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A special House committee tasked with vetting the 2024 expenditure has dismissed the military’s charm against its decision to reject the military’s ask for a budget to fund the purchase of a new ship, according to a resource yesterday.

The House council rejected the charm by 37 vote, while 16 voted in behalf, with six nays.

However, the army did send another demand in the next fiscal season, the source said.

The announcement comes a time after Royal Thai Navy captain Adm Adoong Pan- devops appealed the subcommittee’s refusal, saying in a text that a fresh ship is needed to boost the nation’s maritime defences.

In the email, Adm Adoong said a new ship is vital to the navy’s primary mission of maintaining the country’s geographical sovereignty, especially since the navy is planning to dismantle its latest frigates over the next couple of years.

According to a military source, HTMS Chao Phraya and HTMS Bang Pakong may be decommissioned in 2026, while HTMS Naresuan may pursue in 2034 and HTMS Taksin in 2035.

The army had before asked for 17 billion ringgit from the 2024 budget to fund its submarine sourcing plan, which it planned to apply over the next five times. About 1.7 billion ringgit would be spent in the first year.

The new ship may be deployed along the Andaman Coast, the supply said.

Immigration authorities asked to deal firmly with Swiss man at centre of assault case

PHUKET: Provincial authorities have asked immigration police to revoke the visa of a Swiss national accused of assaulting a woman he mistakenly thought was trespassing on his property.

Deputy governor Satthra Thongkham, currently serving as acting governor of the island province, sent an urgent letter on Tuesday to the Phuket immigration chief, asking him to consider revoking the visa of Urs Fehr.

Mr Fehr has become notorious since video emerged of him appearing to kick a woman while she and her friend sat stargazing on steps near Yamu beach in front of the luxury villa he rented. He thought the pair were trespassing but authorities later determined the steps were on public land. They were demolished on Tuesday.

Thandao Chandam, 26, a doctor at Dibuk Hospital in Phuket, subsequently filed an assault complaint against Mr Fehr, who has denied the charge. He and his wife made a public apology for their actions but they continue to be the targets of a torrent of criticism.

According to the letter drafted by Mr Satthra and his colleagues, provincial authorities have concluded that the Swiss man posed a danger to society or could cause harm affecting the peace and order of the people, judging from his behaviour.

The deputy governor on Tuesday chaired a meeting of a subcommittee called to scrutinise the behaviour of foreign nationals living on the popular tourist island.

Mr Srattha said officials had compiled evidence to forward to the Phuket immigration office to revoke Mr Fehr’s visa, which is set to expire on March 13.

However, he could be granted an extension to remain in the country until his court case is dealt with, after which Immigration would review his visa status again, according to Adul Chuthong, another Phuket deputy governor.

Mr Srattha said authorities have asked Phuket police to speed up their investigations into the assault case and another weapons law violation reportedly involving the Swiss man.

Authorities are also looking into Mr Fehr’s business activities, including an elephant sanctuary that he runs. Inspectors from the provincial livestock office have already checked on the 15 elephants there and found all the related paperwork is in order.

Mr Srattha said his committee would hold another meeting on Thursday to follow up on the progress of the case.

Phuket deputy governor Satthra Thongkham chairs a meeting held to discuss the controversy surrounding a Swiss businessman facing an assault charge after an incident near his rented beachside villa. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)

No programs or travel dates, according to Paetongtarn’s child.

According to his youngest daughter Paetongtarn, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently residing at his Bangkok house after being released on parole, wants to travel to his home of Chiang Mai, but no journey arrangements have been made.

The head of the Pheu Thai Party responded to rumors that Thaksin had already scheduled a vacation for the middle of March.

According to Ms. Paetongtarn, her father had a desire to travel there for some time, but he had not yet confirmed when he would actually be going it. &nbsp,

No particular itinerary has been devised at this time. He stated that he would like to visit the graves of his predecessors. She said,” And his elder sister died while he was abroad, and he has not been able to pay tribute to her until today.” &nbsp, &nbsp,

On March 21, 2009, Yaowaluck Shinawatra, or Khlongkhamnuankarn ( her father’s family name ), Thaksin’s eldest girl, passed away from liver and diabetes.

She said that she was anxious for them to match Thaksin, as well, but that they would have to wait until Thaksin, himself, would make that decision. &nbsp,

The Shinawatra community had already congratulated her sister and criminal former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on her conviction by the Supreme Court on Monday in the case involving the award of a 240 million baht&nbsp commitment to encourage her administration’s 2 trillion ringgit infrastructure projects, she claimed.

Despite speculation that she had already set a time for her returning to Thailand following Monday’s conviction, Ms. Paetongtarn said, Yingluck had not yet discussed with the home any plans for her return, Ms. Paetongtarn said.

Yingluck claimed that she was in charge of her own interests and that she had not discussed plans to travel back to Thailand.

Thaksin fled the country in 2008 immediately before the Supreme Court sentenced him to jail for abusing his position of authority in relation to his then-wife’s order of state property. Soon before the judge sentenced her to five years in prison for ignoring problem in her administration’s first rice-pledging system, Yingluck fled in 2017.

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong claimed that Yingluck had never requested royal mercy, which she could send directly to the Ministry of Justice.

Nevertheless, Commerce Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expressed his moral support for Yingluck and wished that she would return home very quickly.

Chairman of the Progressive Movement Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit once more stated his opinion that both Yingluck and Thaksin were subjects of military coups that resulted in their facing legal fees, which he finds wrong.

On the other hand, former red-shirt movement leader Jatuporn Promphan asserted that he personally believed Yingluck would n’t come back while Srettha Thavisin is still prime minister, noting that Thaksin’s return was made while former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was in power. He had never anticipated Mr. Srettha’s election as prime minister.

The temperature office issues a warning that “feels like” temperatures of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit are a real danger in the current temperate climate.

The Meteorological Department reported that on Tuesday, temperature reached a high of 50.6°C in Trat, 48.1°C&nbsp, in Bangkok, 42.5°C in Krabi, 39.9°C in Tak, and 38.7°C in Nakhon Ratchasima.

According to the Met Office, on Wednesday it seems like temperature will achieve 51.4°C in Chon Buri, 48.3°C in Phuket, 48.1°C in Bangkok, 39.6°C in Tak, and 39.4°C in Buri Ram.

People feel hotter than they actually are because their bodies do not great when they sweat, according to the office.

The Department of Health warned that such great conditions, particularly among those who spend a lot of time outside, could lead to heat exhaustion and even temperature strokes.

For standard record-keeping functions, temperatures are recorded in the shade. In Mae Sot in Tak on April 15, 2013, the highest recorded temperature in Thailand was 45.4°C, &nbsp. On April 28, 2016, it set a record of 44.6°C in the Muang city of Mae Hong Son.