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The Himalayan nation supports sustainable development by imposing high everyday taxes on visitors.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said on Thursday that the two countries may work together to advance green hospitality.

He made the remarks at a” Intelligent Management” event held by Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Asian Studies, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Royal Bhutanese Embassy.

Mr. Tobgay was questioned how Thailand could learn from Bhutan, which is renowned for its unspoiled surroundings and exceptional principles for ensuring sustainable tourism.

He claimed that the two nations could work together to share their knowledge and success stories despite the various circumstances, including Bhutan’s people of 700, 000 people versus the 67 million in Thailand, for instance.

In contrast to Bhutan, a rocky nation, Thailand’s physical landscape is more varied.

According to the Bhutanese Tourism Department, 70 % of its area is covered by jungle with more than a second under biological protection.

Tourists, defined as “responsible journey to healthy areas and ecosystems, which conserves the environment, respects the culture and traditions of its people”, has been adopted by the Bhutanese government for the development of sustainable tourism.

Its strict hospitality tax policy, called the sustainable development fee ( SDF), also helps improve the country’s “high benefit, low level” tourism principle and ensures exclusivity for high- quality visitors, Mr Tobgay said.

Visitors to the Kingdom of Bhutan are required to pay the SDF, which is currently$ 100 per day for adults and$ 50 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The charge, which is paid straight to the government, is distributed to numerous projects for their long-term, sustainable development in order to support the local people’s well-being and livelihood as well as boosting the economy.

That includes providing free care, education, and improvements to the tourism industry’s amenities and services.

According to Mr. Tobgay, the price is also a significant source of income for the country’s carbon-neutral status and forest preservation.

Although Thailand and Bhutan are distinct, he continued,” It is important that we exchange information and collaborate to advance issues of green tourism.”

The Himalayan country supports sustainable development by imposing high everyday taxes on guests.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said on Thursday that the two countries may work together to advance green hospitality.

He made the remarks at a” Enlightened Management” event held by Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Asian Studies, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Royal Bhutanese Embassy.

Mr. Tobgay was questioned how Thailand could learn from Bhutan, which is renowned for its unspoiled surroundings and excellent principles for ensuring sustainable tourism.

He claimed that the two nations could work together to share their knowledge and success stories despite the fact that Bhutan has a population of 700, 000 individuals compared to 67 million in Thailand, for instance.

In contrast to Bhutan, a rocky nation, Thailand’s geographical landscape is more varied.

According to the Bhutanese Tourism Department, 70 % of its area is covered by jungle with more than a second under biological protection.

Tourists, defined as “responsible journey to healthy areas and ecosystems, which conserves the environment, respects the culture and traditions of its people”, has been adopted by the Bhutanese government for the development of sustainable tourism.

Its strict hospitality tax policy, called the sustainable development fee ( SDF), also helps improve the country’s “high benefit, low level” tourism principle and ensures exclusivity for high- quality visitors, Mr Tobgay said.

Visitors to the Kingdom of Bhutan are required to pay the SDF, which is currently$ 100 per day for adults and$ 50 for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The payment, which is paid straight to the state, is used to fund various projects in order to promote local people’s well-being and livelihood as well as boosting the economy.

That includes providing free care, education, and improvements to the tourism industry’s amenities and services.

According to Mr. Tobgay, the price is also a significant source of income for the country’s carbon-neutral status and forest preservation.

Although Thailand and Bhutan are distinct, he continued,” It is important that we exchange information and collaborate to advance problems of green tourism.”

Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, an anti-corruption organization, claimed costs for personal use of a federal vehicles.

Officials said on Thursday that the National Anti-Corruption Commission ( NACC ) is looking into a former director-general of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency ( Gistda ) in connection with personal use of an official vehicle.

NACC secretary-general Niwatchai Kasemmongkol discovered that Anont Sanitwong na Ayutthaya claimed personal travel costs of more than 250, 000 ringgit despite using an agency vehicles as his official car as he led Gistda between 2013 and 2015.

Mr. Anont requested a request to use an agency vehicle for his specific use when he took office in 2013, according to Mr. Niwatchai, the then-director of the core administrative section at Gistda.

Ms Niramon approved the demand, and even reimbursed gas prices, toll charges and other traveling expenses throughout Mr Anont’s moment as chairman. Between December 2013 and November 2015, the payouts totalled 254, 685 ringgit, according to the NACC.

The requests were approved despite the fact that under Mr Anont’s work deal, he was privy to benefits equivalent 37, 500 ringgit on top of his monthly income of 150, 000 ringgit, to go towards covering his traveling expenses.

As per the regulations governing the use of state vehicles, Mr. Anont was not permitted to use any Gistda-owned car as his standard vehicle.

According to Mr. Niwatchai, Mr. Anont’s actions constituted a violation of the Organic Anti-Corruption Act ( 2018 ) and the Act on Offences Committed by Officials of State Organizations or Agencies ( 1959 ).

The NACC did request that Mr. Anont be sued by the Office of Attorney-General and that Gistda be notified to demand payment from Mr. Anont, he said.

In terms of Ms. Niramon, Mr. Niwatchai said that while the NACC stated that her behavior did not constitute a criminal act, she may face disciplinary actions.

Banyin Tangpakorn killed building tycoon from whom he had stolen stocks in an accident in 2015?

Former assistant trading secretary Banyin Tangpakorn was sentenced to death for the 2015 death of building tycoon Chuwong Sae Tang.

The judge of primary instance’s decision from August 2022 and the court of first instance‘s decision from January 2021 were agreed upon by the court’s announcement at the Phra Khanong Criminal Court on Thursday.

Banyin, 59, was convicted of conspiring to kill Chuwong, 50, and concealing the offense for his own vested attention and to evade prosecution. The court determined that Chuwong’s automobile crash was not an injury but rather was intended to look one.

Former police lieutenant-colonel and Nakhon Sawan MP, Banyin, was assistant commerce secretary in the Samak Sundaravej authorities in 2008. He is likewise serving a life sentence for the death of a judge who oversaw a case involving Chuwong’s death.

After they played golf and dined along in Bangkok on June 26, 2015, Banyin admitted to telling authorities that Chuwong was a passenger in the car he was driving. He claimed his vehicle crashed into a tree, killing Chuwong, who was sitting in the front. He insisted the collision was an accident.

But, forensic evidence suggested Chuwong had been murdered, pointing to Banyin having masterminded the violence.

He was alleged to have murdered the business in exchange for a significant share of the deceased man’s business. Two girls with close ties to him had taken them from him, who had illegally transferred them to him.

In an effort to get her to lose the charge against him in the share exchange case, Banyin and five people were imprisoned in December 2020 for the violence and murder of the top judge’s brother.

Wirachai Sakuntaprasoet, an elder brother of Bangkok South Criminal Court judge Phanida Sakuntaprasoet, was kidnapped by four people outside the courtroom on Feb 4, 2020. The 70-year-old was afterward killed, burned, and thrown into the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan.

According to the authorities, Banyin was one of the criminals who drove Wirachai from Bangkok to a bush in Khao Bai Mai in Nakhon Sawan.

The Lexus auto where Chuwong Sae Tang was found deceased in the backseat in 2015 was Lexus. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

Neglected officer claims that the police commission that was headed by Srettha did not properly control his case

Surachate Hakparn, the deputy police chief, claims he is preparing to reimburse Srettha Thavisin and the other 11 Police Commission people for confirming his departure.

Great Joke, aka” Big Joke,” Pol Gen Surachate, claimed on Thursday that the fee that the primary minister chaired did not take his situation seriously.

He was referring to the agency’s unanimous selection on Wednesday to help the expulsion order against him in April.

In his capability as acting police chief, Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet approved the expulsion order pending the results of the inquiries into Pol Gen Surachate’s alleged involvement in money-laundering in relation to the BNK Master gaming network.

Pol Gen Surachate stated on Thursday that he had questions about the order’s propriety and why Prime Minister Srettha had never asked His Majesty the King for acceptance.

The Police Merit Systems Protection Board is still reviewing Pol Gen Surachate’s grievance regarding the termination. He said he would complain to the Administrative Court if the committee decides not to support him.

Pol Gen Surachate continues to deny that he was the target of persecution because he is in the running for the top position to achieve federal police chief Torsak Sukvimol, who will leave on September 30. He claims that the claims of legal action are a part of the campaign against him.

After the latter was chosen as general despite having less rank than any other member, a long-running conflict between loyalties to Pol Gen Surachate and Pol Gen Torsak grew even more so.

Due to the fact that Mr. Srettha moved both officers generals to inert positions in March, the conflict became such a distraction for the pressure until the result of an analysis.

The force’s recent investigation report revealed that while there had been ongoing political conflict, various organizations should conduct their own investigations. It furthermore stated that Pol Gen Surachate had been unfairly dismissed from his position while an investigation was being investigated and that Pol Gen Torsak should be reinstated.

The Police Commission made its decision in accordance with the law, according to Prime Minister Srettha, who added that he anticipated the Police Merit Systems Protection Board to act on Pol Gen Surachate’s event in 30 days.

For that reason, he said, he had decided not to forward the departure attempt for royal assent.

Raids guide to arrest of large quantities of medicines, 196 artillery and resources for B327 million

During a massive assault procedure on Thursday, authorities seized large quantities of illegal drugs, guns, and other assets worth almost 330 million baht and detained 131 suspects.

Officials from Provincial Police Regions 1- 9, the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, troops and local officials launched prior- sun raids on 2, 523 locations linked to 846 medicine networks across the country on&nbsp, Thursday.

The procedure, which began at about 5am, resulted in the arrest of 131 offenders wanted on 1, 617 arrest permits for drug infractions. Officials also seized 4.9 million rate pills, 590 kilogrammes of crystal meth, 1.2kg of morphine, 73.4kg of cocaine, 45, 339 joy pills, 196 guns and assets for 327 million ringgit.

The biggest drug drag was in Ayutthaya province, where more than 2 million rate tablets were seized, said Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, a sheriff federal police chief.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, took a Zoom meet to the Royal Thai Police Operations Center on Thursday to get a lecture on the assault. The result was disclosed to the prime minister in the capacity of Police General Kitrat, who is also the director of the drug-supression unit.

Mr. Srettha thanked all of the officers involved, blaming the government’s essential strategy for eradicating cocaine.

After witnessing the numerous weapons taken during the attacks, he instructed soldiers to be cautious.

The primary secretary instructed all parties involved to coordinate their efforts, maintain communication, and explore medicine issues together. He claimed that the government was willing to completely help their efforts.

Through a Zoom meeting on Thursday, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, a deputy federal police officer, provided Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with the results of a one-day global drug assault activity. ( Photo: Thai Khu Fah Facebook )