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Beach- A Hong Kong man was taken to hospital to” quiet down” &nbsp, after brawling with car individuals outside the Phuket airport terminal, authorities said.

Keith Poon, 35, had emotional problems and took regular treatment, according to Sakhu authorities in Thalang district on Monday.

Mr. Poon arrived in Phuket on December 17 and reported to the Sakhu Police that his card had vanished. &nbsp,

He had traveled to the airport to get his return journey on Monday and had been given a temporary vacation record.

Police arrived on the scene outside the terminal where a very agitated Mr. Poon was reportedly feudging with car drivers and other passengers. He was restrained, and he was taken to Thalang Hospital to” quiet over.” &nbsp,

‘ Cooling off-period ‘ may go second

According to chief government whip Wisut Chainarun, the creation of a charter drafting assembly ( CDA ) cannot be completed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed.

Following Parit Wacharasindhu’s claim on Monday that a policy act bill laying the groundwork for the formation of a CDA may soon be scrutinized by parliament, Mr. Wisut, a list-MP for the ruling Pheu Thai Party, clarified the explanation.

On his Twitter, Mr Parit wrote that the legislature government’s commission, asked to provide opinions about a contract update, decided that a policy article costs related to the setting up of a CDA may be put on the parliament agenda.

Mr. Parit argued that the committee’s decision was critical because it would save time and money by allowing the proposed amendment to have two polls instead of three. The cost of organizing a election is about three billion ringgit.

Additionally, Mr. Parit expressed hope that this would reduce the time it would take to modify the charter, and that a new one might be created before the upcoming general election. The second reading of the policy act bill is scheduled for January 14 and 15.

While acknowledging the possibility of two separate charter referendums, Mr. Wisut said a force for a charter modify would have to wait after the 180-day disqualification period. The House and Senate failed to reach a consensus on the guidelines for holding a contract amendment referendum, according to the general government whip, who stated that the law amendment bill could not be debated by parliament during the cooling-off period.

He claimed to have spoken with legislature’s legal team and Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, who both claimed that the 180-day suspension must have expired before any further action can be taken. He added that it’s unlikely to be finished before the 2027 election’s upcoming contract update.

The main opposition party claims that two polls are enough to amend the proposed contract rewrite and would not violate a new Constitutional Court decision. This may make it possible for the nation to adopt a new law before the following elections. However, experts believe often, especially after the debate between the House and Senate over the election laws.

Wisut: Must waited 180 times

180-day ‘ cooling off-period’ must go second before MPs may take up debate once

According to chief government whip Wisut Chainarun, the creation of a charter drafting assembly ( CDA ) cannot be completed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed.

Following Parit Wacharasindhu’s claim on Monday that a policy act bill laying the groundwork for the formation of a CDA may soon be scrutinized by parliament, Mr. Wisut, a list-MP for the ruling Pheu Thai Party, clarified the explanation.

On his Twitter, Mr Parit wrote that the legislature government’s commission, asked to provide opinions about a contract update, decided that a policy article costs related to the setting up of a CDA may be put on the parliament agenda.

According to Mr. Parit, the agency’s decision was important because it would save time and money by allowing for two referendums rather than three. A referendum’s planning expenses about three billion ringgit.

Mr. Parit hoped that this would reduce the process of writing a new charter before the upcoming general election. The second reading of the law article bill is scheduled for January 14 and 15.

While acknowledging the possibility of two separate charter referendums, Mr. Wisut said a force for a contract modify would have to wait after the 180-day disqualification period. The general government whip claimed that the law amendment bill could not be debated by congress during the cooling-off interval, which must be followed after the House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on the guidelines for holding a charter amendment referendum.

He claimed to have spoken with parliament’s legal team and Thin Muhamad Noor Matha, who both claimed that the 180-day suspension must have expired before any further action can be taken. He added that it’s unlikely that the contract update process will be finished before the 2027 election.

The main opposition party claims that two polls are enough to amend the proposed contract rewrite and would not violate a new Constitutional Court decision. Before the following elections, the nation do have a new law in place. However, experts believe often, especially after the debate between the House and Senate over the election laws.

Wisut: Must waited 180 times

plans to reduce some top positions by 50 %

A white report that describes a plan to relocate the armed forces and cut spending on weapons was approved by the Defense Council on Monday.

The government, which is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, reviewed the military’s strategic program for 2026-2037 at its final meeting of the year.

According to Mr. Phumtham, each organization under the control of the Defense Ministry has its own corporate ideas that do not conflict with one another.

But, to achieve the goal of military shrinking, they all may operate under a unified manner and in line with a nationwide plan, he said.

The committee acknowledged a costs to update the Defence Act that was created by former defense secretary Sutin Klungsang, he said.

The costs, which has received some opinions, may be improved before being resubmitted to the Defence Council for revision, he said.

It would then be forwarded to the government for assent as part of the process and finally made a proposal to the House.

According to Mr. Phumtham, the lieutenant defense secretary and the permanent secretary of defense were given the task of managing the situation.

He claimed that the government also discussed the global situation and that it endorsed the country’s commitment to maintain its neutrality and act in the interests of the land.

He continued, mentioning that crisis rescue operations and deliberate enlistment were other topics that were brought up during the conference.

Maj Gen Thanathip Sawangsaeng, spokesman for the Defense Ministry, stated on Monday that the white paper may provide a platform for developing martial cohesion and readiness.

According to him, the model may help each unit come up with plans and projects and get a better knowledge of the military’s role.

According to Maj. Gen. Thanathip, the military has begun to reduce personnel and will have a 5 % reduction by 2027.

By 2028, the government hopes to reduce the number of commanders holding professional jobs and officials by 50 % through an early retirement program.

The program also includes replacing military personnel in support and combat units with volunteer recruits, limiting the number of personnel from the agency’s education institutes, and changing the number of conscripts to meet mission demands and threats.