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More Thais to return home from Israel on Saturday

On: October 20, 2023

20 Oct 2023 at 16: 42 PUBLISHED

According to a media statement citing the Foreign Affairs Ministry, 2 commercial flights carrying an additional 534 Thai employees are scheduled to take them back from war-torn Israel this Saturday.

The Thai consulate in Tel Aviv has received a relocation registration from every employee.

SpiceJet, an American low-cost airline, is scheduled to leave Tel Aviv on Friday at 8.15 p.m.( Israel time ) with 320 Thai passengers. On Saturday at 1.10 p.m.( Thailand day ), the trip is scheduled to touch down at Suvarnabhumi airport.

With 214 Thai employees, Arkia Israeli Airlines will take off at 11 p.m.( Israel time ) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday at 2:05 ( Thailand time ).

A reminder to Thais in Sydney was posted on the Royal Thai Consulate-General’s Facebook page on Friday in a related growth.

Thai residents of Sydney are advised to stay away from the exchange page, which stretches from Town Hall to Belmore Park, following a protest by supporters of the State of Palestine on October 15 at Hyde Park. A exchange program for another march on Saturday was also announced.

Thai residents of Sydney really stay away from the exchange location. They may call the Thai consulate’s line at 0411 424 303 in an emergency.

Eight Vietnamese workers who had died in Israel since the Hamas assault on October 7 were repatriated on a commercial aircraft on Friday night. They were then taken back to their particular home counties.

Somsak in Malaysia to restore relations

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 20, 2023

In: South-East Asia

20 Oct 2023 at 16: 27 PUBLISHED

Somsak Thepsutin, the deputy prime minister, is in Malaysia to address the rebellion issue in the three southern border regions of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat in an effort to improve relations between the two nations in all places.

Mr. Somsak traveled to Kalantan State in Malaysia on Friday in his capacity as head of the proper commission for the development of Thailand’s southwestern border provinces. He interacted with Malay businesspeople during his visit, including hoteliers, frozen meat importers, and significant Kota Bharu property developers.

Pasit Juthaputhi, the Thai consul general in Kota Bharu, and three Narathiwat MPs from the partnership Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharath events were with Mr. Somsak.

Additionally, Mr. Somsak spoke with the captain of the Kelantan officers, Pol Lt Gen Muhamad Zaki Bin Haji Harun.

According to Pol Lt Gen Muhamad Zaki, increased communication and coordination between MPs from both countries have tremendously improved relations between Thailand and Malaysia.

Thailand was urged to intensify efforts to stop the trafficking of illegal workers across the border by the head of the Kelatan authorities, who claimed that they were responsible for crime and the spread of drugs.

He was gushing about the Thai administration’s desire for a cross-border gate to connect the two nations. This could be done, he said, but it would take some time.

According to Mr. Somsak, Thailand hoped that this would happen quickly because it would allow trade between nations to grow.

He claimed that the Indonesian businesspeople he spoke with had expressed interest in starting a sizable private clinic and halal food company. Additionally, they desired the presence of an international college near the border. More in-depth discussions on these topics were necessary, he continued.

Discussions about building a bridge link between the two nations were also brought up, but he claimed that due to the disparity in trail gauges between Malaysia and Thailand, it would be challenging.

Mr. Somsak expressed his hope that his visit may contribute to the improvement of Thai-Malaysia relationships, noting that it was the first high-level browse from a Thai national in ten years.

He expressed his desire to see more top Malaysian authorities work together to resolve issues in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces.

Thai workers killed in Israel attack repatriated

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 20, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Officers would go see the families of deceased workers and tell them about the death benefits.

20 October 2023 at 12:20 PUBLISHED

Eight Vietnamese workers who had died in Israel since the Hamas assault on October 7 had their systems repatriated on a commercial aircraft on Friday night. They were then taken back to the regions where they were raised.

At 9:33 do, El Al Flight LY083 from Israel touched down in Samut Prakan province’s Suvarnabhumi aircraft with the body of the eight verified Thai people.

For a memorial service, graves containing the dying were positioned in front of the Customs Office’s Free Zone inside the airport.

On Friday, tombs carrying the body of the eight dying employees arrived at the airport in Suvarnabhumi. ( Image: Foreign Ministry)

The funeral services business Suriya subsequently provided trucks for the delivery of the coffins. Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Buri Ram, Chaiyaphum, Si Sa Ket, and Sukhothai each received one body, while two were intended for Udon Thani.

At Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday, a memorial service was held in honor of the eight Vietnamese employees who passed away in Israel. ( Facebook FM91 Traffipro )

The everlasting secretary for labor, Pairote Chotikasathien, announced on Friday that labor leaders in these provinces may pay a visit to the families of the deceased workers and let them know about the death benefits.

According to him, the Labour Ministry would immediately spend each family 40, 000 baht for funeral costs. To obtain the death rewards for each community, the government would also work with the Israeli government. Until divorce, the deceased’s wives would also get a monthly salary of 40, 000 baht, and until they turned 18 years old, each of their children may get between 8,000 and 12, 000 Baht per month.

According to Mr. Pairote, the Labour Ministry sent the stranded Thai staff in Israel about 4, 000 pieces of consuming water and dried foods. He continued,” The government may try to return both legal and illegal Thai staff from Israel as soon as possible.”

After boarding an Israeli air force duel on Friday, 136 more Thais return home. Varuth Hirunyatheb( picture )

The labor attaché in Israel had been instructed to act because this is against the law, Mr. Pairote said, regarding employees who were apparently forced to continue working by their organisations despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The eight bodies were sent to Thailand on Thursday at 3.30 p.m.( Israel time ) at a ceremony held at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport.

Pannabha Chandraramya, the Thai embassy to Israel, Naruchai Ninnart, assistant director-general of the Consular Affairs Department, and the labor attaché at the Japanese embassy in Israel were all present to speak on behalf of their country during the meeting.

Michael Ronen, director-general of the Department of Asia and the Pacific, and Inbal Mashash, chief, were among the high-level Israeli officers present at the meeting.

After boarding an Israeli air force duel on Friday, 136 more Thais return home. Varuth Hirunyatheb( picture )

EVs may replace old govt vehicles

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 20, 2023

In: South-East Asia

20 October 2023 at 09:47 PUBLISHED

According to a Government House source, the government intends to replace outdated government vehicles with electric vehicles( EVs ) in order to achieve the country’s objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

According to the cause, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sent a notice letter via the Secretariat of the Cabinet on Monday regarding the president’s EV assistance plan, including vehicle-changing methods.

The Finance Ministry and Energy Ministry are expected to collaborate with the Budget Bureau, the Office of the Council of State, and associated businesses on the EV purchasing process in order to replace some older cars whose useful lives are about to expire, per the purchase.

Other initiatives to promote the use of EVs in the common market were also part of the purchase. Among them was a directive for the Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry to develop EV public transportation systems, such as cars, cars, and e-tuks.

Additionally, it mandated that the Transport and Energy departments collaborate with related industries to build EV charging stations, as well as other assistance for system that satisfies the needs of specific electric users across the country.

End-of-life car removal and part recycling are two areas where the Transport Ministry is expected to collaborate with related industries to research and develop supporting policies for internal combustion engine car owners who want to convert their vehicle into an EV.

As part of its zero-emission vehicle encouragement policies, the order even stated that the government intends to help EV supply chains, particularly investment in the nation’s production of electric components. By 2030, the government wants to boost EV production by 30 % and turn the Asean area into a hotspot for the industry.

These EV-related laws were one of the president’s initiatives to maintain its commitment to carbon neutrality.

Thailand has pledged to the UN that it will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions by 2065 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. The country also aimed to lead the Asean territory in carbon neutrality while relying primarily on sustainable development to fuel economic growth.

Govt committed to expanding flat fare policy

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

To get resolved in 2024 is the Orange Line difference.

20 Oct 2023 at 06: 22 PUBLISHED

Following the start of a pilot program along the Purple and Red lines last year, the government reiterated its commitment to develop the 20-baht straight suffer policy to all electric teach routes throughout the capital on Thursday.

Surapong Piyachote, the lieutenant transport secretary, stated on Thursday that” we hope to expand the program in the future to include other ranges, including the currently under construction Orange Line.”

The level menu coverage is likely to delay the construction of new electronic train routes, according to Pakapong Sirikantaramas, the government of Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority, as private companies may have to wait longer before recouping their investment in a new series.

According to him, there will need to be additional discussions about suffer structure as well as payment for teach operators who would be impacted by the flat-fare policy.

The Blue, Yellow, Pink, Orange, and Brown lines are examples of lines that operate or may operate under a public-private relationship type.

A Supreme Administrative Court decision regarding a difference between the MRTA and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc( BEM ) regarding the joint purchase will determine the fate of the Orange Line.

According to Mr. Surapong, the government has not been formally notified of any other project-related issues, including claims of cooperation in the project’s bidding.

Before a new round of discussions to increase the level fare policy begins, Mr. Pakapong predicted that the Orange Line debate would be resolved in six months.

The commitment to run companies along the Orange Line could then be inked, he said, once the situation has been resolved.

However, according to Mr. Pakapong, the commercial release of the 34. 5 kilometer Pink Line is now scheduled to occur on December 18 with a free trial period scheduled for the following month.

Regarding the 42.72 billion ringgit Brown Line, which may connect Khae Rai and Lam Sali over a distance of 22.2 kilometers, the government recently resubmitted the site’s request to the MRTA.

According to him, the government urged the MRTA to evaluate its proposal for a survive structure in order to make it compatible with the flat-fare policy. The evaluation will take about two weeks.

Earlier in the following year, the government is anticipated to review the project, with a launch bid by the middle. According to him, structure would start in the middle of 2025 with the goal of launching professional service by June 2028.

Srettha invites Xi to Thailand

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

P praises the success of his trip to China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to visit Thailand by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who has praised his attend as a victory.

On Thursday and the following day, authorities official Chai Wacharonke gave a summary of the diplomatic discussions between Mr. Srettha and Ms. Xi.

The PM thanked Mr. Xi for the warm welcome he received while attending the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation( BRF ) and added,” Mrs. Srettha also congratulated China on the 10th anniversary of the Belt & Road Initiative.”

As 2025 may mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations, he said, the prime minister and the Chinese president also vowed to improve relations between Thailand and China and emphasized the significance of a comprehensive strategic joint partnership between the two nations as well as the need to encourage high-level appointments between them.

According to the official, Mr Srettha has invited Mr. Xi to travel to Thailand on business.

He added that they believed the global economic slowdown and the political turmoil between the US and China have had an effect on the economies of China and Thailand. The two factors also discussed a wide range of issues, including financial assistance.

In light of this, they decided to collaborate in order to address issues and increase trade and investment, especially in sectors related to Thailand’s bio-circular and efficient economic growth type, such as electric cars, batteries, electronics, and clean energy.

According to Mr. Chai, Ms. Srettha even briefed Mr Xi on the advantages of Thailand’s area bridge job in the South and urged Chinese investment.

In response, Mr. Xi stated that Chinese buyers are even considering funding Thailand’s megaprojects.

Regarding tourism cooperation, Mr. Srettha officially informed Mr Xi that the Thai government has granted Chinese visitors a visa-free policy.

In an effort to promote hospitality as part of a larger financial revival plan, the government has introduced an interim card provision for 30-day remains for Chinese and Kyrgyz nationals. The program will end on February 29 after its September 25 debut.

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, China was Thailand’s main source of foreign guests, bringing in close to 11 million people in 2019. About 5 million Chinese are anticipated to travel to the nation this year, according to hospitality officials.

Mr. Srettha likewise offered his condolences in China for the shooting on October 3 at Siam Paragon, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a Chinese customer.

He claimed that the government has made every effort to compensate the subjects and guarantee the safety of all international visitors.

According to Mr. Chai, China had also promised to collaborate with Thailand to overcome international crimes.

According to Mr. Chai, the two sides also talked about how to help one another on the global level through the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation construction, as well as the Asean and China cooperation framework and the United Nations.

On Wednesday in Beijing, Mr. Srettha even had a meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang while on his journey. Additionally, he suggested permanently allowing Foreign visitors to enter without a visa.

A proposed new Mekong River bridge to Laos was discussed in the discussions on Wednesday in order to facilitate Thai cattle exports to China and more promote commerce between Thailand and China.

He even brought up the plan for a property span that would connect Chumphon and Ranong, two southern provinces, with the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. According to Mr. Srettha, this would also increase the potential of the Belt and Road to strengthen relationships with foreign countries as China anticipated.

The PM added that Thailand would become a global shipping hub thanks to the property bridge project and the construction of Taiwanese businesses there.

” The trip to China was successful.” If the land bridge project is successful and more Chinese businesses invest in EVs, I’m sure there will be more than$ 1 trillion in cash flow, he said.

PM urged to push health hub

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

20 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

According to Thai business consultant Nalinee Thavisin, officials in the public health sector are urging the government to promote Thailand’s potential as a skilled gateway while the premier is in Saudi Arabia.

Ms. Nalinee spoke with Panacee Group members yesterday about expanding the health sector to the Middle East.

It falls on the last day of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s journey to Saudi Arabia. Yesterday, he boarded a trip from Beijing to Riyadh.

In order to treat patients with cancer, crucial state diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease brought on by diabetes in Thailand, according to Ms. Nalinee, the public health business wants the government to establish a relationship with the Saudi Arabian Public Health Ministry.

She continued by saying that the majority of people from the Middle East, particularly Saudis, had received treatment in Thailand and were happy with the outcomes.

According to her, Panacee Medical Center wants to modernize conventional treatments so that it can be used everywhere.

According to her, it offered patients conventional treatments like cannabis and Thai nearby herbs in addition to iv therapy, cell therapy and Royal Court Pharmacopoeia.

According to Panacee, the government’s wellness tourism policy was well received by the company, which aimed to make the nation a skilled hub and destination not only for Asean but also for other nations around the world.

The objective, according to Ms. Nalinee, is based on the nation’s status for healthcare tourism.

Thai Muslims plan embassy protest

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Muslims in southern Thailand announced yesterday that they would congregate tomorrow in front of the Jewish embassy in Bangkok to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.

However, the party insisted that the getting, which will also include submitting a petition to the consulate, is only intended to” encourage peace” between Israelis and Palestinians, and that neither side should allow the conflict to worsen or move on.

Baitat Samansathitkhun, a Phatthalung local, revealed the strategy and added that other Muslims from the South and Bangkok would also attend the meeting.

According to him, people from the South will go from regions like Satun, Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Trang, Phuket, Krabi, and Phangnga in cars and exclusive vehicles.

According to Donmit Waeowanchit, another southwestern Muslim, in addition to submitting the complaint to the Jewish embassy, the protesters will also voice their opinions through speeches on the violence seen in news coverage.

Social protesters Jatuporn Prompan and Nititor N Lamlua will also be present at the meeting.

According to a supply, as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues and intensifies, numerous individuals and organizations are showing support for Palestinians. According to the source, military Islamist groups in nations like Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq are prepared to join the conflict.

Wisut Binlate, a part of Thailand’s Central Islamic Council, said he was aware that Thai security personnel may be uncomfortable with the anticipated meeting.

But, he added, the government must realize that these Muslims are merely retaliating against the cruelty they have seen on the news to citizens, kids, women, and elderly people in the Gaza Strip.

Thai Muslims felt the need to express their opinions and call for better protection for honest folks, including Thai citizens being held captive by Hamas, as a result of the explosion at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, which left many hundred persons useless, for one, he said.

Thailand ought to be regarded as a nation that upholds morality and respects human freedom. And it shouldn’t ever have a tendency to support any battle offenders, he added.

Ministry issues PM2.5 warning

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

20 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

The Public Health Ministry advises people to check the weather excellent before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, especially those with chronic conditions.

This is due to recent mild or harmful levels of ultra-fine dust, or PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other regions.

PM2.5 debris ranges typically increase between the end and early part of the time, according to Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, lasting director for public health, who stated this yesterday.

PM2.5 levels are currently at the moderate( yellow ) or unhealthy( orange ) level in some provinces, particularly in the Northeast, such as Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Nong Khai, and Ubon Ratchathani.

In Bangkok, PM2.5 levels have been found to be bad in a number of places, including the Charoen Nakhon Road in the Khlong San region, the Thung Wat Don district in Sathon, and the Kanchanaphisek road in Bang Khun Thian area.

According to Dr. Opas, people should check their PM2.5 levels using the Air4Thai application or go to the Department of Pollution Control’s website at http :// air4thae.pcd.go.th before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities.

To determine the air quality levels, they can also go to the website https :// pm25gistda.or.th, where the blue color code indicates very good air.

Green indicates a low risk to health. People with respiratory system disorders should abstain from outdoor workout, while children and the elderly may restrict their time outside because golden indicates bad. Red means dangerous air quality, and orange means extremely bad.

Bodies of first eight Thais head home

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 19, 2023

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 20 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs( MFA ) announced yesterday that the remains of eight Thai nationals who were killed in Israel during the Israel-Hamas war were returned to Thailand last night on a flight that was scheduled to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport at 8.50 am today.

The issue has resulted in the deaths of thirty Thais, the injuries of 16 people, and the hostage-taking of 17 more. It’s anticipated that the remaining 22 systems will soon be repatriated.

According to MFA spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke, who cited data provided by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, the bodies arriving today— all of which were male — were released after Israel’s national forensic institute had finished formally verifying their identities.

They go by the names Pongsathorn Khunsri, Pichit Nachan, Sanusan Chair, Anan Phetkaew, Pengpat Suchart, Pungthep Kusaram, and Thanakrij Prakotwong.

According to the most recent information released yesterday by the MFA and the Ministry of Labor, 1, 424 of the 8,273 Thais who registered to fly back to Thailand have done so.

As removal flights leave Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where Thai individuals will be transferred from Israel, the MFA anticipates that the capacity for repatriation may rise to 600 people per day starting on Sunday.

According to her, the procedure is anticipated to be finished by first November.

Two airlines, one operated by Israel’s El Al Airlines and the other by the Royal Thai Air Force, carried an additional 225 Thais again to Thailand yesterday from the unrest-ridden area.

One of the flights supporting the operation, Thai Airways International, stated that it was getting ready for the job with around 100 pilots and 400 crew members.

However, the Department of Employment announced yesterday that it would help Thai workers looking for new jobs when they return home after losing their ones in Israel.

According to Boonyavee Kwaipan, assistant director-general of the office, some will probably be hired to work on fields in South Korea.

The division has made arrangements with 12 Jewish job alternative companies to get those who are interested in returning to Israel again.

She stated that there are 60, 000 job opportunities available to those who prefer to find jobs in Thailand.

She continued,” The Ministry of Justice may step on to assist employees who borrowed money to pay for their trip to Israel but also owe back their debt.”

She stated that it will help them with the Legal Execution Department and debt negotiation conversations.

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