Committee ‘ready’ to meet on Thursday to discuss minimum wage hike

A new trilateral wage committee’s approaching meeting is expected to make its decision regarding the government’s plan to increase the normal minimum wage to 400 baht starting January 1st, 2019.

As a New Year’s Day present for employees, the government plans to increase the regular minimum wage to 400 ringgit per state starting on January 1. The Pheu Thai Party’s ruling party’s premier policies include the income hike.

Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, the permanent secretary of Labour, stated that the 15-member bilateral committee is prepared for the meeting scheduled for Thursday because the cabinet has appointed two members to complete the committee’s vacancies.

The council comprises representatives from the authorities, employers and employees.

Akkaruth Sandhyananda, assistant finance lasting director, was named the Finance Ministry’s agent, and Sarote Khomkhai, director-general of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, will reflect the Labour Ministry on the committee.

Mr. Boonsong expressed confidence that the consensus of the scheduled meeting may be reached, noting that associates from all parties involved are expected to speak about the salary increase.

The employment permanent director assured that the agency’s decision will be honest, clear and in the country’s best interest.

Due to the committee’s inability to reach a solution due to the lack of a quorum, the national minimum wage increase, which was actually scheduled to go into effect on October 1, has been delayed several times.

At least two-thirds, or ten people, of the commission must be existing for the income vote to continue.

Poj Aramwattananont, vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), said the TCC does not agree with the global minimum wage climb, saying any increase may be based on each country’s financial capacities instead.

Mr. Poj stated that the TCC is urging government to focus on reskilling and upgrading employees in order to better meet market demands.

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Autopsy finds blood infection, swollen spine in singer’s death

An autopsy has found that the demise of the Udon Thani-native singer, who died after having a series of “neck-cracking” massage, was due to a blood infection and a inflamed spinal cord.

Chayada Prao-hom, the singer, passed away on Sunday after suffering serious injuries to her brain and spinal cord, according to Dr. Somchaichoti Piyawatvela, the head of the Udon Thani Provincial Public Health Office.

Chayada’s spinal cord was discovered to be swollen, while a clinical analysis revealed arm fatigue during a hospital visit. No problems with her throat were discovered.

The provincial public health department has complete investigative authority, according to Dr. Panuwat Panket, the wellness service support director.

” We may yet determine whether the treatment was the reason for her death. What we need to do is ask the doctors who treated her, he said, adding that the government have been unable to track them down.

According to preliminary investigations, the massage therapy facility in the Udon Thani town was legitimately registered as a therapeutic treatment center.

According to a cause, the store has seven professionals, all of whom have completed a 150-hour training period, as the legislation requires.

Before her suicide, Chayada posted on her Instagram, suspecting the neck-cracking movements during the treatment caused her to fall ill.

The Thai Traditional Medical Council’s secretary-general, Chananat Saeng-Arun, argued that the coaching program did not cover movements that manipulate the chest, such as twisting or crackling, and that the majority of the stroking movements were primarily made with the palms and arms.

By law, Mr. Chananat claimed that there were two different types of treatment professionals: those who practice pleasure and those who practice traditional Thai medicine.

He claimed that Thai massage therapist must finish 372 time of training before being certified by the Thai Traditional Medical Council, while masseurs offering relaxation treatments must go 150 hours of training.

Chayada’s death was brought under scrutiny last month when she claimed she had numbness in her arms after receiving a massage on October 5 to reduce shoulder stiffness in a post that was posted on Facebook.

She returned to the same treatment store at least twice more because of her worsening health. Her situation more deteriorated, and a health check revealed swelling to her brain, which led to health care.

Before her death was revealed last weekend, she was taken to an intensive care unit ( ICU) on November 18.

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Five men found dead in fermented fish tank in Petchabun

The fish fermentation tank where five bodies were found in Lom Sak district of Thailand's Phetchabun province. (Photos: Soonthorn Kongwarakom)
Five bodies were discovered in the Lom Sak city of Phetchabun province, Thailand, in a fish fermentation tank. ( Photos: Soonthorn Kongwarakom )

On Monday night, five people were discovered dead in a fish fermentation tank at a soured fish farm in Lom Sak, a northern Thai state.

Around 5pm, police at the Lom Sak place learned of the suicide at the flower in Phon Nong Khwai.

The dying men were identified solely as Lam, 69, Lad, 68, Jakkrit Senanut, 50, Hia Wan, and Suparerk Chatchuea, 30.

Before the revelation, a 66-year-old person – a colleague of the flower owner– told police through the hotline number 191 that the owner was unable to touch his son-in-law and workers at the plant. The area was then visited by police and officers from Patrol and located the bodies.

Officers discovered that the plant’s landlord had instructed staff to clean the tank before leaving call with them.

The murders ‘ causes were being looked into by authorities.

Officers arrive at the scene.

Officers arrive at the scene.

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Trang airport terminal contractor sacked

Project abandoned, B53m loan seized, damage assessment pending

After the company had been putting off the job for more than six months, producer Danai Ruangsorn reported on Monday that the airport department had terminated the contract for the new traveler terminal at Trang Airport.

The department has been pursuing legal action against the contractor Port and Marine Cooperation ( PAM ) while rushing to find new contractors to assess the damage. The department anticipates that the new terminal will be finished and ready to use by March 2025.

The action comes in response to Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri’s request to accelerate up the construction and make sure the switch is operational as soon as possible.

According to Mr. Danai, the new termnal may promote hospitality and help to boost the local economy in accordance with federal policy.

He claimed that the ministry had approved the termination of its agreement with PAM on November 8 because the business had given up its position and a letter of notification had been sent to the business.

The office had also issued an order to acquire the company’s 53-million-baht security deposit.

A committee was established on Nov 21 to analyze he lost from the&nbsp, deal’s termination, promote inspections of harm caused by the&nbsp, contractor’s negligence and project delay, review construction plans and determine a budget for a new contract.

Within the next 45 days, Mr. Danai predicted that the judgment would have results.

The confiscated safety funds would be used to repair the damage, which included stolen electric cord, leaking water pipes, cracked ceilings and dead trees, he said.

According to Mr. Danai, the office has increased security at the deserted building site, with security personnel on patrol around the clock.

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Thai govt vows stronger fight against corruption

Members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand join an anti-corruption parade in September 2023. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
In September 2023, people of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai Board of Trade of Thailand take part in a rally to protest corruption. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

In an effort to raise the country’s Corruption Perceptions Index ( CPI ) score from 35 to over 50, the government has pledged to take action to combat corruption.

Chousak Sirinil, the secretary of the prime minister’s office, made the oath on International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday.

The event was co-organised by the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission ( PACC), and the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand.

The 20-Year National Strategy ( 2018-2037 ) includes a CPI target score of over 50 for the nation.

The meeting, attended by 3, 000 individuals, featured some hobbies and shows that supported the principles of eradicating problem.

In his presentation address, Mr Chousak acknowledged that problem has been a frequent topic in Thailand, causing significant injury to the country’s business, politics and international standing.

He pointed out that the government’s CPI index has remained sluggish at 35-36 out of 100 over recent years, reflecting limited progress in addressing the issue.

The state, according to Mr. Chousak, is committed to accountability and good management.

He claimed that as part of this, the government had pledged to uphold the rule of law, assure effective funds control, and support efforts to end corruption with the public interest in mind.

The secretary highlighted important anti-corruption methods, including strengthening legal systems, promoting online transparency in public services, ensuring merit-based appointments, reducing opportunities for corruption, and making position operations more visible.

He even advocated for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors, arguing that tackling problem may be a shared national concern.

He stressed the importance of integrating anti-corruption measures into the 20-year national strategy ( 2018-2037 ) to ensure long-term, systemic reforms.

Moreover, he said, the government aims to improve reporting procedures, making it easier for individuals to record corruption cases.

The event’s culmination was marked by a conventional declaration led by Mr. Chousak, in which individuals pledged to act honestly, accept corruption, and place public curiosity above personal gain.

They even vowed to protect Thailand’s key organizations, including the king, religion and state, while adhering to the principles of justice and clarity.

” Tomorrow’s event reflects a strong commitment to addressing problem seriously and consistently. It likewise demonstrates the social position of all areas of the Thai culture to neither committed, survive, nor remain oblivious to corruption”, Mr Chousak concluded.

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Government vows stronger fight against corruption

Members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand join an anti-corruption parade in September 2023. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
Users of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand take part in a rally to protest corruption in September 2023. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

The government has vowed to be proactive in addressing corruption in a bid to raise&nbsp, Thailand’s Corruption Perceptions Index ( CPI ) score from 35 to over 50 out of 100.

Chousak Sirinil, the secretary of the prime minister’s office, presided over a meeting on Monday to make the oath on World Anti-Corruption Day.

The event was co-organised by the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC), the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission ( PACC), and the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand.

The 20-Year National Strategy ( 2018-2037 ) includes a CPI target score of over 50 for the nation.

The meeting, attended by 3, 000 individuals, featured some hobbies and shows that supported the principles of eradicating problem.

In his presentation address, Mr Chousak acknowledged that problem has been a frequent topic in Thailand, causing significant injury to the country’s business, politics and international standing.

He pointed out that the government’s CPI index has remained sluggish at 35-36 out of 100 over recent years, reflecting limited progress in addressing the issue.

The state, according to Mr. Chousak, is committed to accountability and excellent management.

He claimed that as part of this, the government had pledged to uphold the rule of law, assure effective funds control, and support efforts to end corruption with the public interest in mind.

The secretary highlighted important anti-corruption methods, including strengthening legal systems, promoting online transparency in public services, ensuring merit-based appointments, reducing opportunities for corruption, and making position operations more visible.

He also advocated for greater collaboration between the public and private sectors, arguing that tackling corruption must be a shared national priority.

He stressed the importance of integrating anti-corruption measures into the 20-year national strategy ( 2018-2037 ) to ensure long-term, systemic reforms.

Additionally, he said, the government aims to improve whistleblowing mechanisms, making it easier for citizens to report corruption cases.

The event ended with a formal declaration led by Mr. Chousak, in which participants pledged to act honestly, reject bribery, and place public interest above personal gain.

They also vowed to protect Thailand’s core institutions, including the monarchy, religion and state, while adhering to the principles of justice and transparency.

” Today’s event reflects a firm commitment to addressing corruption seriously and continuously. It also demonstrates the collective stance of all sectors of the Thai society to neither commit, tolerate, nor remain indifferent to corruption”, Mr Chousak concluded.

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Activist beefs up petition targeting Pheu Thai over handouts

He claims that Party broke the promise to implement a digital wallet plan.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presides over a ceremony to start the 10,000-baht handouts at Government House in Bangkok on Sept 25. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
On September 25, a service to begin the 10,000-baht pamphlets at Government House in Bangkok is presided over by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

Sonthiya Sawasdee, an advocate, has provided more evidence to support his complaint filed with the Constitutional Court against the Pheu Thai Party for allegedly abusing its 10,000-baht online budget plan.

He claimed that the ruling group had not yet put the plan into practice. He claimed that the current supply of a 10, 000-baht each to marginalized and underprivileged people did not correspond to the promised electric pocket program. &nbsp,

Pheu Thai had made the promise to implement a modern budget plan with pamphlets during its vote strategy last year. First, the government planned to give 10, 000 ringgit each to 50 million people over 16 years of age&nbsp, through a digital wealth program.

However, the program only saw a flyer disbursed from Sept 25 to 30, in which 14.5 million express happiness users and disabled people each received 10, 000 ringgit, with payment made via PromptPay. &nbsp,

One of the extra paperwork Mr. Sonthiya submitted on Monday was to find out if he has the right to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court.

The watchdog was supposed to have forwarded the complaint to the judge after the activist. However, he was unable to file the petition with the watchdog within the timeframe due to a delay in gathering video evidence. He was forced to immediately appeal the Constitutional Court as a result.

It is clear Pheu Thai has been unable to fulfill its election promise, according to Mr. Sonthiya, who stated it was clear. &nbsp,

The celebration was attempting to emulate the handout program put forth by the Prayut Chan-o-cha management to support people economically during the Covid-19 pandemic. &nbsp,

However, the activist claimed that Pheu Thai may have done what it promised to do in order to stimulate the economy rather than provide for welfare needs as the new handout allegedly intended to do. &nbsp,

He claimed that Pheu Thai broke the vote promise and broke the law. &nbsp,

Up to 40 million individuals aged 16 to 45 who were intended to be consumers of the electric pocket plan had missed out on the gift. ” This is comparable to deceit”, he said. &nbsp,

An earlier complaint that Pheu Thai had broken the law by not moving forward with the digital wallet scheme had been dropped by the Election Commission (EC ). &nbsp,

Mr. Sonthiya warned that the EC would be in the court of appeal if the Constitutional Court rendered a decision in favor of his plea against Pheu Thai. &nbsp,

Meanwhile, 80 % of consumers of the new money flyer said they had spent all of the income, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting.

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Train services back to normal in southern Thailand Thursday

Workers repair the southern railway line between Pattani and Yala stations in order to reopen the tracks on Thursday. The sector is damaged by severe flooding. (Photo: State Railway of Thailand)
Workers will resume the songs on Thursday to restore the southern rail line between Pattani and Yala channels. The market is damaged by serious flooding. ( Photo: State Railway of Thailand )

After catastrophic flooding in the area caused the tracks to be damaged, all southern trains may resume normal service on Thursday, causing their final stop at Hat Yai station.

Governor of the State of Thailand Veeris Ammarapala announced on Monday that all night show and swift trains departing from Bangkok to Yala and Sungai Kolok channels on Wednesday will start operating as far as Sungai Kolok depot in Narathiwat state on Thursday.

Employees are repairing the lines in Pattani and Yala, which were ruined by the floods that ravaged Songkhla and Narathiwat, respectively.

Due to the flooding, Hat Yai’s coach companies were forced to end there for safety.

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Thais, Malaysians caught as Malaysia begins enforcing border laws

The elite police borders system deployment in Korea was delayed until Jan 1st.

A Thai flag flutters from the stern of a customs speedboat patrolling the Golok River, which forms the border between Malaysia's Kelantan state and Sungai Kolok district in Narathiwat province. (Photo: Bangkok Post)
A customs boat patrolling the Golok River, which separates Malaysia’s Kelantan status from Sungai Kolok area in Narathiwat province, has a Thai flag flying from its stern. ( Photo: Bangkok Post )

Indonesian authorities have made their initial detention since Malaysia began enforcing a ban on citizens from Kelantan State entering Thailand improperly.

Two Malay and two Thai nationals were detained while attempting to cross the Golok River to Narrathiwat.

According to Malaysia’s Bernama media company, Kelantan assistant police chief Ayob Khan Pitchay announced on Sunday that the four men had been detained at various locations in Rantau Panjang, a frontier town opposite Sungai Kolok region in Narathiwat.

The titles of the two Thais were never released. Indonesian police said they were aged 33 and 50 years. They were being looked into for breaking the law.

The Golok River, which forms the border between the two cities, separates them from one another. &nbsp,

Some people along the river who live along the river use illegal bridges to cross the border and visit relatives frequently.

As part of a strategy to combat smuggling and other border crimes, Indonesian police earlier announced that from December 1 they would start enforcing bans on their citizens who cross illegally through their borders.

On December 1st, Malaysia had initially planned to place a specific police force at the border between Kelantan and Sungai Kolok. The implementation was postponed until January 1, according to the officers deputy chief, according to Bernama.

The Thai consulate-general in Kota Bharu, the state funds, has warned Thais of stringent law enforcement at the border. Thai nationals are advised to use a card or border pass only when entering the state through legitimate checkpoints.

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Former protest leader sets deadline for govt to scrap MoU with Cambodia

Sondhi Limthongkul speaks to reporters at the complaint centre of Government House in Bangkok on Monday. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
On Monday, Sondhi Limthongkul addresses reporters at the Government House’s problem center in Bangkok. ( Photo: Chanat Katanyu )

On Monday, a group led by former yellow-shirt protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul demanded that the government renounce its 2001 memorandum of understanding ( MoU) with Cambodia or face protests. It arrived at Government House’s complaint center in Bangkok.

According to Mr. Sondhi, the head of the now-defunct Women’s Alliance for Democracy, the MoU that Thailand signed with Cambodia in 1973, based on international law, allowed Cambodia to bring the limit of its lakes inside Thai sea province, which King Rama IX had declared based on international laws, in 1973.

He added that the Thai legislature did not approve the MoU.

Thailand was later be viewed as having accepted Cambodia’s self-proclaimed sea limit and losing marine resources that should be its own, according to Mr. Sondhi, if the Thai government sticks to the MoU and continues to rely on it for future actions, he said.

He said the 2001 MoU created an intersecting says place covering about 26, 000 sq miles, primarily benefiting Cambodia, in the Gulf of Thailand.

According to Mr. Sondhi,” I would like to request the prime minister and the Pheu Thai Party if we are doing something incorrect because some overlapping prime ministers have agreements to share interests at 50:50,” if they are. He made reference to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the head of the decision Pheu Thai Party and Thaksin’s girl.

He demanded the government question the Constitutional Court to act if the 2001 MoU is legal. If it is ruled legal, the government has withdraw it, Mr Sondhi said.

He added that the government would need to listen to his request within 15 days.

He claimed that he was certain of winning this battle, and that he would lead a big crowd of demonstrators when it comes up.

In 2005, &nbsp, Mr Sondhi&nbsp, used his ASTV dish television network to establish a public campaign against&nbsp, Thaksin. He became a leader of the yellow-shirt&nbsp, People’s Alliance for Democracy ( PAD ) &nbsp, movement which mobilised tens of thousands of protesters against&nbsp, Thaksin’s government in mid-2006.

Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, the next army chief, threw a coup on September 19, 2006, and seized control of Thaksin.

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