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Bangkok, Bangkok explains that PM 2.5 dust values ??returned to high in the middle of the night from 4 factors: wind direction, unstable weather, and humidity.

Mr. Pornprom Vikitseth, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok and sustainability executives of Bangkok Give an answer to the cause of PM2.5 dust values ??that have returned to soar in Bangkok.

1. The wind direction on March 20, 2024 is east (as shown in the picture), which is different from other days during this period coming from the Gulf of Thailand. As for the burn sites in the past 24 hours, several locations were found in the surrounding area.

2. During this period the weather is unstable. There’s a summer storm. In addition, there was high pressure through the northeast yesterday. As a result, the height of the mixed atmosphere (Mixing Height) decreases and dust accumulates more.

3. Humidity in the atmosphere causes an increase in secondary PM2.5 dust particles, especially those generated from nitrogen and ammonia compounds that will react well
in conditions of high humidity.

4. Secondary dust form (Secondary PM2.5) is caused by certain gases floating in the air, such as nitrogen oxide gas. Sulfur dioxide gas Reacts to sunlight became dust floating in the air Usually occurs during February – March.

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is produced from the combustion of fuels containing sulfur, such as coal or oil, in power plants, metal smelters, and oil refineries. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are mostly produced by burning fuel under high air pressure. This causes the combination of oxygen and nitrogen to form nitric oxide (NO), which is a harmless gas. But when it enters the atmosphere, NO is oxidized. It is nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) which is yellowish-brown. It is a toxin that irritates the eyes. The main source of oxides of nitrogen Caused by burning fuel in cars. Burning coal or natural gas or industrial processes in fertilizer and explosives factories

If the air quality is at the orange level This means that it is starting to have an impact on your health. gene
ral public You should use personal protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you go outside the building. Limit the amount of time you spend in strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. And should observe unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation. For people in at-risk groups You should use personal protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you go outside the building. Avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor’s advice. If there are any abnormal symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.

Source: Thai News Agency

The health ministry said Thursday it will begin suspending medical licenses of trainee doctors who have defied a return-to-work order from next week, as the government pushed ahead with its plan to hike the number of medical students.

A monthlong walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the hike in medical school enrollment appeared to slide into a territory of little compromise as the government allocated Wednesday an additional 2,000 medical school admission seats to universities across the nation.

The ministry has sent prior notices of license suspension to some 5,000 trainee doctors, and they are required to submit opinions over the punitive step by next Monday. After that, the ministry will be allowed to send formal notices of license suspension.

“Starting next week, the government will take measures to suspend licenses under the principle regarding violation of the return-to-work order,” Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo told reporters.

“We urge junior doctors to return to their training hosp
itals, not only for the sake of patients, but for your colleagues who are filling in for your vacancies, and for yourselves who have chosen the career of medicine,” Park said.

About 90 percent of the 13,000 interns and resident doctors have remained off the job since Feb. 20, forcing surgeries and other public health services to be canceled or delayed at major hospitals.

Park also cautioned that interns who fail to register in the training management system of hospitals by the end of this month will not be eligible to become residents next year.

As junior doctors are also required to undergo additional training in the event of a gap exceeding one month, Park noted that the suspension of their licenses would have an adverse impact on their career path.

The labor action by trainee doctors has shown signs of further escalating as medical professors have threatened to quit next week to support junior doctors.

Bang Jae-seung, head of a group of medical school professors, hinted that the professors could sit d
own for talks with the government if punitive measures against junior doctors are lifted.

“If the government lifts punitive measures imposed on junior doctors and makes a venue for dialogue, there is a possibility that professors could withdraw their resignations,” Bang told media.

Medical school professors earlier said they will submit resignations starting next Monday in a move pressuring the government to find a breakthrough in the prolonged walkout by trainee doctors.

Another group of medical school professors announced its members would reduce their weekly work hours to 52 hours starting next Monday, citing their overwork that could endanger patients’ health.

“Patients are being exposed to danger as fatigue among professors is building up,” Cho Yun-jung, an official at the Medical Professors Association of Korea, said. “Please understand the decision was made out of concern for possibly harming patient lives.”

The group, which is made up of 39 of the 40 medical schools in the country, also said its
members would also minimize outpatient treatment beginning April 1 to focus on severely ill and emergency patients.

The government has been pushing to sharply raise the number of medical students to brace for the country’s fast-aging population, and a shortage of physicians in rural areas and essential areas, such as pediatrics and emergency departments.

Doctors, on the other hand, say the quota hikes will undermine the quality of medical education and result in higher medical costs for patients. They have called for measures to first address the underpaid specialists and improve legal protection against excessive medical malpractice lawsuits.

Meanwhile, a coalition of seven groups for critical patients, including the Korean Cancer Patients Rights Council, said it “can’t just welcome” the government’s allocation of new medical school slots because there were no measures to address a “vacuum” in medical services.

“(The government’s announcement) does not include any measures to respond to the damage of pat
ients under critical conditions,” the coalition said in a statement.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

A son of a South Korean missionary detained in North Korea has urged the international community to press the North to repatriate his father and other detainees, saying families should no longer fall victim to such an inhumane act, the unification ministry said Thursday.

Choi Jin-young, the son of Choi Chun-gil, made the call as he visited Geneva this week to muster international support on the issue of abductees in North Korea on the occasion of an ongoing session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, the ministry in charge of inter-Korean affairs said.

Choi is one of six South Koreans currently detained in the North for years, including two other missionaries — Kim Jung-wook and Kim Kook-kie — with their whereabouts or fates unknown.

During a session organized by the South Korean permanent mission in Geneva on Tuesday, the younger Choi urged the international community to work together to prevent families from being forcefully separated, mentioning cases including that of Otto Warmbier, a U.S. college stud
ent who died in 2017 shortly after being released from a yearlong detention in the North.

He then met with Elizabeth Salmon, the U.N. special rapporteur for North Korean human rights, to share the suffering of the families of detainees and handed her letters from himself and the wife of detained missionary Kim Kook-kie, the ministry said.

Accompanied by Lee Shin-wha, South Korea’s ambassador-at-large for international cooperation on North Korean human rights, Choi met with her U.S. counterpart, Julie Turner, to highlight the importance of cooperation with the U.S. and Japan on the abductee issue, it added.

Choi also met with officials from the human rights organizations Global Rights Compliance and Christian Solidarity Worldwide to discuss means to ensure the minimum level of rights for detainees.

The ministry earlier said the government plans to seek international cooperation with the United States, Japan and Canada to help resolve the abductee issue, as those nations saw some of their nationals fall vic
tim to Pyongyang’s inhumane act.

The conservative government of Yoon Suk Yeol views the issue of South Korean abductees and detainees as a pressing humanitarian matter, saying it is a violation of human rights against South Korean nationals.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup returned home Thursday, 11 days after he left to assume the job, amid criticism of his appointment and departure when he is subject to an investigation into a Marine’s death last year.

Lee, a former defense minister, was under a travel ban at the time of his appointment over his alleged interference in a military probe into the death of a corporal, who died last year while on a search mission amid heavy rains.

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) and other critics have charged that Lee’s appointment amounts to helping a suspect flee overseas and demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol withdraw the appointment and bring Lee home to face the investigation.

The issue has become one of the hottest topics in the run-up to the April 10 parliamentary elections.

After arriving at Incheon International Airport, Lee told reporters that he came back to attend a meeting of diplomatic mission chiefs related to defense industry cooperation and that he wants the Corruption Investigatio
n Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) to question him while he is in Seoul.

The CIO has been looking into Lee’s alleged interference with a military probe into the Marine’s death.

“I hope that schedule coordination with the CIO will go well so that I can undergo questioning while staying here,” Lee told reporters.

His return came earlier than expected, as he had previously been expected to come back for an annual conference of South Korea’s overseas diplomatic mission chiefs scheduled for late next month.

According to the foreign ministry, the gathering of ambassadors on defense industry cooperation will bring together the South Korean envoys to Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar and Poland.

Some raised speculation the meeting could have been organized to give Lee a pretext for return amid worsening voter sentiment ahead of the general elections because there has been no precedent of the country holding such a meeting separately.

Ahead of Lee’s arrival, a group of DP
members gathered in front of the airport terminal to denounce his return, repeating its call for Yoon to take back the appointment and apologize to the public.

“It is an international disgrace and diplomatic discourtesy to Australia,” DP floor leader Hong Ihk-pyo said.

Hong also accused the government and ruling party of hastening Lee’s return because public sentiment is increasingly turning negative in the leadup to the elections.

The DP members held up small placards with phrases calling for the immediate dismissal of Lee and swift launch of the investigation.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

South Korean banks’ nonperforming loans continued to grow for a fifth consecutive quarter in the three months ended December, data showed Thursday.

Loans classified as substandard or below (SBL) held by local banks had come to 12.5 trillion won (US$9.33 billion) as of end-December, up 1 trillion won from three months earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service.

The figure has been on the rise since the fourth quarter of 2022 amid high interest rates and slow economic recovery.

The percentage of SBLs to the total outstanding loans came to 0.47 percent at the end of December, up 0.03 percentage point from three months earlier.

Bad loans extended to firms gained 1.3 trillion won to 4.4 trillion won over the cited period, while those extended to households stayed nearly unchanged at 1.1 trillion won, according to the financial regulator.

The banks’ coverage ratio had come to 212.2 percent as of end-December, down 3.0 percentage points from three months earlier.

Source: Yonhap News
Agency

Bangkok, Funeral ceremony for “Mek” Winai Kraibutr, former 100,000 baht hero. There were many friends in the entertainment industry mourning. Everyone was sad, sad , and sad. They didn’t think that ” Mek Winai ” would pass away so quickly.

At Sala 10, Siriphong Thamnimit Temple, Bang Khen District, Bangkok, a religious ceremony was held by “Mek” Winai Kraibutr, a former famous actor. After being treated for blisters for more than 5 years, he died peacefully. Late yesterday (March 20), the atmosphere was filled with sadness.

Back in the afternoon, “Ae”, his wife, went to pick up Mek’s body from CGH Sai Mai Hospital, crying and calling Mek’s name all the way. Before the vehicle moved the body to Siripong Thamnimit Temple.

After moving the body to the temple There were relatives and friends of actors such as Noom Kongkaphan, Krung Sriwilai, Tua Rae, Uai Nonsi, who gradually joined in pouring water to mourn Mek for the last time.

Khun Ae, Mek’s wife, wept and opened up about this loss. Still can’t accept it.
I don’t think P’Mek will suddenly leave. So I wasn’t prepared. Last night I thought he would be able to fight. The doctor gave him CPR, but he didn’t revive him. May Brother Mek rest in a good place. P’Mek has been patient a lot. I’ve always done it for my family. He is ready to be a mother and father to raise three children. Brother Mek does not have to worry.

The family brought a picture of Mek wearing a navy blue shirt. Set a smiley face for your friends. And those who loved Mek joined in remembering Khun Ae along with her 3 children, paying respect to their father and standing in mourning.

In addition, the family has prepared another picture from the drama “Takrud Tone” which was the last performance. Before the clouds get sick

Meanwhile, Noom Kongkaphan, a close friend who has known each other for more than 30 years, said he came to say his final goodbyes. Friends, don’t worry. I know that I am tired and have always been strong in fighting the disease. On the other hand, Uai Nonsi is a famous director
who worked with Mek in the movie “Nang Nak”, a breakthrough work that made Mek become the first 100 million star of Thailand. He mourned that Mek is a good actor. Very cooperative Dedicate your body and mind to work. There are many scenes where you dare to act, you dare to act yourself.

As for the prayer ceremony, there will be a funeral ceremony until March 24 at 6:00 p.m. and on March 25 there will be a cremation ceremony at 5:00 p.m.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Minister of Industry rushes to clear up problems with hundreds of outstanding Factory 4 permits. Order the Department of Factory to expedite the clearance process within 30 days and to come back and report urgent solutions to the problem. Emphasizing the need to facilitate investment

Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, said that at this time she has received complaints from the private sector. Regarding the request for investment license, consideration is delayed. which called a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Director General of the Department of Industrial Works To collect information on all pending permission requests in the system. By ordering to establish guidelines for managing permission requests. Let’s report this on March 26th because it is important to carry out the government policy that wants to facilitate investment for all investors who do everything correctly.

‘Initially went to check. It was found that there are still more than a hu
ndred matters remaining, possibly due to incomplete supporting documents for consideration. Waiting for information from outside agencies, such as requesting permission for a power plant or wood processing plant Or it may be caused by the officers’ work being more defensive than proactive. You must rush to clear the license and want the Department of Industrial Works to consider it within 30 days. If any investor has incomplete documents, you must hurry to report what is missing. Which documents are correct and complete? We must expedite the granting of the license,’ Ms. Pimpattra said.

A source from the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.) revealed that many private sectors are currently in serious distress. Came back to encounter problems in applying for a license to operate a factory (Ror. Ngor. 4) in both new business operations. and the request for permission to expand the factory was delayed again. Initially received information that Applying for both types of licenses from the Department of Industri
al Works There are at least 200 cases pending which would like to be expedited for consideration. To create investment to stimulate the economy.

Source: Thai News Agency

Government House, “Big Tor – Big Joke” reports to the Permanent Secretary of the PMO. “Big Joke” says it’s like going back to his old home, no stress, no worries. 3 judges investigate the facts. Confirming that it is not Saichansongla, emphasizing that the conflict is over. As for the matter of the case, we need to talk with “Big Tor”

Reporters reported that at 9:45 a.m. Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Commander) reported to Mr. Teeraphong Siwawongwilas, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. After there was an order to transfer government assistance to the Prime Minister’s Office While waiting for the results of the investigation from the fact and legal investigation committee. In the case of a conflict regarding the case of personnel within the Royal Thai Police

Then at 10:00 a.m. Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, deputy police commander, came to report himself. By giving an interview before reporting to express your concerns about the future position. After r
eceiving an order to help with government work at the Prime Minister’s Office or not, he said that he was not worried because he was a civil servant. When accepting what assignment? You have to do it and do your best.

As for the case of the Prime Minister, he emphasized asking police officials not to divide into parties. Let’s work together to serve the nation. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that today he is already doing it. The Prime Minister gives guidelines on unity as the main focus.

When asked if he believed in the names of the three members of the fact-checking committee, Pol. Gen. Surachet said he was not worried about anything, that he believed in nothing because he was an adult who was already doing his duty honestly.

As for what action will be taken regarding the case that has occurred? Pol. Gen. Surachet said that he was informed that the matter would be sent to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), therefore it is a matter of the NACC.

When asked about cases that had been filed before Incl
uding criminal cases under the Criminal Code, Section 157. Will the case be withdrawn or not? Pol. Gen. Surachet said that the police commander would schedule another meeting to talk. We have to break up.

When asked again whether there would be no more conflicts in the Royal Thai Police Office after this, Pol. Gen. Surachet said that it must all end. No one conflicts with anyone. Now I feel comfortable, no problems, sleep every day, no stress. Coming to help with government work at the Prime Minister’s Office is like returning to an old home. Coming to help the government this time There is nothing to recommend Pol.Gen. Torsak. Just learn how to know which room you are in. As someone who has come to help in government service here As for who will be assigned to inspect the work in which part, he still doesn’t know. He must wait for the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Basic Education Commission to assign him. This round is normal, there is nothing, he comes to perform his duties as usual.

When asked
how to give orders to his subordinates who had previously issued a press conference. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that at a press conference yesterday (March 19) that everything must end. And I emphasize that there must be no conflict in the organization. Must move forward to work for the people

As for whether this will be the last time he comes to help in government service at the Prime Minister’s Office or not. Pol.Gen.Surachet Said it was up to the commander. If asked to do what duty? must go and do that duty We must have discipline. As for the work that is still pending, I am not worried.

As for whether he will go to acknowledge the allegations himself or not? Pol. Gen. Surachet said he could not go because he had not received a summons.

Reporters reported that after reporting to the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister, Pol. Gen. Torsak along with Mr. Mongkolchai Somudorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, walked to see the office on the 4th floor, inside the Gov
ernment Volunteer Coordination Center room. The former Office of the Civil Service Commission, opposite Government House. Police General Torsak said that we are more than stars. Today, let’s take a look at the office and come sit and work at the House. The reporter then asked whether work would start from March 22 onwards or not. Pol. Gen. Torsak said that he was on government duty for 3 days and had to look at other missions first.

Reporters reported that Then Pol. Gen. Surachet I followed along to see the office and went to see the office. which is on the 3rd floor of the former Office of the Civil Service Commission.

Pol.Gen.Surachet Gave another interview after reporting that Today I came to report. Previously responsible work has not been coordinated or forwarded to anyone. Some believe that they survived because they were close to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra when he went to his home in Chiang Mai province. Confirm that they are not related. Because at that time he went to act as a securit
y guard for important people. Mr. Thaksin is a former Prime Minister. Not going personally This time it was the Prime Minister’s solution. To create unity in the unit

When asked if people think that “Big Joke” has changed his line to Ban Chan Song La. Pol. Gen. Surachet shook his head and said there was no call. There is only the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police. Now that I have come to do this duty, I must do it.

As for the order signed by the Prime Minister, it was stated that there were deficiencies and conflicts with the Police Commander. Pol. Gen. Surachet said that when the Prime Minister wants to solve problems to create unity in the agency. Today everyone must do their duty for the people and the public. Personal matters must be discarded. As for whether or not I will go see the Prime Minister or the Prime Minister’s Secretary-General? Today I come to report to the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. Consider everything OK. From now on I will go to the office. and will come to wor
k at Government House every day

When asked again about this conflict It was considered the most violent conflict to the point of having to arrest the two police officers in the palace. Police General Surachet said that all conflicts must end. We all talked yesterday. The organization must survive and be strong. Working for the people Subordinates must not divide into factions.

‘Today the Permanent Secretary did not give any special instructions. Assign legal advisory work and the Information Act about decentralization You have to do your job well. There is no need to instruct subordinates not to conflict. No matter who’s on the line, everyone is talking. Confirm that there is definitely no conflict,’ Maj. Gen. Asurachet said.

As for the statement “Big Joke, Life No. 10,” Pol. Gen. Surachet Confirm that there is nothing When he gave me the opportunity to work, I did it. No matter what duty it is, it must be done. I didn’t know it was Never Die porridge (laughs).

When asked where today I still smile. Pol. G
en. Surachet said that he did not do anything at all. But you must do your duty well. Put the people at the center Give people confidence and faith All of these are the duties of government officials. As for the various cases filed against Pol. Gen. Torsak, we must make an appointment to talk again. Because there are many parts

‘Right now I don’t feel stressed. So you can laugh and smile. It may be different from the police commander. Today it’s like coming home. Because before this he had been transferred to help work at the Government House. And once Confirming that he did not know about the urgent transfer order yesterday, he learned along with the media, which contradicts the Police Commander who said that he had known since yesterday. But all orders are at the discretion of the Prime Minister. It is not confirmed whether or not he will return to the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. It’s at the Prime Minister. Wherever he puts me, there he is. Wherever you are, feel comfortable. Because everywhere there i
s work to do, don’t think too much, don’t worry,’ Pol. Gen. Surachet Said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Saraburi, Hot songs, angry people, chasing and beating girls, punching each other in the middle of a housewarming ceremony. until the host had to go on stage to announce If it doesn’t stop, they will give the musicians a hundred thousand baht salary.

A group of teenagers fought with each other at a housewarming ceremony. At Salaeng Phan Subdistrict, Wang Muang District, Saraburi Province Bottles were used to hit and be thrown. There was a big commotion for a while. People working together tried to stop him, but they couldn’t help him. Finally, a relative of the owner of the event came up on stage and spoke into the microphone that if they didn’t stop fighting each other, If caught, all music wages will be paid. The event was calm. The incident occurred on March 18th.

A news team went to the area where the incident happened. Meet Mr. Kiattisak, age 41, the owner of the house where the event was held. Take the news team to see the scene of the incident. It was a wide area in front of the house and told that o
n that day they hired music to perform at a price of 100,000 baht and arranged a banquet with 160 Chinese tables. There were many adult guests attending the event. While the music was playing happily, around 10:00 p.m., there was a quarrel between a group of teenagers. Fighting each other in a commotion, not knowing who was who. People at work tried to help stop it, but it was ineffective. Uncle Chai then went up on stage and took the microphone and announced that if the fighting didn’t stop, he would pay all the music fees.

In this incident, he felt very bad. He organized a big event, a merit-making event. Why did there have to be arguments and arguments that caused damage? Luckily, only a few people were slightly injured. After that, there was discussion and clearing things up. No legal action has been filed in any way.

As for Phuyai Ton, age 37, the band leader said that at first he just played music. Having fun together Played for about 3 hours. When the music came on at 10:00 p.m., the song “Old Gangst
er” by Thai Thotsamit, people at the event started fighting with each other, not knowing who was who. Until the host had to order the play to stop. As for the reason, I don’t know if it was because of the uplifting song or because they were repulsed from before.

Source: Thai News Agency

Samsung Display Co. said Thursday it will pay out dividends for the first time since its establishment in 2012, a move that will lead its parent company Samsung Electronics Co. to receive about 5.6 trillion won (US$4.2 billion) in dividends.

At a shareholders’ meeting Tuesday, Samsung Display decided to deliver 25,400 won per share in dividends totaling 6.65 trillion won, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Samsung Electronics is the top shareholder of Samsung Display with an 84.8 percent stake. The dividends that South Korea’s tech giant will receive are estimated at 5.64 trillion won.

Industry watchers said the dividend payout appears to be aimed at supporting Samsung Electronics, which needs hefty amounts of cash to fund its sizable investments in chips.

Source: Yonhap News Agency