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Phuket, Tour buses pick up and drop off Chinese tourists. Thepkrasattri Road overturned Outbound side of Phuket city Many people were injured.

Tour buses pick up and drop off Chinese tourists. Overturned around Bang Duk curve. Thepkrasattri Road Outbound side of Phuket city Many people were injured. A white tour bus was found at the scene. It was on its side, overturned, obstructing traffic. with police officers providing assistance Prevent repeated accidents While in the middle of the road Rescue personnel First aid is being given to injured tourists. Before being taken to the hospital, there were 5-6 people, most of whom had abrasions and sprains from the impact.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Lotus joins with Bangkok to support a campaign to reduce PM 2.5 dust. Cars wear stickers. ‘This car #reducesdust’ for those receiving service. To receive special privileges, free parking for the first 4 hours in Lotus hypermarkets participating in the campaign at 10 branches from today – 29 February.

Mr. Apirak Dechaworasit, Senior Director Business Strategy and Support Division, Lotus, said that Lotus is aware of its participation in helping drive the country’s sustainability. Happy to support Bangkok (Bangkok) solves pollution problems for people in Bangkok and surrounding areas. To reduce the amount of PM 2.5 dust from deteriorating vehicle smoke. In addition, join in encouraging people to help reduce the amount of dust and smoke from vehicles. Therefore, 4 hours of free parking has been given in 10 Lotus branches participating in the campaign. Today until February 29, 2024 for cars that display stickers. ‘This car#reducesdust’ received from participating in changing engine oil and filters in a
campaign in Bangkok.

In this regard, joining forces with Bangkok this time will not only encourage everyone to help reduce the amount of dust. It also reduces the health effects of pollution. This is in line with Lotus’ sustainable development policy. that aims to drive a good environment Ready to join in promoting the health and well-being of the people (Health and Well-being) as well. Lotus is also the first retail store to install EV Station Charging stations, providing the most comprehensive service throughout Thailand. At 100 Lotus Hypermarket branches in Bangkok and tourist cities. and will continue to expand the service of electric vehicle charging stations in Lotus branches throughout Thailand in the future.

For cars with stickers ‘This car #reducesdust’ can receive the right to increase free parking time at all 10 Lotus Hypermarket branches as follows: Lat Phrao branch, Rama 1 branch, Prachachuen branch, Rama 2 branch, Bang Khae branch, Rama 4 branch, Sukhumvit 50 branch. , Rama 3 branch, Bang Kapi
branch and Minburi branch.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Analyst Innovation Exchange expects Digital Wallet to support GDP growth of 4.1% in 2024. Keep an eye on conditions and timing. Ready to expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain interest rates throughout 2024.

Mr. Sukit Udomsirikul, Managing Director, Research Division, Innovest But this does not include the government’s economic stimulus measures, especially the Digital Wallet measure, worth 500 billion baht, which is an important factor that helps drive economic growth in 2024. It is considered that if the Digital Wallet measure is passed as announced by the Prime Minister, It will result in the Thai economy expanding by 4.1%. He admits that the Digital Wallet policy is difficult to implement. and have expectations from the people If conditions are adjusted, such as less money or the period of time that will begin to be delayed It may affect the growth of the Thai economy. However, there are still factors that must be taken into account. Both confidence in the foreign economy and bonds that the ma
rket is still concerned about

As for the interest rate issue It is expected that the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will maintain the policy interest rate at 2.5% in 2024, which is viewed as an appropriate level with 2 factors to keep an eye on: inflation that continues to shrink. and the government’s Digital Wallet project.

Source: Thai News Agency

RABAT, The Kingdom of Morocco has been elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024.

Morocco’s election as the head of the UN Human Rights Council is seen as a significant milestone in the country’s persistent efforts to promote and protect human rights on the international stage.

Morocco has been implementing significant national initiatives to strengthen the rule of law and the protection of human rights. Many reforms have been carried out in areas of democracy, gender equality, social and economic development to the benefit of the population.

Morocco actively contributes to actions and measures aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue, tolerance, fighting against radicalism and extremism, protecting migrants’ rights and ensuring sustainable environment.

As President of Human Rights Council, Morocco is committed to continuing its longstanding efforts to meet the goals and objectives of the Council through fostering dialogue and consensus among its members and regi
onal groups.

Source: Thai News Agency

House of Representatives, Cabinet approves BIMSTEC of 7 countries to cooperate in maritime transport. Support link Pacific Ocean-India through Thailand’s “Land Bridge”

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet meeting Agreed on the draft agreement on cooperation in maritime transport of the BIMSTEC group of 7 countries, consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as proposed by the Ministry of Transport. To create cooperation and facilitate joint maritime transport. in the Bay of Bengal region Applies to ships, ship companies, crew, and cargo on board. same standard

To open up trade and investment opportunities Promoting Thailand’s role It is a center of maritime connectivity in the international arena. Various formats Both land and sea in Thailand Connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean Hopes that Thailand will be a leading country in terms of connectivity in the BIMSTEC cooperation framework, especially connect
ivity through the Landbrick project in the southern region. which the government intends to push forward to make it happen in a concrete way .

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, Looking at the debt of Chiang Mai teachers. Found almost the full loan amount of the Teachers’ Savings Cooperative, more than 20 billion baht.

National Teacher’s Day this year The news team took us to explore the problem of teacher debt in Chiang Mai Province. Found the teacher’s debt balance. who is a member of the Chiang Mai Provincial Teachers Savings Cooperative Have a higher loan amount 25 billion baht From more than 30,000 members It was found that most of them borrowed to buy houses, cars, do business, as well as repay bank debt and debt outside the system.

Chiang Mai Teachers Savings Cooperative On National Teacher’s Day, teachers who are members of cooperatives also come to apply for loans and repay debts every day. By Mr. Suthat Prasat Suwan Chairman of the Chiang Mai Teachers Savings Cooperative Revealing the current teacher debt problem, borrowers are likely to decrease. But the loan amount is still more. 25 billion baht From a total of more than 30,000 members, there are more than
20,000 borrowers, of whom 99 percent. You can pay in installments as usual. At an interest rate of 5.4 percent and with dividends provided. which the principles of the cooperative It will allow teachers to borrow 2 times their salary but not more than 3 million baht. Most of them found that they borrowed to buy a house, buy a car or borrow to pay for child care. But the problem encountered was that most people borrowed from cooperatives until their salary was deducted, leaving only 30 percent until the money was not enough. You have to go get a bank loan. or borrow outside the system Some of them asked for debt consolidation. By having the cooperative help in debt restructuring. As a result, the number of installments that teachers have to pay their debt will be longer. Some of them can be paid in installments until they retire from government service.

While some teachers have already retired But they still owe money to the cooperative, saying that most of the teachers come from homes that don’t have a lot o
f wealth. and low salary Since new appointments, many people have had to teach in remote areas. There are expenses, car expenses, housing expenses, some of which you have to borrow to build yourself, buy a car, buy a house, and take care of your family. and advises the new generation of teachers to be self-sufficient and have more financial discipline

As for the new generation of teachers who come to borrow I don’t want you to look at that. Teacher debt is the only debt. Because many people borrow to continue their studies, start a business, and earn extra income. While some teachers choose to become members of savings cooperatives just to save money. Because they think that the more money they save, the better their lives will be. Not having debt is a great fortune.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The “wild pig” case is another scandal. Someone called the former director-general of a department. All claims in the court case have been tied up. Hurry and come see the investigator. Ready to give a contact number If you are on the side of the investigative officer as a witness, it will be beneficial to the said former director-general. The audio clip evidence has reached Minister Thammanat.

Last night, a leaked clip related to the “wild pig” case was published on social media. One person telephoned the former director-general of a department. The person who telephoned the former director-general said that he wished the former director-general to come and meet with the investigative officer because many witnesses had already tied him up.

The person who called refused to reveal who he was because he worked anonymously. But he is ready to give the phone number of the investigator in the case to talk to the person making the report because it is in the investigation process. There will be evidence
both in the news and in non-news. Including following the financial path Until it became the source of arrest warrants for many people. Therefore, he wanted the former Director-General to be on the side of the investigating officer as a witness which would be beneficial to the former Director-General himself.

In this regard, the former Director-General who recorded the audio He answered in the conversation that he did not know where he would have to testify because he was not involved. In performing your duties while being Director-General, there may be people who accuse you. If damage is done, you will have to sue.

A high level source from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives stated that The person who telephoned came to see this former director-general. I am a freelance journalist who used to be a reporter for a news agency. By being a person who had been attacked by Mr. Achariya Rueangrattanaphong Complaint about obstructing the destruction of “wild pigs” in a special case of 161 containers By in
tervening and demanding benefits from the contractor. as well as threatening to amend the contract to replace the contractor hired to bury the illegal pigs All evidence is now in the hands of Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Until it was the source of the interview last week that Why did the investigative officers of the Department of Special Investigation deviate from the “wild pig” case to do the “chicken feet” case? Please do it correctly. Don’t become anyone’s tool and don’t associate issues to help any one company. Along with asking the question: Where did the investigation into the big company go? If you don’t want to do the “wild pig” case, you’ll do it yourself. If anyone does something against the intended purpose, Then accept the karma.

Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives received coordination from the Ministry of Justice to obtain information about the export of “chicken feet”. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Coopera
tives, assigned Mr. Thanadon Suwannarit, legal advisor. along with veterinarian Somchuan Rattanamangkhalanon The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development delivered the information to the Ministry of Justice today (January 16, 2024) at 3:00 p.m., ready to send a list of those responsible during the export of “chicken feet” to the Ministry of Justice.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, The Department of Intellectual Property together with the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to promote dispute mediation and academic cooperation. Hoping to reduce the problem of intellectual property infringement lawsuits

Mr. Wutthikrai Leeweeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, revealed that the Department of Intellectual Property It is an agency that promotes the protection and protection of intellectual property rights. Through proactive services in all forms To strengthen Thai entrepreneurs in every dimension The dispute mediation service is one of the services that the department provides. It is with great intention to guarantee that the people are confident that When intellectual property problems arise, the Department is ready to provide full advice and assistance at no cost. In the past, the department Has started mediation services since 2002, showing that People are increasing
ly paying attention to the selection of mediation services. Most disputes arise from ignorance and misunderstanding of intellectual property matters. This type of dispute is a matter that can be discussed and negotiated with each other to solve problems together. along with the department Must educate the public together so that there are no more disputes.’

However, under such cooperation An important highlight is the support for linking joint dispute mediation services between the Department and the courts so that the public can receive more convenience in dispute resolution services, such as the joint dispute referral process. For cases where the Department The mediation was successful and a memorandum of understanding was prepared to settle the dispute. If the parties wish to create a compromise agreement in court, the Department will refer the matter to the mediation process before filing court action. To make it convenient for the parties to request the court to issue a consent judgment. As well as foll
owing up on the results of dispute resolution between each other. Linking such processes will allow citizens to receive services conveniently, quickly, comprehensively, and with cost savings.

In addition, the Department and the Court have cooperation in exchanging academic information. Personnel development This helps raise the level of service to be more efficient and beneficial to the people. People can use the Department of Intellectual Property’s mediation services for intellectual property disputes. You can study the information at the Department of Intellectual Property website. https://www.ipthailand.go.th Topic ‘Dispute Resolution’ or ask for additional details at the Dispute Resolution Group. Legal Division, Department of Intellectual Property, Tel. 02-547-5029 during official days and hours.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Stock Exchange of Thailand Closed this morning at 1,404.26 points, an increase of 2.76 points (-0.20%), trading value approximately 19,856.04 million baht.

Morning trading Index moves in negative territory The highest level was 1,407.08 points and the lowest level was 1,399.85 points.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, A fire broke out in an old pile of wood next to a hut in Wat Kaeo Fa Chulamanee. Near the Parliament Building, Dusit District, luckily a monk saw the flames first. Therefore, he quickly informed the officials to extinguish the fire in time.

At around 2:50 a.m., a fire broke out in an old pile of wood next to a hut in Wat Kaeo Fa Chulamanee. Fortunately, a monk saw the flames first. He quickly notified the officials to put out the fire in time.

Around 2:50 a.m., a fire broke out in an old pile of wood next to a hut in Wat Kaeo Fa Chulamanee. It is a large pile of wood piled up next to the hut of Wat Kaeo Fa Chulamanee. Near the Parliament Building, Thahan Road, Thanon Nakhon Chai Si Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok. At first, the fire was burning in a pile of wood. before spreading to nearby temple monasteries Fortunately, a monk from the temple saw the flames and smoke first and quickly informed the officials and they helped extinguish the fire.

Officials used five water trucks to spray water
from all directions. Therefore able to prevent the fire from spreading to the cubicle. Only minor damage was found to the walls and outside area. The pile of wood was all burned down. From the initial investigation, no injuries were found.

A monk living in the monastery said that while he was in retreat he smelled a strong stench and saw flames burning a pile of wood. Therefore, he immediately notified fire officials to put an end to the incident.

Initially, Bang Pho Police Station investigators came to collect evidence and examine images from CCTV cameras in the temple area. To find the cause of this fire.

Source: Thai News Agency