Day: January 4, 2024

Bangkok, Police are rushing to expand their search for parcels containing drugs. Please take it to Australia. Warning to those carrying or storing goods, they may face severe penalties if they are found to be illegal or narcotics.

From the case where 7.5 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a parcel containing 15 one-meter long seats, which were sent to a female student traveling to study in Australia. and return to Thailand in the middle of this month. This female student posted on Facebook. We also accept souvenirs from Thailand to Australia.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Kirisak Tantinwachai, commander of the Narcotics Suppression Police, said that the investigation found drug routes. It looks like a process. The origin is imported from neighboring countries in the northeastern region, then sent through private transport companies along the border into solid pickup trucks. But it was not sent to the residence in Nonthaburi Province immediately. The drugs were placed in the middle of the road before being sent agai
n until they reached their destination in Nonthaburi Province.

For the situation of the drug smuggling group, they will contact A group of people carrying things or carry things from abroad or carried out of Thailand that has been announced to accept delivery of items in the online world The weight of the item or baggage must not exceed the amount specified by the airline. For example, if the airline specifies that the baggage does not exceed 30 kilograms, if the baggage is only 25 kilograms, it will be carried for storage. This is a profession that has been done for a long time. The sender’s name and the recipient’s name is verified Found the name of the person who sent it to the house in Soi Rewadee, whose occupation is an air hostess. Rattanathibet Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, is under investigation. How are they related and connected? And who did the stewardess receive the contents of the package from?

In the past, the contract was for importing and exporting goods from outside the country. Foun
d a lot of them. that are illegal or drugs, so please warn those who carry or accepting deposits from foreign countries or from Thailand to other countries Please inspect the parcel or item. Name the recipient and sender clearly. Don’t be selfish with just a few baht. Because you may become an accused in a criminal case that has a high penalty rate.

Source: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK, The ‘Easy E-Receipt’ programme aimed at stimulating domestic consumption, has officially begun for the tax year 2024.

Individuals can receive tax deductions of up to 50,000 baht for purchase of goods and service from business operators that issue e-tax invoices or e-receipts.

Participating shopping malls and stores are running special promotional campaigns to boost consumer spending from January 1 to February 15 2024 in line with the initiative’s timeframe.

Many customers have taken advantage of this opportunity to purchase goods and request e-Tax Invoices for tax deductions. The majority of these purchases include electrical appliances like televisions.

The ‘Easy E-Receipt’ initiative is designed for individual taxpayers to claim tax deductions based on actual purchases or service expenses, not exceeding 50,000 baht. Only purchases with e-Tax Invoices or e-Receipts are valid. In the case of buying goods or receiving services from VAT-registered businesses, a full tax invoice must be provided.

For purchases or services from non-VAT registered sellers or service providers, the e-Receipt format must be issued including the name and taxpayer identification number of the buyer or service recipient.

The items or services excluded from the tax rebates are alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine, tobacco, cars, motorcycles, boats, vehicle fuel, public utilities, tap water, electricity, phone, and internet service fees, long-term service fee and non-life insurance.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Consumer Council recommends that the private sector inspect the installation of all new “Pink Line – Yellow Line” monorail systems. It is expected that the accidents that occurred may have come from problems with incomplete system installation.

From the accident problem of 2 Monorail electric train lines, including the Pink Line electric train. and the Yellow Line Which was open for use only for a short time, but encountered problems with electric rail cars coming loose and wheels falling off, affecting the safety of consumers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charlie Charoenlaphonpparat Subcommittee on Transportation and Vehicles, Consumer Council, said that from searching information abroad, there were no accidents on monorail electric trains, wheels falling off, or electrical system rails falling. This type of accident has just been discovered for the first time in Thailand. It is believed that this may be due to a problem with the staff’s expertise in installing the system. This is because both the Yellow
Line and the Pink Line are considered monorail trains. The first procession of Thailand Therefore, it is proposed that the company find the cause and inspect the safety of the entire system to see if there are any safety problems from the installation of the system or not.

‘I think the problem is not maintenance. It is likely that the system installation may not be good enough. Since it has been open for a short period of time, it has already encountered 2 problems, both the yellow line and the pink line. Therefore, it is proposed that the installation company inspect the entire installation to see if there are any other problems or not. If it is found that there are many security risks, the service should be stopped in order to adjust the installation system to be safer. More passengers,’ said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charlie.

In this regard, the inspection of the installation system must be strict regarding safety at every point. Due to the installation of the monorail It is different from the Heavy Rail electric
train system which provides service on the Green Line, Blue Line, and Purple Line because the Heavy Rail system is designed so that the electric train tracks and all electrical systems are placed on concrete blocks.

Meanwhile, the monorail system is a straddle monorail with a single concrete track. This causes the wheels and electric rail systems to use bolts to hold them on the outside, not placed on concrete beams. Therefore, the installation system along both train lines must be inspected to see if it is installed safely and according to standards or not, especially in places where there is a bolt system that is attached to concrete bars.

‘The monorail system is a system that has a single concrete track and wheels or rails attached to the outside, causing it to fall off and fall to the ground when there is a problem. In some foreign countries, at some risky points, they have made a support grid so that if there is a problem, there won’t be one. What fell on the road? Therefore, I would like to propose th
e construction of support grids in safety-risk areas to prevent anything from falling onto the road surface,’ said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charlie.

In this regard, regarding the incident that occurred, Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited or EBM, the concessionaire for the MRT Yellow Line project, Lat Phrao – Samrong section, has come out to explain that Upon initial investigation, it was found that the bearing socket of the guide wheel was damaged, causing the wheel to fall off. The MRT Yellow Line train that was involved in the incident was a new train which is inspected and maintained on a regular basis. And now we are investigating the support wheel set that came out. To further investigate and find the cause in detail.

As for the Pink Line accident, Northern Bangkok Monorail Co., Ltd. (NBM), the concessionaire for the Pink Line project, Khae Rai – Min Buri section (currently in the process of testing the train), issued a document explaining the case of the electricity supply rail ( Conductor Rail) fell of
f and fell to the road surface. and electrical wires in front of the irrigation market were damaged. The cause of the incident is currently being investigated.

Source: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK, Starting this Sunday (Jan7), the Pink Line monorail train will begin collecting passenger fares at prices after providing free rides since November 22 last year.

Passengers who have experienced the trial period confirmed their intention to continue using the service due to its convenience. However, concerns have been raised about the fare prices, ranging from 13 to 38 baht, which some consider relatively high.

Suggestions have been made for the fare not to exceed 20-25 baht along the entire route. A flat fare of 20 baht throughout the line is considered optimal by many commuters who rely on the Pink Line for daily transportation.

Addressing safety concerns related to previous incidents on the Pink and Yellow Lines, commuters express confidence that such incidents will not pose a serious threat to passengers.

As of January 7, the Pink Line will collect fares from the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) Station (PK05) to Min Buri Station (PK30) Station, excluding fare collection between Nonthaburi G
overnment Center Station (PK01) and Samakkhi Station (PK04).

This exemption will remain in effect until repair of conductor rail will be finished. Approximately 50,000 to 60,000 passengers have been using the Pink Line daily in recent times.

Source: Thai News Agency

Mr. Atchariya Ruangrattanaphong President of the Crime Victims Assistance Club Bring a vinyl sign indicating the diagram at Provincial Police Headquarters 9 and the District 9 Prosecutor who noted that they were working together to lobby to drop the case. Including a diagram of the financial path of people involved in an online gambling website, which was found to be owned by an MP with his family. and there are government officials from various police departments, totaling more than 100 officers. In addition, there is the Prosecutor’s Office Region 9, which is the team involved in the case with Sia Paeng. Get involved as well

The said case is a result of Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phewphan, head of PCT 4, led PCT police to arrest 45 suspects of an online gambling website network in the Songkhla area and took them to Hat Yai Police Station investigators for prosecution. Later, investigators and prosecutors had a dispute. I saw the lawsuit. The said case is currently being considered by the court.

Later, the po
lice expanded the results and found many more networks. It was found that one of them, the Vice Chairman of the Police Commission, District 1 MP, Songkhla (the owner of the website), was prosecuted for running an online gambling website. and offenses according to Computer Act The investigating officer had the opinion to order charges against both of them, but the prosecutor ordered not to charge them. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 9 had no dissenting opinion. Therefore causing this case to be dropped.

Therefore, he came to ask the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police to withdraw the said case. and have the Technological Crime Investigation Police (Technology Crime Suppression Division) take responsibility for all investigations. On Monday (January 8), Mr. Atchariya will travel to the Attorney General’s Office. To demand the Attorney General’s opinion to order prosecution in the said case. Because it is considered that there is complete evidence Can order charges against all acc
used persons in a case

Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Justice, Corrections Committee Revealed that they are preparing to consider criteria for prisoners who meet the criteria to be detained outside of prison on January 11, with “Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong”, Minister of Justice, as chairman, along with a committee totaling 17 people.

Progress in issuing criteria for screening prisoners according to Department of Corrections regulations. Concerning procedures for detention in detention facilities, 2023, to consider prisoners who meet the criteria He was imprisoned outside the prison. News report from the Ministry of Justice Stated that on January 11, 2024, the Corrections Committee with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Chaired by a committee of 17 people, there will be a meeting to consider the draft criteria. Because in the past, Mr. Sahakarn Petchanarin, Director-General of the Department of Corrections Has signed the regulations It has been enforced since 6 Dec. 2023 and has been specified for the working group to screen. with the Deput
y Director-General of the Department of Corrections overseeing The Division of Penology is the chairperson together with the directors of related departments of the Department of Corrections, a total of 8 people drafting the criteria. Prisoners who are being held outside of prison But until now the draft guidelines have not been completed. Despite previous efforts from the political side to press hard for the Department of Corrections to expedite the enforcement of the regulations. But the regular civil servants still haven’t taken action and many people in the working group are feeling stressed. Afraid of being sued Therefore, there are no criteria yet. It will be submitted to the Board of Corrections for action.

However, the Department of Corrections confirms that detention regulations outside of prisons are in accordance with international standards used in various countries. These standards do not mean that they are confined to homes or hospitals only. but must be imprisoned at home It was changed from a
prison to a house, just like Aung San Suu Kyi, where people who want to visit must ask for permission first. Inmates must wear EM bracelets. so that the monitoring staff can follow up Can’t go home comfortably, can’t hold parties or party meetings at home. Must stay home 24 hours a day, cannot go out. Visitors must request permission first. which the former prime minister Will it meet the criteria or not? It’s another matter.

The source also mentioned the doubt that Why is detention outside of prison not considered by the court? This measure includes before entering prison. The court will order that you do not have to go to prison. But let him wear EM and be locked up at home. As for this matter, it is a preparation measure before releasing it. Motivate prisoners to behave well It is the power of the executive branch. that can issue criteria for administering penalties It is the principle of following the law. There must be a selection committee. This committee must have both the prison level and the departm
ent level. which instead gives the authority of the Director-General There should be a ministry level, other departments such as the Medical Department, Probation Department. The Department of Local Administration, the Department of Mental Health, etc. came to help screen. It’s not just correctional officers alone, to ensure transparency. and acceptance from society

News reports reveal that in the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra who is still receiving treatment outside of prison at the Police Hospital for more than 120 days, which is the authority of the Director-General of the Department of Corrections to grant permission and present to the Minister of Justice for information, up to now it has exceeded 120 days, more than 10 times. Days later, there is still no signature submitted to the Ministry of Justice.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Security experts think that the appointment of “Pol. Gen. Roy” to the position of secretary of the National Security Council, even for just 8 months, if he hastens to work seriously, can turn the crisis into an opportunity.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panithan Wattanayakorn, security and foreign affairs expert Analysis of the transfer case of Pol. Gen. Roy Ingkhapairoj from Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. to take the position of Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) with the reason that Be a person with appropriate knowledge, abilities, skills, and experience. It is a challenge and takes a lot of effort. In being in position for a short period of time, if you work hard, you can turn the crisis into an opportunity.

The main question 1. Familiarity with procedures, processes, policies. The Secretary of the NSC must be familiar with the system for presenting policy security issues to the Security Council. To summarize into policies for various agencies to implement. Issue 2. The
NSC is relatively small. Parties with different views may see interference from the political side. Bringing people outside the unit to sit and control, sees that in the future we should create a support system for people inside the unit to support the new generation. Increase the rate to play a greater role will be able to work on policy This year there will be a lot of complexity regarding security, such as the problem of unrest in the three southern border provinces. Myanmar border elections in Taiwan Competition in the South China Sea North Korea’s Variance in Weapons Testing Tensions between China, the United States, and the war in Europe

Issue 3. According to the structure, the Secretary of the NSC can have a special advisory committee. To specifically help with security work This will help close the gap between the civil service department and the political department. which many countries have But there should be only 2-3 people, not necessarily dozens. In addition, regarding the security budget It s
hould go through the Security Council. It’s like the economic budget that has to go through the National Council of Thailand. before entering the consideration of the Minister If this can be done, there will be unity. Simplify Save budget.

Source: Thai News Agency

Department of Special Investigation, DSI issues summons to former politicians and their associates. Acknowledged the allegation according to the Attorney General’s order. In the case of encroaching on Khao Yai National Park land Prachantakham District, Prachinburi Province

Today (January 4), a team of special case investigators A summons has been issued to Mr. Sunthorn and 11 people to come and admit to the charges of trespassing, seizing, occupying, constructing, clearing in the area of ??Khao Yai National Park, Village No. 13, Pho Ngam Subdistrict, Prachantakham District. Prachinburi Province According to the order of the Attorney General All the accused have been informed of the charges. After this, a letter will be sent informing of the said allegation. Including the results of evaluating the value of damages on an individual basis. Go to the Attorney General’s Office for further legal orders.

This case is a result of the Special Cases Committee. There was a resolution in the meeting No. 4/2012 on June
27, 2012 to accept the case of an individual/group of persons committing encroachment and issuing illegal rights documents in the area of ??Khao Yai National Park, Village No. 13, Pho Ngam Subdistrict, Prachantakham District. Prachinburi Province, 22 plots, area approximately 251-3-52 rai, damage value 21,134,075.50 baht to be investigated as a special case according to Section 21, paragraph one (2) of the Special Case Investigation Act B.E. 2004 and its amendments. Accepted as Special Case No. 149/2012, the investigation found that there were government officials involved in the issuance of land title deeds illegally, an offense against their official position. Therefore, the investigation file of Special Case No. 149/2012 was sent for legal action. As for the offense of trespassing by the people The Department of Special Investigation has expanded the investigation and separated the investigation into Special Case No. 136/2015, with legal action being taken against Mr. Sunthorn. Former member of the House o
f Representatives and former Deputy Minister of Public Health, together with 13 people, were charged with the offense of occupying national park areas. which is a conspiracy with government officials to illegally issue land title deeds and use land title deeds to seize possession of land in the national park area After which the Organic Act on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption B.E. 2018 came into effect, stipulating that cases in which offenses were committed were related to cases that the committee The National Anti-Corruption Commission is working. Given the authority of the NACC, the Department of Special Investigation sent the investigation report of Special Case No. 136/2015 to the NACC to be combined with the Special Case No. 149/2012 submitted. went earlier

Later, the committee The NACC has returned the files to special case investigators for further investigation in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code. Special case investigator Therefore, it was accepted as special case number 2/2019 a
nd the investigation was completed. Presented the investigation file with an opinion that 12 suspects should be charged and that one person should not be prosecuted due to death. To the prosecutor of the Special Cases Office Office of the Attorney General Recently, the Attorney General has considered it. There is an order for officials to investigate special cases. Conduct an individual damage assessment. The special investigation team has sent a letter to the National Park Department. Wild animals and plants Assessing the damage value has been carried out and the assessment results have been received. and report the charges to Mr. Sunthorn and others according to the newly amended law. Another suspect died. The right to bring a criminal case to be sued is suspended according to law. Therefore, there was a summons for all 11 suspects to come and answer the charges today.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Keeree” visits the Yellow Line maintenance building. All 1,080 wheels of the Yellow Line electric train were inspected before opening for service to the public every 10 minutes per trip from 5:00 p.m., confirming the mention of the blacklist. Or the punishment of “Suriya” is a good thing that will make all companies that make concessions with the state aware of safety

Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited or EBM, as the concessionaire for the Yellow Line. Visited the area of ??the Yellow Line maintenance building. Opposite Sri Iam Station After an incident where a supporting wheel on the Yellow Line electric train fell off on Theparak Road. which is between Thipawan Station and Sri Thepha Station at 6:21 p.m. on January 2nd.

Mr. Keeree said that he had just returned from abroad. and felt sorry for the event that had occurred which was unbelievable to have happened Because in the past, this kind of event has only happened once in Chin
a. But when it happens, we must fix it and take responsibility as well as build the confidence of the people who use the monorail system as much as possible. The monorail system is used in many countries such as Japan, France and China. Today, the engineers of the Yellow Line have taken 1,080 wheels of vehicles used in 21 trains to re-inspect every wheel. Recently, 624 wheels have been inspected. It is expected that the inspection will be completed within a day or two. However, today the Yellow Line electric train was sent. Running to serve the public in 8 trains and starting at 5:00 p.m. this evening. There will be a service every 10 minutes per trip and more trains will be added until the number is complete.

Mr. Keeree also said that the value of business damages Finances are not a big deal. But what is lost now is the reputation that has been built over the past 30 years. Mr. Keeree Mentioned the issue that Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport Talked about blacklisting or punishment fo
r companies that make concessions with the state. If there was an accident like this, Mr. Suriya probably wasn’t referring to his own company. It is said with good intentions to make all companies that have concessions with the government be more aware of safety because we have to serve millions of people. Therefore, safety must come first.

Mr. Keeree mentioned the issue that the Council of Consumer Organizations proposed installing gratings to prevent wheel falls in the MRT Yellow Line and the Pink Line, saying that this was the personal opinion of the Council of Consumer Organizations. But in reality, there is no country that uses a monorail system, and that’s not what this system is used for. As for the matter of compensation for the taxi driver’s uncle who had an accident. There will definitely be healing and care.

Source: Thai News Agency