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More Thais killed, abducted, injured in Hamas-Israel war

On: October 11, 2023

11 October 2023 at 13: 22 PUBLISHED

According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, two more Thai workers in Israel have been confirmed killed during the Hamas strikes, along with four more injured and three more kidnapped, bringing the total number of fatalities to 20, including 14 kidnaps and 13 injuries.

Fighting was reportedly continuing in regions close to the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according to spokesman Kanchana Patarachoke, with costs reported on both sides.

She claimed that a rocket had killed two more Thai personnel, bringing the total number of deaths in Thailand to 20. Four more Thais were hurt, and three more were said to have been kidnapped. As a result, there were now 13 Thai people hurt and 14 abducted.

Thais were among the 14 captives who had just been freed, according to reports she also addressed. She claimed that the list of names had been checked by the Thai consulate and that there were no Thais on it. In addition, & nbsp,

5, 019 Thai staff in full had expressed a desire to travel to Thailand. Sixty-one had confirmed that they would remain in place. According to Ms. Kanchana, there were about 30,000 Thais living in Israel. & nbsp,

When asked about emergency, she replied that the first 15 Thais were scheduled to return to Thailand at 10.35 a.m. on Thursday. In addition, & nbsp,

On October 18, authorities had reserved 80 seats on commercial and military aircraft, with permission from different nations being sought to travel over their skies, according to her.

Controlled traffic zone declared in Chao Phraya River

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 11, 2023

In: South-East Asia

11 October 2023 at 12:01 PUBLISHED

AYUTTHAYA: To minimize accidents during the introduction of the northern storm surge, aquatic authorities have established a controlled traffic area in the Chao Phraya creek in Ayutthaya.

The Royal Irrigation Department started releasing fluids from the Chao Phraya Dam at 1,600 million cubic meters per second, according to Pheerathorn Naksuk, chairman of the Marine Office in Ayutthaya, on Wednesday, necessitating the control area.

As a result, the river’s businesses burst, flooding river communities with enormous amounts of water.

A controlled marine transportation territory had been established for the Chao Phraya River from Wat Phananchoeng Voraviharn in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya area to Ang Thong state, as well as the Pasak River, which runs from Wt.

Tugboats were only permitted to transport a maximum of three goods boats. Another motorized boat must be at the back, controlling the ships, when crossing a bridge.

Boats must not be pulled by tugboats that are heavier than permitted. All members of the tower staff and nbsp are required to wear life vests. & nbsp,

Trapped Thais face struggle to get home

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Communities of those who reside in Israel are most afraid.

Tiw Nakhonpen, 25, made the decision to use Facebook in an effort to get government assistance for him and at least 100 different Thai laborers in Israel who were caught up in Hamas strikes coming from the Gaza Strip.

This Udon Thani-born laborer was reportedly staying in a inventory with his coworkers, according to Jakkraphong Seankham, an MP for the city and local writers.

The inventory in Netivot, a southern area, was only two kilometers away from the Gaza Strip, which made matters worse.

This indicated that on the day of the attacks, missiles rained down and exploded outside, leaving them broad awake and frightened.

Tiw, a local of Ban Dong Yang of tambon Jom Sri in the Phen area, said that everyone in their party was immediately prepared to escape.

Yet, no one was able to get in touch with any Jewish personnel who could assist them in escaping, including the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Tiw made the decision to upload a video clip to his Facebook asking for assistance from the government and being saved because he believed that jihadists could kill them at any time.

We only came to Israel for work and money, but we are now discouraged by the battle. Also the debt we left on in Thailand doesn’t matter to us.

” Just like in the movies, the jihadists killed all they saw.” They killed more Thai people, and the amount was higher than what you’ve seen in the media. We need to be saved, and I’m now accepting offers of assistance on my Facebook accounts, said Tiw.

At least 18 Thais were reportedly killed in Hamas’ invasion as of Tuesday, and the militants are said to have kidnapped 11 more.

The state has been asked to return the 3, 000 additional Thais to Thailand.

Some people are still unable to reach concerned community members. One of those who was unaware of the whereabouts of both of his brothers, Apichart, 29, and Phongthep, 26, was Rampoei Kusaram, 62, from tambon Non-That in Khon Kean’s Nong Song Hong area.

He claimed that prior to the season’s drama, he had been in regular contact with both of his siblings, who both worked on farms in Israel.

The siblings, along with two different laborers, have not yet been heard from, despite the fact that four different Thai residents of the same neighborhood have spoken to their families.

According to Atsuek Chanahan, acting chairman of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Office of Employment, the Labour Ministry has helped establish a Line implementation team to inform Israeli workers and their families as well as give them more contact information.

According to Mr. Atsuek, the party talk now had more than 130 participants, and many of the workers expressed a desire to go back to Thailand because they felt safe. He continued,” Over 1, 000 visitors from the county work in the southern district close to the Gaza Strip, and 2, 163 in total are already employed in Israel.”

Low-lying areas in North, Isan warned of reservoir discharge

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 06:03 on October 11, 2023.

Nine significant reservoirs currently hold too much water, and the Office of the National Water Resources ( ONWR ) issued a warning yesterday that this will inevitably have an impact on low-lying areas downstream.

The rain basin that is currently prevailing in the North and Northeast is causing heavy rain in these areas, according to a new announcement made by the ONWR yesterday.

According to the ONWR, a flood of run-off is thus anticipated in these regions of the country from now until tomorrow, which may force these reservoirs to release excess water more quickly from tomorrow until following Wednesday.

Nine reservoirs — Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Reservoir in Chiang Mai, Kiew Lom Reserving, and Mae Mok Reserve — have already attained their’ upper rule curve by this point. They are also located in Udon Thani, Nam Phung, Nong Han, Ubonrat, Khon Kaen, Lam Pao, Nakhon Nayok.

While the water levels in these large reservoirs are now regarded as alarming, according to the ONWR, other small and medium-sized reserves are already, on average, 80 % full.

According to the ONWR, additional waters discharged from these reservoirs will have an impact on inland areas.

The regions of Sri Satchanalai, Sawankhalok, Muang, and Kong Krailat in Sukhotha, Phrom Phiram and Bang Rakam in Phitsanulok; and Sam Ngam and Pho Thale are all in the Yom River valley and have been forewarned to prepare for potential flooding.

Similar flood warnings were issued to some regions in Ubon Ratchathani and Roi Et in the Mun River valley, respectively, as well as to warn residents of potential flooding.

The Chao Phraya Dam’s increased rate of water discharge from 1, 400 cubic meters per second to more than 1, 500 cu / m / second from yesterday has caused concern, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin. He said that Bangkok in particular will need to get ready for flood.

Luxury Sathon condo construction permit revoked

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 06:03 on October 11, 2023.

Due to the tower style of” The 125 Sathorn” luxury condo task being larger than permitted by law, the Central Administrative Court has revoked a building permit and environmental impact assessment( EIA ) statement.

The 125 Sathorn, which is constructed on a three-rai plot of land next to The Met Condominium on Sathon Road, was ordered to be suspended by the judge on September 27, according to Chidchanok Lertampornpaisarn, manager of the company.

According to Ms. Chidchanok, The Met’s legal team and property product owners filed a lawsuit against the relevant state agencies that granted permission to build The 125 Sathorn and the EIA report.

She claimed that the project had an effect on The Met’s residents while it was being built and will have an impact on their quality of life and that of the local communities once it is finished.

She claimed that Pebble Bay( Thailand ), which had a 10-rai plot and permission to build tall buildings, once owned the land. On a seven-rai plot of land, it constructed The Met property with 66 stories. The undertaking was finished in 2008.

However, the business sold the uninhabited three-rai area narrative in 2004. PMT Property, a cooperative venture between Thoresen Thai Agencies Plc and two Japanese business associates, Kanden Realty & amp, Development Co Ltd and Toray Construction Ltd., now owns the story.

The 125 Sathorn job was introduced by PMT Property in June. The 8 billion ringgit project will consist of two structures with 36 stories each. In August 2021, the task was given EIA acceptance.

But, Ms. Chidchanok claimed that The Met’s legal team and the owners of condominium units complained to the court, pleading for the EIA method to be transparent. The 125 Sathorn initiative is bigger than the permitted length for three ra of land, she added, so they also questioned the building permit.

She continued,” The judge’s last ruling can serve as a model for concerned government in handling such matters.”

Passing of the late king to be marked

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

11 October 2023 at 05:34 PUBLISHED

The state is organizing events to commemorate the departure of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on Friday, which occurred seven years ago.

The authorities had been given permission by His Majesty the King to organize the events, according to Teerapong Wongsiwawilas, permanent director of the Prime Minister’s Office.

Tibetan singing rituals may be held in Bangkok, and on Friday at 7.30 a.m., charity are to be given to 189 priests at Sanam Luang. Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, cabinet members, government representatives, their families, and members of the public may all participate.

Similar rituals can also be held in the provinces at provincial rooms or other appropriate places, and Vietnamese embassies and consulates abroad may do the same.

According to Mr. Teerapong, state firms, private businesses, and members of the public are also invited to keep rites as they see fit.

Up until the end of this month, state organizations, private businesses, and members of the general public are also encouraged to erect altars with a photograph of their late monarch for people to pay their respect to.

According to Mr. Teerapong, the National Identity Board under the PM’s Office has also been given the go-ahead to create a television documentary that will be broadcast on the day of the late monarch.

The government approved the formal name for the chapel day for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on October 13 as” Navamindra Maharaj Day” last month. The ninth greatest king is referred to as” Navamindra Maharaj ,” as the late HM was the ninth ruler of the Chakri Dynasty.

At the age of 88, King Rama IX passed away on October 13, 2016, at Siriraj Hospital.

PM advances Thai-Brunei relations during official visit

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

11 October 2023 at 05: 00 PUBLISHED

While collaborating closely to achieve the Asian goal of achieving regional economic integration, Thailand and Brunei have agreed to increase bilateral cooperation to support new places of trade and investment.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was given a royal market with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, the most top leader in Asean, yesterday during his official visit to the country.

According to Mr. Srettha, the two sides discussed current places of bilateral cooperation as well as potential new ones.

He continued by saying that the two countries are eager to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their long-standing diplomatic relations.

The development of food safety between the two nations is a key new region of cooperation between Thailand and Brunei, according to the prime minister, who also noted that Thailand is currently the main source of rice and sugar imports into the country.

According to Mr. Srettha, both sides have agreed to jointly increase the Halal meals market, giving Thailand more opportunities to trade Halhal-certified chicken.

Given that the land is already well-liked by Middle Eastern clients for its health tourism, the prime minister added that he encouraged more Brunei residents to visit Thailand for medical services.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commerce between Thailand and Brunei was valued at 29 billion ringgit in 2022, or 29 % growth year over year.

Mr. Srettha invited the Brunei Investment Agency( BIA ), according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke, to think about making more investments in Thailand’s high-capacity sectors, such as the service sector, tourism, and infrastructure.

More diplomatic power cooperation, according to Mr. Chai, was also discussed and decided upon at the meeting yesterday.

Mr. Srettha expressed his appreciation for the growing popularity of items brought from Thailand to Brunei, which has led the Thai consulate there to organize more trade shows featuring Siamese goods.

He added that it had been decided that Thailand and Brunei should keep collaborating closely to aid Asean in achieving its financial inclusion objectives. Mr. Srettha attended a royal feast hosted by the Sultan in honor of the Thai party’s explore later that evening.

Now, Mr. Srettha arrives in Malaysia, where he will participate in a formal welcome ceremony and join with Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of the country.

Tomorrow, after an official welcome ceremony, he will fly to Singapore, join with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and take part in a combined press briefing. Before departing for Bangkok on the same day, he may also join with leading Malaysian businesses.

18 Thais now dead in Israel

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

The removal efforts of the nation are ongoing

According to Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee, the number of Thais killed in the Hamas assault on Israel has increased to 18, and on 3, 000 of them want to gain back.

He stated that until Israeli forces have completely secured the conflict-affected places, the physiques of those killed must be returned to Thailand. The body of the patients are not accessible until then.

According to Mr. Jakkapong, Thai employees are still being ejected from dangerous places in Israel.

There are about 5,000 Vietnamese workers in the fight region and around 30 000 in Israel. Thus far, on 3, 000 people have expressed a desire to go back home. According to Mr. Jakkapong, the second party was anticipated to return the following day.

Around 100 Thais, according to the deputy foreign affairs minister, had made it clear they did not want to return home right away.

Defense aircraft were not permitted to land in Israel because fighting is close to the airports, according to Mr. Jakkapong, so the repatriation process would immediately rely on commercial and chartered flights.

Mr. Srettha had been closely monitoring the situation in Israel, according to government official Chai Wacharonke, who also gave the necessary authorities instructions to get ready to help Thai citizens it. According to the official, focus has been placed on evacuating Thai workers who have been most severely affected by the fighting after the Thai consulate in Tel Aviv reported on the status of the removal of Thais.

According to Mr. Chai,” the government is attempting to mobilize all resources and personnel to contact and support every Thai employee in Israel and beg Jewish authorities to aid in the removal.”

Israeli authorities have prioritized efforts to remove people who are stranded in dangerous areas in the operation to walk dead body out of the conflict zones.

He added that it will take some time to identify lifeless bodies because the majority of Israeli security and disaster personnel have been sent to fight areas.

A press conference on the condition in Israel was hosted by Kanchana Patarachoke, director-general of the Department of Information at the Foreign Affairs Ministry. The Thai embassy to Israel, Pannabha Chandraramya, who provided updates and information on the preparations to leave Thai citizens, joined her on video.

The Israeli army has retaken control of the area that Hamas attacked, and they and relevant organizations have evacuated thousands of citizens, including Thai citizens from at-risk areas near the Gaza Strip to protected areas, according to the Thai consulate in Israel.

According to Ms. Pannabha, Israeli authorities are using visual recognition systems to search for people who have been reported missing. She claimed that they are carefully coordinating with the Thai ambassador.

According to her, 18 Thais had passed away as of yesterday, citing illegal reports from companies and pending formal confirmation from Israeli government. She claimed that eleven Thai citizens had been kidnapped and that nine Thai people had also been hurt.

According to her, El Al Airlines has also made arrangements for the first relocation of 15 Thai citizens. They include injured Thai immigrants who have been relocated to protected areas and are healthy enough to go.

Monday, they are expected to arrive at the airport in Suvarnabhumi. According to Ms. Pannabha, the second relocation of 80 Thai citizens is scheduled for future Wednesday.

According to Ms. Kanchana, Thai ambassadors in Israel’s neighboring nations have gotten in touch with the international affairs ministries there to talk about other evacuation routes for Thai citizens and any other assistance they might need.

Thailand is using every political and other means at its disposal to express its fears and ask for help for those being held in relation to those who have been kidnapped, according to Ms. Kanchana.

She claimed that Jewish Foreign Affairs Minister Eli Cohen called Parnpree Bahiddha – Nukara, the deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, to express his condolences to Thai citizens who had been affected by the fight and to reassure them that the Israeli government would do everything in its power to protect them.

The Labour Ministry will cover the cost of returning Vietnamese employees to their homes, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Govt mulls excluding the rich

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

PUBLISHED: 11 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

The government is considering eliminating affluent people from its 10,000-baht digital wallet release program, according to deputy finance secretary Julapun Amornvivat yesterday.

According to Mr. Julapun, Thailand has long-standing issues that have a significant impact on people’s living conditions, particularly in the inland, while the state has collected fewer taxes.

Public debt has increased from 40 % to more than 60 % of the gross domestic product ( GDP ), while household debt is also rising.

The digital wallet program, according to Mr. Julapun, is therefore required to help start the business the following year, when the government anticipates 5 % economic growth.

Despite criticism from more than 120 academics, researchers, monetary experts, and also former governors of the Bank of Thailand, the plan will be carried out.

Mr. Julapun insisted that all parties involved should be heard by the state. He claimed that because so many people have been anticipating the project’s completion, the government will never back down.

He stated that the Digital Wallet Steering commission will think about changing the plan to eliminate rich people during its meet tomorrow or on October 19.

Low-income individuals and resilient teams will still be the project’s main targets.

He thought that the project, which aims to give every Thai federal 16 years of age and older 10,000 baht in digital currency, would not be popular with the rich.

Next month, the state anticipates that people will start signing up for the program, adding that those who don’t do but will likely decide not to participate.

He added that the council may think about broadening the application of the digital currency. The 4 km radius from a person’s residence to the tambon, city, or even county where their formal home registration is located may be widened.

Mr. Julapun assured that there would be financial solutions to support the project for the estimated amount of money, which is around 560 billion baht.

He declined to provide more information, citing the Budget Bureau’s consideration of cutting the costs of various government tasks for the upcoming fiscal year in order to fund it as one example.

Rich âmight not get B10,000 handoutâ

By: Barkar Nash

On: October 10, 2023

In: South-East Asia

Deputy fund minister insists that the digital budget plan will proceed despite mounting opposition.

Rich ‘might not get B10,000 handout’ — At the digital wallet steering committee’s second meeting on October 5, information is displayed on a camera in the Government House meeting room. ( Image: Chanat Katanyu)

According to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, the government is considering eliminating affluent people from its 10,000-baht digital wallet release program.

The plan is made at a time when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s administration has been defending the foundation of its economic revival strategy from critics who claim that its value, at 560 billion ringgit, is excessive. Additionally, they claim that it is still unclear how the program may get funded.

According to Mr. Julapun, the electric pocket steering committee may think about changing the plan to eliminate rich people when it meets on Wednesday or on October 19 as some critics have suggested.

The government anticipates 5 % economic growth if the program succeeds, he continued, adding that the plan is necessary to help start the business the following year.

While it has been collected fewer fees, the nation has long-standing issues that have had a significant impact on people’s living situations, Mr. Julapun noted.

Public debt has increased from 40 % a decade ago to more than 60 % of GDP, while household debt is now almost 90 % of the gross domestic product ( GDP ).

To find money moving around the business and increase tax collection, the Pheu Thai Party suggested distributing 10,000 ringgit to all adult Thais over the age of 16. It is anticipated to begin in February.

Despite opposition from more than 120 academics, researchers, economic experts, and also two former governors of the Bank of Thailand, Mr. Julapun said the plan will proceed.

Although some people have been waiting for the venture to start, he insisted that the government has been aware of the expressed concerns and will not back down.

Perhaps if people who are better off were excluded, he said, the job may also target vulnerable groups and low-income individuals.

Next month, the state anticipates that people will start signing up for the program, Mr. Julapun said, adding that if they do not, it means they will not want to participate.

The council will even think about broadening the application of digital currency. The 4 km radius from a person’s residence to the tambon, city, or even county where their formal home registration is located may be widened.

The president’s claim that there will be enough financial resources to support the project was reiterated by Mr. Julapun.

The Budget Bureau is considering cutting some other state projects’ costs for the upcoming fiscal year to aid fund it, he said, declining to provide any additional information.

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