Forum split on contraceptive jabs for Thailand’s wild elephants

Members of the Soo Phua Chang (Fighting for Elephants) Network last week protest at the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry against its plan to use birth control injections on wild elephant. (Photo supplied)
Last week, Soo Phua Chang ( Fighting for Elephants ) Network members filed a grievance with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment over its decision to use birth control on wild elephants. ( Photo supplied )

A forum on the use of contraceptives to reduce the number of wild elephants and address the problem of the animals wandering outside conservation areas was held by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP ).

The conference was attended by about 300 individuals, including affected populations, scientists, rhinoceros conservation groups and Members. Landscapes were split. Some favored contraceptive immunizations, while others believed that preventing wild elephants from eroding on nearby communities may require vaccinations.

DNP director-general Athapol Charoenshunsa said about 4, 013–4, 422 wild animals live in 91 protection locations statewide. The issue of wild animals wandering outside their designated environments affects populations in five forest structures: the Western Forest, the Eastern Forest, the Dong Phaya Yen–Khao Yai Forest, the Phu Khieo–Nam Nao Forest and the Kaeng Krachan Forest.

In more than 41 protection areas spread across 42 regions, conflicts between people and wild animals have been reported.

According to Mr. Athapol, wild animals that roam outside of trees have damaged both agricultural and domestic areas, sometimes causing fatalities. Since 2012, crazy animals have caused 240 incidents and 208 deaths, he said. According to Mr. Athapol, the need to solve the problem was immediate.

A committee on national elephant protection and administration has established guidelines for six different areas: protection for wild elephants, barriers to the movement of wild elephants, a monitoring and society system, aid for those who are impacted, responsible management of areas to handle wild elephants, and reducing wild elephant populations through birth control vaccines.

The use of vaccines as a tool to reduce the elephant population is supported by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on. &nbsp,

The department has collaborated with Chiang Mai University’s Elephant and Wildlife Health Centre to conduct research into the use of SpayVac contraceptives. These vaccines, previously used on African elephants, were tested in April 2024 on seven adult female elephants. According to Mr. Athapol, each vaccine dose was shown to suppress hormone levels for carrying babies for up to seven years and was shown to not have an impact on elephant behavior.

The high cost of importing vaccines and the logistical difficulties of using them, according to Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, head of the National Park Office. Elephants and people are at risk from vaccinations in wild animals, and it takes skilled teams to carry them.

Mr Chaiwat said the vaccination project should be cancelled, and other options pursued, such as reclaiming habitats for these animals.

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Forum split on jabs for wild elephants

Members of the Soo Phua Chang (Fighting for Elephants) Network last week protest at the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry against its plan to use birth control injections on wild elephant. (Photo supplied)
Last week, Soo Phua Chang ( Fighting for Elephants ) Network members filed a grievance with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment over its decision to use birth control on wild elephants. ( Photo supplied )

A forum on the use of contraceptives to reduce the number of wild elephants and address the problem of the animals wandering outside conservation areas was held by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP ).

The conference was attended by about 300 individuals, including affected populations, scientists, rhino conservation groups and Members. Opinions were split. Some favored contraceptive vaccinations, while others believed that preventing wild elephants from eroding on nearby communities may require vaccinations.

DNP director-general Athapol Charoenshunsa said about 4, 013–4, 422 wild animals live in 91 protection locations nationwide. The issue of wild animals wandering outside their designated environments affects populations in five forest structures: the Western Forest, the Eastern Forest, the Dong Phaya Yen–Khao Yai Forest, the Phu Khieo–Nam Nao Forest and the Kaeng Krachan Forest.

In more than 41 protection areas spread across 42 regions, conflicts between people and wild animals have been reported.

According to Mr. Athapol, wild animals that roam outside of forests have damaged both agricultural and domestic areas, sometimes causing fatalities for people. Since 2012, crazy animals have caused 240 incidents and 208 deaths, he said. According to Mr. Athapol, the need to solve the problem was serious.

A committee on national elephant protection and administration has established guidelines for six different areas, including controlling wild elephant communities with birth control vaccines, barriers to access to wild elephants, a tracking and area network, and support for those who are impacted.

The use of vaccines to reduce the rhino community is supported by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on. &nbsp,

The ministry collaborated with Chiang Mai University’s Elephant and Wildlife Health Centre to conduct research on the use of SpayVac contraceptives. These vaccines, formerly used on American elephant, were tested in April 2024 on seven mature female animals. According to Mr. Athapol, each vaccine dose was shown to inhibit hormone production for up to seven years and never interfere with elephant behavior.

The high cost of importing vaccinations and the operational difficulties of using them, according to Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, head of the National Park Office. Elephants and people are at risk from vaccinations in wild animals, and it takes experienced teams to carry them out.

Mr Chaiwat said the vaccination job may be cancelled, and various options pursued, such as recovering environments for these species.

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Father Thaksin’s busy agenda could be Paetongtarn’s undoing

Common concerns grow about Pheu Thai policies ‘ stuff.

What daddy said: Thaksin Shinawatra stands waving next to his daughter, Paetongtarn, Thailand's prime minister. (File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
What mommy said: Thaksin Shinawatra stands waving subsequent to his daughter, Paetongtarn, Thailand’s prime minister. ( File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

Given her social experience and age, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra‘s ascendancy to power is a little early. However, her choice as one of the three Pheu Thai Party prime minister prospects suggested she was prepared to take the position.

Following the removal of Srettha Thavisin by a court ruling in August of last year, the People’s Party ( PP )’s growing popularity significantly contributed to the party’s decision to support her as prime minister.

This is a crucial chance for Pheu Thai to demonstrate its leadership abilities given the current political climate, where opportunities for doing so may be constrained. Mr Paetongtarn also is the group’s most practical member, with the support of her parents, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Ms. Paetongtarn has unveiled a scheme plan that aims to create opportunities and accomplish different objectives since taking office.

Many of the initiatives of the Paetongtarn government are based on those taken from the Srettha case and earlier initiatives taken into place under the Thaksin management. Some of the visions Thaksin outlined in several forums are similar to one another.

The implementation of the government’s premier digital wallet program, for instance, followed Thaksin’s notes at a” Vision for Thailand 2024″ statement at the Siam Paragon buying complex.

According to Thaksin, the committee responsible for the initiative stated that an initial budget of 145 billion baht would be distributed to vulnerable people by September ( last year ).

The government’s first cabinet meeting saw the adoption of an economic trigger plan for 2024 that aimed to reach the 12.4 million first-time recipients of the money flyer, which included 2.15 million people with disabilities and 12.4 million with state security accounts. Bills started on September 25.

Thaksin made the hints that the elderly would be the next target group to receive the handout during a campaign rally for a Pheu Thai candidate running for chairman in Udon Thani during a rally for the provincial administrative organization ( PAO ) chairman election.

The second phase of the electric pocket plan is set to be released soon after this month’s announcement by the state.

Different schemes set to move out this year such as the” One District, One Award” and the” One District, One June Camp” plans to increase training opportunities for underprivileged kids are modelled on the Thaksin president’s” One District, One Scholarship” initiative.

Following Thaksin’s speech in Udon Thani, where he promised the crowd that those who wanted to own homes would soon see their dreams come true, the” Home for Thais” housing project, presided over by Ms. Paetongtarn on Friday, also took place.

The state also pushed forward plans to legalise casino-entertainment structures. The Entertainment Complex Bill was approved by the government on January 5th, according to a battle speech delivered in Chiang Rai.

This led to criticism and the expression” What the father sees, the girl does” in the media, which led to the perception that Thaksin had greater influence over the government.

This is similar to the tagline” Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai does”, adopted by the group when Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s younger girl, was prime minister.

The Yingluck state faced criticism for a number of guidelines, especially the rice-pledging system, which caused significant financial losses, and the cover asylum law, which sparked street protests and led to the 2014 revolution.

According to Phichai Ratnatilaka Na Bhuket, a lecturer in political science at the National Institute of Development Administration ( NIDA ), the level of opposition to Thaksin’s vision will determine whether the Paetongtarn cabinet will face a situation similar to the Yingluck government.

The casino-entertainment complex project, which he claimed is considered Thaksin’s brainchild, has the potential to sway opposition because it did not fulfill its promises during the 2023 general election campaign.

He claimed the Pheu Thai Party has responded quickly to the issue and that it is likely to pique the interest of a large audience, adding that the casino-entertainment complex project is generating” What the father envisions, the daughter does” sentiment.

The outline of the” Home for Thais” housing project is similar to the corruption-plagued Baan Eua Arthorn housing project. Watana Muangsook, a former Pheu Thai member and former minister of social development and human security, received a 50-year prison sentence from the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions for his role in the scheme.

The 2001 memorandum of understanding ( MoU) on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, which is being revived, is also apparently part of Thaksin’s agenda and has sparked opposition, Mr Phichai said.

” These three issues and the possible return of Yingluck are a political timebomb”, he said, referring to Thaksin’s remarks that his sister might return right around this year’s Songkran festival.

Other risks, according to Mr. Phichai, include internal rifts within the coalition government that could lead to a House collapse and pending cases against the Pheu Thai Party filed with independent public agencies.

Phichai: A political timebomb

Phichai: A political timebomb

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South Korea court extends Yoon’s detention, protesters storm court

Seok Dong-hyeon, one of Yoon’s doctors, said the prosecutor’s decision was “really hard to understand” but asked for quiet.

” For expressions of anger are natural, but if they go too far and continue to be aggressive, they could be caught up in precise problems or counter-attacks by leftist makes”, he said. ” We need to be calm”, he said in a Facebook post.

So far, denying the claims that he masterminded rebellion, Yoon has stonewalled work by the CIO to examine him, refusing to attend questioning. Yoon’s position in the lengthy detention was uncertain.

One of the few crimes against which a South Korean president does not have immunity is the rebellion, which Yoon may be accused of.

Yoon’s political forces were suspended on December 14 when politicians impeached him. The Constitutional Court is deliberating whether to support the impeachment, remove him entirely, or restore his powers, separate from the judicial investigation that caused Sunday’s chaos. &nbsp,

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Father’s busy agenda could be Paetongtarn’s undoing

Common concerns grow about Pheu Thai policies ‘ stuff.

What daddy said: Thaksin Shinawatra stands waving next to his daughter, Paetongtarn, the prime minister. (File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
What papa said: Thaksin Shinawatra stands waving subsequent to his daughter, Paetongtarn, the prime minister. ( File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

Given her age and social experience, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra‘s ascendancy to power is a little early. However, her choice as one of the three Pheu Thai Party prime minister prospects suggested that she was prepared to take the position.

Following the removal of Srettha Thavisin by a court ruling in August of last year, the People’s Party ( PP )’s growing popularity significantly contributed to the party’s decision to support her as prime minister.

This is a crucial chance for Pheu Thai to demonstrate its management abilities given the current political climate, where opportunities for doing so may be constrained. Mr Paetongtarn also is the group’s most practical member, with the support of her parents, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Since taking office, Ms. Paetongtarn has unveiled a scheme agenda that aims to create opportunities and accomplish different objectives.

Many of the initiatives of the Paetongtarn government are based on those taken from the Srettha case and earlier initiatives taken into place under the Thaksin management. Some of the ideas Thaksin outlined in several forums are similar to one another.

The implementation of the government’s premier digital wallet program, for instance, followed Thaksin’s notes at a” Vision for Thailand 2024″ statement at the Siam Paragon buying complex.

According to Thaksin, who cited the committee responsible for the program, an initial expenditure of 145 billion ringgit may be distributed to vulnerable citizens by September ( last year ).

An economic stimulus plan for 2024 was approved by the government’s first government conference, which included 2.15 million people with disabilities and 12.4 million people with state security cards as the first beneficiaries of the money flyer. On September 25, the payment started.

Thaksin made hints that the elderly would be the next target group to receive the handout during a campaign rally for a Pheu Thai candidate running for chairman in Udon Thani during a rally for the provincial administrative organization ( PAO ) chairman election.

The government made the second phase of the digital wallet structure soon after, with distribution scheduled to start later this month.

Different schemes set to move out this year such as the” One District, One Award” and the” One District, One June Camp” plans to increase training opportunities for underprivileged kids are modelled on the Thaksin president’s” One District, One Scholarship” initiative.

Following Thaksin’s speech in Udon Thani, where he promised the crowd that those who wanted to own homes would soon see their dreams come true, the” Home for Thais” housing project, presided over by Ms. Paetongtarn on Friday, also took place.

The state also pushed forward plans to legalise casino-entertainment compounds. The Entertainment Complex Bill was approved by the government on January 5th, and Thaksin backed the plan during a promotion conversation in Chiang Rai.

This led to criticism and the expression “what the father anticipates, the princess does” in the media, which the public now sees as having greater influence over the government.

This is similar to the credo” Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai does”, adopted by the group when Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s younger girl, was prime minister.

The Yingluck state faced criticism for a number of policies, especially the rice-pledging system, which caused significant financial losses, and the cover amnesty law, which sparked street protests and led to the coup in 2014, among others.

According to Phichai Ratnatilaka Na Bhuket, a lecturer in political science at the National Institute of Development Administration ( Nida ), whether the Paetongtarn cabinet will face a situation akin to the Yingluck government will depend on the level of opposition to Thaksin’s vision.

Because it was not among its vows during the 2023 general election campaign, he claimed, and because it is considered Thaksin’s founder, the casino-entertainment complicated project has the potential to sway opposition.

He claimed the Pheu Thai Party responded quickly to the issue and that it is likely to pique the interest of a large audience. The casino-entertainment complex project is also contributing to the” What the father envisions, the daughter does” proverb.

The design of the” Home for Thais” housing project is similar to the corruption-plagued Baan Eua Arthorn cover job. Watana Muangsook, a previous Pheu Thai part and former minister of social development and human security, was given a 50-year sentence by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions for his role in the program.

The 2001 memorandum of understanding ( MoU) on maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, which is being revived, is also apparently part of Thaksin’s agenda and has sparked opposition, Mr Phichai said.

” These three problems and the possible gain of Yingluck are a democratic timebomb”, he said, referring to Thaksin’s comment that his sister might gain right around this month’s Songkran event.

Other risks, according to Mr. Phichai, include domestic disagreements within the coalition government that could lead to the collapse of the House, as well as pending Pheu Thai Party legal proceedings that have been filed with separate public authorities.

Phichai: A social timebomb

Phichai: A social timebomb

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Thaksin backs Thai casino licence bidding

‘ Tight rules’ to regulate legalisation, ex-PM says

Back in the groove: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Saturday addresses Pheu Thai supporters while joining the campaign trail for Anuchit Hongsadee, the party's Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Organisation chief candidate, in Muang district.
Back in the swing: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra addresses Pheu Thai followers in Muang area as they battle for Anuchit Hongsadee, the group’s general candidate for the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Organization, in the group’s Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Organization.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the decision Pheu Thai Party, reaffirmed on Saturday that bidding will be the only way to grant casino licenses to fresh pleasure structures.

He added that he anticipated the government’s plan to pass a bill into law this year, with a major committee developing regulations and finalizing details before the scheme begins next year.

In a meeting of his followers in the northern county of Nakhon Phanom, Thaksin was canvassing for votes for a Pheu Thai candidate for the provincial administration organization chairman election on February 1.

The truth is that any interested parties can enter the license through empty buying.

” They]bidders ] will have to consider what they have to offer in terms of tourism advantages and tax revenue for the state, “he said.

The former prime minister also refuted rumors that some coalition parties oppose Pheu Thai’s leisure complex program and refrained from calling for a vote on the legalization of casinos.

” No. No needed,” Thaksin said when asked about the election advice which has been made by Jurin Laksanawisit, a record MP and previous leader of the opposition Democrats.

The government may proceed with this task if the majority of the electorates approve it, Jurin said, adding that if no, the state would have better stop.

Thaksin also addressed worries about whether criminals might use the complexes to dirty money or solve other social issues.

” Maybe, it’s the parties drafting the entertainment complex costs who are to blame for failing to provide a distinct enough description,” said Thaksin.

Although the games will only account for 10 % of one entertainment complex, the majority of the rules deal with their legalization and rules, which might have given the impression that the bill and the entertainment complex structure are all about casinos, Thaksin claimed.

He claimed that the type of leisure complex being constructed in Thailand is comparable to Las Vegas’s plans for a sports stadium, convention center, water park, and ice-skating area.

The game will take up less than 10 % of the room in the leisure complex, which will have a lot of other things to offer visitors, he said, like in Singapore.

Thailand’s leisure complex project will make around 20, 000 work in each page and each employee is guaranteed to earn at least 20, 000 ringgit a quarter, said Thaksin.

Due to the previous government’s large accumulated debts, accounting for up to 60 % of gross domestic product, the present government has to try to improve the economy and generate more income, and this was one way to accomplish it, he said.

It must improve the lives of Thai citizens. All too often, people find all that’s left when they put their hands in their hands are slave cards,” Thaksin said.

The bill, which has been approved in principle by the government, may be following transmitted to the House of Representatives for consideration, which is expected to take about six months, said state spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.

He also emphasized the potential benefits of entertainment complexes as international visitors ‘ magnets.

Before Covid-19, Thailand had more than 40 million tourists visiting per year.

The number of arrivals is projected to return to between 37 and 38 million this year, up from around 36 million last year, he said.

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Thaksin backs casino licence bidding

‘ Tight rules’ to regulate legalisation, ex-PM says

Back in the groove: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Saturday addresses Pheu Thai supporters while joining the campaign trail for Anuchit Hongsadee, the party's Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Organisation chief candidate, in Muang district.
Back in the swing: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra addresses Pheu Thai followers on Saturday as they plan for Anuchit Hongsadee, the party’s general candidate for the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Organization, in Muang area.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the decision Pheu Thai Party, reaffirmed on Saturday that bidding will be the only way to grant casino licenses to fresh pleasure structures.

He added that he anticipated the government’s plan to pass a bill into law this year, with a major committee developing regulations and finalizing details before the scheme begins next year.

In a meeting of his followers in the northern county of Nakhon Phanom, Thaksin was canvassing for votes for a Pheu Thai candidate for the provincial administration organization chairman election on February 1.

The truth is that any interested parties can enter opened bidding for the license.

” They]bidders ] will have to consider what they have to offer in terms of tourism gains and tax revenue for the state, “he said.

The former prime minister refuted rumors that some coalition parties oppose Pheu Thai’s leisure complex strategy and refrained from calling for a referendum on casino legalization.

” No. No needed,” Thaksin said when asked about the election advice which has been made by Jurin Laksanawisit, a record MP and previous leader of the opposition Democrats.

” If the majority of members of the public review this task, the government can continue with it,” said Mr. Jurin, noting that the government had much quit.

Thaksin also addressed concerns about whether criminals might use the compounds to dirty money or solve other social issues.

” Maybe, it’s the parties drafting the entertainment complex costs who are to blame for failing to provide a distinct enough description,” said Thaksin.

Although the games will only account for 10 % of one entertainment complex, the majority of the rules deal with their legalization and rules, which might have given the impression that the bill and the entertainment complex system are all about casinos, Thaksin claimed.

He said the type of entertainment complex that will be constructed in Thailand is comparable to those in Las Vegas, which also have a number of sports stadiums, convention centers, water parks, and an ice-skating area.

The game will take up less than 10 % of the room in the entertainment complex, which will have a lot of other things to offer visitors, he said,” and like in Singapore, this will take up less than 10 % of the room in the place.”

Thailand’s entertainment complex project will create around 20, 000 jobs in each site and each worker is guaranteed to earn at least 20, 000 baht a month, said Thaksin.

Due to the previous administration’s massive accumulated debts, accounting for up to 60 % of gross domestic product, the current government has to try to improve the economy and generate more income, and this was one way to do it, he said.

It must make Thai people happier. All too often, people find all that’s left when they put their hands in their pockets are pawn tickets,” Thaksin said.

The bill, which has been approved in principle by the cabinet, will be next forwarded to the House of Representatives for deliberation, which is expected to take around six months, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.

He also emphasized the potential benefits of entertainment complexes as international visitors ‘ magnets.

Before Covid-19, Thailand had more than 40 million tourists visiting per year.

The number of arrivals is projected to return to between 37 and 38 million this year, up from around 36 million last year, he said.

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Commentary: The report card for Prabowo’s first 100 days? A confused one

Prabowo’s finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, had been talking up the plan for decades. After serving in former senator Joko” Jokowi” Widodo’s government, she stayed on as a sign of stability to the business group. The VAT boost would have been like a stability, as laid out by a 2021 rules.

Prabowo gave in to critics, reversing the entire VAT increase and shifting its focus to luxury goods. Similar to a shift from the Jokowi case, Sri Mulyani and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto voted in favor of the program, saying that they would support the meals.

PRABOWO’S NEXT 100 DAYS

It’s an interesting comparison to the former president’s personal experiences with premature controversial economic measures.

Only months after his 2014 opening, Jokowi cut the gas payment. Although Jokowi wore it simply despite low-level demonstrations and annual inflation higher than current levels, it was a move that predated him and was introduced during the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono time.

Prabowo’s initial 100 days could be less significant than his future. He suggested last month that provincial primary elections be abolished and that a program be put in place where these positions are chosen by local legislatures.

The idea sparked fears among those who support democracy and those who oppose it, believing that Prabowo’s strongman ambitions are just beginning. Prabowo-aligned parties have already confirmed they would at least” consider” the plan. It may require a revision of the election law, which is already scheduled to be discussed this time.

Erin Cook is a blogger who writes about politics in Southeast Asia and writes the regular Dari Mulut untuk Mulut newsletter. &nbsp, This remark initially appeared on the Lowy Institute’s site, Interpreter.

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Police seek duo linked to blast that killed two officers

DNA from the Narathiwat murder scene matches those in other southern surveillance situations.

The bodies of two border patrol police — Pol Lt Col Suwit Chuaythewarit, 56, and his son, Pol Snr Sgt Maj Dome Chuaythewarit, 35 — killed in a bomb blast in Narathiwat province on Jan 14, are covered with Thai national flags. (Photo: Abdullah Benjakat)
The carcasses of two border police officers — Pol Lt Col Suwit Chuaythewarit, 56, and his brother, Pol Snr Sgt Maj Dome Chuaythewarit, 35 — killed in a bomb blast in Narathiwat state on Jan 14, are covered with Thai regional colors. ( Photo: Abdullah Benjakat )

According to a resource on Saturday, authorities have requested arrest warrants for two men who are suspected of planting a weapon in Narathiwat that killed two frontier police officers.

DNA from the crime scene was matched with the defendants in other security cases involving southern crime, according to DNA tests.

The defendants have been identified as Abdulloh Bula, 40, who is wanted in connection with 14 different security-related circumstances, and Abdulloh Samoh, 30, who faces an arrest warrant in one scenario.

The explosive attack took place in Sri Sakhon region in Narathiwat on Tuesday and killed Pol Lt Col Suwit Chuaythewarit, 56, and his brother, Pol Snr Sgt Maj Dome Chuaythewarit, 35.

Prior to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s trip to the South, there were two big explosions that occurred. Six armed guards were hurt in the other incident, which occurred on Monday in the Pattani city of Muang, in the form of tambon Ano Ru.

Two men reportedly threw pipe explosives at a border police station in the Muang city of Pattani early on Saturday, according to local authorities, and the property was only slightly damaged.

The first investigation revealed that the base’s attackers had rolled on a bike and hurled two bombs at it. A safe online blocked the first one, which caused them to fire a second one that was intercepted by the net as well.

One minute after the intruders fled, the bombs detonated. Since Jan 1, protection authorities have reported 14 problems.

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Myanmar, Thailand pledge to combat scam gangs

The online ministers of Asia pledge to work together more to make a secure online environment.

Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong shakes hands with Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister Gen Mya Tun Oo, also the transport and communications minister, at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Bangkok on Friday. (Photo: Ministry of Digital Economy and Society)
At the Asean Digital Ministers ‘ Meeting in Bangkok on Friday, Prasert Jantararuangtong and Myanmar’s deputy prime minister, Gen Mya Tun Oo, show hands. ( Photo: Ministry of Digital Economy and Society )

According to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, Myanmar has pledged to work with Thailand to combat international call center groups.

The fifth Asean Digital Ministers ‘ Meeting in Bangkok, where he convened, recognized the urgent issues that online fraud and call center gangs are and require a concerted effort to address.

The DES Ministry has entered into agreements with a number of nations to address the issues, but he added that these agreements simply provide a platform and require specific steps for effective enforcement.

Mr. Prasert claimed that his Myanmar equivalent promised to bring the matter to the attention of his government while call center gangs operating along the Thai-Myanmar boundary were also discussed.

New reports of Chinese immigrants being deported to Myawaddy’s notorious scam centers after being lured into Thailand on false pretenses have received a lot of media attention in China, raising fresh difficulties for Thailand.

Mr. Prasert stated that his government would constantly following up on the progress made with Myanmar.

The governmental meeting also discussed various frameworks for assistance including security, cross-border data transfer, and joint development of the digital market.

The theme of this week’s meeting was” Safe, Revolutionary, Inclusive: Shaping Asean’s Digital Future”, a representation of Asean’s dedication to building a secure online environment. This includes responding quickly to online threats and crime, creating innovative technologies and innovations, and ensuring equitable access to technology.

The members also endorsed the Bangkok Digital Declaration, which will serve as a framework for how Asean people could and should collaborate more strongly to combat and prevent website acts.

Thailand and Thailand both signed treaties, according to Mr. Prasert.

The first was a memorandum of understanding signed with Cambodia to promote cooperation in a variety of fields, including online software companies, facilitating online systems, security, and preventing online scams.

The various involved a MoU with the Philippines to promote the development of emerging technologies like cloud computing and great information, as well as modern equipment, good governance in e-government, and other goals.

Cybersecurity would also be promoted through an exchange of knowledge, experience and shared education.

Essential partners such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, the United States and the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU) also joined talks aimed at promoting electric standards and assistance.

Vietnam will host its seventh ministerial meeting the following year.

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