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As he wrapped up his three-day tour of the area on Sunday, Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, pledged to encourage agricultural products from the Northeast, including natural grain and superior meat.

Mr Srettha, accompanied by some government officials, visited Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket and Surin from Friday until Sunday, to discover each state’s ability and issues.

He promised to encourage the country’s agricultural create in an effort to enhance the local economy by speaking to the media at the Rattanaburi School in Surin, where he ended his journey of the area.

He pledged to support the development of” Surin- gyu,” a breed of Chinese animals that is being reared in the state and is starting to gain traction in the market. He even promised to update the state’s farms to meet international standards.

According to Surin, the country’s farmers regularly report substantial grain yields during the rice production season, and Mr. Srettha said authorities may find a way to make sure the high output results in better livelihoods for the province’s farmers.

Organic rose wheat from the state sells for around 45 baht a kilogramme, up to three times the price of similar light rice from different provinces, which fetches between 15- 20 baht per kilogramme. Grown healthy grain from Surin, however, may fetch up to 100 ringgit per kilogramme.

In an effort to address the state’s water scarcity issue, Mr. Srettha claimed he had visited Huai Kaew pond in Roi Et.

He stated that the government will continue to prioritize the province’s higher levels of drug-related offense, which is known for its high rates of illicit drug trafficking.

The premier likewise visited a rehab facility and stated that he wants to include measures set by September to address the province’s drug problems.

In Si Sa Ket, the top inspected the costs of agricultural products. He said he was pleased that the prices of some make, such as scallions, are higher this year.

In Ubon Ratchathani, the prime minister addressed the issue of ocean control.

He declared that he would travel back to the state to participate in the renowned Candle Festival, which will take place from July 20 to July 21 to mark the beginning of the Buddhist Lent.

From basketball, boarding institutions and military education in Australia to flying military and commercial plane, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, set to change 72, did a bit before he ascended the throne in May 2019

As the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s 72nd holiday on July 28 techniques, Thais are expressing their commitment and delivering best wishes to the king.

The King is the only child of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, also known as King Rama IX, and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, who was born on July 28, 1952 at the Ambara Villa in Dusit Palace, a complex of imperial apartments in Bangkok.

He was a young prince who attended Chitralada School inside the palace grounds for his first knowledge.

The young prince quickly developed into a passionate football player, and he constantly practiced after school before starting a group of his own. He frequently traveled with the staff with him and played pleasant suits with locals while playing in the provinces.

The duke furthered his education worldwide, first in the UK at King’s Mead School in Sussex and Millfield School in Somerset, and finally after in Australia where he attended King’s School, Parramatta in Sydney, where he underwent firefighter training from 1970- 1971.

His Royal Highness Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed heir to the throne at the age of 20 and made Crown Prince by his parents. On December 28, 1972, the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall hosted the classic investiture service.

That same year he attended Canberra’s Royal Military College, Duntroon, and eventually enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts program at the University of New South Wales ‘ faculty for military reports, which joined with Duntroon to give courses in arts, science and engineering.

Under this curriculum, graduates had to pass both military and academic studies. 1976 saw the graduation of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.

He spent the first ten months of that year working for the Special Air Service Regiment in Perth, Western Australia, where he received a scholarship from the Defense Ministry for further military training and studies.

As a qualified military pilot with plenty of flying experience, he branched out to commercial aircraft. The Crown Prince was granted a commercial pilot’s license by the Civil Aviation Training Centre, and he was able to fly in a Boeing 737-400 with his wings.

The Crown Prince was supposed to succeed the late king right away after his father passed away on October 13, 2016, but he requested to observe a period of mourning before accepting the position.

On Dec 1, 2016, Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, who then served as the regent, led the heads of the country’s three branches of government for an audience with the Crown Prince to invite him to ascend the throne as the new King. The Crown Prince accepted the invitation and accepted his rightful position as Chakri Dynasty’s King Rama X.

Pheu Thai Party leader Chan Puangpetch, who was unofficially supported, unofficially won the election for the provincial organization’s ( PAO ) president.

He received 192, 287 vote while Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit Toopkrajang had 191, 482 vote. After his earlier setback in 2020, Mr. Chan just managed to retake the chair again by 805 votes over Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit.

On Sunday evening, Mr. Chan stated at his home in the Sam Khok area that he was pleased that Pathum Thani people supported him. Additionally, he added that he must bless Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party for their outstanding help.

In the municipal administrative poll, Mr. Chan and Pol Lt. Gen. Kamronwit were the two front-runners.

Prior to 2020, Mr. Chan served as Pathum Thani PAO leader three times before being defeated by Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit, a past Bangkok police commissioner who at the time had Pheu Thai support.

Prior to the PAO vote, political spectators noted that Thaksin and Pheu Thai numbers had campaigned in Pathum Thani for both Mr. Chan and Pheu Thai. The descendant of Thaksin’s Thai Rak Thai party lost most House seats in the province to the Move Forward Party ( MFP ) in the May 14, 2023 general election.

MFP won the election, but it was thwarted, causing a Pheu Thai-led coalition government with events affiliated with the defense. &nbsp,

But, polls indicate that more people now back the MFP and its essential candidate for prime minister’s office than they did at the previous election. However, the&nbsp, acceptance of Pheu Thai&nbsp, and its prime minister individuals has been left much on.

Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit Toopkrajang casts&nbsp, his ballot in Thanyaburi city, Pathum Thani, on Sunday night. ( Photo: Pongpat Wongyala )

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, reported on Sunday that the ambassador had written to him asking that the Thai atmosphere force purchase F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but that many details had not been discussed, including his demand for mutual and similar investment in Thailand.

The primary minister said the US embassy, Robert Godec, wrote to him to beg the air pressure to buy F- 16 Block 70 fighter jets&nbsp, from the US company Lockheed Martin.

Because the air force had been using F-16 Block 35 jets for a long time, Mr. Srettha claimed to have spoken with ACM Panpakdee Patanakul, the weather force’s director, on numerous occasions about the project to get fresh fighter jets.

According to Mr. Srettha, he advised the air pressure chief to decide which fighter jets should be selected based on the 10-year air pressure development plan and his “offset policy,” which required that the provider invest in Thailand at the same rate as the purchase price.

The US president’s call was made as Sweden was offering to sell its SAAB Gripen fighter jets&nbsp, to the atmosphere power. &nbsp,

In the southern border state of Bannang Sata on Sunday morning, a bomb detonated in front of a policeman building killing at least one person and injuring 18 people.

Around 10.30am, the blast occurred in front of a smooth belonging to Bannang Sata police place. The location is close to the Bannang Sata city company and a business, which are both in the city of Bannang Sata.

Glass windows and ceiling tiles in the apartment and nearby homes were damaged by the explosion’s effects. Authorities stayed away from the blast site because they worried there might be more explosive problems.

Witnesses claimed that the car bomb was a bomb, but authorities were unsure whether it was a coupe or a pickup truck as many cars parked in front of the apartment complex. One car exploded in flames, and two other vehicles were damaged.

The deceased victim was a girl who had yet to get identified. Of the 18 injured individuals, eight were police officers and ten were local people. Five were severely wounded with fragmentation. Additionally, the injured people experienced neck pain. At Bannangsata Hospital, they received care.

The high south’s primary car bomb explosion this year was the result of this incident.

A criminal police agent looks for information near the storm vehicle in Bannang Sata area, Yala, on Sunday. ( Photo supplied )

YALA: On Sunday morning, a bomb detonated in front of a police building in the Bannang Sata city of this southern border province killing at least one person and injuring 16 others.

Around 10:30 a.m., the blast occurred in front of the Bannang Sata authorities station’s apartment. The location is in Bannang Sata city, which is close to the city office and a business.

Glass windows and ceiling tiles in the apartment and nearby homes were damaged by the explosion’s effect. Authorities feared that more bombings might occur at the fire page.

The bomb was planted in a violet Toyota vehicle stolen from a government agency on Saturday, according to Provincial Police Region 9 director Pol Lt Gen Piyawat Chalermsri. It was registered in Yala’s Betong area, and it caught fire as a result. Located cars were damaged.

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong eventually identified the dead tutor as 45-year-old Rokiyoh Sarana, who was passing by the image when the bomb detonated. She was a Bannang Sata local.

Of the 16 wounded people, six were officers soldiers and ten were local people. Five were really hurt by glass and debris. Additionally, the injured people experienced stomach problems. They were treated at Bannangsata Hospital.

The high south’s primary car bomb explosion this year was the result of this incident.

A criminal police agent looks for information near the storm vehicle in Bannang Sata area, Yala, on Sunday. ( Photo supplied )

In the southern border state of Bannang Sata on Sunday morning, a bomb detonated in front of a police building killing at least one person and injuring 16 people.

Around 10:30 a.m., the blast occurred in front of the Bannang Sata police station’s apartment. The location is close to the Bannang Sata city company and a business, which are both in the city of Bannang Sata.

Glass windows and ceiling tiles in the apartment and nearby homes were damaged by the explosion’s effects. Authorities feared that more bombings might occur at the fire site.

Witnesses claimed that the car bomb was a weapon, but authorities were unsure whether it was a coupe or a pickup truck as many cars parked in front of the apartment complex. One auto exploded in flames, and two other vehicles were also damaged.

The deceased victim was a lady who had yet to get identified. Of the 16 wounded people, six were officers soldiers and ten were local people. Five were really hurt by glass and debris. Additionally, the injured people experienced stomach problems. At Bannangsata Hospital, they received care.

The explosion was the first car bomb blast in the far west this year.

A criminal police agent looks for information near the storm vehicle in Bannang Sata area, Yala, on Sunday. ( Photo supplied )

PATHUM THANI: On Sunday, the Pathum Thani provincial administrative organization ( PAO ) elected its president, and observers were expecting the results to show how popular former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party are.

Two of the main prospects are past Pathum Thani PAO leader Chan Puangpetch&nbsp, and his son Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit Toopkrajang.

Prior to 2020, Mr. Chan served as Pathum Thani PAO leader three times before being defeated by Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit, a past Bangkok police commissioner who at the moment had received help from Pheu Thai.

At Watpangiw School in Sam Khok area on Sunday night, Mr. Chan, who is now receiving support from Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party led by Thaksin’s child Paetongtarn, cast his vote. He arrived together with his three sons.

In a public garden in the Thanyaburi area, Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit exercised his election rights in the same way.

In Pathum Thani, there are 949, 415 ready voters, and the results were anticipated on Sunday nights.

Prior to the PAO vote, political figures noted that Thaksin and Pheu Thai leaders had made appearances in Pathum Thani as part of the Pheu Thai plan. The descendant of Thaksin’s Thai Rak Thai party lost most House seats in the province to the Move Forward Party ( MFP ) in the May 14, 2023 general election.

MFP won the election, but the junta-appointed Senate prevented the MFP from assuming leadership, creating a coalition government under the leadership of Pheu Thai and factions affiliated with the defense. &nbsp,

But, polls indicate that more people now back the MFP and its key candidate for prime minister’s office than they did at the previous election. In addition, Pheu Thai’s reputation and its candidates for prime minister have been greatly diminished.