Day: March 27, 2024

, The Vice President of the Journalists Association opens up and denies ever accepting compensation from the gambling website “Big Police”, submits a request to the Press Council. fact check

Mr. Jirapong Prasertphonkrang Secretary General of the Newspaper Journalists Association of Thailand As a spokesperson for the association along with Mr. Watthanachai Yaninthorn, Vice President of the Association Welfare and Member Relations Department Confirm the Association of Journalists Especially Mr. Wattanachai which has the initials “W” which was directly referred to by the lawyer’s statement. never received benefits Or tribute from the online gambling network of “Big Police”, according to one lawyer at a press conference.

Mr. Wattanachai said that he had just accepted the position of vice president of the association on March 2. There are a total of 14 association directors and it appears that they have already been examined. I have a name. W. only one person causing him to be mistaken for being the vice preside
nt of the Journalists Association who received bribes from the police gambling website network which is not true Ready to check the financial path Press conference from the said lawyer I believe it is a misunderstanding. Association committee The one being referred to is probably the same committee member whose term has just expired, whose name is W. as well.

Mr. Jirapong, spokesman for the association, said that the association is not involved with the money of the “Big Police” gambling website network because the association The Kasikorn Bank account was not used for transactions as the lawyer stated. and do not use the method of receiving cash into the association Transactions will be made using the internet banking system. In the case that has been mentioned, the association has examined internal personnel and found no connection with the said section. Therefore, we will coordinate and send the matter to the fact-checking committee of the Press Council of Thailand. Let’s check the facts in this matter an
other way. So that society will have no doubts about the association.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Stock Exchange of Thailand Closed this morning at 1,382.09 points, an increase of 4.86 points (+0.35%), trading value approximately 16,520 million baht.

Morning trading The index rose to a lowest point of 1,374.92 points and a highest point of 1,385.07 points.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, “Chaichana” does not expect any change from the 152 debate. He would like to wait for the real thing while debriefing Section 151 after the government has spent budget 67 and does not confirm whether it will touch “Thaksin” or not.

Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho, Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party Refers to general debate without voting according to Article 152 of the Constitution.On April 3-4, the Democrat Party is now preparing people to debate. Focusing on the new generation But personally, I’m thinking about whether to discuss it or not. We have to look at the issues that the Senators (Senators) have discussed and the government has already answered their questions. Should I bring it up again or not? Data is being compiled now. The discussion under Section 152 is a criticism of the government’s work, similar to asking a question and having the government answer. But the actual verification principle lies in Section 151. The special issue is government policy that has been announced and has not yet
been implemented. About the economy that is not improving What is the government’s solution to solving this problem? There is also the issue of drugs. That is the main problem. that the government must urgently fix Previously, he had given an interview on the matter of amending ministerial regulations. People who are in possession of 5 drug pills from a sick user should reduce this to 1 pill because from what we see in the news these days, if everyone takes 5 pills, it can cause a violent incident because taking only 2 meters will cause people to go crazy and hurt the people. He sees that everything must be fixed at the root cause, not looking at the end of the cause.

As for the issue of the justice process, will it be linked to Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister or not? Mr. Chaichana said You must see that the information The senator has already asked the minister. If you ask again, it’s the same story. We have to wait and see which parts the Senate has not completely discussed. It will be brough
t forward. If you have said everything and say it again, what will the people get? However, it does not say that it will not touch on this matter. But you have to look at the information first.

As for the discussion of Section 152 this time, will it result in a Cabinet reshuffle or not? Mr. Chaichana said that the Cabinet reshuffle depends on Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister, but the discussion under Section 152, which is a general discussion, will You can answer, you can not answer.

‘I must admit that In uncovering the evidence It must be revealed in the no-confidence debate under Section 151 where there is a vote. Therefore, the real government can be debated only when the government has spent the budget. Expenditures for fiscal year 2024 have already been completed in 5-6 months. There is room for discussion. and can make Cabinet adjustments,’ Mr. Settha said.

Source: Thai News Agency

, The leader of a drug trafficking gang was arrested as the “deputy director” of a famous school along with his henchmen. The results expanded to find that many more customers were civil servants.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau, together with the Narcotics Control Board, led the raid to destroy drug and sex gathering places. of a group of gay civil servants The arrest of Mr. Setthayot or “Jay Keng”, the gang leader with a high level of paying money. who is a civil servant at the teaching level Deputy director of a famous school in the Pak Kret area Along with the main minion Mr. Kritchanpat or “Gay Top” pretended to be a police doctor and cardiologist. Travel to build deep relationships like men love men with medical personnel. tricking people into taking drugs until becoming a victim and being destitute The results were expanded and found that there were many civil servants mixing drugs with this gay gang.

Both of them were charged with ‘Together have a category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine or ice) by havin
g it for sale, which is an act of trade and causing spread among the people. and consuming category 1 drugs (methamphetamine or ice) illegally.’ A total of 10 items were seized.

The situation is that the police raided and raided the drug and sex dens of civil servants, “boys who love men” in the Nonthaburi area, arresting the gang leader who was a government official at the level of deputy director of a famous school in the Pak Kret area. It started with “Gay Top” who shook up the medical industry (LGTBQ+) after he falsely claimed that he was a cardiologist at a famous hospital. Before building deep relationships like a man with a man with young medical personnel and tricking them into taking drugs. The latest case was tricked into taking drugs. ‘Claiming that it is a tonic,’ even the victim becomes addicted to drugs. Falling into the sensual element and unable to withdraw from it. Was tricked into recording a secret clip Was tricked into wasting millions of baht in exchange for drugs. until the victim is al
most destitute From the investigation, it was found that this naughty gay man was Mr. Kritchanpat or Top, who is the person on two arrest warrants in drug trafficking cases, for more than a week, Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradej Thammasutee sent camouflage officers to infiltrate the deer-barking circle until he was discovered. Got a clue that This naughty gay man is the underling of a famous agent in the Pak Kret area. And this agent also has a degree as a civil servant. Often including gay civil servants in the group. They came together to party and do drugs in a condo on the Rattanathibet Rd. Later on March 26, 2024, the Metropolitan Police Detective Team was led to raid the room used for the gathering.

When the police knocked on the door inside the room, they moved and destroyed some of the evidence. And when the officers broke in, they found Mr. Kritchanpat or Gay Top was in the room with the leader of the group, Mr. Setthayot or Jay Keng, who was a government teacher at the level of deputy director of a famous
school in the Pak Kret area. At first, he had an evasive attitude to the officials saying he had nothing to do with drugs. But when searching the room, many drugs were found in various preparations for sale. A large number of drug dealing diaries were found. They also found a large amount of aphrodisiacs, condoms, lubricants and gay porn. Jay Keng claims that various equipment That is for teaching in schools. But from the expansion of the arrest team, it was found that Jae Keng was at the level of a drug dealer who was supplying drugs to many government officials. They found more than 1,300,000 baht in circulation over the past month. An examination of the drugs in their bodies found that there were narcotics in their bodies. In the end, the two surrendered and confessed to the arresting officers. During the arrest, both men confessed to all the charges.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Energy Regulatory Commission announced that the FT fee will be fixed at 39.72 satang/unit. The average electricity charge will be 4.18 baht/unit in the period 2/67 from May – Aug. 2024, emphasizing the invitation to save energy. Even though the electricity bill does not increase, if you use the air conditioner more Monthly electricity bills will soar.

Mr. Khomkrit Tantrawanit Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission Office (ERC Office), as spokesperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), revealed that the Energy Regulatory Commission at its meeting No. 15/2024 (900th time) on 27 March 2024 had The resolution approved the FT fee collected for the period May – August 2024 to remain unchanged at 39.72 satang per unit. When combined with the base electricity price of 3.7833 baht per unit, Make the electricity bill average (VAT not included) is 4.1805 baht per unit, equal to the average electricity cost in the current period.

In this regard, the Office of the Energy Regulatory C
ommission has opened for comments on the results of calculating the FT fee for collection in the period of May – August 2024 via the Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission website from 8 – 22 March 2024, with participants expressing their opinions. Saw a total of 147 comments, divided into comments on the FT value according to the case studies proposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission, totaling 61 comments, expressing opinions by proposing other FT values. In addition to case studies including 50 comments and opinions in the form of inquiries or other questions. 36 comments that are not related to FT values

Mr. Khomkrit also added that Electricity use in EGAT’s system It is likely to continue to increase, thus increasing the need to import LNG as fuel for electricity production. Therefore, during the upcoming summer, the Energy Regulatory Commission would like to invite electricity users to jointly inspect electrical equipment such as Refrigerator, air conditioner to have good operating condition To s
ave electricity usage during hot weather. Including easy changes to behavior in using electricity in the 5 P.s. These include disconnecting or unplugging electrical appliances, reducing electricity use when finished using it, turning off or turning off lights when not in use, adjusting the air conditioner temperature to 26 degrees, changing to Fiber-saving equipment 5. Plant more trees to reduce the temperature inside the home. All 5 principles will help reduce LNG imports, reduce the occurrence of a new peak in electricity use (New Peak Demand) in the electrical system, and also help reduce the burden of electricity bills for consumers. Use your own electricity too.

Source: Thai News Agency

OBEC responds to the resolution. Cabinet gives green light to budget School lunch opportunities expand to 2,955 million baht, along with a budget to hire 14,210 janitors, accelerating progress to reduce the burden on students and teachers. Create quality equally throughout the country

Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, secretary-general of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC secretary-general), revealed that from the cabinet meeting on March 26, 2024, there was a resolution approving the principles according to the Ministry of Education (Ministry of Education). Proposing a request for lunch funds in the amount of 2,955 million baht among 7,344 schools with expanded opportunities, consisting of those under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), local government organizations (Local Administrative Organizations), Bangkok. and the Border Patrol Police Division (Border Patrol Police). The total number of students is 575,983, which will be the budget in 2025 for students in the school to expand educationa
l opportunities in grades 1-3, with the number of students 1-40 receiving. Budget support 36 baht/person/day. Number of students 41-100 people receive budget 27 baht/person/day. Number of students 101-120 people receive budget 24/baht/person/day. and numbers of students 120 or more receive a budget of 22/baht/person/day

In addition, the meeting It has also been agreed to hire 14,210 janitors for all schools that lack them. In fiscal year 2025, a total of 25,370 positions will be hired, which will be available from October 1, 2024. September 30, 2025. Then preparations will be made to request the budget for the following years. go continuously As for the budget for hiring janitors in 2024, the Prime Minister has now approved the budget for hiring janitors for 2024. The next step will be to prepare a request for additional funds to the Budget Office. and sent to the Ministry of Education, after which it will be presented to the meeting Cabinet approves again In fiscal year 2024, janitors will be hired. From 1
May – 30 September 2024, which means Since the opening of this coming new semester. Schools under OBEC throughout the country will definitely have janitors in every school.

Acting Lt. Col. Thanu said that OBEC would like to thank the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Minister of Education. For the school lunch budget, expand opportunities and budget for hiring janitors by OBEC ready to drive operations and continue to carry out the policy to educational institutions and students across the country in accordance with the policy of “Study well, be happy” of Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education. and Mr. Surasak Panjaroenworakul Deputy Minister of Education that wants to reduce the burden of expenses on students and parents and raise the level of Thai education as a whole system. The school lunch budget expands opportunities. It will help solve the problem of malnutrition among students. By promoting free lunch Good health according to nutritional principles Let children and youth eat well, be ha
ppy, increase academic achievement and increase learning efficiency. As a result, students are given the opportunity Equality and reducing inequality Including solving the problem of schools averaging lunch fees for students in grades up to Grade 6 as lunch fees for students in grades 1-3, which does not comply with legal regulations. There is a direct budget to support this section. and respond to government policy in solving the problem of educational inequality,

which is an important foundation of economic inequality occurring in Thai society as well.

As for the employment of janitors, according to the Cabinet resolution on January 23, 2024, the Prime Minister has proposed to exempt them from being on guard duty in educational institutions. which even though educational institutions have CCTV cameras But there still appears to be insecurity in life and property and the workload of maintaining security, buildings, surroundings, and public utility systems. and government property in the school still exists
, such duties are therefore passed on to teachers and educational personnel in the school. Therefore, it is necessary to request budget support to hire all janitors. school For the safety of teachers and students Keep the school in a clean, safe condition, conducive to student learning, reducing teachers’ workload, giving teachers time to perform their main duties, which is organizing teaching and learning fully. effective Let the school be a safe place for teachers and students to truly “study well and be happy”.

Source: Thai News Agency

7 March 2024, Vice President of the Journalists Association Openly denies having ever received a tribute from the gambling website “Big Police”, submitting a request to the Media Council to investigate the facts.

Mr. Jirapong Prasertphonkrang Secretary-General of the Thai Journalists Association As a spokesperson for the association along with Mr. Watthanachai Yaninthorn, Vice President of the Association Welfare and Member Relations Department Confirm the Association of Journalists Especially Mr. Wattanachai which has the initials W. Waen, which was directly referenced by the lawyer’s statement. never received benefits Or tribute from the online gambling network of “Big Police”, according to one lawyer at a press conference.

Mr. Wattanachai said that he had just accepted the position of vice president of the association on March 2. There are a total of 14 association directors and it appears that they have already been examined. There was only one person named Wor Waen, causing him to be mistaken for the
vice president of the Journalists Association. who received bribes from the police gambling website network which is not true Ready to check the financial path Press conference from the said lawyer I believe it is a misunderstanding. Association committee The one being referred to is probably the same committee member whose term has just expired, whose name is W. Waen as well.

Mr. Jirapong’s side Prasertphonkrang, spokesman for the association, said that the association is not involved in the money of the “Big Police” gambling website network because the association Not using a Kasikorn Bank account in transactions According to the lawyer’s statement, the association uses the account of Siam Commercial Bank. and do not use the method of receiving cash into the association Transactions will be made using the internet banking system. In the case that has been mentioned, the association has examined internal personnel. No connection with the said section was found. Therefore, we will coordinate and send the mat
ter to the fact-finding committee of the National Press Council. Check the facts in this matter in another way. So that society will have no doubts about the association.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Innovate 68 Assess the trend of the Thai stock market in the quarter. 2/67 began to recover from the benefits The Fed cuts policy interest rates, expecting the SET Index to end the year at 1,550 points.

Mr. Sukit Udomsirikul, Managing Director, Research Department, Innovest Soft-Landing), although the growth rate is higher than analysts had previously predicted. The US inflation rate is in a slowing direction. This gives the US Federal Reserve (Fed) the opportunity to reduce interest rates this year. As for the Chinese economy, it has begun to see the introduction of measures to stimulate the economy in many areas. If the Chinese economy grows according to the government’s plan, it will have a positive effect on both the economy and the stock markets of Asia, especially Thailand.

Meanwhile, the growth of the Thai economy in 2024 will depend mainly on government disbursement factors. and reducing the policy interest rate If the disbursement is done well and efficiently It is estimated that Thailand
‘s GDP growth will expand by 3.0% from increased public and private investment. But if the disbursement is lower than expected The Thai economy will expand by 2.5%. If this is the case, it is estimated that the Bank of Thailand (BoT) may be able to reduce interest rates 2 times. It is expected that we will begin to see interest rate reductions at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. ) in April and June because the economy is still fragile.

‘As for the digital wallet policy, it has not been factored into this year’s economic forecast. Because according to the news, it will take effect in the 4th quarter, if there is actually money coming into the system during that time. It is seen that this will affect the economic forecast for next year,’ Mr. Sukit said.

For the Thai stock market, the SET Index target is estimated at 1,550 points, suggesting the important buying point to be below 1,400 points, the expected return is 12%, pointing out the top stocks for the second quarter of 2024, recommending the c
ommercial group, electronic components group. Food and beverage group, transportation group and public utilities group Focus on stocks whose earnings have bottomed out and benefit from interest rate cuts. Have good financial status and cash flow Earnings are clearly likely to recover. and benefit from the recovery of the industrial production cycle and budget disbursement, including AOT, GFPT, GULF, KCE, and SCGP. As for the digital wallet policy If there is an effect at the end of the year It will have a psychological effect. reflected in the stock market Especially in stocks in the consumption group which in the past underperform.-

Source: Thai News Agency

BURIRAM, Local authorities in collaboration with the private sector designates March 27, Lisa Blackpink’s birthday as ‘Buriram Meatball Day’, with over 700 kilograms of pork balls given away for free.

Thai singer, rapper, and K-Pop sensation Lisa Manoban, also known as Lisa Blackpink is a Burirum native. She made the local delicacy, deep-fried meatball called ‘Luk Chin Yuen Kin’ (translated as eating meatball while standing) well-known when she expressed her craving for the meatballs sold at Buriram train station, her hometown. Thanks to Lisa, local vendors of Buriram-style meatballs enjoy a surge in sales again.

The term ‘Luk Chin Yuen Kin’ originated from train passengers who would consume meatballs while standing, as it was a quick and convenient snack before boarding the train. These traditional pork meatballs are typically savored with dried chili and tamarind sauce.

On Lisa’s 27th birthday today, Buriram residents gathered for festivities at the train station, where over 700 kilograms of meatballs w
ere distributed for free to both locals and tourists. A large cake adorned with meatballs was made for Lisa’s birthday, fostering a heartwarming ambiance.

Chairman of the Buriram Tourism Industry Council, Chatchaipat Sararam highlighted that the community has been commemorating Lisa’s birthday for three consecutive years.

This year, both the public and private sectors agreed to mark March 27, Lisa’s birthday, as ‘Buriram Meatball Day’. Plans are underway to establish annual activities aimed at promoting tourism and elevating the event to a national scale to attract visitors to the province.

He expressed gratitude to Lisa for promoting Buriram’s meatball culture and boosting the economy, which contributes to generating income to the people of Buriram. On her birthday, he wished Lisa happiness, good health, and continued energy to entertain her fans.

During today’s event, meatball-pattern pants are introduced to promote the province’s local identities. The similar lightweight pants launched in many Thai pro
vinces become popular souvenirs among tourists. –

Source: Thai News Agency

Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok Governor orders urgent assistance to those affected by the summer storm that hit 5 districts, causing damage to more than 800 homes.

Governor of Phitsanulok Province Give orders to relevant agencies Both prevent and alleviate disasters in the province and local government organizations Went to the area to survey the damage. Urgently rush to provide assistance and relief. After the summer storm hit yesterday evening (26 Mar.)

The survey found that 5 districts were damaged. The most affected district was Noen Maprang District, with 440 houses damaged, followed by Wang Thong District with 278 houses, Bang Krathum District with 94 houses, Mueang District with 15 houses, and Nakhon Thai District with 5 houses. Initially, officials will rush to find relief measures.

Source: Thai News Agency