Day: January 4, 2024

SONGKHLA, Immigration police on Wednesday arrested 10 Bangladeshi migrants for illegal entry and four Thais involving in transporting them to seek jobs in Malaysia.

Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested them arriving in a closed pickup truck at a resort in Hat Yai district. Songkhla is often used as a transit point by illegal migrants.

They said paid 120,000 baht each for their journey through Vietnam, Cambodia before illegally entering Thailand through natural border paths en route to Malaysia for jobs.

The driver of the pick-up truck, identified as Mr. Kotthanon, admitted to being hired 20,000 baht to carry the migrants to Songkhla before handing them over to three men, identified as Mr. Areeya, Mr. Rueming and Mr. Asimee.

The driver and three other suspects have been charged with providing accommodation, concealing, or assisting illegal migrants with the intent to evade arrest by law enforcement officers.

Source: Thai News Agency

Narcotics Control Board arrests 4 important drug networks. According to the operation plan to hunt down 100 networks, more than 16 million methamphetamine tablets and 27 kilograms of heroin were seized.

Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police As Director of the Narcotics Suppression Center of the Royal Thai Police along with the Narcotics Suppression Commissioner and representatives from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board joined in announcing the work under the operation plan to hunt down 100 networks, arresting 4 major drug networks, arresting 6 suspects, seizing more than 16 million methamphetamine tablets, 27 kilograms of heroin, and confiscating Assets over 105 million baht

There is an important case such as the arrest of 2 suspects, namely Mr. Boonchuay. and Mr. Somkiat After there was a circumstance of illegally transporting drugs from the Nakhon Phanom province to deliver to customers in the Saraburi area. A pick-up truck was used for navigation to keep watch
between officers and a white medium-sized truck followed. Until officers were called to search a suspicious vehicle at the Sikhio Vehicle Checkpoint in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, they discovered more than 8.6 million methamphetamine tablets and heroin. 27 kg

In another case, officers intercepted two suspicious sedans at the Phae Ha Khiri vehicle checkpoint in Nakhon Sawan Province. Searched the passenger cabin and found 6.5 million methamphetamine tablets. During questioning, the two suspects confessed that they were hired to transport drugs from the border of Huai San Village, district. Mae Ai, Chiang Mai Province, delivers to the inner areas of Bangkok, including Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan provinces. A background check found that one of the suspects had been arrested for drug possession for sale in 2019 before being released from prison. Still came to be hired to transport drugs.

In addition, the results of searches and seizures have also been expanded to include 16 targets of a network transporting d
rugs onto international ships and linked to Mr. Chanchai Wirunphan or Captain Tui. Former captain of a ship that transports drugs by boat They arrested two additional suspects, Mr. Anon and Mr. Suriya, and seized other assets and land title deeds, a total of 34 items, worth 105 million baht. Captain Tui, the main culprit, is still on the run abroad. The police have already issued an arrest warrant. An investigation is underway into the country of destination of the escapee. And from the investigation, it was also found that the network was transporting drugs. Ships are sent to many countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, etc., with forces being deployed to keep an eye on this network. Because it is expected that a new commander may be used again.

Police General Kittirat Added that Throughout last December Police were able to arrest 19 major drug trafficking cases, expanding the results to arrest 23 drug-related suspects, seizing more than 15,000,000 methamphetamine tablets, heroin, ketami
ne, and more than 1,000 kilograms of each type of crystal meth. 11 kilograms of cocaine and can extend the seizure of assets for inspection to more than 414 million baht

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Keep an eye on the new PTT CEO selection committee. Who will choose to be the 11th governor from 5 applicants?

Reporters reported that yesterday (January 3) was the last day to apply. The position of Chief Executive Officer and President of PTT Public Company Limited, the 11th person, to replace Mr. Atthaphon Rerkpiboon, who will complete his 4-year term in May 2024, has a total of 5 applicants who are insiders. All PTT Group

Consisting of Mr. Buranin Rattanasombat, Chief Operating Officer, New Business and Infrastructure Group, PTT, M.L. Pikthong Thongyai, Executive Vice President, Gas Business Unit, PTT, Mr. Phongphan Amornvivat. Deputy Director Managing the international trade business unit of PTT,

Mr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), Mr. Worawat Pityasiri, CEO of Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), which before Recruiting a new CEO, there has been a change of 3 PTT board presidents and 2 recruitment chairmen, from Mr. Phayong Sriwa
nich to Mr. Kritsana Boonyachai.

Reporters reported that no matter who becomes the new CEO of PTT, he must bear all the heavy burden. including expectations from the political sector, civil society sector, and generating income for the state including doing business during the energy transition period From fossil to renewable energy by Mr. Atthaphon, the current CEO. Plan to expand new businesses including renewable energy, EV, pharmaceutical and health food businesses. including logistics business Support change, while PTT employees want to see people in PTT is the new CEO, but the current trend They speculated that Mr. Kongkrapan had a chance of being selected.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Bank of Thailand Revealing the results of the Special Business Confidence Survey (BSI Special) in December 2023, with most businesses planning to invest in 2024, but there is a trend of slowing down. In addition, it is expected that Easy E-Receipt will push the index of retail entrepreneurs to improve. a little

Bank of Thailand Revealing the results of the Special Business Confidence Survey (BSI Special) in December 2023, with most businesses planning to invest in 2024, but there is a trend of slowing down. both in the production business and non-manufacturing businesses Overall, the business emphasizes investments that do not use a lot of money (Light Investment), for example, the manufacturing sector invests mostly in repairs. or replace old machinery Similarly, the service sector focuses on repairs, while trade businesses that are not consumer products focus on investing in software systems.

While the December 2023 Retailer Sentiment Index (RSI) survey, which was conducted in collaboration with
the Thai Retailers Association, found that the December Retailer Sentiment Index increased in every element This is due to sales promotions organized by stores during the year-end festival, which stimulates consumer spending to increase, while the index over the next 3 months will improve slightly. Part of the government measures, the Easy E-Receipt project, which will come into effect early next year.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Comptroller General’s Department Aiming at managing fiscal year 2024 spending, recommending government agencies open auctions, preparing to draft TORs , procurement, and accelerating investment budget injections into the system. Aiming to close loopholes in online bidding submissions Prepare a 2-round salary payment system.

Mrs. Patricia Mongkhonvanich, Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department, revealed that the draft Budget Act 2024 is currently being considered by the National Assembly. It has a budget of 3.48 trillion baht, divided into 2.532 trillion baht of current expenses and expenses to compensate the treasury. 118,361 million baht, capital expenditures 717,722 million baht, loan principal repayment expenses 118,320 million baht, the Comptroller General’s Department has asked government agencies to prepare procurement procedures in advance, such as bidder qualifications. Procurement conditions Form and contents of the contract (TOR) to prepare for signing Dissemination of dr
aft announcements and draft purchase or hire documents by means of electronic bidding. By means of general invitation announcement Supports rapid procurement and can complete debt obligations and disburse funds within fiscal year 2024, in line with the government’s policy of expediting disbursement of funds.

The Comptroller General’s Department gives importance to Electronic government procurement (e-GP system) and filling gaps Do not allow others to access information in the e-GP system, such as the list of bidders. Bidder’s price Including prohibiting anyone from purchasing e-bidding information from the Comptroller General’s Department officials. Ready to prevent corruption through the Integrity Pact (IP) project and the Public Construction Transparency Project (CoST), as well as preparing to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (Free Trade Agreement). : FTA) regarding government procurement Between Thailand and the European Union

For the medical welfare of civil servants in fiscal year 2024, the Comptroller
General’s Department has Adjust the data processing cycle for increasing medical welfare entitlements from previously increasing entitlements every 15 days to every 7 days (every Tuesday) so that eligible people can have convenience and speed in exercising their rights for direct disbursement. and has determined the reimbursement rate for medicines in the fat reduction group and artificial tears which contains generic drugs Substitute original medicines in order to manage medical treatment costs within the allocated budget. and also provides benefits for the elderly and medium-term rehabilitation care (IMC) to increase access to medical care for eligible people.

Director-General of the Comptroller General’s Department added that Ministry of Finance The conditions for paying salaries to civil servants have been adjusted. According to the Royal Decree on the Payment of Salaries, Annuities, Gratuities, Pensions and Other Money of the Same Type (No. 6) B.E. 2566 and the Royal Decree Concerning the rules and meth
ods for paying the positions of government officials and those holding executive positions who are not government officials. Effective since December 14, 2023, the e-payroll system has been prepared for civil servants. Those who choose to receive their first two salary rounds will be on January 15, 2024.

For paying social welfare payments according to various government projects, such as the State Welfare Registration Project. For purchasing consumer products Discount limit for cooking gas purchases Limits on travel expenses, public transportation, direct payments of social welfare funds such as elderly living allowances disability allowance Subsidies for raising newborn children Sick pay for village health volunteers. The Comptroller General’s Department aims to take care of both civil servants and citizens who are entitled to receive various welfare benefits. To cover all aspects .

Source: Thai News Agency

Kanchanaburi, Police are rushing to hunt for the driver of a car that carelessly crossed lanes and hit a sidecar. It caused the grandmother and 2-year-old grandson to die, while the 9-year-old granddaughter was seriously injured before abandoning the car and fleeing. Recently, the police checked from the license plate of the car. You know who the owner of the car is.

The incident occurred on the road along the irrigation canal. Behind the Sugarcane Farmers Association, Area 7, Tha Mai Subdistrict, Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi Province, a motorcycle with a sidecar was hit and was completely destroyed, falling on the side of the road. Nearby, the bodies of Miss Uthit, 52, and a 2-year-old boy were found dead near the remains of a trailer. And there was another injured girl, a 9-year-old girl, who was in serious condition and was taken to the hospital by officials.

A gray Mazda car was also found parked on the side of the road. The front has signs of a crash until it was completely damaged. Both the front
and rear license plates had been removed and lying on the floor. But the driver or injured person was not found inside the vehicle.

Villagers who witnessed the incident gave information that before the incident, Ms. Uthit, who had a job as a grilled chicken vendor, Riding a sidecar motorcycle from home to drop off both grandchildren at school and the child care center. Not too far from the scene of the incident. But when arriving at the scene of the incident The other party’s car is in the opposite lane. Attempting to overtake the truck driving in front, it crossed the lane and collided head-on with a motorcycle with a sidecar. The bodies of Ms. Uthit and her two grandchildren were thrown out of the car and onto the side of the road. Miss Uthit and her nephew died at the scene. As for the granddaughter, she was seriously injured. After the incident, a group of 4 men and women who were inside the car got out of the car and took off the license plate of the said car. Turned around and saw that villagers who we
re passing by had discovered the incident and left their license plates behind. Before walking to get into the car of another friend who was waiting to pick him up and fleeing.

After the incident, the family of the deceased came to see the body and wept heavily. especially the deceased husband He even hugged the corpses of his wife and grandchildren and cried with sorrow. It caused great distress to those who saw it. Both called for the driver to take responsibility for the incident.

Recently, police at Luk Kae Provincial Police Station Check the license plate of the said car. The name of the car owner is known. They will be called in for questioning in order to find the driver and the people sitting in the car to prosecute according to law.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Department of Energy Business reveals the overall average fuel consumption for January – November 2023 at 152.24 million liters/day, an increase compared to the same period last year by 0.9 percent.

Ms. Nanthika Tangsuphanich, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business, said that average fuel use for January – November 2023 is divided into gasoline use increasing by 3.7 percent, commercial jet fuel (Jet A1) increasing by 100 percent. 56.1 each and the use of LPG increased by 0.6 percent, while fuel oil Diesel and NGV use decreased by 15.2 percent, 5.2 percent, and 1.5 percent, respectively.

The average gasoline group was 31.54 million liters/day, an increase of 3.7 percent from the same period last year. The use of gasohol 95 increased to 17.93 million liters/day and gasohol E20 increased. was at 5.89 million liters/day, while the use of gasohol 91, gasohol E85, and gasoline decreased to 6.78 million liters/day, 0.16 million liters/day, and 0.46 million liters/day, respectively. The
use of gasohol 91 and gasohol 95 increased from October 2023 by 31.8 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively, from the policy of reducing the price of all types of gasoline for a period of 3 months, effective from 7 November 2023. Until January 31, 2024 to help with people’s living expenses. Gasohol 91 decreased by 2.50 baht/liter, gasoline and gasohol 95 decreased by 1 baht/liter, gasohol E20 and gasohol E85 decreased by 80 satang/liter from Reduce excise tax on gasoline. and use of money from the fuel fund

The diesel group averaged 68.83 million liters/day, a decrease of 5.2 percent from the same period last year, with ordinary high-speed diesel fuel. High speed diesel fuel B20 and basic diesel fuel Consumption decreased to 0.80 million liters/day, 0.15 million liters/day, and 3.76 million liters/day, respectively, while high-speed diesel B7 consumption increased from the previous year by 0.9 percent, averaging at 64.12 million. liters/day, but considering the past month, the amount of diesel fuel consumptio
n has increased slightly. The government still maintains measures to support the price of diesel fuel. Using measures to reduce the excise tax rate on diesel fuel to 2.50 baht/liter according to the type of diesel fuel. And the Fuel Fund will compensate to hold the price of diesel fuel not exceeding 30 baht/liter, effective from September 20, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and on December 19, 2023, the Cabinet resolved to approve the extension of the period. Fixing the price of diesel fuel not to exceed 30 baht per liter from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024 to help with people’s living expenses.

Commercial jet fuel use (Jet A1) averaged 13.28 million liters/day, an increase of 56.1 percent from the same period last year due to the recovery in tourism. In addition, the government has announced the visa-free policy. For tourists from China and Kazakhstan, a total period of 5 months, and an additional period of 6 months from India and Taiwan, which is expected to help encourage more tourists to travel by air.

Aver
age LPG use was 17.79 million kg/day, an increase of 0.6 percent from the same period last year, with use in the transportation sector increasing by 3.8 percent to 2.26 million kg/day, and the petrochemical sector increasing by 0.8 percent at 7.80 million kg/day and household use increased 0.02 percent to an average of 5.72 million kg/day and industrial sector decreased 1.6 percent to 2.01 million kg/day.

The average use of NGV was 3.34 million kg./day, decreased by 1.5 percent from the same period last year. In this regard, the NGV price situation has increased by 1 baht/kg. from 18.59 baht/kg. to 19.59 baht/kg. . Effective from September 16, 2023.

Meanwhile, fuel imports in January – November 2023 averaged at 1,049,338 barrels/day, an increase of 5.7 percent from the same period last year, representing a total import value of 97,253 million baht/month. Crude oil imports were at 973,486 barrels/day, an increase of 5.7 percent, representing a value of crude oil imports of 91,579 million baht/month. for impo
rting refined oil (basic gasoline Base oil diesel, fuel oil, jet fuel and LPG) stood at 75,852 barrels/day, an increase of 5.3 percent, representing a value of refined oil imports of 5,674 million baht/month.

Exports of refined oil in January – November 2023 include exports of gasoline, diesel oil, fuel oil, jet fuel, kerosene and LPG. The export volume is 178,232 barrels/day, an increase of 12.5 percent, representing a total export value of 18,780 million baht/month.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, A pickup truck plunged into a drainage canal along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. The driver claims he suddenly swerved to avoid a vehicle spraying water on trees in Bangkok after driving down a hill and crossing a canal.

This incident occurred at 1:50 a.m. last night. Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescuers were informed that a pickup truck had plunged into a drainage canal along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. In front of the entrance of Soi Vibhavadi 46, he rushed to investigate. for fear that there would be people stuck in the car At the scene it was discovered that the entire vehicle was submerged and attempts were made to help. But the pickup truck driver already identified himself as the driver on the shore. It was found to have minor injuries. Do not wish to go to the hospital The rescue team then helped coordinate with the police and a forklift to lift the accident vehicle out of the canal.

Mr. Chawalit, the driver of the car involved in the accident, said he drove from Victory Monument. Make a U-turn on Vibhav
adi Rangsit Road on the inbound side. To head back to the house in the Ratchada Road area. But when we got close to the scene, there was a bridge over a drainage canal. He himself drove at a certain speed. As soon as I drove down the bridge, I saw the water truck of the district office watering the trees. Can’t brake in time Swerved until the car lost control and fell into the canal. After the car fell, he was shocked. Because the car is drowning So he tried to stay calm and find something in the car, smash the window until it broke, and managed to survive.

For the event that happened The pickup truck driver does not wish to pursue legal action against anyone. and did not cause any damage to property So he hired a forklift to bring his own car out of the canal. It took about 1 hour before the car could be taken out of the water.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, Almost burned the wrong person. Dead people wear living people’s ID cards. Police ordered the funeral to be halted, hastening identification and preparing to send the body to be preserved at the Forensic Institute. Waiting for the real relative to show up and contact to pick up the body.

Something unexpected happened at a funeral at Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, where the host arranged a funeral for an employee who could not contact his relatives. But when preparing to pray for the funeral on the first night It was found that the name of the deceased and the name on the death certificate did not match. The story then escalated. The police ordered the funeral to be canceled immediately.

Something unexpected happened at a funeral at Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, where the host arranged a funeral for an employee who could not contact his relatives. But when preparing to pray for the funeral on the first night It was found that the name of the deceased and the name on the death certificate
did not match. The story then escalated. The police ordered the funeral to be canceled immediately.

The person who found the abnormality was Mr. Thaksaporn, a team member of the page helping poor corpses. Mr. Thaksaporn said that relatives of the deceased contacted the page to request coffins and flowers. When his sister, who is the owner of the page, received the matter. Had him bring a coffin and flowers to the funeral. The ceremony was at Sala 1, Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, but it was seen that the picture of the corpse’s face was named “Jon Laoklom” which did not match the ID card and death certificate of the deceased that the relatives had sent to the team. Because the information in there was the deceased’s name: “Mr. Chitrakorn Sodmak,” he called to check the information. It was found that Mr. Chitrakorn was still alive. but living abroad Makes us believe that in this case it is probably a case of wearing an ID card. It also uses the golden patent of the real owner of the name.

Later, Mr. Thaks
aporn went to see the deceased’s employer. and told him to inform the hospital that the dead person’s name was incorrectly entered. But the hospital said they couldn’t do it. Because there must be a document confirming the true identity of the deceased. Mr. Thaksaporn then went to record a daily report at Sai Noi Police Station, where the police ordered everything to be suspended for now. Including the cremation ceremony They said that if the body is cremated and it is not known who it is, they may be charged with concealing the corpse.

Mr. Bunsong’s side Employer of the deceased He came to give a statement to the investigating officer. Two years ago, the deceased came to apply for a job and submitted an ID card with the name Mr. Chitrakorn Sedmak, so he accepted it and had him work as a general construction worker. The part that took the deceased to the hospital on January 1st. Because the deceased had symptoms of fatigue, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, the doctor examined the body and said that he w
as suffering from alcoholism, and the next day (January 2, 2024) he died, with the doctor issuing a death certificate. The cause was identified as a blood infection. The body was then placed at Sala 1, Sai Noi Temple, for religious ceremonies.

During that time, the employer asked his mother, who lives in Krasang District, to help look for Mr. Chitrakorn’s relatives. which is the name on the job application for relatives to come to perform the funeral ceremony But yesterday (January 3, 2024), the employer’s mother called to say that a person named Chitrakorn Sotmak is now in the United States and not dead. It is believed that the deceased person probably used Chitrakorn’s ID card. Always claiming to be myself

However, as Mr. Chitkorn had previously told Mr. Bunsong, his employer, that his nickname was “Jon”, Mr. Bunsong had someone write a new image of the corpse’s face as “Jon”. The surname “Lao Klom” was the surname of Mr. Bunsong’s wife. The wife saw that the deceased had no relatives. So I feel sorry for
using my last name. I admit that at first I didn’t think anything of it. Want to finish cremating the employee’s body? But when the police informed him that he might be charged with concealing a corpse. Therefore had to cancel all work. and would probably have to let the corpse become a corpse with no relatives Because I don’t know both my first and last name. Now the police are preparing to take him to the forensic institute. and will be preserved Waiting for the real relatives to show themselves and contact to receive the body.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Bus Company summarized travel information during the 8-day New Year festival, finding that more than 890,000 people traveled and used more than 60,000 buses.

Ms. Rapiphan Wannapintu, Executive Vice President of Bus Operations Management Acting President of Transport Company Limited (Bus Company) reveals information on bus operations during the New Year festival. Between December 27, 2023 – January 3, 2024, a total of 8 days, the bus station has arranged buses (bus buses, shared buses, vans) to facilitate people traveling during that period. There were 60,662 outbound and return trips, with 891,560 passengers traveling, divided into 30,661 outbound trips, accommodating 453,084 passengers, and for return trips. Arranged 30,001 bus trips to accommodate 438,476 passengers.

From the said information, it was found that on December 28, 2023, there was a departure from Bangkok. The densest number was 70,780 people, using 4,338 buses and people returning to Bangkok. The densest number was on January 2,
2024, with 75,684 people using 4,338 buses, with the most people still traveling out to the northeastern provinces. Followed by the northern, southern, eastern and central regions, respectively. However, in facilitating people’s travel during the 2024 New Year Festival, the bus company has implemented the policy of the Ministry of Transport. in managing the bus operations adequately Do not let any passengers remain behind. Including taking care of safety Both in terms of drivers, buses, and bus stations. During the New Year festival, bus accidents were zero.

For yesterday’s bus information (January 3, 2024), there were 56,985 passengers returning to Bangkok, using 3,658 buses. For outbound trips, there were 48,628 passengers traveling, using 3,522 buses. For passengers returning after the festival. New Year, 4-8 January 2024, Ministry of Transport Gave a New Year’s gift for bus passengers who reserve tickets to travel during those days Through the online channel Application E-Ticket and Website : http://tran
sport.co.th/ will receive a 20% discount (fare only, excluding fees). For more information, please call Bus Station Call Center 1490 24 hours a day.

Miss Rapiphan Added that from the policy of “Quick Win, seamless transportation”, the bus station has organized the operation of Feeder buses together with the State Railway of Thailand. By adding a parking spot (inbound) at Gate 3 at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. To facilitate passengers (only buses) returning to Bangkok. You can choose to travel by train connection. or the skytrain is convenient At the same time, we have cooperated with the BMTA to arrange BMTA buses to transport inbound passengers. Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal, Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road to Chatuchak BTS Station and 12 other routes, which from the survey results and feedback from most passengers are satisfied. Because it’s convenient and helps increase more travel options. However, in order to facilitate travel from Mo Chit 2 bus station, the bus station has coordinated to ask for cooperation from S.W
.P. 91, J.S. 100 to help publicize taxis. Continuously coming to pick up passengers at the arrivals platform. Especially in the morning when there is a high demand for taxis by passengers. This caused the taxis to be out of range, which the bus station solved the problem by publicizing. Please use the BMTA bus service instead for speed. In addition, the bus station has also joined with the Department of Land Transport and police at Bang Sue Police Station to set up a center to suppress illegal vehicles. at the arrival area If the perpetrator is found Will prosecute strictly according to law. and asks passengers not to trust the group of people who come to befriend them. Or persuading people to take a bus outside the Mo Chit 2 bus station area is strictly prohibited. If you encounter any problems in traveling, please notify officials immediately/.

Source: Thai News Agency