Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation

Closing aims to restore the marine ecosystem to its full potential.

Maya Bay in Krabi province is a magnet for tourists. (Photo: Pattarawadee Saengmanee)
Tourists flock to Maya Bay in Krabi territory. ( Photo: Pattarawadee Saengmanee )

Beginning August 1 for healthy recovery, Maya Bay, a well-known tourist destination in Krabi, and two additional compartments may close for two weeks.

According to Yutthaphong Dumsrisuk, commander of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, an announcement regarding the closing of Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Lo Ko Bay on Mu Ko Phi Phi in tambon Ao Nang of Krabi’s Muang area from August 1 to September 30 may be made.

The closing also aims to protect tourists because, according to Mr. Yutthaphong, strong winds and waves during the rain can cause dangerous conditions, especially at Ao Loh Samah Pier, which is adjacent to Maya Bay, where visit boats cannot dock during this time.

Many tourists travelled to Maya Bay in search of its natural beauty after Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in the movie Leonardo DiCaprio’s Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, which made the film world renowned 23 years ago.

From Oct 1 last year to July 22, the sea welcomed 1, 683, 430 customers, generating 549.86 million baht in entrance fees for the national park.

In July 2023, the garden collected about 23 million ringgit in entry costs from 110, 436 customers. This month, the site raised nearly 34.74 million ringgit in access fees from 96, 236 visitors. Despite dropping by 13 328 visitors in comparison to past time, the area still managed to collect an extra 11.74 million ringgit as a result of stricter fee collection measures.

Another tourist-accessible areas of the regional park were announced on The Helmet Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park’s Facebook page. For more information, customers may call park officials at 075 65 6150 or through their Instagram page.

From August 1 through September 30, Maya Bay and two other Krabi compartments will be closed for two weeks. ( National Park photo )

From August 1 through September 30, Maya Bay and two other Krabi compartments will be closed for two weeks. ( National Park photo )

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Lim Tean convicted of practising as a lawyer without valid certificate

DEFENCE Explanations

His attorneys argued that the riding document, dated Jun 10, 2021, authorised Lim to work as an activist and counsel between Apr 1, 2021 and Jun 9, 2021. &nbsp,

According to the training document, Lim was “authorized to practice as an activist and lawyer in Singapore during the practice year that ended on March 31, 2022.” &nbsp,

This exercise time, which was from Apr 1, 2021, to Mar 31, 2022, &nbsp, may have captured the time when Lim was accused of acting as a litigator without authorisation, the army argued.

A former law society associate director at Rejini Raman’s testimony, according to the attorneys, was likewise provided as a transcript of the testimony. There was no particular phrasing on the practising certificate, which read” June 10, 2021.” &nbsp,

The defense argued that Lim did not have the intentions to undertake the crimes or that he had used affordable care. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim made it clear to the Law Society that he had a request to see if he could still go to court and that he did not possess a riding license. He was told he was, but the defense claimed the defendant had to tell the prosecutor. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim claimed to have informed the judges about this issue during jury hearings, but that the change had not been recorded in the transcripts. &nbsp,

The defense told the court,” He would not have told the ( Law Society ] if he truly intended to commit the offences, if he had wanted to act as an unauthorised person and do so in a covert manner.” &nbsp,

Judge Ong said it was undisputed that Lim was given a certification for practicing on June 10, 2021. &nbsp,

The prosecutor ruled that the appropriate part of the Legal Profession Act had no room for error and that the training certificate had only become effective on June 10, 2021. &nbsp,

Mr Lim had failed to show how he could had fairly been mistaken in his views, the prosecutor said. He concluded that Lim’s claims had been proven without a doubt by the prosecution.

The situation was adjourned to Nov 5 for claims on punishment. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim is currently facing four other criminal charges, including immoral stalking and breach of trust as an attorney. He indicated through his attorney that he intends to battle these allegations. &nbsp,

For acting as a lawyer without a valid practising certificate under the Legal Profession Act, he could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$ 25, 000 ( US$ 18, 619 ), or both. &nbsp,

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Thai students win medals at World Invention Creativity Olympic

Thai students receive awards at the WICO award ceremony in South Korea. (Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)
Thai kids receive honors at the North Korean WICO award ceremony. ( Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

At the” 13th World Invention Creativity Olympic 2024″ ( WICO 2024 ), a group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal, and a special award.

The Korea University Invention Association ( KUIA ) and the World Invention Intellectual Property Association ( WIIPA ) organized the international competition, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seoul University of Education Convention Hall.

Candidates from 27 different nations around the world showcased a complete of 206 ideas.

The Thai students showcased three inventions: Senior-Safety-Strider, an AI-powered running help with drop detection for seniors, Smart Finger Fruit, an AI-powered glove to help determine the ripeness of fruit, and Blip, a natural lip balm designed to minimize black pigmentation on the lips.

The Research Institution of Creativity Education ( RICE ) awarded them three medals and a special prize for their innovations.

Pimphaporn Chonviriyabun, Kanjanik Chonviriyabun, Natam Wongkularb, and Youth Exchange School ( YES ) student Piraya Makaraphong, Kanjanik Chonviriyabun, and Natam Wongkularb from Ruamrudee International School ( RIS ).

Thai individuals and customers to South Korea's 13th World Invention Creativity Olympic.

Thai individuals and customers to South Korea’s 13th World Invention Creativity Olympic.

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Thai students win medals at World Invention Creativity Olympics

Thai students receive their awards at the WICO awards ceremony in South Korea. (Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham)
At the WICO awards ceremony in South Korea, Thai kids receive their prizes. ( Photo: supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham )

At the” 13th World Invention Creativity Olympics 2024″ ( WICO 2024 ), a group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal, and a special award.

The Korea University Invention Association ( KUIA ) and the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations ( WIIPA ) organized the international competition, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seoul University of Education Convention Hall.

Candidates from 27 different nations around the world showcased a full of 206 innovations.

The Thai students showcased three inventions: Senior-Safety-Strider, an AI-powered running help with drop detection for seniors, Smart Finger Fruit, an AI-powered glove to help determine the ripeness of fruit, and Blip, a natural lip balm designed to minimize black pigmentation on the lips.

Their discoveries gave them three medals and a prized prize from the Research Institution of Creativity Education ( RICE).

Pimphaporn Chonviriyabun, Kanjanick Chonviriyabun, and Nadham Wongkularb from Ruamrudee International School ( RIS), as well as Piraya Makararpong from Youth Exchange School ( YES ), were the four students.

Thai students and visitors at the 13th World Invention Creativity Olympic in South Korea.

At the 13th World Invention Creativity Games in South Korea, Thai individuals and customers.

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“No place like home” as Thaksin turns 75

Thaksin Shinawatra is crowded by supporters after arriving at the Pheu Thai Party's headquarters on March 26, 2024. He turns 75 on Friday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
On March 26, 2024, followers gathered at the Pheu Thai Party’s office in Thaksin Shinawatra. He turns 75 on Friday. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

All bridges led to Thaksin Shinawatra‘s home palace in Bangkok on Friday as the convicted former&nbsp, prime minister celebrated his 75th birthday.

The Ban Chan Song La property is located in Soi Charan Sanitwong 71 off Charan Sanitwong Road in the Bang Phlad region. The Pheu Thai Party chief and his girl, Paetongtarn, arrived there in the morning. Several friends began to enter the house to observe his day.

Writers and reporters were never permitted within, and event organisers showed them tops featuring Thaksin’s image and the text: “75, No Place Like Home”.

A shirt featuring Thaksin Shinawatra's picture and the message: "75, No Place Like Home."

A top featuring Thaksin Shinawatra’s image and the text: “75, No Place Like Home”.

His followers took to social media to wish him a happy day.

Adisorn Piengkes, a member of the Pheu Thai list and former chief government whip, posted on the short-video system TikTok,” Happy day, the prime minister, who is always in all Thais ‘ hearts.”

Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and the former prime minister were hosting a group for both of them at the Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel on Wednesday, according to a video shared on TikTok by @bew_wang85. The two entrepreneurs were born in various ages but share the same birthday.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the head of the Bhumjaithai Party, and Thamanat Prompow, the party’s secretary-general, were among the guests. At a destination in Nakhon Ratchasima next weekend, Thaksin and Mr. Anutin were spotted playing golf up.

Thaksin’s first birthday party took place on Friday at Ban Chan Song La, Thailand, after 17 times of self-imposed captivity there.

When he visited his home state in Chiang Mai in March, he told followers,” Happiness is at house”.

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Heavy rains flood Thai-Myanmar Border

Alerting about the possibility of floods and flash flooding in Tak.

Flooding affected the area around the first Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in the Mae Sot district of Tak on Friday. (Photo: Tha Sai Luat Municipality)
On Friday, flood erupted in the Mae Sot city of Tak’s area around the first Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge. ( Photo: Tha Sai Luat Municipality )

After days of downpours, which have been pouring down the northern state, the Thai border in the Mae Sot area of Tak has been flooded. No indication of rain abating until the end of July.

People of the Tha Sai Luat Municipality were advised on Thursday night to be on call due to the rising water levels of the Moei River. Around 4am on Friday, the mixture of persistent rain and rising waves caused flooding to occur in neighborhoods and industrial areas.

By 10am, the water levels at the gate was measured at 1.6 yards, the city added.

Immediately across from Myawaddy area, Tambon Tha Sai Luat serves as a significant border business hub between Thailand and Myanmar.

The Tak department of the Government Public Relations Department advised drivers to avert approaching the bridge with non-urgent issues. With the assistance of about 100 troops and military trucks, customers was ebbing in the area as people continued to move their possessions to higher ground.

The company reported that the liquid level&nbsp increased as Mae Sot has been receiving a lot of liquid from the Moei and the Umphang and Phob Phra regions over the past three weeks.

Tak is one of the regions that is hardest hit by storms. The accumulated precipitation over the past 24 days reached 159 millimetres, followed by Kanchanaburi with 123mm and Chanthaburi with 119mm.

The Meteorological Department and the National Water Resources Office both issued a warning that Tak may continue to experience weather until the end of the month, with potential flash floods and landslides occurring during this time.

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Singapore investigates basketball coach for allegedly taking bribes to put children in top schools

Singapore’s authorities are looking into a basketball coach who allegedly accepted unreliable payments to enter secondary schools as part of the Direct School Admission ( DSA ) scheme. &nbsp,

The Education Ministry ( MOE ) responded to CNA’s questions by stating that the coach has been deregistered since April and is no longer employed by any MOE schools. To be employed by universities, coaches may be registered with MOE.

According to the Game Singapore legal board, his membership on the National Registry of Coaches has also been suspended.

When approached by CNA, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau ( CPIB ), citing confidentiality issues, said it was unable to confirm&nbsp, or provide further information on whether the coach was being probed.

Chinese newspaper Shin Min Daily first reported on Wednesday ( Jul 24 ) that the coach allegedly&nbsp, charged parents S$ 45, 000 to S$ 50, 000 to ensure their children entered schools of their choice. &nbsp,

Based on a tip-off from a member of the public, who was only identified as Mr. Tan, the Shin Min statement was based.

Mr. Tan informed Shin Min that he had spoken to the manager in a telephone conversation, claiming to have over ten years of experience in&nbsp, ensuring kids ‘ entry to the institutions they desired. &nbsp,

CNA has attempted to contact Mr Tan for more information. &nbsp,

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Founder of famed Ah Pui Satay hawker stall dies 3 months after reopening shop

Ah Pui, who reopened Ah Pui Satay in April this year at a Toa Payoh stalls heart after a one-and-a-half-year break, was famous for his slender Hainanese-style charcoal-grilled meat satay.

In the 1970s, he moved to a shop called 195 Pearl Hill Cafe in Chinatown in 2021 after first offering Satay as a city stalls. The stall later left to open a standalone restaurant on Smith Street with his 57-year-old servant, Ang Thiam Seng ( also known as Seng ), but the pair ended their relationship in November 2022 due to Ah Pui’s precarious health. &nbsp,

In April, Ah Pui and Seng reopened their satay company at a more modest stalls barn in Toa Payoh following a tear. At the time, Seng told 8days. gs that” Ah Pui is well rested and prepared to make a comeback.”

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