlaw recreational cannabis use within six weeks.

In an interview with Bloomberg this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted that the state would change the hemp scheme so that it could only be used for medical purposes within six months.

He previously stated that he personally disapproved of using the plant for outdoor purposes.

According to Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, team executive director of Sunshine Hotels and Resorts in Pattaya,” You can now easily find a cannabis store every 200 to 300 meters along the roads of Pattrayan, and 90 % of them are not for health functions.”

He claimed that because there have been a couple instances of hotel guests using excessive amounts of cannabis and needing to be taken to the hospital while unconscious, the loosening of regulations and weak police have had more negative effects on tourism than positive economic effects.

Additionally, there were issues for visitors from nations that forbid the consumption and importation of marijuana products, many of whom were unaware that some items purchased here, such as foods and beverages, contained marijuana.

According to Mr. Thanet, law enforcement may be stricter if we want to use it for health purposes to ensure that we can provide them with health care that is healthy for their health.

He claimed that while Thailand was failing to properly control this industry, the majority of tourists were abusing the loophole and had no intention of traveling there solely to smoking cannabis.

After the flower was taken off the cocaine list, many cannabis shops opened on every street in Phuket, according to Suksit Suvunditkul, chairman of the Thai Hotels Association’s southern book.

He claimed that most resorts must forbid cigarettes in their rooms because it annoys other guests, particularly families with young children.

He claimed that if the government restricts cannabis use to just clinical uses, hotels completely concur.

In order to prevent unchecked business expansion, the private sector in the provinces recently discussed the effects of uncontrolled businesses and proposed planning cannabis use for outdoor purposes.

Phuket’s tourism industry, however, would not be impacted if the authorities decided to close all cannabis-related businesses because the area is already recovering to a 2019 level, even without marijuana liberalization.

According to Mr. Suksit,” European guests have recovered by 80 %, with forward bookings reaching 40 – 50 % in the upcoming high season.”

” The hospitality industry would not be impacted if the government closed marijuana stores.” Yet before cannabis was legalized, Phuket experienced steady progress.

Swiftly resolving the issue, Skytrain operator agrees to evaluate safety precautions.

After an online video of the incident went popular, a BTS Skytrain running with one of its doors wide open shocked people and drew harsh criticism.

On Wednesday, the train was traveling between the Bang Chak and Punnawithi stations in Bangkok when one door was visible in the video, which was initially posted by a TikTok user using the account @ star111042 and later widely shared elsewhere.

No one was hurt, but the incident alarmed several passengers and raised concerns about the operator’s safety precautions.

The event was apologized for by Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc on Thursday. It stated that a difficulty had arisen with the door on Wednesday but made no mention of it.

Train control staff were notified by the control center to take staff to stand close to the door to stop passengers from approaching it. When the coach reached the following place, the issue was resolved.

The operator promised to carefully evaluate the aforementioned BTS train carriage and devise plans to stop the incident from happening again.

SONGKHLA: A tentative list of Unesco World Heritage Sites will soon include Songkhla’s old town, according to the provincial administrative organization( PAO ) and civil society of this southern region.

A specialist has been hired to create a development and management plan for the old town in order to ensure that it complies with Unesco’s recommendations for world heritage sites, PAO president Paijen Maksuwan announced on Thursday in front of local officials and political organizations.

Mr. Paijen claims that Songkhla is a significant regional buying center with centuries-old traditions in the arts and culture. Due to its extensive cultural history, Songkhla is one of the two southern counties that have been designated as national heritage sites.

He claimed that the state’s efforts to preserve the ancient town, a well-liked tourist destination, for educational purposes and sustainable development would be supported by the advancement and management plan.

According to Phoppon Thongkhanarak, chairman of the PAO’s capital planning division, the consultant is tasked with identifying the old town as having exceptional values and establishing standards for assessing the provinces potential in terms of development and management.

According to her, the PAO did learn more about different historical sites in the state and consult with experts in a variety of fields to assess their suitability for designation as world heritage sites.

In the past, two commissions working to promote Songkhla as a world heritage site gave the provincial government the go-ahead to submit the draft report titled” Songklla and related areas along Songmla Lake” for distribution to the Fine Arts Department.

Four sites in the county are suggested for inclusion on the cautious list in this review document. They include the historic communities of Phangyang, Phakho, and Sathing Phra, as well as Songkhla’s former town and the old fortresses at Khao Daeng and Laem Son.

With an extra six historical and natural sites listed on the Unesco Tentative List, quite as Phuphrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Pharaoh That Phanom, the nation now has four social World Heritage Sites and three biological world heritage sites.

Police make imprisonment in bruise operation following specialist problem

A 13 million baht LCD display initiative has resulted in the arrest of the mayor of a city in Samut Prakan province’s Bang Phli district on charges of demanding and accepting bribes.

The Muang Bang Kaew municipality’s president, Nathapong Taengsuwan, was detained on Thursday during a pang that was carried out at his company on Bua Nakarin Road in the town of tambon Bang.

The operation included representatives from the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission ( PACC ) as well as police officers from a division of anti-corruption ( ACD ).

The ACD captain, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, claimed that a limited partnership had complained to his office that Mr. Nathapong had demanded payment in exchange for the company being hired to carry out the 13 million baht LCD screen project.

The bribe, which represented 25 % of the cost, was to be paid in two installments — one on Thursday and the other after the project was finished.

Mr. Nathapong accepted an envelope from the company on Thursday that contained 1.56 million baht in cash at his business.

Mr. Nathapong immediately made his way from his business to the parking lot and threw the envelope away when he sensed something was wrong. The police arrived to make the stop at that time.

Mr. Nathapong was accused of deceitfully demanding and accepting a reward. He refuted the accusation.

For more legal action, he was turned over to the ACD.