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Russian linked to phone scammers arrested on Koh Samui

On: September 4, 2023

4 Oct 2023 at 15: 42 PUBLISHED

A Russian has been detained at a hotel on Koh Samui, according to police. The Russian is suspected of being involved in the mobile fraud gang in Cambodia connected to family-debt murders in Samut Prakan.

A Provincial Police Region 8 group led by Pol Maj Kitti Daengchai detained Daniil Aldunenkov, 31, on Sunday night at the Panorama Hotel in the Koh Samui area while armed with a subpoena issued by Samut Prakan Court on August 31.

He is accused of using his bank accounts and electronic cards fraudulently, uploading fake or distorted data into a computer program, and harming other people.

When officers arrived and arrested Mr. Aldunenkov, he was sitting in front of his place with a family. He was brought to Samut Prakan and given to the Bang Kaew law for legal actions.

Police believe Mr. Aldunenkov is involved in the run of a Cambodian mobile scam gang.

Sanit Dokmai, 41, is thought to have killed his wife Wipaporn Racha, 44, and their sons, 9 and 13, on August 28 at their Bang Phli neighborhood house in Samut Prakan as a result of the group’s dishonesty.

Mr. Sanit cut his own mouth and wrist in an unsuccessful attempt to end his life. He is receiving medical attention in a clinic.

According to reports, his wife was attempting to assist her husband in paying off a bill when she was duped into using an online loan app and defrauded of 1.7 million baht. The distraught husband threatened to lose his home, killed her and their kids, and then made an attempt on his own existence. For con artists connected to the website scam, police investigators were able to obtain arrest warrants.

Authorities had jury subpoenas to arrest 11 defendants who opened bank accounts for the swindlers, according to deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn earlier. In addition, & nbsp,

Nicky from Bangkok to light up Times Square

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 4, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 September 2023 at 13:56 PUBLISHED

As part of an annual National Down Syndrome Society( NDSS ) event, Nandika Valiramani, aka Nicky from Bangkok, will make an appearance in the bright lights of Broadway in New York on Saturday.

The NDSS annual Buddy Walk and video presentation, which begins in Times Square and on Facebook Live from & nbsp, 9.30 am to 10.30am local time( 8.30pm to 9:30pm in Bangkok ), will feature her photo.

There will be about 500 pictures screened that feature Down syndrome sufferers. According to the NDSS, these pictures make a clear case for the importance, understanding, and addition of Down syndrome sufferers.

From more than 2,400 entries in the NDSS global call for pictures, a picture of Ms. Nandika was chosen.

Wanted contract killer on police blacklist arrested

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 4, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 Oct 2023 at 13: 14 PUBLISHED

SONGKHLA- A plastic farm in the state of Nakhon Si Thammarat has detained an alleged agreement criminal, who is listed as 186 on the Royal Thai Police blacklist of gunmen for hire.

Nipon Srichumpuang, alias Bao, 41, was taken into custody on Sunday evening, according to Pol Col Sakda Charoenkul, assistant chief inspector of Provincial Police Region 9. In the Bang Khan district’s tambon Ban Lam Nao, close to Nam Ning town, he was discovered hiding out in a house.

He is accused of premeditated murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and ammunition, and improperly carrying the artillery in community. He was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by Songkhla’s Nathawi Court on February 12, 2018.

Police discovered ice pills, a.45 semi-automatic pistol, 27 rounds, an M2 rifle rifle, 21 rounds of ammunition, and two.22 much rifles with 30 rounds inside the hut.

On December 18, 2017, a grocery store in Songkhla’s Sadao region was thought to have used the weapon in the murder. Arkhom Promsopha, 56, the head of the manufacturing division at Hat Yai Rubber stock in tambon Prik, was killed by gunmen.

For five defendants, including Mr. Nipon, collar warrants were issued. Three people were formerly detained, and one is still at large.

Mr. Nipon has a criminal history with the law for lease killing. He is number 186 on the authorities list of hired attackers.

Mekong level falling, flooded crops draining

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 4, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 September 2023 at 12:24 PUBLISHED

NAKHON PHANOM: As the Mekong river flows through this northern frontier state, its levels is rapidly dropping and is now only 6 meters deep, enabling the quicker release of flood water trapped in its tributaries.

The Mekong’s water levels on Monday night was 6 meters below the 12m splashing point. It is now receding by 20 to 30 centimeters per day from its earlier flood – higher.

The Nam Kam and Nam Bang torrents, which flow through the towns of Wang Yang, Na Kae, and That Phanom, are now emptying into the Mekong more quickly as the amount has decreased, draining water from 3, 000 ray of flooded corn areas. & nbsp,

According to the most recent estimates, just 300 ray of wheat fields in the Phanom district had sustained damage, according to an agriculture official. The affected farmers began receiving corn seeds from the municipal agriculture office, along with a maximum compensation of 1,340 baht per rai for flood damage.

About 80, 000 ray of rice fields were also submerged in the towns of Na Wa, Si Song Kham, and Tha Uthen, through which the Nam Oon and Song Khm streams flow into the Mekong valley. It was anticipated that waters would immediately be released into the main river if the rain held off. According to authorities, produce damage was not likely to be as severe as previously thought.

In Nakhon Phanom, sizable tracts of farm are also submerged. ( Pattanapong Sripiachai, photo )

Teen arrested after French father beaten to death

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 4, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 October 2023 at 11: 14 PUBLISHED

A 19-year-old man was detained after his European father was discovered dead with a hammer at their Phra Khanong neighborhood in Bangkok.

On Sunday evening, authorities were summoned to the three-story house in the Watthana district’s Soi Pridi Banomyong 13. Rescuers and criminal experts were with them. & nbsp,

On the first floors, they discovered a 52-year-old Frenchman who had been killed by heart. He suffered serious brain wounds. There was a bloody steel nail on the ground. It was unknown who discovered the body.

Officers were informed by neighbors that the person and his brother had a loud argument on Friday night for about 15 minutes. & nbsp, The house had been silent and dark ever since.

The dying man’s woman claimed that the couple had previously shared a home, but that she and her son had moved out due to her husband drinking excessively. The girl claimed that her brother frequently argued with his parents.

The 19-year-old boy was taken into custody at a property in the Thong Lor region by police under the direction of Pol Lt Col Prasert Chan-aksorn, deputy chief at Klong Tan station. Boots covered in blood were discovered in the space.

Police believe the young man used the nail that was discovered at the image to kill his father after a fight.

Police were informed by rescuers that they had previously taken the child to the mansion for mental health care half. He resisted leaving.

For legal actions, the believe was being held in police custody. Titles weren’t mentioned.

Cabinet works on poll pledges

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Policies to promote economic growth

Following the first cabinet meeting scheduled to take place next year, the federal appears prepared to implement a number of steps aimed at lowering living costs and boosting the economy.

According to assistant finance minister Julapun Amornvivat, the measures may include changes to the prices of power and gasoline.

A moratorium on government debt repayments to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand ( Egat ) for subsidizing household electricity rates since September 2021 is also being considered by the government in an effort to lower the retail price of diesel on the market. Egat is said to have spent 135 billion ringgit on the rebate.

Regarding the Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to distribute 10,000 ringgit in digital currency, Kitti Limsakul, acting deputy president and party policy committee member, stated that the funds would be distributed in two to three installments rather than all at once.

When questioned about the policy’s viability by detractors, Mr. Kitti responded that it could be implemented because it isn’t in violation of the Bank of Thailand( BoT ) regulations, as some have claimed.

According to the law on digital assets and growth for the economy and society, the online money is a gift that can be exchanged for baht notes, not an e-currency like Bitcoin, he claimed.

A vacation, like the Songkran festival, will be preceded by the first round of the money pay, which is anticipated to be around 2, 500 baht. The plan will then be evaluated by the government to determine how well it stimulates the business, he said.

Vendors who receive payments using the online cash handbook will then be required to pay taxes on their income, the government said, and if the outcome proves to be sufficient, it will distribute the second package of 2, 500 baht.

The final settlement of 5,000 baht will then be made, he said.

According to him, the project will aid in economic expansion and increase the country’s gross domestic product ( GDP ) by about 5 % annually.

The 10, 000 baht may get transferred all at once, according to a statement posted on Pheu Thai’s Facebook website.

The affirmation stated that Mr. Kitti’s reference to installment payments was merely his private opinion.

If the government determines that the economic effect was less than anticipated after the first repayment is issued, it is unclear what will happen to the remaining payments.

However, according to a source, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, intends to speed up the party’s plan to cover fares across the electric rail network in Bangkok at an agreed-upon rate of 20 baht per trip.

He stated that” this plan has been deemed to be as serious as it was one of the major promises made by the group during the May 14 vote.”

Along with other state organizations like the Ministry of Finance, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand( MRTA ), and Department of Rail Transport, Mr. Suriya is developing a timeline for the implementation of the policy.

Depending on how it is put into practice, the government will need to provide quarterly subsidies of about 5.44 billion baht for this coverage.

In order to support the nation’s aircraft industry and commerce campaign, Mr. Suriya also plans to increase the power of Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, and other local flights.

According to the source, Mr. Suriya also plans to push more significant projects for the development of transportation and logistics infrastructure, such as the Thai Land Bridge task in the South, which past governments have now researched and suggested.

The new government is hastening the process of writing its policy speech, which will be presented in parliament on September 11, according to Prommin Lertsuridej, head of the Pheu Thai group that is drafting the group’s policies and financial affairs committee.

On the government’s plan speech, the government is carefully collaborating with the National Economics and Social Development Council and the Cabinet Secretariat, he said.

He stated that the majority of the new government’s top priorities, which will be announced in parliament before it officially begins working on them, deal with ways to boost the economy.

One of these priorities, according to him, is reviving commerce, a major cause of Thailand’s income, and paying off household debt.

Top govt trio meet with incoming military chiefs

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 September 2023 at 05:25 PUBLISHED

On Sunday, foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, defense secretary Sutin Klungsang, and prime minister Srettha Thavisin had breakfast with coming military officials to talk about military and security matters.

As the state prepares a scheme speech to be presented to congress, the conference was intended to ensure smooth cooperation between the Pheu Thai-led state and the armed forces.

Gen Songwit Noonpakdi, the coming commander of defense forces, Gen Charoenchai Hintao, and Adm Adung Phan-iam, who will take over the top position on October 1, were present at the luncheon. ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul, the approaching captain of the air force, was absent due to travel.

Without going into specifics, it was claimed that the meeting would only discuss the policy model. The government was prepared to support tool purchasing plans if they were deemed necessary for national security, Mr. Srettha told the top brass when they first met.

Following the meeting, Mr. Sutin stated that the approaching military leaders had indicated a willingness to adhere to the government’s plan, including the suggested switch from recruitment to deliberate enlistment and downsizing of the military.

According to him, the number of military troops was anticipated to decrease significantly in the coming year, and the government may begin to become downsized as early as 2027.

He claimed that the conference also discussed the requirements and worries of the armed forces.

The dialogue and the army’s responses to the authorities policy, according to Mr. Sutin, satisfied the prime minister.

Mr. Sutin, who had previously sought guidance from previous defense secretary Gen Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya, was scheduled to meet with ACM Sukhumpol Suwanatat on Monday.

According to reports, he is likely to assign former National Security Council secretary-general Gen Natthapon Nakpanich as his minister and former defense permanent secretary Gen Nipat Thonglek as both his helper.

Previous Fourth Army captain Gen Phisan Wattanawongkhiri, a member of the Pheu Thai list, may be chosen to serve as his advisor.

Gen Nipat claimed yesterday that Mr. Sutin had asked him to work as an associate and to examine the party’s scheme, which included military conscription and restructuring.

Top govt trio meet incoming military chiefs for a chin-wag

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

4 September 2023 at 05:25 PUBLISHED

As the state prepares a scheme speech to be presented to congress, the conference was intended to ensure smooth cooperation between the Pheu Thai-led state and the armed forces.

Gen Songwit Noonpakdi, the approaching commander of defense forces, Gen Charoenchai Hintao, and Adm Adung Phan – iam, who will take over the top position on Oct. 1, were present at the luncheon. ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul, the approaching chief of the air force, did not attend because he was away.

It was claimed that the meeting would only discuss the policy platform and not go into specifics. The government was prepared to support weapons procurement techniques if they were deemed essential to national security, Mr. Srettha told the top brass when they first met.

He stated that while the reduction of the army could be seen as early as 2027, the number of military conscripts was anticipated to be significantly reduced the following year.

He claimed that the conference also discussed the requirements and worries of the armed forces.

The dialogue and the army’s responses to the authorities policy, according to Mr. Sutin, satisfied the prime minister.

Mr. Sutin was scheduled to meet with previous defense secretary ACM Sukhumpol Suwanatat on Monday after previously seeking suggestions from Gen Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya.

According to reports, he is likely to name former National Security Council secretary-general Gen Natthapon Nakpanich and previous defense fixed director Gen Nipat Thonglek as his assistants.

Previous Fourth Army chief MP Gen Phisan Wattanawongkhiri, who is on the Pheu Thai list, could be chosen to serve as his advisor.

Gen. Nipat claimed yesterday that Mr. Sutin approached him to work as an associate and requested that he examine the group’s reform and military conscription policies.

Fighting to regain the public’s trust

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

After nine times of a federal government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the results of the May 14 general election were widely viewed as voters expressing their desire for change.

Pheu Thai faced harsh criticism for breaking its promise when it broke away from the Move Forward Party ( MFP) to form a partnership with organizations connected to military leaders involved in the 2014 coup, particularly the Palang Pracharath Party led by Gen Prawit Wongsuwon and the United Thai Nation Party, whose prime ministerial candidate was at the time.

Observers claim that Pheu Thai has lost voter appreciation, respect, and trust.

The Pheu Thai Party defended itself by arguing that it could not succeed on its own without the support of the others after parliament voted against the MFP’s option for excellent minister. Cholnan Srikaew left his position as party chief after the coalition was formed due to its choice to form the government with the coup-related events.

Pheu Thai’s action has sparked concerns about its confidence and integrity as well as what moral standards politicians may be held to. It has been harshly criticized by so-called pro-democracy supporters as an act of betrayal.

issue of trust

Pheu Thai faces a trust matter, but its guidelines can help it regain its reputation and image, according to Stithorn Thananithichot, chairman of the King Prajadhipok’s Institute Office of Innovation for Democracy.

Pheu Thai has proposed economic revitalization measures, the most notable of which is the 10,000-baht digital wallet, which aims to boost economic activity and accelerate GDP growth to 5 %.

The party must utilize the online budget scheme and make sure it functions if it wants to maintain its reputation. For example, the scheme must produce activity for a trillion baht if it is to cost 500 billion Baht. The group is expect worse if it fails, he said.

He claimed that Pheu Thai received criticism for leaving the MFP to align himself with its social adversaries, but some people genuinely believed that after weeks of impasse, the alliance between the two parties would be successful.

” Persons in the regions have different opinions than MFP followers. They merely want Pheu Thai to lead the country, and they would be even happier if Mr. Srettha [ Thavisin ] or Ms. Paethongtarn [ Shinawatra ] served as prime minister. The remainder is irrelevant to them, he claimed.

Additionally, he claimed that citizens may be roughly split into two groups: those who support the MFP and, as a result, political ideologies, and those whose support is for the other events and anticipates an effective partnership despite some differences.

Because the confederation would not have been possible without compromise, Mr. Stithorn stated that the Srettha presidency is anticipated to last as long as the ruling party can keep its coalition partners from the so-called traditional camp content.

He continued,” Protests by the MFP’s followers will now be strong enough to remove the Pheu Thai-led state unless supporters of the traditional tent take to the streets.”

Mana:” We’re ready to fight bribery.”

Amounts and investigations

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand’s secretary general, Mana Nimitmongkol, stated that criticism of the government is a social problem.

According to him, politicians are thought to be the primary contributor to the nation’s corruption, and whether corruption occurs depends on the political objectives of the government and how severe the prime minister is about preventing graft while he is in office.

” The government officials ought to control one another as well.” We have fresh tools to help people observe how the government uses its energy and spends cash, he said, and we’re ready to deal with problem no matter who takes office.

According to Mr. Mana, state agencies are moving into a new era of electronic state, but they still need to improve transparency and accountability. People must have access to the information required for investigation.

He responded that he still has hope for nearby officials and that the results of the May 14 polls show a high level of public involvement in politics when asked about the social norms of Thai officials in comparison to those in other nations.

Srisuwan Janya, a social activist and frequent applicant, told the Bangkok Post that most officials break their vote guarantees because they are aware that the majority of voters don’t care as much about them.

Even though they have never done something they promised, the majority of voters voted for hopefuls they liked.

According to Mr. Srisuwan, he urges people to criticize officials who break their word. They may inform the public using social media.

” To combat those who break their promises, we need to build a strong action. Lawmakers should now be expected to keep their word. According to him, they ought to regard the voice of the people more and build voter confidence.

He also urged the populace market to look into any irregularities in the administration’s policies.

Srisuwan urges people to” make a powerful action.”

There is a cost to be paid.

Rosana Tositrakul, a former senator from Bangkok, commented on the alliance between Pheu Thai and its social rivals, saying that the country had reached its breaking point and had done everything it could to retake energy, including handing over important economic positions to alliance partners.

She asserted that she thought the party’s popularity would decline further and that it would not be able to successfully implement its economic and social security procedures. According to Ms. Rosana, some politicians have no liberty to advance the interests of the people because they speak for the financial supporters of their parties.

She argued that since politicians must also be inspected for security, it is crucial to increase public social awareness and encourage them to participate in examining state agencies and business holders.

She claimed that Thailand has a variety of natural resources that, if everything is free of corruption, is promote growth and benefit the populace.

Social science expert Professor Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdee of Chulalongkorn University stated that public independent agencies should be absolutely independent in order to carry out their duties objectively.

As she saw the recent proposed line-up as nothing more than a pay-off to loyalists, Prof. Siripan stated that she anticipates the primary cabinet reshuffle in three to six months to place the correct people in the proper jobs.

She added that the alliance state will make every effort to remain united because they do not need early elections that could result in a resounding victory for the MFP. If the economy strengthens and people benefit, Pheu Thai has a chance to rebuild its reputation and popularity with Mr. Srettha in charge of the finance department.

Rosana: Pheu Thai’s recognition might drop.

Siripan: Demands government agency freedom

Water project sparks complaints

By: Barkar Nash

On: September 3, 2023

In: South-East Asia

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.

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