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The decision Pheu Thai Party must halt dragging its feet in keeping with its pledge to push for an amnesty for all social criminals, according to a group of friends of victims killed in the 1992 Black May rebellion.

Social conflicts, according to Adul Khiewboriboon, president of the group, which refers to itself as the Committee of Relatives of the 1992 Black May Heroes, pose a significant risk to financial and national stability and prevent the country’s growth in an opened letter submitted on Sunday to Pheu Thai.

According to him, the House of Representatives established a particular house committee to examine the draft of a bill to introduce a political amnesty.

Although this commission, which is led by Pheu Thai deputy president Chusak Sirinil, is supposed to complete its job in 60 days, the council recently attempted to squeeze some time by creating a sub-committee to further examine proposals, according to Mr. Adul.

According to Mr. Adul,” This is a way to deceive people into thinking the group is serious about the guaranteed parole costs push for its own democratic benefit.”

The team even urged Pheu Thai to honor its promises by encouraging former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is regarded as Pheu Thai’s de facto leader, to give back to society.

According to him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may request that an executive order been approved by the case in order for an amnesty to be granted to political criminals, as was suggested by a previous authorities committee on national peace.

The National Reform Council endorsed findings from a research conducted by the national reconciliation commission, he claimed.

After the House of Representatives received these conclusions, they were approved by the House of Representatives. The group will write a petition to HM the King if Pheu Thai does n’t respond, he said.

More models are required” for fire destruction.”

Anutin Charnvirakul, the interior minister, announced on Sunday that he would appeal a House subcommittee’s decision to reject a funding request for a new Russian-made helicopter for the agency’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ( DDPM).

The ministry requested 950 million baht in money for a helicopter purchasing project, but the sub-committee assessing the 2024 governmental budget expenses on Thursday rejected that request.

The DDPM needs two more aircraft, according to Mr. Anutin, who likewise serves as deputy prime minister. The initial purchase should be made using the fiscal resources for 2024. He added that these planes are even more crucial now that the nation has to deal with more cloud waste and fire than in the past.

The DDPM now just has four planes, which are insufficient to combat fire, cloud waste, and carry out rescue operations, he said.

According to Mr. Anutin, these operations may occasionally be life-threatening, particularly when rescuing injured peope or animals from challenging terrain.

He said,” Helicopters are required for not only wildfire reduction but also other important businesses.”

He added that he has defended the plane sourcing strategy with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and other key members of the Pheu Thai Party and will send his appeal to the main house commission vetting the budget expenses. How those discussions turned out, he did n’t say.

Due to the slow business, Yuttapong Charasathien, a Pheu Thai MP for Maha Sarakham and assistant head of the House sub-committee, said the sub-committee decided not to approve the budget ask on Thursday.

He claimed that as a result, the state should prioritize its economic stimulus initiatives, such as the 10-millibaht digital wallet scheme.

More important, he said, media outlets had inquired about the cost because the same type of Russian helicopter had been sold to other countries for just 500 million baht as a result of the DDPM’s previous procurement of four aircraft.

He added that the DDPM does n’t currently have a proper hangar for the four helicopters. Rather, they are temporarily parked in Lop Buri, near the military’s aviation center.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not shown any purpose to provide as a state director since his launch on probation, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

Mr Srettha on Sunday said he met the former prime minister last week at his house in Bangkok.

“]Thaksin ] left Thailand for 17–18 years”, Mr Srettha said.

” I think he might want to spend time with his family and restore his health”, he added.

According to the Probation Department, Thaksin is not prohibited from becoming a committee member or political director of an entity.

This coincides with the district’s scheme to encourage previous individuals to reintegrate into society.

Last month, Mr Srettha hinted during his trip to New York that Thaksin may be assigned an expert position when he completed his prison term according to his knowledge of the economy.

Moreover, responding to a question about the development of the government’s electric pocket handout plan, Mr Srettha, who doubles as Finance Minister, said he is waiting for more information and a commission has been formed to look into the matter.

More information on the budget plan will remain disclosed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, Mr Srettha added.

However, Mr Srettha said he is happy that Pheu Thai Party chief Paetongtarn Shinawatra responded to an offer by past Thai prime minister Hun Sen to visit the country to develop relationships.

Hun Sen is then president of the ruling- Thai Women’s Party and chairman of the Supreme Privy Council.

According to the OAG, an Office of Attorney-General committee has approved the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP )’s position in a dispute with the Nakhon Nayok Provincial Administrative Organization ( PAO ) regarding the 12 rai Nang Rong waterfall tourism compound in Khao Yai National Park.

The OAG stated in a notice to the DNP that the board, which hears complaints between position agencies, decided that the contested substance was subject to DNP control.

The decision was taken as a result of a 2015 disagreement between the DNP and the Nakhon Nayok PAO.

The PAO claims to be occupying its territory at Khao Yai National Park, according to the DNP. However, prior to the declaration of the Khao Yai National Park barrier, the PAO claims that the first structure in the substance was constructed in 1955.

Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram’s house, the PAO’s holiday services workplace, tourist bungalows, and other structures are located on the site.

Immigrants may act or lose their visas.

PHUKET: On Sunday, more than 500 visitors and activists gathered on Yamu beach in the Thalang area to condemn a European man who reportedly kicked a physician. Additionally, they demanded that he be expelled from Phuket and that the shore where the alleged assault took place be restored to the general public.

Urs Fehr, a 45-year-old European man known as David, marched to the shore in tambon Pa Khlok at 9am as part of the opposition against him.

The steps lead to a palace that the European guy and his Thai wife reside in. The ways were constructed fraudulently and infringe on public land, according to investigations following the incident. The city department in Thalang has mandated that they be removed.

Thandao Chandam, a 26-year-old physician at Dibuk Hospital in Phuket, was allegedly kicked in the back by Mr. Fehr on February 24 while she and her companion were moon-watching on the methods. Additionally, Khanuengnit, the European man’s wife, reportedly berated Dr. Thandao.

Eventually, the doctor reported an assault to the police. The pair, who expressed regret for the tragedy, were not on Sunday at their villa.

Some demonstrators yelled,” Get away, David,” while others were posing for photos on the shore steps, which have become a well-known photo spot as a result of the incident. Some folks carried Thai national banners and sang the country’s music.

Local residents gathered to desire the transfer of Yamu beach to the general public, according to Somboon Sampaorat, 58, of tambon Pa Khlok. ” In the past, people had stroll along the beach. He claimed that admittance was restricted after international developers arrived and housing estates were constructed.

A 300–400 ray forest where wild deer roamed and people could gather forest products was replaced by housing estates, according to Mr. Somboon.

Suchart Jorasakul, 56, from Tambon Koh Kaew, reported that he and his companions had arrived to require that the government plainly distinguish private components from public spaces. ” We want to visit the calls for the people to reclaim Yamu Beach, a public beach. According to him, it turns out that immigrants are occupying very many locations.

The People Movement for a Just Society ( P- Move ), a group of activists who were also present, raised banners with demands for the authorities to return public access to beaches.

Police chief in Phuket, Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum, said officers would take into account a list or revoke a visa for foreigners who violate the law in Phuket.

Provincial Police Region 8 and Phuket Provincial Commerce Police were given the task of investigating the case, according to federal police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Sunday. He claimed that the units were instructed to collect information about the alleged abuse and carry out an immediate investigation into the European man.

Pol Gen Torsak added that he had given the Phuket authorities key instructions to build a probe into alleged misconduct by local authorities in Phuket, who some claim take money from foreigners to enable them to carry out illegal activities there.

Additionally, he would direct the Royal Thai Police (RTP ) inspector-general to conduct an investigation in order to ensure transparency and stop accusations that the police were interfering with one another.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the deputy prime minister and internal minister, issued a warning to foreigners living in Thailand on Sunday&nbsp that they must abide by the law otherwise their permits will be voided.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, stated that he had given the RTP and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports instructions to take more steps to make sure immigrants adhere to the rules.

The Swedish man was immediately accused of assault, but the charge was later refuted by a police source. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation has determined that there is no reason to withdraw his card.

Phuket Peninsula Estate Co Ltd, which manages the palace venture, was ordered to destroy the methods within 30 days, according to an official from the Pa Khlok city.

Local officials, including animal controllers, were able to inspect the couple’s Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, which had permits to own all 15 of the animals.