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A group of auxiliary police officers were on Stamford Road in the early hours of Friday ( May 3 ) when they discovered a man clinging to the rear door of their moving armored vehicle.  ,
The person, 22, was eventually arrested for the crime of alcohol in public places causing anger.
According to the Singapore Police Force ( SPF), the officers , were loading cash cartridges into their vehicle along Queen Street at around 3am when a man, who appeared intoxicated, wanted to enter the vehicle.
The soldiers instructed the man to leave before departing.
The officers discovered the person clinging onto the back door of their car for approximately 850 meters between Victoria Street and Stamford Road as they were moving along Stamford Road, according to SPF.
The soldiers left the car, and the gentleman stepped out right away as he awoke.
Around 4.20 am, the police were called to the affair, and an arrest was made along Stamford Road within two hours.
The person may be charged in jury on Saturday.
The offence of drunkenness in public places causing annoyance carries a jail term of up to six months, a fine of , up to S$ 1, 000 ( US$ 740 ), or both.
Phu Thom cites accomplishments made since taking office and claims that much more must get accomplished.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated on Friday that the government intends to grow Thailand into a high-income nation through a number of tasks that may enhance people’s quality of life.
Mr. Srettha stated at a party gathering that the state had wasted no time and had worked tirelessly to solve the country’s issues.
The design of the occasion was” 10 Month Without Waiting, Moving Forward to Achieve 10 out of 10″. The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties were attempting to form a partnership after the election next year when the” 10 Month” were mentioned. Some people suggested that waiting until the military-appointed Senate’s expiration date in May 2024, since it was opposed to Moving Forward, be a consideration. Pheu Thai disagreed, ditched Move Forward and safely formed a new partnership.
Mr. Srettha cited a number of issues the government has attempted to address since taking office, including better management of water resources to stop flooding, a new strategy to combat turmoil in the deep north, opening borders to encourage commerce, regulating agricultural product prices, and tackling fog pollution.
The state emphasizes more than just the fundamental laws. We’re giving our best and I am convinced investment may follow”, he said. ” We’re not only aiming to increase farmers ‘ income, but we also want to create a high-income society, and we need to draw in foreign investment.”
Mr Srettha reaffirmed the government’s dedication to reduce people’s debt issues, while admitting its efforts to tackle casual loan have yet to bear fruit. He said the decision by Thai banks to cut the minimum retail rate ( MRR ) for loans was a result of the government’s efforts.
Following a meeting between Mr. Srettha and the country’s four largest institutions, commercial lenders agreed to reduce the MRR by 25 basis points for six weeks to lessen the financial burden on vulnerable customers. The Bank of Thailand made a number of unsuccessful attempt to lower its benchmark interest rate as a result of the discussions.  ,
Mr. Srettha emphasized that he entered elections because he wanted to improve the standard of living for Thai citizens rather than because he had political interests. He claimed that there are still plenty of time for the authorities to accomplish its objectives.
Srettha Thavisin, the president of Pheu Thai, and Pheu Thai head Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the party’s headquarters on Friday. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the head of Pheu Thai, claimed at the same time that the party made the right choice when it agreed to take the helm of the coalition government.
Nevertheless, she criticised the Bank of Thailand, saying its independence from the government was posing an “obstacle” to work to handle a boat of pressing financial difficulties.
She said the nation has heavily relied on fiscal policy to boost the economy, which has led to a high public debt and finances deficit.
” If the BoT does n’t understand and cooperate with the government]in its efforts to tackle economic problems], we ca n’t ]win ]”, she added.
She claimed that since the country’s military coups have caused it to lose prospects for almost 20 years, but that Pheu Thai may change its riches before the upcoming election.
She explained that the government change was just one more reason for the praise. There is no way for things to get worse than this, he says.” Everyone is moving forward.” We are aware that our work is” thankless and unlimited,” but we are willing to do it.
Authorities are still determining the amount of the economic damage at the Ayutthaya flame site.
PUBLISHED: 3 Does 2024 at 20: 36
The government estimated that the cost of handling harmful chemicals left behind by a warehouse fire in the Phachi city of Ayutthaya and by chemical contamination in the surrounding areas to as high as 70 million baht on Friday, according to the government.
Pimphattra Wichaikul, the chancellor of business, reported that pollution control officials were quickly identifying the toxins left after the inventory fire that broke out on Wednesday nights. They must separate partly burned substances from those that have been left in for later use.
She stated that the different chemical sorts would then be grouped based on how desperately needed they were treated. The demolition is anticipated to start in June and wrap up in October.
Local residents were urging officials to get rid of the remaining toxins from their neighborhoods as soon as possible, according to the secretary.
With a budget of just 6.9 million ringgit, the ministry may have to get more money from the government’s key finances, said Ms Pimphattra.
She stated that monetary compensation would later be sought from the storehouse owner, the chemicals ‘ distributors, and other parties involved.
She stated that the government would work with surveillance to investigate these incidents of suspected fire because the Ayuthaya fire appeared to be linked to a similar blaze at a chemistry warehouse in the Ban Khai area of Rayong.
She promised that those responsible for the situations may get brought to justice and held accountable for the prices of their actions.
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, stated that the incidents would need to be carefully investigated with the assistance of appropriate security organizations.
After about 30 hours of work to extinguish the flames, the storehouse fire in Ayutthaya was properly contained, according to provincial government Niwat Rungsakorn on Friday.
He claimed that the most recent assessment using a sensor attached to a aircraft flown above the site found no indications of steam or smoking.
He added that the checks will be repeated since needed to prevent new fires from igniting.
Preeyaporn Suwanaked, assistant chairman- general of the Pollution Control Department, said the incident destroyed two out of five buildings at the warehouse, where about 4, 000 tonnes of chemicals were stored.
She claimed that a Friday inspection revealed health-risky levels of chlorine and ammonia in the air. The department will continue to monitor the air and water quality in these and other nearby areas.
Banker and ‘ agent’ exploited neighborhood development loan fund, state police
PUBLISHED: 3 Does 2024 at 20: 22
In connection with a scam that claimed 40 million ringgit in damages, police have detained a former bank manager and a community leader from the Wang Thong region in Phitsanulok.
Pol Maj Gen Prasong Chalermpan, the commander of the Anti- Corruption Division (ACD ), on Friday identified the suspects as Mongkol ( surname withheld ), 56, a former bank manager in Wang Thong, and Tongsuk ( surname withheld ), 60, a former village headman in tambon Kaeng Sopha.
Mr Mongkol, therefore a director of a condition- owned banks, teamed up with Mr Tongsuk to arrange a false scheme between 2012 and 2016, according to Pol Maj Gen Prasong.
According to a police investigation, Mr. Tongsuk worked for Mr. Mongkol as an agent, bringing people from his village to apply for funding through a government-sponsored community development program at the banks.
The loans were instructed by Mr. Mongkol to split the cost of larger loans with him if they wanted them to. The ACD chief then stated that he had promised to assist them in paying the money.
Mr. Mongkol resigned and fled with the cash after an estimated 40 million ringgit in debts were granted, according to Pol Maj Gen Prasong.
According to him, Mr. Mongkol and Mr. Tongsuk were both detained in Pathum Thani and Chachoengsao state. Both admitted to their acts.
Mr. Tongsuk claimed that Mr. Mongkol betrayed him because he did not receive the payment money that had been promised, according to Pol Maj Gen. Prasong.
The two were taken to the Attorney General Region 6 Department for legal counsel.
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BANGKOK – China’s imported electric vehicles ( EVs ) are severely depressing Thai car sales, leading Chinese manufacturers to invest more than a billion dollars to build their own electric vehicles close to Bangkok to increase domestic sales and bolster exports.
Thailand makes a strong case for its long-established car manufacturing sector as” The Detroit of Asia.” Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Honda, Ford and other companies dominate a swelling home business for conventional internal combustion vehicles fueled by gas, gasoline or LPG.
Thailand is Southeast Asia’s biggest producer of those cars, rolling out 2.5 million annually.
As China expands its facilities in Thailand to build EVs and trade them across the region, those numbers are anticipated to increase.
If the US, Europe and elsewhere maintain strict limits limiting goods of” Made in China” cars, potential Chinese cars” Made in Thailand” could provide an alternative market entry level.
China’s great EV advantage is its east southern port Shenzhen, from where Foreign EV manufacturers can access difficult precision sensors, computer chips, batteries and other higher- tech hardware and components.
Now, China’s BYD, which produces most of the world’s EVs, and Great Wall Motor have reportedly agreed to spend US$ 1.4 billion in new EV production and assembly facilities in Thailand.
By displaying a$ 24, 000 Dolphin EV, which reportedly travels 300 miles on a single battery charge, and a$ 44, 000 Seal, which cruises 360 miles, BYD, or Build Your Dreams, at the Bangkok International Motor Show in March.
China’s Chery Automobile, meanwhile, is also constructing a factory in Thailand to produce vehicles for the domestic market and export.
Chery expects to begin churning out 50, 000 EVs and hybrids in 2025, Thailand’s Board of Investment ( BOI ) said on April 22. Chery is China’s third- biggest car maker and is owned by the government.
” EV sales in Thailand reached 76, 314 units in 2023, 7.8 times the previous year”, Tokyo- based Nikkei reported in February.
” BYD ranked first, making up around 40 % of EV sales. Chinese companies accounted for 80 % or so of EV sales, while Japanese brands were at less than 1 %”, Nikkei reported, using statistics from Autolife Thailand.
The Atto 3 SUV is BYD’s most well-liked vehicle in Thailand.
” Agile and fun, BYD Atto 3 provides an engaging driving experience”, BYD boasts on its website. The “positive and vivacious attitude toward life is reflected in the vibrant and streamlined central console.”
According to BYD, driving an Atto 3 SUV with the accelerator reaches 100 mph in 7.3 seconds.
” BYD sold 30, 650 EVs in Thailand last year, followed by 12, 777 sold by Neta– a brand of Chinese electric vehicle maker Hozon Auto which is based in eastern China’s Zhejiang province”, the Associated Press reported.
Tesla, British automaker MG, and Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor led them in this regard. Most of those sales were imported EVs, however.
Much of the new investment to boost Thailand’s EV sector is being funneled into constructing custom- built, high- tech facilities and assembly line infrastructure.
Great Wall Motor purchased a former General Motors plant in Rayong, east of Bangkok, as a base for its expansion into Southeast Asia, according to AP.
Neta hopes to produce 20, 000 EVs a year in Thailand.
In 2023,” BYD announced that it would construct a passenger electric vehicle factory outside of China” in Rayong province in eastern Thailand.
That same year,” China’s Changan Automobile announced that it would invest ($ 270 million ) in an EV plant in Thailand”.
Chinese investors were recently welcomed by Thai government officials at the prestigious Smart Park Industrial Estate in the Map Ta Phut economic zone of Rayong port in the Gulf of Thailand.
” Svolt Energy Technology, a Chinese manufacturer of batteries and energy storage systems, is spending ($ 34.7 million ) to build an EV battery factory in Thailand’s east to serve both Chinese and Japanese carmakers”, China Global South’s analysis site reported.
In December, Tesla executives toured an industrial state, escorted by Prime Minister and then- Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin.
An extended family who pool their savings and defaults in Thailand frequently purchases vehicles that are strong enough for monsoons, heat, and rural roads.
Some owners complained that electric charging stations are frustratingly difficult to locate outside of Bangkok, but electric vehicles are starting to gain popularity there.
Southeast Asia is prone to floods, which is EV’s nemesis, which may detract from the 600 million plus residents of the Southeast Asia region’s enthusiasm.
EV motorcycles, three- wheel scooters and public buses may prove more popular within cities where recharging, often by swapping batteries at designated centers, is easier and faster.
Since 1978, Richard S. Ehrlich, an American foreign correspondent reporting from Asia and the recipient of Columbia University’s Foreign Correspondents ‘ Award, has been based in Bangkok. Excerpts from his two new nonfiction books,” Rituals. Killers. Wars. &, Sex. — Tibet, India, Nepal, Laos, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka &, New York” and” Apocalyptic Tribes, Smugglers &, Freaks” are available here.