Day: April 14, 2024

Bangkok, Governor of Bangkok visits the Songkran situation monitoring center. Silom Road closed for the last day until 8 p.m., warning to be careful of motorcycles breaking the accident record.

(April 14, 2024) Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, along with Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Visited the Bangkok Situation Monitoring Center during the Songkran Festival 2024 at Bangkok City Hall (Giant Swing), Phra Nakhon District.

In terms of following up on the situation where people come to play in the Songkran water in large areas such as Silom Road, Khao San Road, Siam Square, Rangnam, Khon Mueang Plaza, it was found that this afternoon on Khao San Road, people started gradually coming to play in the Songkran water, but it was not crowded yet. There is a one-way walkway system, entering through Chana Songkhram Police Station and exiting through Tanao Road. and prevent people from entering from 10:00 p.m.

As for Silom Road, today (April 14) is the last day of the road closure
for Songkran water swimming. It will be closed for people to enter and gradually let people return from 8:00 p.m. Silom Road has special traffic lanes divided into emergency lanes. so that the ambulance can run Along with public relations to create understanding with the public about such necessity. We invite you to come play in the water to the fullest. By adhering to the rules, that is, not playing with high-pressure water guns, not playing with powder. Anyone who brings it will be confiscated from the entrance. Yesterday officials seized a large amount of flour. As for the problem of tuk-tuks and taxis that are parked blocking the entrance, they will be better organized.

As for the road accident situation in Bangkok during the 7 Dangerous Days, which is currently on the 4th day, there have been 8 road accident deaths, most of them caused by motorcyclists. Therefore, please help warn people to be careful while driving. If you can avoid it, you should avoid using other public transportation services to visi
t the Songkran festival. Wear a helmet. And don’t drink and drive.

During today’s Songkran event, an AI camera system for detecting faces and license plates was trialled over a period of 7 days, which was able to detect faces that were 85% similar, including being able to search for license plates of cars entering the area. in detail There is also a density analysis to count the number of people entering and exiting the area. This is information used to control the amount of people coming into the area so that it is not too crowded. Including a trial of having municipalities install body warning cameras on patrols in the Khao San and Silom areas, sending images to the monitoring center in real time, making it possible to see events in the area closely.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, Thaksin and his family make merit at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. For good fortune to welcome the New Year Said that going back to Chiang Mai was fun. Let’s wait for good news. Next year’s Songkran, “Yingluck” may also come to make merit during Songkran. In the evening, go to Maya Mall to see the atmosphere of playing in the water during Songkran.

After Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister Walk around and eat lunch at Khao Soi, an old restaurant with more than 80 years of history. Mr. Thaksin likes the beef khao soi menu. By greeting the media Why don’t you go take pictures of young men and women? He’s a 75 year old man. He wants to see young people more. Then, as soon as he finished eating, Mr. Thaksin, along with Mrs. Yaowapa Wongsawat and Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, former prime minister, Travel to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. with Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, along with his wife Mrs. Riabrat, and Mr. Pichai Lertphongadisorn. The President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administra
tive Organization came to make merit, with Mr. Thaksin pouring water on the relics and receiving blessings from Phra Dhamma Minister. Abbot of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Ratchaworawihan

After the ceremony ended, Mr. Thaksin gave an interview to the media who asked Mr. Thaksin How did he feel about coming to join the Songkran tradition in Chiang Mai for the first time in 18 years and did he make any wishes? Mr. Thaksin responded with his own words, saying that it was fun and exciting, and his mind was at ease and calmer because he was back at home. Want to live a simple life And personally, when worshiping sacred things, we worship them with reverence. I didn’t ask for any blessings. Because after being born, God has already predestined it. And today is family day, being able to come back and be with your family and feel warm. The more I get to meet Thai people, encounter Thai traditions, culture, and Thai food, including brothers and sisters and friends. I saw everyone’s faces and was happy. Better than when l
iving abroad

When asked about coming to Chiang Mai for Songkran I made merit and missed it. Is Miss Yingluck Shinawatra, former Prime Minister’s younger sister? Because every year they live together abroad, Mr. Thaksin said that his younger sister wished Songkran well before traveling to Chiang Mai. So I said back that next year let’s make merit together. For Songkran next year, Ms. Yingluck There may be an opportunity to make merit together. But he didn’t know if it would be good news or not. Because at that time, when he was going back to Thailand, he only had determination that he wanted to return home. Even though I still don’t know how to return. But I thought from the first day I left Thailand that I had to come back.

As for the return of Miss Yingluck What method it will be, we don’t know yet. But I have the intention of wanting you to come back. Because of the case of Ms. Yingluck Not as complicated as myself As for what period it will be, I don’t know yet. Let’s see the events first. which Miss Yin
gluck I want to come back and say I’m lonely. Each person has a different mission. The younger sister is just as concerned about the country as herself. After becoming the government, he helped give advice.

Mr. Thaksin also said he was not worried if there would be further criticism. Because those who criticize criticize. But there must be a reason that can answer the majority of society. There are some small sections of society that are normal. No one can be completely satisfied. It’s normal for some people to live in the same house and still be dissatisfied with each other. Thaksin then returned to his residence. This evening, Mr. Thaksin will go to dinner at Le Coq d’Or, a French restaurant. Together with ministers and MPs of the Pheu Thai Party which after finishing eating In the evening, Mr. Thaksin will travel to see the atmosphere of the Songkran water festival in front of the Maya Center shopping center at the Rinkham intersection. Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province It is a gathering plac
e for both Thai and foreign teenagers. There, there is a stage for performances by singers and artists and is one of the sources for playing Songkran water. The late it gets, the more tourists there are.

Source: Thai News Agency

A young man fails to reconcile with his girlfriend. Attacked and sprayed acid, seriously injured The woman’s brother asked the Paweena Foundation for help. Afraid of being unsafe

From the CCTV footage, you can hear the screams of pain from Ms. Som, 38 years old, a factory employee in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province after Mr. Dam, an ex-boyfriend with whom they broke up 2 months ago, used about 2 liters of acid to pour from the head down all over the body before Ms. Som ran towards the village security guard and the villagers. nearby for help The good citizen then informed rescuers to come and take him to the hospital, while Mr. Dam, the perpetrator, took advantage of the chaos and ran away. But CCTV captured the image as evidence.

After the incident, Ms. Som’s brother asked for help from the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women. Because they feared for their safety, they said that their younger sister and the perpetrator had been together for about 2 years. At first, Mr. Dam was a good pers
on. Lately, I’ve started having money problems. It is believed that he is addicted to gambling. And often found arguments with his younger sister regularly. During February 2024, his younger sister broke up with Mr. Dam. But Mr. Dam still tried to reconcile. Later, he saw the news of Mr. Dam stealing from the temple until he was reported and prosecuted, which became famous news. So he told his sister to be careful. My younger sister often had to run away and hide in friends’ houses.

Until the evening of April 9, when my sister drove out to eat with friends. Mr. Dam secretly followed him without his sister knowing. And it is believed that the younger sister must have forgotten to lock the car while entering the restaurant. This caused Mr. Dam to secretly hide in the backseat of the car. Even on the way home Mr. Dam appeared and forced the young man to drive to Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Province, Ayutthaya. When he arrived in front of a village, The younger sister parked the car and came down to talk
. Mr. Dam carried a gallon out of the car and followed him. But I don’t know what’s in the gallon.

Then Mr. Dam tried to reconcile. But the younger sister refused and tried to call a friend to help. While his younger sister was unconscious Mr. Dam pulled his sister’s hair from behind. Before pouring about 2 liters of acid in a gallon, pouring it from the head down almost all over the body. It is a third degree deep wound and the condition is serious. Currently in a sterile room in the hospital.

After the incident, a report was filed at Bang Pa-in Police Station, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Now the family lives in fear. Because the criminal is still at large. My sister is like living in hell. Afraid that it will come back and hurt you again. So he came to request help from the foundation to follow up on the case. Recently, the police asked the court to approve an arrest warrant for Mr. Dam. The ex-boyfriend is a gambler. Currently being followed up for legal action.

Mrs. Paweena stated that she is no
w concerned about the physical and mental condition of the injured person. Because he was covered in acid, he was in serious condition and needed long-term treatment. which the Paweena Foundation Will follow up on the condition of the injured person. and will coordinate with the hospital to plan long-term treatment.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, New Year or Songkran Chiang Mai It is still full of fun by splashing water during Songkran at many points, playing until late into the night. It’s called the whole city being soaked. And there is also a beautiful colorful Lanna fair.

Source: Thai News Agency

Khon Kaen, The atmosphere of Khao Niew Road, Khon Kaen Province, with tourists and citizens flocking to join in the fun on the second day of the ultimate Songkran tradition in Isan. Dok Khun Siang Khaen Festival and Khao Niew Road.

Source: Thai News Agency

Silom, Today, Silom Road is closed for the last day of Songkran water swimming. From the time the road was closed at noon until it started to enter the evening. The atmosphere is even more lively. Both Thais and foreigners came to play in the water and have fun until it was crowded.

Source: Thai News Agency

Khao San Road, Khao San Road is an area where more tourists come to play in the Songkran water than every year. Yesterday (13 Apr.), there were more than 80,000 Thai people and foreign tourists who came to play in the water on Khao San Road.-Bureau Thai news

Source: Thai News Agency

Ranong, Made in Thailand, the country of cool Thailand. Today we take you to soak in mineral water for health in Ranong Province. which is recognized as one of the best mineral waters in Thailand And has become a Thai soft power that is famous all over the world.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, “Thaksin” goes on stage to play in the Songkran water festival in front of Maya Shopping Center, less than 3 minutes before going on stage to return to his Green Valley residence.

Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister After having dinner at Le Coq d’Or with ministers and officials. Pheu Thai Party MPs in the early evening have finished.

Then at 9:10 p.m., Mr. Thaksin along with the Cabinet and Some Pheu Thai MPs Come to see the atmosphere of playing Songkran water in front of the Maya Center shopping center at Rinkham intersection. Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province It is a gathering place for teenagers and tourists, both Thais and foreigners. People come to play in the Songkran water festival here in large numbers in the evening.

As soon as Mr. Thaksin arrived, he went up to the elevated platform near the stage. There was a master of ceremonies to welcome Thaksin then walked to greet the group of youths and raised his hand to greet tourists and Chiang Mai residents. with th
e sound of screaming from a group of teenagers Including some people spraying water on Thaksin as well. Mr. Thaksin took only 3 minutes before leaving the stage and immediately entering the shopping center. It is expected that he will return to the Green Valley residence.

Before tomorrow morning (April 15) at 10:00 a.m., Mr. Thaksin will attend the housewarming ceremony of Mrs. Yaowaret Shinawatra, his younger sister, in San Kamphaeng District. which is a personal warrant Not allowing the media to report news in any way.

Source: Thai News Agency

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent an educational aid fund and stipends to a group of pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan ahead of the upcoming 112th birthday of late founder Kim Il-sung, the North’s state media reported Sunday.

The fund and stipends were valued at 303.7 million yen (US$1.98 million), according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Kim sent the fund to “the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan for democratic national education of Korean children in Japan on the occasion of the 112th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung,” the KCNA reported.

The late founder, grandfather of current leader Kim Jong-un, died of heart failure in 1994 at age 82, opening the way for his son, Kim Jong-il, to take over in communism’s first hereditary succession of power.

Source: Yonhap News Agency