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More than 130 of the subjects taught in Thai institutes have been ranked according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings, an improvement from 110 content next year.

Supamas Isarabhakdi, the minister of higher education, research, research, and creativity, announced yesterday that Quacquarelli Symonds ( QS), a London-based organization that rates institutions worldwide, has released the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which includes 134 disciplines taught in numerous Thai institutions.

The amount is more than the 110 content included in next week’s ranks, with one of the highest-ranked organizations for this year being Kasetsart University, which was ranked 62nd in the field of Agriculture & Forestry, according to Ms Supamas.

She claimed that several other Thai institutions are among the top 100 in a number of fields.

They include Chulalongkorn University, which is ranked among the top 100 in the areas of Mineral & Mining Engineering, Performing Arts, Petroleum Engineering, Dentistry and Development Studies, and Mahidol University, which is in the best 100 for Development Studies, said Ms Supamas.

As you can see, Indian college subjects have risen globally in the world rankings. For instance, 39 Chulalongkorn University content ranked in 2023 increased to 43 content in 2024, Mahidol University’s 18 content in 2023 rose to 22 in 2024, while Chiang Mai University’s 12 content rose to 19 and Kasetsart University went from nine in 2023 to 13 in 2024,” she said.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based on factors like conservation, work, and worldwide research partnerships, which reflect the caliber of Thai institutions ‘ academic standing and intellectual standing on the global level, according to Ms Supamas.

She claimed that Thai institutions are constantly improving because of the rise in the number of themes being ranked.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, claims that Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, aka” Big Joke,” who is suspected of being involved in a scandal involving money laundering, may be treated quite after signing an order to put him on administrative leave.

The Royal Thai Police (RTP ) has requested the return of Pol Gen Surachate in response to the order to allow him to receive disciplinary punishment. On March 20, he was elevated to an inert position at the PM’s business.

Mr. Srettha disclosed to the media that he had met with acting acting federal police captain Pol Gen Kitrat Panphet to talk about the situation and the situation involving federal police chief Torsak Sukvimol, who was later elevated to an inert position along with Pol Gen Surachate.

The top said Pol Gen Surachate’s disqualification was the result of the justice system, adding that Pol Gen Torsak’s case was different. A sensor panel will complete its investigation as soon as possible, he added.

On Thursday, the acting police captain signed an order suspending Pol Gen Surachate, along with four employees, over reported money laundering in connection with the BNK Master gaming site.

The four different authorities are Pol Col Kittichai Sangkhathaworn, Pol Lt Col Karit Pariyaket, Pol Sgt Natthawut Wadwaew and Pol Sgt Natthanan Chuchak.

In infraction of parts 5, 9 and 10 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Pol Gen Surachate, who was once touted as a potential federal police commander, is accused of colluding in money laundering and using his status as a state official to help the violence.

According to Pol Gen Kitrat, the RTP has established a probe panel, which will be led by deputy police chief Sarawut Kanpanich, to investigate whether the accused have committed other crimes and establish connections with their accomplices.

According to him, Pol Gen Surachate has the right to contest and testify in court under the Royal Thai Police Act.

In addition, former deputy chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol Maj Gen Wichai Sangprapai, stated that Pol Gen Torsak would face legal action if the panel finds support for allegations made by Sittra Biabungkerd’s lawyer.

For the first time in Thailand, experts claimed the discovery demonstrated the country’s great natural system for unusual species.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and a group of science researchers from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Sciences announced the discovery in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park in Chiang Mai state on Friday.

A group of scientists first discovered Kaiser-I-Hind, a unique butterfly inside Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park in Chiang Mai’s Fang city, by accident past May.

To their amazement, the crew came across a class of bees with a fully black-hued stomach, bright yellow fur in the thorax area and dreary wings.

For a more in-depth examination, the group collected three tests.

One of the team’s researchers, Nattapot Warrit, believes that this discovery provides solid evidence of the existence of the unique species based on DNA testing following the release of the first image of the Alpine large honey bee, which is thought to have been taken in Thailand, in 2020.

Large bees can be found in cold weather areas at 1,000 meters above sea level and at temperatures below 25C, according to him.

These ants were seen in China, Nepal, India, Myanmar and Vietnam, with no other previous history of sighting in Thailand. The finding supports the claim that Thailand’s biological system is ideal for the cave bird. This milkweed significantly increases the inhabitants of particular plants that flourish in low temperatures, according to Mr. Nattapot.

It is also known as a cave bird because roughly 95 % of its bees were discovered in caves.

Due to its large community of 50,000-100,000 flies in one cave, it is regarded among the biggest sweet producers in the world.

Because of its ability to aid plant growth, it is a significant species in great mountainous landscapes.

The researcher also expressed his concern about the rise in temperature brought on by climate change, which may cause the giant bee population to decrease.

According to our research, the big bird migrates to Thailand in March and departs in July. But if the heat on high hills are n’t cool enough, they might never come back. “

The research team discovered three bees in the regional park and expressed assurance that there might be more in different national parks in Chiang Mai state and the northern area.

Songkiat Tatiyanond, the agency’s assistant chief, said the discovery had confirmed the department’s success in protecting the forest’s delicate natural system, adding the department had support further study of the unique bee.

Authorities in Bangkok have seize 10,000 e-cigarettes for three million baht after conducting a search of five e-cigarette stores close to universities and community centers.

Prime Minister’s Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad on Friday   worked with Lat Phrao police station officers and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board ( OCPB) to raid the five Lat Phrao and Ramkhamhaeng stores.

A total of 10,000 different types of e-cigarettes, including regular-shaped ones and toys pens, which look like comic figurines, were seized, worth a total of 3 million baht.

In the vicinity of a renowned personal school, Soi Lat Phrao 107, which is the largest of the raided retailers, is located.

The factory was run by two people, aged 22 and 23. They asserted that they were unaware of the owner’s identity.

The store’s customers were mostly college students, and they made about 10,000 baht per time selling e-cigarettes. According to the team, it did not sell its goods to people under the age of 20.

According to Lertsak Raktham, assistant director of the OCPB’s Special Operations Center, all the shop owners will get arrested.

In addition, Dr. Prakit Vathesatogkit, the executive director of the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation, stated that he is monitoring whether the state implements e-cigarettes as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin just gave a mandate to various organizations to do so for the first day.

There are currently authorized rules in place that prohibit the sale of toy pods in foreign countries like England, France, and Belgium, according to Dr. Prakit.

He added that a study of Thai individuals revealed that the Northeast is the place with the most juveniles who smoke e-cigarettes, followed by the South, North, and Central regions.

Authorities in Bangkok have seize 10,000 e-cigarettes for three million baht after conducting a search of five e-cigarette stores close to universities and community centers.

Prime Minister’s Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad on Friday   worked with Lat Phrao police station officers and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board ( OCPB) to raid the five stores in Lat Phrao and Ramkhamhaeng.

A full of 10,000 different kinds of e-cigarettes, including regular-shaped e-cigarettes and toys seeds, which are nicotine smoking products that resemble cartoon figurines, were seized, worth a total of 3 million baht.

In the vicinity of a renowned personal school, Soi Lat Phrao 107, which is the largest of the raided retailers, is located.

The factory was run by two people, aged 22 and 23. They asserted that they were unaware of who the user was.

The store sold e-cigarettes for about 10,000 ringgit per day, and the majority of its customers were college students. According to the employees, it did not sell its goods to children under the age of 20.

According to Lertsak Raktham, assistant director of the OCPB’s Special Operations Center, all the store owners will be arrested.

In addition, Dr. Prakit Vathesatogkit, the executive director of the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation, stated that he is monitoring whether the government implements e-cigarette laws after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently gave a first-time order to various organizations to do so.

There are currently authorized rules in place to stop the sale of doll pods in foreign countries like England, France, and Belgium, according to Dr. Prakit.

He added that the Northeast, followed by the South, North, and Central, is the region with the highest percentage of minors using e-cigarettes, according to a study of Thai students.