Day: January 4, 2024

Bangkok, Academics from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce view the fiscal year 2024 budget of 3.48 trillion baht as overall, able to stimulate the economy. Especially when the budget disbursement has to be fully disbursed along with extra-budget money from which the government will bring in hundreds of billions to stimulate the economy. Tourism allows the Thai economy to grow by 3.2-3.5% in 2024, but to monitor, there are still risk factors that may affect the Thai economy in the first quarter.

Mr. Thanawat Phonwichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said that considering the fiscal year 2024 expenses of the House of Representatives, First Session, amounting to 3.48 million baht, it is expected that the money will actually be used in May 2024. Overall, although the main ministries especially the Ministry of Interior Ministry of Education Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Transport will receive a budget of several hundred billion baht. It is considered that the bud
get must be spent in various areas that the government has specified. and saw that many of the projects were ongoing projects and needed to be used to promote local organizations Educational development reduces social inequality problems. Preparation of the country’s infrastructure and others

However, the 2024 budget, once passed by the House of Representatives for the 2nd-3rd term, is expected to be actually disbursed around May of this year. Therefore, the government will have to expedite disbursement of approximately every aspect of every project fully in order to stimulate the economy. The second half of the year But what will have to be watched from many problems, especially in the first quarter of 2024, where there are still many factors at risk, such as the recovery of the world economy. Russian and Ukrainian wars The war between Israel and Hamas is still unknown how it will become violent and affect the price of oil and energy in the world market. Until affecting the recovery of the world’s and Thail
and’s export sectors as well. But if such concerns are not severe and world trade recovers and exports continue well and continuously, the direction of the world economy and the Thai economy will improve in the second quarter onwards.

In addition, it is seen that although the 2024 budget expenditure of 3.48 trillion baht will actually begin to be disbursed during May, the Thai economy in 2024 still needs to have hundreds of billions of baht outside the budget that the government has set. that will be used through the digital wallet project Tax measures Measures to stimulate tourism, free visas and others are considered urgent and necessary measures in the short term. So that Thailand’s GDP this year will grow at 3.2-3.5%.

However, what all parties want to see in the government’s medium- and long-term economic stimulus plans must be clearly planned, such as adjusting the infrastructure of various public utility systems to be concrete in order to provide incentives for foreign investors to invest. in Thailand
has increased even more and developed tourism systematically to attract tourists from around the world to travel in Thailand because it is believed that Thailand has a high opportunity for investors and tourists interested in coming to invest and travel. And this includes the study of foreign languages, which Thai people must adapt to learn to support the investment and tourism of foreigners coming to Thailand.-

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, Police rush to expand results on mysterious package boxes. Inside they found powder that looked like drugs. Police use reagents to test Initially it was found to be cocaine. After the daughter of the owner of the house who is studying in Australia Will travel back to Thailand and post to carry items back to Australia.

In the case of someone sending a package, it was a cardboard box containing 15 pieces of 1 meter long seat cushions. Inside was hidden a plastic sheet equal to the length of the seat cushions. Contains drug-like powder Police use reagents to test Initially it was found to be cocaine. After the owner’s daughter traveled to study in Australia. Will travel back to Thailand and post to carry items back to Australia.

Most recently yesterday (January 3), Pol. Col. Phisut Chandrasuwan, Rattanathibet police chief, revealed that after the police were informed by the homeowner that a package had been sent to his daughter. Afraid that there is something illegal hidden Officials then joined t
ogether to inspect the area. Detect latent fingerprints, detect DNA for testing, and deliver the said drugs to the Forensic Police 1, Pathum Thani, to separate the substances. The results confirm that they are real drugs. And what kind of drug?

As for the police investigating from many units They divided duties among themselves to follow up on all those involved for investigation. If anyone is found to be involved, they will be prosecuted. which the commander ordered to do as carefully as possible Because it is an important drug

At the same time, let the police investigate to check at the transport company. It was found that one woman testified that she had an acquaintance who lived in Australia. hired to deliver the crate to a house in Nonthaburi Province to be carried back to Australia Until the said drugs were found All persons will be called by the police to be examined as witnesses first. The said drugs were sent from the border provinces in the northeast.

Later, Mr. Nueng (pseudonym) was 28 years old
, a pickup truck driver for a transportation company. Traveling with a supervisor, he said that he saw the news and was very shocked. So I told the supervisor and they all went to the police station. to show sincerity Ready to give evidence He delivered the package as the customer delivered it to the address mentioned. I didn’t know there were drugs hidden inside.

NACC officials and NACC Region 1 officials traveled to Rattanathibet Police Station. to request information Because there were 2 document envelopes, it was stated on the front of the envelope that it was addressed to the Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Office of Phetchaburi Province from the National Anti-Corruption Commission Office of Nonthaburi Province. and sent to the office director National Anti-Corruption Commission, Phetchaburi Province From the Office of the NACC Region 7, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Government Center Whether it is involved or not It is believed to be a forged document placed by a drug trafficking gang. T
o deceive the police if drugs are detected.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nakhon Nayok, A 29-year-old young man races a pickup truck to escape a police checkpoint. Lost control, fell off the side of the road and crashed into a rental room. This caused two grandparents to be injured by pieces of tiles and glass.

Late last night (January 3), Nakhon Nayok rescuers were informed that a car lost control and overturned. There are injured people stuck inside. On Soi Yothathikan Road, Nakhon Nayok, in front of Wang Krachom Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Mueang Nakhon Nayok District

At the scene, a pickup truck was found overturned. The left rear wheel was torn off. It crashed into a rented house where a 62-year-old grandfather and a 60-year-old grandmother lived inside. Causing injuries to the body from being hit by broken tiles and glass. Officers rushed to provide first aid.

As for the driver of the pickup truck, Mr. Piti, 29 years old, was stuck inside the wreckage of the vehicle. body injuries Rescue workers helped him out of the car. before being taken to the hospital la
ter

Ask Mr. Theeraphong, 39 years old, a relative of two grandparents who said that he narrowly escaped death. Because a few minutes before that, they were sitting in front of the house. And then we just separated and went to sleep. Before hearing the sound of a car running fast and crashing into the room. So he hurriedly ran to see his grandparents. Fortunately, there were no major injuries.

From the investigation, it was found that before the incident the police patrolled the Nakhon Nayok police station. There are checkpoints set up for extraction. to find illegal items and saw the said car driving by so called to stop But it appears that the driver lowered his window and talked for less than a minute before speeding away. But they escaped less than 1 kilometer from the checkpoint. came to experience It is believed that the driver may not have been familiar with the route and was traveling at high speed. This caused him to lose control and the car plunged into a rice field. Then it came up and hit the hou
se. Initially, police checked inside the car and did not find any illegal items.

Source: Thai News Agency

Phichit, Notification of a new type of warning. after someone impersonated a high-ranking police officer Please make merit by donating things to the temple. But please collect the shipping cost first.

Phra Thammachak Thammapalo, assistant abbot of Wat Dong Pa Kham in Phichit Province. New type of warning notification After someone impersonated a high-ranking police officer and asked to make merit. By donating things Including 8 Nokdao houses, electric generators, cars and furniture. The total value is more than 1 million baht, but we would like to collect 40,000 baht for shipping costs.

assistant abbot suspicious of behavior Therefore, the money was not transferred to the criminal group. Along with a warning to temples, don’t be fooled. No one is willing to give such a large amount of property to the temple. And the more you transfer the shipping costs, the more dangerous it is. Therefore it is taken as warning information.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, Government spokesperson emphasizes 1 Jan. – 15 Feb. 2024 if you purchase products or receive services as specified. Request an electronic tax invoice To be able to reduce taxes

Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office Mentioning the “Easy E-Receipt” measure to remind Thai people who buy products or receive services. As required by law From January 1 to February 15, 2024, request evidence of an electronic tax invoice. or electronic receipt (e-Tax Invoice or e-Receipt) total amount up to 50,000 baht can be tax deductible.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office stated that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Support to stimulate domestic consumption It is believed that it will be a driving force to stimulate the country’s overall economy to expand. and want to support entrepreneurs in the tax system to use the electronic tax system Encourage entrepreneurs to enter the tax system and use of the electronic tax system Therefore, the measure “Easy E-Receip
t” has been established to stimulate spending. By providing tax benefits Which has criteria and conditions according to the Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 391 (2023) issued in accordance with the Revenue Code regarding tax exemptions. to be the cost of purchasing goods or services as follows: (1) the cost of purchasing books, newspapers, and magazines (2) the cost of purchasing books, newspapers, and magazines that are in the form of electronic information via the internet system (3) the cost of purchasing the product of One Tambon One Product which is a product that has been registered with the Community Development Department

‘This does not include the following purchases of goods or services: purchases of liquor, beer, and wine, purchases of tobacco, purchases of oil and gas for filling vehicles, purchases of automobiles. motorcycle and boats, utility bills, water bills, electricity bills, telephone signal charges and internet signal service fees, service fees that have a service agreement and the ser
vice receiver can use such services beyond the period specified in Section 1, and insurance premiums,’ Mr. Chai said.

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office also said People who use the benefits according to the Easy E-Receipt measures are natural persons only, excluding general partnerships or groups of persons that are not juristic persons. As for the tax invoice, there must be only one name of the purchaser of the product or payment of the service. The buyer has an address according to his ID card. and the address in the corporate income tax return are different. You can use the address on your ID card or your current address. and must be for payment of service fees and use of services between 1 January 2024 and 15 February 2024 only

For the cost of purchasing food in the hotel can be deducted If the hotel can issue a full tax invoice In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice of food purchases can be made. As for the cost of purchasing a domestic tour package can be deducted If it is the cost of hotel acco
mmodation or tour services between 1 January 2024 and 15 February 2024 and the operator can issue a full tax invoice. In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice is possible.

while car repair costs can be deducted If it is a repair and the repair fee is paid between 1 January 2024 and 15 February 2024, and the operator can issue a full tax invoice. In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice is possible.

As for the purchase of gold jewelry, it can be deducted from the purchase price. Only the gratuity (according to the value paid VAT) if the entrepreneur can issue a full tax invoice In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice can be used for utility bills, water bills, electricity bills, telephone bills. They cannot be deducted as expenses for purchasing goods or services within the country.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, The House of Representatives has begun discussing the budget for 2024 on the second day. “Surathin” debates heatedly asking to cut the ISOC budget by 100%, objecting to receiving double salary. Demanding that the budget be allocated to those involved in developing the Thai nation instead.

Reporters reported that House of Representatives meeting To consider the draft Act (Act) for the fiscal year 2024 budget, amount of 3.48 trillion baht, first session, continuing for the second day. It began at 9:00 a.m. before proceeding to consideration by Mr. Phichet Chuemuangphan. The second Vice President of the Council, who acted as chairman of the meeting, informed the meeting that The first day’s debate between government MPs and the Cabinet (Cabinet) took a total of 7 hours 52 minutes, divided among the Cabinet. 3 hours 37 minutes, government MPs took 4 hours 14 minutes, remaining 12 hours 7 minutes, while opposition parties spent 6 hours 43 minutes, leaving 13 hours 16 minutes of debate time, including
the time spent discussing the first day. Total 14 hours 57 minutes remaining, total remaining time 28 hours 2 minutes.

Then there was a discussion of the opposition party by Mr. Surathin Phicharn, party list MP. The New Democracy Party discussed that it does not accept the principle of budget allocation for the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in the amount of 5,112 million baht according to the budget of the Office of the Prime Minister. and agencies under supervision Because special payments were found to government officials.

‘Viewed as a tick in government circles Receiving duplicate budgets, such as the Prime Minister holding the position of Director of ISOC, receiving a salary for both the Prime Minister and ISOC Director positions, as well as provincial governors who receive a salary for the position of Governor and a salary. The Provincial ISOC Director, etc., therefore requested a 100% budget cut because the work of ISOC that was done for the people was not found to be substantial. In ad
dition to singing patriotic songs This is different from the Thai Nation Development Co-operative Group (RTA) who had to sell rubber dung to travel to the House of Representatives. for help We would like to request that the budget be allocated to the Thai Nation Development Cooperatives (RTA) in the amount of 6,000 million baht,’ Mr. Surathin said.

While Mr. Natchanon Srikokuea, Songkhla MP, Bhumjaithai Party Discussion supporting government budget preparation Because of this draft budget Must be consistent with the national strategy and national master plan.

Reporters reported that the atmosphere in the meeting room was lonely, with some MPs attending the meeting. As for Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance In the morning, go on missions at Government House. There were internal meetings and tape recordings on the rule of law. After that, he will attend the meeting of the House of Representatives at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, President of the National Pig Growers Association revealed. Prepare to bring small farmers to discuss with the minister. Thammanat asks for a solution to the problem of low prices of pigs at farms. Until continuing losses for 11 months, this is the effect of “wild pigs”, high costs of animal feed ingredients, aggravated by “cheap pork” from large farmers with their own retail stores and modern trade setting low retail prices. a lot This causes the price of pigs at the farm to be lower than the cost.

Mr. Sitthiphan Thanakriattiphinyo The president of the National Pig Growers Association said Received a request from the Northeastern Small Pig Farmers Club to help find a solution to the problem of low farm-gate prices. Until small farmers continued to suffer losses for 11 months, they coordinated with Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who is the chairman of the Pig and Product Development Policy Committee (Pig Board), to take action by inviting large farmers. and m
odern trade also joined in the discussion

In the past, the price of pigs at farms has been affected by “illegal pigs” that have been pressed until they are below production costs. In addition, the price of animal feed raw materials is continuously high, aggravated by “cheap pork” because large farmers with their own retail stores and modern trade have set very low selling prices for pork parts. Therefore, it is necessary to receive cooperation from large farmers and modern trade in setting retail prices. Not lower than the farm cost price to enable small farmers to survive. Not dying from the profession

Mr. Dueanden Yimyaam, president of the Northeastern Small Pig Farmers Club, said that A complete group of large farmers who have adopted low price measures. making it possible for both farmers, traders and various slaughterhouses unable to compete The major manufacturers have their own distribution sources and are rapidly expanding their branches.

Low price measures for pork parts adopted by major producers
Depressing the price of pigs or the price of pigs at the farm makes it impossible to increase them, for example Some manufacturers’ retail stores sell red pork for around 100 baht per kilogram if they run a promotion. The price will drop to less than 100 baht, resulting in the price of pigs being only around 60 baht per kilogram, even though the price of red meat should be at 140-150 baht per kilogram, which will cause the price of pigs to increase to 70-80. baht per kilogram

However, the owner had previously requested the Department of Internal Trade. The Ministry of Commerce uses its powers accordingly. The Act on Prices of Goods and Services, 1999, Section 25 (1) (2) (4) sets the farm gate purchase price not lower than the cost of production at 80 baht per kilogram. According to the measures that the Pig Board has resolved, but it is not yet effective.

If the large farmers do not cooperate in adjusting the price of parts so that they are not lower than the cost structure. A group of small farmers will pe
tition the Stock Exchange of Thailand to consider “good governance” or good corporate governance principles of these large manufacturing companies to be fair, transparent, and fair to all parties as determined by the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Or not.

Source: Thai News Agency

Probation Department, Director-General of the Probation Department Revealing the accumulated drunk driving statistics for 6 days (29 Dec. 2023 – 3 Jan. 24) during the New Year festival, the accumulated total was almost 7,000 cases, of which over 6,700 were drunk driving cases.

Mr. Rueangsak Suwaree, Director-General of the Probation Department, revealed that the statistics of court-ordered probation cases (January 3, 2024) totaled 1,633 cases, classified as 1,571 cases of driving while intoxicated, 1 case of careless driving, and 61 drug driving cases for the cumulative total of 6 days with strict control from December 29, 2023 – January 3, 2024. There is a cumulative total of 6,954 cases, classified as 6,766 cases of driving while intoxicated, accounting for 97.3 percent of driving cases. 4 cases of negligence, accounting for 0.06 percent, and 184 cases of drugged driving, accounting for 2.64 percent. If comparing the statistics of probation cases in 2023 and 2024, the cumulative total is 6 days (29 Decemb
er 2023 – 3 January 2024). ) found that there were 6,992 cases of driving while intoxicated in 2023 and 6,766 cases in 2024, a decrease of 226 cases, or 3.23 percent. The provinces with the highest cumulative drunk driving case statistics were the 3 highest: Bangkok 381 cases, Nakhon Phanom 305 cases. and Nong Khai, 276 cases by probation offices nationwide along with probation volunteers network partners and 1,135 probationers working together at 72 points to help ensure safety for the people on their safe return.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The government recommends spending from Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2024, emphasizing the request for e-Tax Invoice or e-Receipt to request a tax deduction.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that he would like to remind Thai people who purchase products or receive services through the “Easy E-Receipt” measure from January 1 to February 15, 2024, by requesting evidence in the form of an electronic tax invoice or Electronic receipts (e-Tax Invoice or e-Receipt) totaling up to 50,000 baht can be tax deductible.

To support and stimulate domestic consumption. Hoping to be a force to stimulate the country’s overall economy to expand. and want to support entrepreneurs in the tax system to use the electronic tax system Encourage entrepreneurs to enter the tax system and use of the electronic tax system Therefore, the measure “Easy E-Receipt” has been established to stimulate spending. By providing tax benefits Which has criteria and conditions according to the Ministry of Finance
Regulation No. 391 (2023) issued in accordance with the Revenue Code regarding tax exemptions. to be the cost of purchasing goods or services as follows:

(1) the cost of purchasing books, newspapers, and magazines

(2) the cost of purchasing books, newspapers, and magazines that are in the form of electronic information via the internet system

(3) the cost of purchasing the product of One Tambon One Product which is a product that has been registered with the Community Development Department

It does not include purchases of goods or services as follows:

(1) purchases of liquor, beer, and wine

(2) purchases of tobacco

(3) purchases of oil and gas for filling vehicles

(4) purchases of automobiles Motorcycles and boats

(5) Utilities, water, electricity, telephone signal service and internet signal service fees

(6) Service fees that have a service agreement and the service recipient can use such services beyond the period specified in Section 1

(7) Property insurance premiums

A government spokesperson
has published an answer to clear up doubts as follows:

Users of benefits under the Easy E-Receipt measure are natural persons only, excluding general partnerships or groups of persons that are not juristic persons.

The tax invoice must contain the name of only one purchaser of the product or payment of the service.

The buyer has an address according to his ID card. and the address in the corporate income tax return are different. You can use the address on your ID card or your current address.

Must be payment for service and use of service during 1 January 2024 to 15 February 2024 only.

Cost of purchasing food in the hotel can be deducted If the hotel can issue a full tax invoice In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice of food purchases can be made.

Cost of purchasing a domestic tour package can be deducted If it is the cost of hotel accommodation or tour services between 1 January 2024 and 15 February 2024 and the operator can issue a full tax invoice. In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice is possible.

Car repa
ir costs can be deducted. If it is a repair and the repair fee is paid between 1 January 2024 and 15 February 2024, and the operator can issue a full tax invoice. In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice is possible.

Buying gold jewelry can be deducted from the purchase price. Only the gratuity (according to the value paid VAT) if the entrepreneur can issue a full tax invoice In electronic form, e-Tax Invoice is possible.

Utility bills, water bills, electricity bills, telephone bills cannot be deducted as expenses for purchasing goods or services within the country.

Source: Thai News Agency

Metropolitan Police detectives together with PCT5 arrested Benz Snobel for entering the delivery app to deceive in ordering products before tricking the delivery staff into adding money to True Money Wallet. Top up phone bills more than 200 times, causing more than 2 million baht in damages.

According to the policy of Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Police Commander, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsang, Police Commander, to crack down on organized crime networks that commit all types of offenses that create trouble. to many honest citizens by online patrol The News Analysis and Special Tools Committee of the Public Health Office, along with the PCT5 team, received a complaint from a delivery driver to help investigate, track down, and apprehend criminals using applications on their behalf. Benz Snobel orders products through the delivery system, where the criminal will inform employees of the location of the delivery location and telephone number for delivery and contact. When the delivery driver is about to trave
l to deliver the order. The culprit will try to call the delivery person to trick the delivery person. True Money Wallet online top-up delivery Or sometimes they give you additional credit for your mobile phone. When the delivery employee is fooled, he tops up the money. Unable to contact the criminal causing damage In the past, more than 200 delivery employees have been attacked nationwide, with damages worth more than 2 million baht.

Later on January 3, 2024, officials jointly investigated and arrested Ms. Phanthila or Benz, 26 years old, is accused of committing the crime of ‘Join together to defraud property, dishonestly or by deception. jointly import into the computer system computer data that is distorted or falsified, whether in whole or in part or false computer information in a way that is likely to cause damage to others or the public.’ He was arrested in the Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok.

From examining the case history of Ms. Phandila, it was found that there is currently an arrest warrant for
her wanted for legal action, a total of 1 arrest warrant, which is the accused according to the arrest warrant of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court, Pai Branch, No. 44/2023, dated 28 August B.E. 2023, which must be found guilty of ‘jointly defrauding property, dishonestly or by deception. jointly import into the computer system computer data that is distorted or falsified, whether in whole or in part or false computer information in a manner that is likely to cause damage to others or the public,’ Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradej Thamsuthee, commander of the National Police Bureau, therefore ordered Pol. Col. Chakrawut Klainil, news analysis chief Hurry to conduct an investigation to track down and apprehend the culprit and bring him to justice according to the law as quickly as possible due to the circumstances in which the culprit committed the incident. It is considered to cause great distress to the people who make an honest living.

During the arrest of Ms. Panthila He confessed to all charges. Admitted to colla
borating with his girlfriend in causing the crime. Use the money you earn to spend and gamble online. There have been more than 200 incidents since 2021, so the police brought the person to investigate at Pang Mapha Police Station, Mae Hong Son Province. To prosecute according to law.

Source: Thai News Agency