Scrapping Cambodia pact ‘not feasible’
According to the foreign ministry, the 2001 MoU on Territorial Claims is an global agreement outside of local laws.
PUBLISHED: 21 Nov 2024 at 20: 33
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that a petition from Thai people asking for the Thai government to revoke the Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) signed in 2001 between Thailand and Cambodia regarding territorial claims is not legally possible.
The model for resolving the two nations ‘ overlapping territorial claims in the continental shelf place is laid out in the contract signed in 2001 when Thaksin Shinawatra was in charge of the region.
It is an international agreement, and there are no local laws or regulations that allow for a plea to reject it, said Russ Jalichandra, a vice-minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..
Citizens would need to choose a authorities with a policy to rescind the agreement, he said, in order for any attempt to invalidate it to be made politically.
And while one side was formally cancel the MoU, the different country may reject the withdrawal, maintaining the agreement’s validity, he added.
In the opinion of Mr. Russ, ignoring the agreement could lead to violations, which could lead to foreign court cases, and may harm Thailand’s reputation internationally.
This could also prevent future discussions with other nations, impacting Thailand’s business, trade, investment and advancement, he said.
Mr. Russ emphasized the importance of the 2001 deal in terms of resolving regional disputes with Cambodia and securing important subsea resources. If cancelled, Thailand would harm escalating independence concerns without a solution.
After Warong Dechgitvigrom, the head of the Thai Pakdee Party, filed a petition opposing the MoU, which received the support of more than 100 000 individuals, Mr. Russ made the remarks.
Writing on Facebook on Wednesday, Dr Warong said the deal compromises Thai independence, especially over the island of Koh Kut, and threats Thailand losing access to underwater power tools.
He demanded that the government hold a rally at Government House on Friday to demand that the MoU be renounced.
The House committee on state safety, which is led by opposition People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome, said his council was even conducting a thorough evaluation of the MoU from 2001.
Bangladesh ex-PM makes first public appearance in six years
Zia, 79, has been in declining health for years, is confined to a chair with rheumatoid arthritis, and even suffers from diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver. Except for a brief speech at a political protest in a digital information from a hospital bed up until Thursday, she had remainedContinue Reading
Unexploded World War II bomb removed from Keppel Club
On Thursday ( Nov. 21 ), an unexploded World War II bomb was taken from Keppel Club. The authorities said they were alerted to a feared war remnant at 239 Sime Road ,- the target of Keppel Club- at about 9.15am. They identified the weapon as an old WWII bomb andContinue Reading
Man arrested with dozens of tiger skin products
Suspect in Nakhon Sawan says he sold carriers, belts and other , products online
PUBLISHED: 21 Nov 2024 at 19: 51
A person has been detained in Korea with a wide range of dog skin-based products, most of which he typically sells online, according to police.
The spasms occurred on Tuesday during a raid carried out by Thai authorities, US Fish and Wildlife Service representatives, and forest protection officials.
According to Pol Maj Gen Watcharin Phusit, head of the police’s Natural Resources and Environmental Crimes Suppression Division, Chit Pasut-angkun was taken into custody at his home in the tambon Nong Krod of the Muang city in Nakhon Sawan.
At the home, officers found three full cat skins, 44 pieces of cat body, 18 make bags and wallets made from cat skins, nine tiger skin belts, 22 bear claw keychains and four snake leather bags.
Following last year’s imprisonment of big cat criminals, Pol Maj Gen Watcharin claimed the arrest was the result of a follow-up research. Authorities were uncovered by a second class of suspects who had used lion and reptile carcasses to create belts and bags.
The chief claims that Mr. Chit confessed to beginning to produce the goods at his home in the first half of this year and that he has placed online advertisements for the majority of them. Luggage sold for 2, 000 to 5, 000 ringgit each, belt for 1, 900 ringgit and bear spear keychains for 250 ringgit, he said.
Man gets jail, caning for sexually abusing 2 young sisters who were under his care
A 35-year-old man was given an 11-year prison sentence and seven whiplash-assisted sentences for sexually abusing two young girls in his care on Thursday ( November 21 ).
The person may get named as he is related to the patients, who are daughters. Once they were separated, he and their family were cousins.
He admitted guilt on counts of sexual assault, rape, and molesting a baby among other things.
Another 10 fees, mainly for rape, were considered in punishment.
The prosecutor was informed that the person was in charge of the female ‘ care in 2019 when their parents were employed.
The younger girl was nine to ten when he began molestation for her, and he also targeted the older girl.
The woman’s family do occasionally have the person be over and sleep beside them in the existing space.
He molestered the younger girl four times in the living area between 2019 and 2021.
She feared speaking up about the man’s activities because she knew they were bad and knew they were.
Between 2020 and 2021, when the older girl was 12 to 14 years older, the man sexually abused her seven times.
In a previous incident in 2021, he sexually assaulted the child at Vivocity’s Toys R Us after they had gone to buy the other victim a birthday present.
She may pretend to be asleep, extend, or move away from him in the majority of his crimes, which involved him sexually abusing her at home.
On January 17, 2022, he and the girl were sleeping in the life area when he sexually assaulted her late at night.
The man touched the prey, and she was awakened by the sensation. She felt quite disgusted by the rape and suffered memories, the prosecutor said.
She told her secondary school teacher that she had been sexually assaulted two days later, but she continued to be greatly disturbed.
A child safety agent received a tip about the situation, and the suspect was later detained.
The man was ordered to serve at least 11 and a half years in prison and receive seven cane-strengths by Deputy Public Lawyers, Claire Poh and Eugene Lau.
They cited the victims ‘ vulnerability given their young ages, the offender’s abuse of trust, and the fact that the victims ‘ beds were meant to have been safe havens during the acts.
The older girl, who continues to experience flashbacks and nightmares brought on by memories of the criminal, such as a word or a passing by him, was even cited.
” Paradoxically, she even feels guilt and fear for her uncle”, the prosecutors said.
The man was also cited for molesting a young girl in 2011 for having a relevant due offense.
Jonathan Wong, the defense attorney, claimed that his client was” consumed by grief and guilt” and that he had never been accused of the crimes.
He cited a report from an Institute of Mental Health psychotherapist, which stated that the perpetrator may benefit from emotional treatments to target any root causes that might have contributed to his behavior.
According to the attorney, this implied that the person had a chance to address the man’s sexual misconduct convictions and fully reform.
The prosecution claimed that there was no proof of him having great remedial prospects.
Chinese farmer has near miss with tiger
Events after a man closed the land wall, a Siberian cat rammed into it.
Another villager’s elbow was fractured in a separate dog encounter, according to China Daily’s news website.
After the incident, individuals in Heilongjiang province in northern China were alerted on social media to the dangers of wild lions.
SG60 commemorations to kick off with New Year celebrations in city centre, 17 heartland sites
With events being held at these homeland sites, Singaporeans is “enjoy the holidays with their respective local areas, without having to go out of their neighbourhoods”, said MCCY.
Migrant workers may even engage in the clock celebrations at six entertainment centres- Kranji, Penjuru, Sembawang, Quickly Lee, Terusan and Tuas South- and at over 10 dormitories.
Some of the actions at these sites include live shows, carnival games and happy bring rewards.
Public transportation companies are working on expanding transport services in order to support the expected rise in this year’s festive activities, according to MCCY, adding that more details will be made available quickly.
Here is a complete schedule of activities.
YEAR-LONG SG60 Actions
There will be a , year-long series of activities to indicate the government’s 60th year of democracy in 2025, with the style” Building Our Singapore Up”.
” But SG60 should not just be about party. In early November, financing minister Lawrence Wong said that it is and should be a chance for everyone to reflect on their shared beliefs, who we are as Singaporeans, and what we stand for.
” We should have a chance to reaffirm our responsibility to Singapore and play a role in shaping our shared future up.”
Severe flooding alert for southern provinces
Southern Peninsula will experience heavy rains through Saturday.
PUBLISHED: 21 Nov 2024 at 17: 29
The region’s southern provinces and their neighbors are expected to be hit by heavy rains until at least Saturday.
Due to heavy rain falling since Tuesday, Royal Irrigation Department workers in Songkhla’s Muang area have been removing debris and other items that are preventing all waterways.
The Crisis Prevention and Mitigation Office issued flash flood alerts and discharge for the following six times in the nearby Phatthalung. Authorities in Chumphon constantly update weather alerts for people, and Surat Thani has posted crisis figures on the provincial public relations office’s Facebook page.
In Narathiwat, citizens were urged to be on call for dramatic flooding and mudslides.
The Meteorological Department has issued instructions through Saturday for 12 regions along the southern peninsula’s southern edges due to windy conditions and rough seas.
According to the wind estimates, strong winds may cause the most rain to fall on the Gulf of Thailand.
The Pattani River’s rising water levels in Yala and Pattani counties were also raised by the Office of the National Water Resources on Thursday. According to the place in Sungai Kolok, the Kolok River’s stage was below the river institutions, but it was anticipated to rise, it continued.
One of the eight districts in Narathiwat has been named as a flood-risk place by the business, Sungai Kolok. Another at-risk regions in the region include Tak Bai even in Narathiwat, Muang in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranot in Songkhla and Sai Buri in Pattani.
According to municipal officials, Sungai Kolok experienced the second-highest amount of rain in all of Narathiwat’s districts between 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Thursday.
Premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra was concerned about the situation, according to Jirayu Huangsap, a senior aide to the perfect secretary. He instructed all government agencies in southern regions along the Gulf of Thailand to be prepared for storms on Thursday.
Near 20 villages along the Kolok River opposite Sungai Kolok, according to a report from the Malaysian National Flooding Forecasting and Warning Centre on Thursday, were expected to be flooded across the frontier in Malaysia’s Kelantan position.
The region has been blanketed by rainfall since Tuesday, according to the Indonesian news agency, and the center has been warned of possible flood from Friday through Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s president makes U-turn on IMF bailout
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Economic Development Board appoints new managing director
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Economic Development Board ( EDB) will have a new managing director from next year, with , Mr Jermaine Loy taking over the role, the Ministry of Trade and Industry ( MTI ) said on Thursday ( Nov 21 ). On January 1, 2025, Mr. Loy will take overContinue Reading