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Phumtham Wechayachai, the deputy prime minister and trade minister, downplays the Bank of Thailand ( BoT ) leak, which contains warnings for the government against using the digital wallet handout scheme.

Mr Phumtham, commonly seen as the next- most powerful determine in the cupboard, said he has no idea about the article’s material as he has still to see it himself.

The deputy prime minister even cast doubt on the article’s integrity, saying that if it were actually intended as a reminder for the state, it would have been publicly addressed to the authorities.

” If it was really classified, how could it have been leaked”? Before adding, he stated that he wanted to personally examine the report.

The working commission on the digital wallet handout plan has held several meetings with the government asking for its opinion, but the lender never said it would submit a document for the committee to examine, he continued.

” We if n’t pay too much attention to such a papers”, he said, adding what is important is that the coalition parties are on board with the 500- billion- baht wallet scheme, which may discover a one- off, 10, 000- baht modern money handout to Thais aged 16 and above who earn no more than 70, 000 baht a month.

The state is convinced that it will be able to begin registering for the program in the second quarter of this year and to begin distributing the flyer in the fourth quarter.

Despite Mr Phumtham’s rejection, a resource in the Finance Ministry has confirmed the existence of the five- page document, which conveys BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput’s concerns over the modern handout programme.

According to the source, the document dated April 22 was sent to the cabinet secretariat office.

It outlines the governor’s suggestion that the scheme be revised to better target those who need assistance the most, such as low-income earners and other financially vulnerable groups. This would lessen the strain brought on by the rising cost of living and boost the economy.

Additionally, according to the document, the plan should be implemented in smaller steps to avoid overstretching the budget and maintain fiscal stability.

Additionally, it stated that there is no pressing need to increase public consumption at this time, which would require significant funding through various stimulus campaigns.

Further, the long- term financial burden created by the scheme may cause credit rating agencies, such as Moody’s, to downgrade the country’s credit rating, which would limit the government’s ability to obtain loans and hurt investors ‘ confidence in the economy, according to the document.

House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha stated that propositions for charter amendments may be put on the plan until a vote is held to ask for voters ‘ approval for a new contract to get written.

Mr. Wan Noor addressed questions regarding a particular House program that is scheduled to be called for the first reading of the finances expenses for the 2025 fiscal year while addressing questions about whether other significant pieces of legislation will be taken into account during the particular session.

The new parliament is scheduled to convene on July 3rd, despite the fact that it is currently in corner. The budget costs for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins this October, is likely to be deliberated in a particular program the following month or in June.

But, Mr. Wan Noor claimed that ideas for new charter amendments may be put up for a House controversy because the state is legally required to hold a vote to ask voters whether they would like to see a new contract. The second referendum is scheduled for around July, according to the preliminary timeframe.

There is no guarantee that any ideas for mandate amendments may get put on the House’s agenda, but they will be accepted if they are submitted. Parliament’s legitimate office will examine the material first, he insisted.

It will be a waste of time, he said, “if the House money with the consideration of the law article ideas and the procedure is discovered to go against the Constitutional Court’s decision.”

The government agreed on Tuesday in theory to hold three referendums on a new charter, with the first scheduled for the end of July or the beginning of August.

That would be the question of whether or not the electorate may approve of Sections 1 and 2 being included in a new contract. Thailand is described in Chapter 1 as a single, unbroken, political country with the King as head of state, while Chapter 2 contains chapters on aristocratic privilege.

If the majority of voters decides, a second election will be held to determine whether Part 256 should be amended to allow for the creation of a new contract. When a new contract is produced, the government may hold a second vote, asking voters to choose whether it should be adopted.

The first referendum question, which involves Chapters 1 and 2, may be controversial, according to the Move Forward Party ( MFP)’s ( MPP ) request yesterday.

Parit Wacharasindhu, an Stock list member and spokesman, wrote on Twitter that the government should choose a question with no restrictions, such as “if voters support the draft of a fresh charter.”

MFP head Chaithawat Tulathon claimed yesterday that some federal figures were attempting to imply that the MFP is opposed to the proposed vote question by demanding that Chapters 1 and 2 be changed.

” This is untrue. We’re talking about a process, which is the remainder may be up for change if the electricity belongs to the people”, he said.

Nevertheless, Chusak Sirinil, a member of the Pheu Thai list and former chief executive, stated yesterday that the government may choose when to deal with the proposed revisions to the Referendum Act 2021.

He claimed that the ruling party has already submitted its edition to the House, but that it would be decided whether or not the state may create its own version because the government had agreed to alter the rules.

He was referring to the commission’s walk on Tuesday.

The “double bulk” law, which requires more than 50 % of eligible voters to cast ballots, may be amended to make it applicable to the Referendum Act 2021.

Additional assets worth about 68 million baht were seize by the Anti-Money Laundering Office ( Amlo ) and belong to individuals connected to the high-profile, high-profile online gambling ring that is run by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network.

Amlo is expanding its research into the show’s money trail following the most recent court-ordered forfeiture of goods related to the Minnie online betting ring.

According to Amlo secretary-general Thepsu Bowornchotedara on Wednesday, the organization was looking for a connection between the crew and the frightened deputy federal police chief Surachate Hakparn.

A 13 million baht home in the Bang Khen city of Bangkok, which was registered in someone else’s name, was one of the late seized property, according to Mr Thepsu, who claimed that Ms Suchanun paid the lower pay for it.

Additional items seized included wealth that was deposited in bank accounts held by Ms. Suchanun’s companions, he claimed.

Property price more than 109 million baht have so far been taken from this online gaming platform.

According to Mr. Thepsu, Pol Gen Surachate is even suspected of being connected to BNK Master, another significant online gambling community that was previously investigated for cash trafficking by Tao Poon police.

When a policeman inspection report is received from the Tao Poon police station, Amlo may start tracing the group’s money trail to see who else has been involved, he said.

Pol Gen Surachate has been suspended from the authorities power due to his alleged role in a BNK Master cash fraud investigation.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin added that he was unaware that the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC ) had recently received a petition against the premier that had been submitted to Pol Gen Surachate.

According to Pol Gen Surachate, Mr. Srettha was being investigated for allegedly acting improperly in accordance with the order to dismiss him from work.

Mr. Srettha responded to the discovery made by NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol about Pol Gen Surachate changing his course of action.

However, Pol Gen Surachate said he dropped the plea out of concern that it might resemble related malfeasance petitions made against the premier by other individuals in individual cases.

Two Asian men are the main suspects in the death and dismemberment of their countrymen, whose remains were discovered in Nonthaburi state last week.

A 10-year-old child spotted a mortal hands in a tree in Soi Chat San Sawing 2 off Ban Kluai- Sai Noi Road in tambon Pimolrat in Bang Bua Thong area on Friday, prompting an investigation.

Eventually, Nonthaburi Provincial Police and Bang Bua Thong Police discovered decaying body parts, including a skull and bone legs, in some dark plastic bags dispersed along trees in Soi Phu Yai Liam once more on Tuesday.

A source claimed to have discovered a bullet wound on the bones.

Police began their hunt for the two men after a 30- yr- ancient Thai suspect, identified as Kritsakorn Jaiphitak, was arrested on Tuesday evening.

The man acknowledged that three Chinese men had assigned him as a car to get them to a factory in the area of Phutthamonthon Sai 2.

The three gentlemen were eventually identified as Suzuki Hiroto, 33, Kato Takuya, 50, and Kabashima Ryosuke, 47– the dying.

Mr. Kritsakorn told authorities that Mr. Hiroto and Mr. Takuya were seated next to him in the front passenger seat.

He was confused about what they had been discussing, but he could tell that the three of them were having an argument while he was driving.

He was instructed to leave for a Nonthaburi inventory in Bang Bua Thong.

When the vehicle reached its destination, the two gentlemen told him to leave the vehicle, which he did, taking a smoking crack. He informed the police that the two people were arguing inside the vehicle. He afterwards heard a bullet.

Rushing to the picture, he saw Ryosuke’s body on the ground with body rushing from his mind.

He claimed that the two Japanese people dismembered the system in the stock before returning the vehicle with dark plastic bags. He claimed that he was given the order to plop the bags in numerous locations in the Bang Bua Thong area.

According to Bang Bua Thong Police director Pol Col Parit Chamroonsat, Mr. Kritsakorn first faces a charge of colluding in concealing a system.

Following the investigation, Pol Col Parit instructed the officers analysis team to assemble all available evidence in order to obtain an arrest warrant from the court for the two Japanese suspects.

According to Pol Col Parit, a background check revealed they were Yakuza based on some tattoo art that was discovered on the dying man’s hand.

Mr Hiroto and Mr Takuya are likewise wanted in Japan, he added.

Immigration Officers received instructions to work with Interpol to make the two offenders face murder charges. In Thailand, it is thought that they are still at large.

Additionally, it was discovered that one of the defendants is the leader of a Yakuza group and has been in the kingdom for a while.

His immigration was suspended in 2022, and he is wanted by Chinese authorities. According to the police, the group is also involved in a call center hoax.