Day: May 31, 2023

BANGKOK, May 31 (TNA) – Commander of the Highway Police Division, Pol Maj Gen Ekkaraj Limsangkat, was transffered to an inactive post at the Operations Centre of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) pending a bribery probe over the allegations that special stickers are given to drivers of overloaded lorries who pay kickbacks.

He was replaced by Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, commander of the Anti-Corruption Division. The order was signed by CIB Chief Pol Lt Gen Jiraphop Bhuridej

A Move Forward MP-list elect Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn revealed on social media posts that drivers of overloaded trucks displaying special bribe-paid stickers could pass weighbridges without being stopped at checkpoints. The special stickers are available at a cost of thousands baht per month and they have various designs such as a blue rabbit or a smiling sun.

Meanwhile, deputy transport minister Atirat Ratasate set up a fact-finding committee to probe the sticker kickbacks. The committee headed by deputy permanent secretary for transport Pisak Jitviriyavasin will convene the first meeting today to find out if transport officials are involved in the alleged bribery and the investigation will be concluded in 15 days.

The Chairman of the Land Transport Federation of Thailand will be invited to give information on the issue. (TNA)

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, May 31 – Investigating the Metropolitan Caught “Disco Goddess E-ticket” Cheating Blackpink Concert Tickets, Squeezing Tears, Claiming to Gradually Refund The police are not convinced. Found online gambling addiction behavior. Check the history of being prosecuted for fraud for more than 9 cases.

On May 31, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saeng, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pol. Maj. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pol. SorSorSorBorChor.Nor.PCT 5th set, Pol.Col. Worapot Rungkrachang, deputy SorSorSorBor.Nor.Sor.Bor.Nor. Pol. Lt. Col. Chakrawut Klainin, Superintendent of News Analysis, Pol.Lt.Col. Manot Thongkaew, Pol.Lt.Col. Thanyaphirasit Julphipop, Pol.Capt. Siwat Youngun, Pol.Capt.Worapat Sangthianpraprai, Pol.Capt.Polawat Naktomaya, Pol.Lt.Nuttawut Anchurit Deputy Inspector General (investigation), Din Daeng Police Station, Pol Lt. Col. Jirawat Srimanmeechai, together with officers from the Royal Thai Police (PCT) 5th set and the Metropolitan Investigation Team. (Sor.Sor.Sor.Bor.Sor.N.O.) led the investigation to follow up and arrest Ms. Nattharika or Dis, 26, the accused under the arrest warrant at Saraburi District Court No. 73/2566 dated April 27, 2023.

accusing “Online fraud” has been investigated for more than 9 cases of prosecution, as follows:

On April 21, 2022, the incident caused “online property fraud” in the area of Nong Khae Police Station, Saraburi Province.

On October 18, 2022, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station

On November 15, 2022, the incident caused “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station.

On Dec. 9, 2022, causing fear or shock to others by intimidation, Pak Kled Police Station, Nonthaburi Province

On December 21, 2022, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of Pathum Wan Police Station

On January 8, 2023, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station

On January 8, 2023, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station

On January 8, 2023, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station

On January 8, 2023, causing “fraud, importing into the computer system” in the area of the Pathum Wan Police Station

The circumstances are due to the BlackPink concert event. In the past, the NESDB’s online patrols have found a lot of clues that have been fraudulent concert cards, with many victims who are fans have received. A lot of damage Later, the online patrol team, pct5 and the Metropolitan Police investigated the trace until it was discovered that it was Ms. Nattharika or Dis, 26, who was the person under the arrest warrant. And there are more than 9 cases of fraudulent concert tickets, Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradet Thamsutee, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, has led officials to the area to arrest him. until he learned that the accused had fled to the neighborhood of Soi Maiyarap, Chorakhe Bua Subdistrict, Lat Phrao District, Bangkok, where when the officers went to the area to inspect, they got clues from the accused from local residents which is because of the paranoid and stealthy behavior of the accused until the accused can be arrested at the apartment Soi Niam Klum Samakkee 2, Chorakhe Bua Subdistrict, Lat Phrao District

At the arrest stage, the accused confessed to all the allegations by stating that “he made money from concerts. held in Thailand Especially the Black Pink concert that has a lot of Thai people interested. He saw a way to earn money. therefore accepting online card presses By having a group of friends and sisters help each other press to buy tickets to be sold to Black Pink disciples in Thailand by booking Black Pink concert tickets at a price of 9,600 baht, which is the most expensive seat ticket, about 200 tickets. therefore resold at a price of 15,000-30 each, 000 baht, there are tens of thousands of people who want to buy until all 200 tickets are sold out, earning hundreds of thousands of baht profit But there are still customers who keep asking to buy from them. he therefore became greedy And saw that all tickets are electronic tickets (E-tickets), so the tickets that have already been sold have been taken. repeat sales to those who come to buy Until the day of the Black Pink concert, there was a problem with single seat tickets, many people showed up as owners. Why would the person named as the owner of the said card be tracked? and was prosecuted but he has gradually returned the money to some of the victims But there are still many victims who have not received their money back because they have no money. Therefore escaped from the original address to hide in the Lat Phrao area until being arrested by the police He admits his guilt and will try to return the money to all the victims, Ms. Nattharika said, ”after the arrest. The arresting officers took Ms. Nattharika, the accused, to Nong Khae police station. Saraburi Province to continue prosecuting according to the missing law

Said, “We do not believe in the testimony or the alibi of this villain, despite the tears of pity. because the evidence from the victim is tightly tied The culprit is a good profile girl. Make a lot of money by selling concert tickets to superstar followers. But from an in-depth investigation, it was found that the criminals were addicted to online gambling. When losing money from online gambling completely cause greed Thinking of cheating, earning money quickly in order to play online gambling again until the victims gathered together to follow many criminals to get their money back The culprit had no money back, so he escaped. It’s not just a fraud. But for the fans of foreign artists to meet the stars that they like. Only a few chances And still came to be cut off from such an opportunity. It’s not just about money. But it’s also a mental thing. If any victims have not reported to the police, they can file a complaint with the local police at the scene of the incident to take further offenses against the perpetrators. And if there is a case that causes public trouble, you can report it via Facebook page, Sueb Nakhon Ban IDMB. We have staff ready to give advice 24 hours a day, even if it’s not a serious case, but if it’s about the people’s troubles, we do it immediately. Policy of Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat, Commander-in-Chief of Police and Pol.Lt.Gen.

Source: Thai News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The decision to discharge Inspector General Teddy Minahasa dishonorably demonstrates the National Police’s firm stance toward unruly members, National Police Chief;nbspeneral Listyo Sigit Prabowohas affirmed.”The National Police’s stance is clear in its decision-making,” he said after a technical meeting of the police’s international relations division in Serpong, Tangerang, on Wednesday. Minahasa’s move to appeal against the decision of the Commission of Police Ethics Code on Tuesday (May 30, 2023) was within his rights as a citizen, he added. “Regarding that appeal, I think that’s a right which has been outlined by law,” he said. The National Police will follow up by holding a hearing after all the requirements have been met, Prabowo informed. However, the police chief said he is confident that the results of the hearing will not be much different from the initial decision. The Commission of Police Ethics Code gave a dishonorable discharge to Minahasa as an administrative sanction for ethical violations. Minahasa had ordered Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dody Prawiranegara to take a certain quantity of methamphetamines — which were seized by the narcotics unit of the Bukittinggi Police Department– and replace them with 5 kilograms of alum. The West Jakarta Court sentenced Minahasa to life in prison on May 9 after he was proven guilty of participating in promoting, selling, acting as an intermediary, swapping, and giving away more than 5kg of the narcotic listed as a non-plant drug of the first category. He was proven to have violated Article 114 Number (2) of Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics, in conjunction with Article 55 Number (1) of the Criminal Code. The case involved three police personnel and three civilians: former Bukittinggi Police chief, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dody Prawiranegara, police commissioner Kasranto, Adjunct First Police Inspector JantoParluhutan Situmorang, Linda Pujiastuti, Muhammad Nasir, and Syamsul Maarif.

Source: Antara News Agency

Secure food stocks are one of the most crucial prerequisites for food resilience.ccording to Law No. 18 of 2012, a country’s food stocks are considered secure when it can ensure the stocks either through domestic production, national food reserves, or–if the former two are inadequate–imports. Food stock availability is a strategic matter, as it can spark conflict if the government fails to ensure it for the people. Nevertheless, the Indonesian nation must stick to its founding principles to prioritize food issues. This was conveyed by Indonesia’s founding father, Soekarno, about seven decades ago. He said that food is closely related to the survival of a nation. Based on the definition of food stocks in Law No. 18 of 2012, it can be said that domestically produced food plays a key role in ensuring food stocks. It should also be noted that Indonesia has been blessed with abundant food resource potential. In fact, Indonesia has won two prestigious awards for its success in realizing its dream of becoming a rice self-sufficient country. The awards were presented to the government by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in 1984 and 2012, respectively. The agriculture sector was the main driver of this success story, as were the farmers, who were the nation’s main catalysts in achieving the awards. Farmers, especially those producing rice, were the ones who polished the nation’s reputation on the international stage. Farmers, along with their families, work hard in rural areas to produce the nation’s main food ingredients, which, in turn, can help the government ensure the survival of the nation. However, it is unlikely that farmers could have increased their production rate without the involvement of agriculture instructors. Hence, the country’s success in becoming rice self-sufficient was owed to farmers and their instructors. In the eyes of the farmers, agriculture instructors are teachers as well as helping lights, as they provide guidance, education, and training to farmers. sound level of creativity and the ability to innovate are essential for instructors to carry out their duties as per expectations. The instructors must be able to proactively scout farming ingredients that suit the needs of farmers. s agents of change, agriculture instructors must possess the proper knowledge to offer ways and measures to farmers on how to optimally manage their agriculture businesses. Furthermore, the instructors should also be able to establish and maintain high-quality communication with farmers so that they can learn about what is needed by the farmers and their families. Communication is essential, considering the instructors’ vital role in improving farmers’ quality. Food Reserves In addition to efforts to ramp up domestic food production, Indonesia must ensure food stock security by maintaining the potency of the nation’s food reserves. The nation must properly prepare its food reserves in six forms, according to the relevant law. The first is in the form of the National Food Reserve, which constitutes the overall food stock in the entire republic that is preserved to meet people’s consumption needs and to address issues related to food shortages, disruptions in supply and prices, and emergency conditions. Secondly, the nation must ensure the availability of the Government Food Reserve, which is controlled and managed by the central government. Furthermore, the third, fourth, and fifth forms are food reserves that are managed by the governments at the provincial, district/municipal, and village levels, respectively. Last but not least, the nation must also ensure the People’s Food Reserve, namely the reserve that is owned and managed by the people at the level of traders, communities, and households. ll six forms of reserves must be planned carefully. It is necessary to interconnect all the food reserves to create a whole unit of holistic reserves. However, it should be noted that the nation can opt for imports in case of a shortfall in domestic production and food reserves to meet the needs of the people. Moreover, the law does not prohibit imports. The government can resort to an import policy in the event of inevitable extreme climate events that could interfere with domestic food production activities. Speaking of import policies, the nation can reflect on the El Niao phenomenon that struck the country several years ago. The phenomenon resulted in a prolonged drought that led to an extreme fall in production activities. During the drought, Indonesia failed to achieve its target as a result of planting failures in various regions. The situation pushed the government to opt for food imports. Such an unwelcome event must be prevented from happening again. To that end, all parties must seriously take into account the forecast of El Niao in Indonesia in the coming months. All parties should jointly work to address the problems that may be caused by the heat phenomenon. ;meta charset=”utf-8) Entang Sastraatmadja is the chairperson of the Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) of West Java

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government aims to be able to meet 24 percent of domestic milk needs to reduce the high dependence on imported milk, according to Putu Juli Ardika, the Director General of Agro-Industry at the Ministry of Industry.”Our milk imports are quite substantial, especially after COVID-19. There has been a significant increase in imports,” Ardika said during the Young Progressive Farmer Academy Kick-Off Program in Jakarta on Wednesday. He stated that before the COVID-19 and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, the domestic sector was supplying 22 percent of the fresh milk needs. However, milk production has declined since the FMD outbreak. “We are now below 20 percent. Over 80 percent of our milk is imported. The growth of milk production from year to year has averaged 1 percent for the last 6 years, while the demand for raw materials in the milk processing industry has grown by 5.3 percent. So the gap is widening,” he said. Efforts are being made to restore the productivity of dairy cows, which is currently at 812 liters per head per day, according to Ardika. He disclosed that the productivity could potentially increase to 2430 liters per head per day. “We will collaborate to improve the quality of feed and build a feed ecosystem that can support dairy farming activities,” Ardika added. The ministry aims to provide incentives to improve the ecosystem for obtaining milk as a raw material for the milk processing industry by restructuring machinery by 2024, according to him. “This includes cooling systems and devices to maintain the quality of milk raw materials. We have already started discussing that,” he informed. Regarding financing, he mentioned that the milk processing industry is expected to become the guarantor and off-taker (buyer) for financing the development of fresh milk production. “There have been many developments by banks in their financing systems,” he pointed out. Meanwhile, Tri Melasari, the Director of Processing and Marketing of Livestock Products at the Ministry of Agriculture, stated that national milk production has only reached 22 percent. “After the FMD outbreak, we have implemented programs to increase population and consumption,” she added. She mentioned that efforts were made to increase the population of dairy cows, provide tax incentives, and offer feed subsidies for farmers during the FMD outbreak to improve production conditions. dditionally, the ministry collaborated with various parties for the development of organic dairy cattle farms and provided mentoring to breeders, she added.

Source: Antara News Agency

Lewoleba, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) – The Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF) is committed to attracting tourists to visit Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, through the development of thematic tourism villages.”Thematic tourism will be further developed and segmented so that it can integrate tour packages with the travel patterns of tourism villages,” said BPOLBF President Director Shana Fatina on Wednesday. This year, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has targeted the number of foreign tourist arrivals to reach 7.4 million and 1.4 billion domestic tourist movements in Indonesia. Of this figure, it is expected that at least 1.5 million tourists will visit Labuan Bajo. To realize this goal, the BPOLBF conducts development programs towards realizing a quality, sustainable, and digital-based tourism industry by empowering tourism villages. BPOLBF said it has continued to strengthen existing tourism villages to implement product development strategies to complement each other. The BPOLBF also conducts various training and mentoring sessions, including sharing information on tourism village development through regular webinars. Fatina expects that the BPOLBF’s commitment can facilitate the growth and development of tourism villages in Flores, Alor, Lembata, and Bima (Floratama). Thus, she believes that the expected large number of tourist visits can have a positive impact on the villagers’ economies. During a recent visit to Labuan Bajo, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno called for alternative travel options apart from the Komodo National Park. He also expects tourism villages to be developed into new destinations that can lead to an increase in tourist trends, ensuring quality and sustainable tourism. “We have to build other destinations, such as the Wae Rebo and Liang Ndara tourism villages, around Labuan Bajo,” Uno said. Earlier, Labuan Bajo was selected by the government to be the location for the 42nd ASEAN Summit. Through the implementation of the ASEAN Summit, the government promoted Labuan Bajo as a tourism destination to the ASEAN market and also Asia.

Source: Antara News Agency