Man held for ‘running’ fake modelling agency

A man suspected of running a fake modeling agency that caused damages totaling about 10 million baht has been detained by officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s( MPB ) online patrol unit.

The suspect was only identified as Jarungsak, 51, by Pol Col Wichit Thirakhajornwong, supervisor of the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s 1 Investigation Division. On October 1, he was taken into custody at a residence in the Bang Phli neighborhood of Samut Prakan.

Jarungsak is charged with participating in scams and infusing a computer system with fake information.

Mr. Jarungsak, also known as” Ajarn ] Teacher ] Toey ,” was a well-known talent scout who rose to fame in 2019, according to police. According to police, he ran the Facebook site” Top Model 2022″ and made a commitment to assist younger individuals who want to become models.

According to the officers, the suspect had approach families and request a fee payment of 1,000 Baht for modeling classes at section stores in the Rama IX and RCA regions.

Later, he may request additional funding from parents in order to send their kids to Pattaya, Hong Kong, and Singapore modeling competitions. They had to pay between 40 000 and 50 000 ringgit in addition to the admission fee of 5, 000 Baht.

The suspect allegedly assured the kids that after each incident, they may get a commission. But after receiving the parents’ wealth, he had vanish.

He denied the charge, claiming that his modeling business had been shut down last year as a result of loss brought on by the Covid-19 crisis. According to Pol Col Wichit, a group of kids had complained about Mr. Jarungsak, and the estimated amount of damage was 10 million baht.

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Trafficked Thais set to be repatriated

120 Thai immigrants who were rescued from a human smuggling ring in Myanmar’s northern Shan State may be repatriated by the government.

According to Kanchana Patarachok, a spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Myanmar army has given them food and shelter.

A criminal gang lured the 90 people and 30 people Thais to operate in Laukkaing, in northern Shan State, Myanmar, close to the Chinese-China frontier.

The Thai embassy in Yangon, Mongkol Wisitstump, informed the government, according to Ms. Kanchana, that Thai authorities were working with peers in Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, the immigration department in Laukkaing, and various organizations to provide the rescued Thais to health.

The ambassador has requested that Myanmar authorities turn over the names of the 120 Thais and offer assistance to any other Vietnamese people who may still be nearby.

According to Ms. Kanchana, the Thai consulate and the Myanmar government are working to arrange for the victims’ repatriation. She continued,” They might be repatriated by air from Yangon or by land from Tachileik to the Mae Sai region in Chiang Rai.”

The families of the victims reported to Thai officials that they had been lured to operate in Myanmar for a company run by Foreign nationals, which led to the rescue.

Their businesses seized their cellular phones and imprisoned them in the office building as soon as they arrived.

Some people claimed to have been literally assaulted, and some pregnant women were made to get pregnancies.

According to a cause, the subjects used the social media accounts they were instructed to use to appear for survivors and to ask for assistance in Thailand.

According to their concerns, the office building is surrounded by a canal and has only one entrance. There were more than 100 Thai nationals imprisoned outside, but it’s thought that 400 more are concealed in nearby buildings.

Preeda Kongpaen, the regional human rights commissioner, stated yesterday that a permanent committee is required to investigate Foreign legal organizations’ efforts to smuggle Thai citizens across the Myanmar-Cambodia border.

She continued,” We have acknowledged that there are over 3, 000 Thai victims in Cambodia and over 1, 000 in Shan State.

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Thumbs down for later hours

According to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration ( Nida ), the majority of Thais are against the government’s proposal to allow bars and nightclubs to open until 4am rather than 2am, and some claim that such establishments shouldn’t even be permitted.

The purpose of the study, which was conducted on October 17 – 19 among 1, 310 folks aged 20 and older from a variety of backgrounds, was to ascertain public opinion regarding the Interior Ministry’s proposal to increase the running time of nightclubs in order to spur economic growth.

55.6 % of the 1, 310 respondents said they have never visited bars, clubs, or other nightclubs, while 44.3 % or 581 respondents claimed to have done so in the past.

More than half of respondents said they disagreed when asked if they supported extending final days from 2am to 4am. Out of those, 4.3 % said such places don’t be allowed to start at all, while 41.7 % said they should close at the present closing time of 2am.

Only bars, clubs, and nightclubs in tourist areas should be permitted to open until 4 a.m., according to about 23.6 % of respondents, while 17.5 % suggested that the longer time should apply nationwide.

54.4 % of respondents said” no” and 44.27 % responded” yes” when asked if they were certain the extended hours would help increase tourism revenue. The remainder claimed to be unaware or uninterested.

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Cops to receive ‘Knight’s Ring’ for exemplary work

Ancient customs are revived to improve authorities morale.

Cops to receive 'Knight's Ring' for exemplary work
Officials who risk their lives to perform their duties are given the Diamond Knight’s Ring, which is adorned with the priceless stone, left, while a gold Knights’ Ring is given in recognition of excellent achievement, right. officers images

The practice of giving officials the” Knight’s Necklace” in appreciation for a job well done has been revived by Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the new commander of the federal authorities.

On October 17, Pol Gen Torsak bestowed the Knight’s Ring upon the Pathumwan stop resident Cap Thanamorn Nunat during a meeting honoring the establishment of the Royal Thai Police. The Royal Police Cadet Academy is located in the Sam Phran neighborhood of Nakhon Pathom.

When Pol Cap Thanamorn led officers to deal with the shooting on October 3 at the Siam Paragon shopping mall and captured the believe, he was given the ring in honor of his bravery and management.

In order to increase the pride and morale of officers who are completely committed to performing their duties, Pol Gen Torsak stated that he wanted to come to the tradition.

According to him,” this custom is meant to recognize officers for their excellent performance and contributions to the Royal Thai Police, culture, and the nation.”

When Pol Gen Phao Sriyanon served as director-general of the Police Department from 1951 to 1957, he was responsible for creating the Knight’s Ring.

Pol Gen Phao Sriyanon, who oversaw the Police Department from 1951 to 1957, was the first to introduce the Knight’s Ring as a badge of honor for law enforcement officers who displayed remarkable bravery in the fight against violence and made significant contributions to force advancement.

The silver Knight’s Ring is embellished with a police cap icon.

The Police Department used to be a division of the Interior Ministry. The Royal Thai Police was afterward reorganized and given a new name, and it now answers to the excellent minister immediately.

Before joining the Police Department, where he advanced through the rates to director-general, Pol Gen Phao began his career as an infantry officer.

Four devoted officers received jewels from Pol Gen Phao while he was in office, according to solutions.

The band was required to be worn by the consumers at all times, and if Pol Gen Phao discovered that any of them didn’t, it would be seized, according to solutions.

Officers who risk their lives to carry out their duties are given the Diamond Knight’s Ring, which is adorned with the priceless stone, on the left, while an outstanding success is honored with a golden Knight ring, given to the right. officers images

When the number of people who received the band rose, Pol Gen Phao made the decision to improve the Knight’s Ring by adorning fresh ones with diamonds.

Diamond Knight’s Rings were what these were categorized as. They were designed for officials who put their lives in danger to carry out their duties in dangerous circumstances.

Just 13 people were given Diamond Knight’s Rings.

However, after the revolt of 1957, Pol Gen Phao fled the nation to Switzerland, stopping the granting of the Knight’s Ring. Later, while in captivity, he passed away.

According to Rangsit University associate president and associate professor of sociology Pol Lt. Col. Krisanaphong Poothakool, the Knight’s Ring has previously been given to close associates of President Gen. Phao.

The proper standards must be established to ensure transparency and fairness because the new national police commander wants to bring back the custom of giving officers the ring.

According to Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong,” present circumstances are different from those in the history.”

Some of the people who received the ring, according to Pol Lt. Col. Krisanaphong, were those involved in covert operations. At the time, the defense government’s political opponents were targets of underground methods used by General Phao.

According to Pol Lt. Col. Krisanaphong, the ring may be awarded fairly and openly in order to improve the morale of law-abiding officers across the country.

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Nonthaburi-Ayutthaya road link slated to open by 2029

By 2029, the Department of Highways ( DoH) plans to construct a new, nearly 15 billion baht road that will connect Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi and Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya.

This road is one of 46 jobs scheduled to start in the upcoming two years, according to DoH director-general Sarawut Songsivilai. The committee approved the Motorway No 9 ( M9 ) project in September, and it is anticipated that it will be a crucial component of the 2024 Nation Strategy.

According to Mr. Sarawut, this task is now past the style and costing stages and does not require expropriation. It resembled a restoration of the current system, he claimed.

The second span, which is split into two sections, starts in Bang Bua Thong and ends in Lat Lum Kaeo in Pathum Thani. According to Mr. Sarawut, the range is 13.5 kilometers and the funds will be about 4.3 billion ringgit.

The second portion will cost 10.4 billion ringgit and cover a 20.6 km distance from Lat Lum Kaeo to Bang Pa-in.

According to Mr. Sarawut, the route should be functional five centuries after construction begins.

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MFP renews charter change bid

Controversy is scheduled for this week.

Through a new motion that will be introduced in parliament on Wednesday, the main opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP) will redouble its efforts to ask for the charter to be changed.

The action is the first item on Wednesday’s political debate agenda and will be sponsored by the MFP, which also includes spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.

Some legislators are worried that the MFP’s drastic changes will cause the important chapters 1 and 2 of the law to be changed.

Chapters 1 and 2 define Thailand as a single, unbroken land with democratic rule and the prince as the head of state, respectively. Chapter 2 defines Thailand’s royal prerogatives.

Adisorn Piengkes, the general government whip for Si Sa Ket and a Pheu Thai Party MP, stated yesterday that the action was submitted in accordance with the election laws. Tomorrow, MPs from the government coalition may meet to discuss their positions, he said.

The MFP has something to claim, and the state is open to hearing it. The action will be sent to the Senate for approval before it reaches the government if it is approved by the House of Representatives.

The authorities, which opposes amending pages 1 and 2 of the law, is under no obligation to take the movement into consideration, according to Mr. Adisorn.

A commission has been established by the government to examine the proposal, and two subpanels will poll the people and develop referendum recommendations.

Although the sub-panels do not have a set date, the principal committee’s chair, Phumtham Wechayachai, stated earlier that both are anticipated to complete their assignments by the end of the year.

According to Mr. Adisorn, the government’s effort to push for a referendum is quicker than the MFP movement, which needs both Houses to approve it.

The Senate, which is opposed to the action, is likely to oppose it. Additionally, it is possible to interpret the state and MFP’s decision to hold concurrent referendums as a repetition.

Even though the MFP is free to submit its activity, according to Mr. Adisorn, it should take into account both its justification and the suitability of the motion.

Even though it is crucial for some voters that the act proceed, the government will probably be in charge of the process.

Although the methods of pursuing this are unique, the government chief whip stated that” the government and the MFP are united in their quest for a contract act.”

The MFP may be reminded, according to Mr. Adisorn, that the main opposition party’s powerful opposition to its unyielding position prevented it from forming a government.

The party’s proposal for unlimited modifications to the contract, Mr. Parit insisted, is valid.

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Thai injury toll in Israel rises to 18

Thai injury toll in Israel rises to 18
On Sunday, Israeli technical students from Thailand arrive at Suvarnabhumi airports in the Samut Prakan province wearing all black. The kids were welcomed at the airport by Siripong Angsakulkiat, evil minister of education, fifth from left. ( Photo provided )

While the death toll and the number of kidnapped Thais in Israel remained the same, the Foreign Affairs Ministry reported two more injured Thai people it.

According to the minister’s report from Sunday, there are now two to 18 more injured Thais in Israel as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The death toll and the number of Thais kidnapped, however, remained the same at 30 and 19, both.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, stated on Sunday that Thai officials were negotiating for the transfer of kidnapped Thais using every means at their disposal, including personal relationships.

According to the Department of Consular Affairs, 2, 608 Thai people traveled from Israel and NBP on 15 flights between October 11 and 22( Sunday ).

Seven Thai technical individuals were among the returnees on Sunday after they and their guardians made the decision to end their jobs in Israel first for the sake of safety. According to the Education Ministry, 71 additional technical kids stayed in Israel to finish their internship programs.

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House to deliberate Move Forward charter referendum motion Oct 25-26

House to deliberate Move Forward charter referendum motion Oct 25-26
In August, MPs attend a political program. ( Bangkok Post image )

Government whip chief Adisorn Piengkes announced on Sunday that the House of Representatives will vote on a motion put forth by the Move Forward Party ( MFP ) on October 24. The public vote will be held on the proposed charter amendments.

The MFP’s action has been placed on the House plan, according to Mr. Adisorn, a Pheu Thai listing MP, and will be discussed in accordance with the rules outlined in the open referendum law.

Whips from the state bloc’s parties would convene on October 24 at 9 am to discuss a joint position on the activity. & nbsp, He said that after the MFP had explained it, a decision would be made regarding whether to support it.

The action would be sent to the case after receiving Senate approval if it is approved by the House of Representatives. According to Mr. Adisorn, the action may be dropped if it is rejected by the Senate.

The motion, according to Parit Wacharasindhu, the Move Forward MP and spokesman, would ask the people in a referendum whether they approve the creation of an entirely new constitution to replace the military-drafted 2017 constitution and that the new charter should & nbsp, be written by an assembly whose members are directly elected by them.

He thought it would be beneficial for the House of Representatives to hear views on its own plan for a public election, despite the fact that the government side has established itself.

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Thousands flock to Ko Chang for 3-day weekend

Thousands flock to Ko Chang for 3-day weekend
On Sunday, tourists arrive on Ko Chang area in the Trat territory. Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong( picture )

TRAT: Over the three-day trip this weekend, tourists flocked to the Ko Chang territories in this eastern state.

The Mu Ko Chang National Park’s captain, Polwaree Buchakiat, announced on Sunday that a sizable number of tourists, particularly visit organizations, arrived at the archipelago this weekend. King Chulalongkorn Day, which even coincides with the end of the school year, falls on Monday.

According to him, tourists visited the local Mu Ko Rang islands’ stunning dive sites as well as the rivers Klong Plu and Than Mayom.

According to Mr. Polwaree, the Mu Ko Chang National Park department received significantly more access fees this month only than usual. & nbsp, rather than Chinese visitors, the majority were Thais and Europeans.

” It looks like the wind will be good. Wonderful seas can be found. It is beautiful and the water is crystal clear. So, tourists like to swim. Even though it occasionally rains, it is not a barrier, the garden chief said.

According to Saksit Moongkarn, a former chairman of Trat’s Tourism Council, on 25, 000 people arrived over the course of this extended weekend.

Over the past week, around 1, 200 vehicles have crossed onto Ko Chang isle daily, and about 600 visitors have arrived in trip groups each day, according to him.

According to Mr. Saksit, the number of Chinese visitors was fairly low because Ko Chang has not yet gained popularity among them.

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Muslims’ spiritual leader in Thailand dies day after brother murdered

Muslims' spiritual leader in Thailand dies day after brother murdered
Aziz Phitakkumpol, Thailand’s 18th Chularajmontri. ( Bangkok Post image )

One morning after his younger brother was fatally stabbed, Aziz Phitakkumpol, the spiritual head of Thailand’s Muslims, passed away on Sunday night at the age of 76 in a Bangkok doctor.

Aziz, the 18th Chularajmontri( Muslims’ spiritual leader ) of Thailand & nbsp, passed away at 10.32 am on Sunday in King Cholalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where he had previously been admitted, according to the Sheikul Islam Office.

His death rite was set for Monday at 10 a.m. at the main mosque in Songkhla, his home responsibility,’ s Hat Yai area.

Aziz was conceived on March 6, 1947. He served as a senator, the head of the Thai Central Islamic Council, and the chair of Songkhla’s Islamic Committee.

A 42-year-old male repeatedly stabbed his younger brother Loh Phitakkumpol, 71, on the side of the road in the Sing Nakhon area of Songkhla with a 50-centimeter-long knife on Saturday.

Officers detained the think, Rohim Kongkalimeen, a local who appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Loh passed away from his injuries at Songkhla Hospital.

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