Day: May 9, 2024

Rayong, In the case of a fire at a warehouse storing industrial chemical waste in Rayong Province yesterday (8 May), the Office of the Basic Education Commission has examined the evidence. It is expected to take several days to complete. Recently ordered to close Wat Nong Phawa School again. There was a foul smell spreading around the area. Update on the fire incident at the industrial chemical waste warehouse of Winprocess Company Limited, Village No. 4, Bang But Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, yesterday (8 May). Wittaya Police officers Rayong Provincial Forensics Office Inspected within the company on the first day. To collect evidence in various warehouses place of fire After the fire started on April 22nd due to being unable to control the fire There was also a continuous explosion of fire from the chemical pile. Forensic officers collected evidence in the area of ??Warehouse 5. From interviewing eyewitnesses, it was determined that this was the first place where the fire occurred. befo re the fire spread to various warehouses Using a drone to fly up and collect evidence above in an area that officials cannot yet walk into. Because there are a lot of chemicals. And there was still white smoke rising up. Periodically gives off a bad smell. Police Colonel Parichat Unteng, Superintendent of the Rayong Provincial Forensics Office, revealed that when inspecting and collecting evidence, care must be taken. For the safety of officials The officers who collect evidence on the ground must wear chemical protection suits. And before inspecting and collecting evidence, there must be an official from the Pollution Control Department. Being the front line, bringing the Gas Dectector air quality measuring device to measure the weather first. When the values ??were found to be within normal limits, they proceeded to inspect. Starting with the office section and Warehouse 5. Warehouse 3 cannot be inspected yet. It is expected that it will take several more days to find evidence before it is completed. Orde r to close schools continuously Escape the smell of chemicals. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jaruwan Samrakij, director of Wat Nong Phawa School. Announcement of school closure as a special case Between 16-24 May this past 7-8 April. Administrators and teachers have gone to work in the area. It was found that there was a foul smell of chemicals wafting from time to time. For the safety of students Therefore it is necessary to announce a special school holiday. By allowing students to study at home in the form of ON HAND or worksheets instead until there is a change. Ask Mr. Prem Piyawanichsakul Teacher at Wat Nong Phawa School who was on duty to guard the school's property, revealed that yesterday (8 May) there had been heavy rain all day. This causes a very strong, pungent odor that stings the eyes and nose. This is another reason why the school director announced the closure of classes as a special case. In addition, the school uses water from an artesian well. For the safety of students and are afraid that it will hav e an impact on the students until they become sick Therefore, the school was ordered to be closed until the situation was resolved. For Wat Nong Phawa School Located opposite the Winprocess chemical waste factory. Less than 2 kilometers apart. Source: Thai News Agency

Rayong, Explosion explodes. Fire in chemical storage tank in Map Ta Phut Black smoke filled the sky. There was 1 death and 3 injuries. The province declared a level 2 state of emergency and people were evacuated. Recently, the fire was under control. This fire started at approximately 10:45 a.m. Officials were notified of a fire in a pyrolysis gas storage tank inside Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited on I-8 Road, Tha Ruea. Map Ta Phut, Mueang District, Rayong Province, when arriving at the scene of the incident Found thick black smoke rising up all over the sky. There was a strong flame burning on a large tank. There were a number of injured people. The officer brought him away. Bangkok Rayong Hospital Ready to evacuate those at the scene of the incident to safety. Meanwhile, 20 water and foam fire trucks rushed to put out the fire. Ask the villagers in the nearby area. One loud explosion was heard. Before the fire They all fled the area as well. because of fear that another explosion would occur U ntil around 12:30 p.m., after taking approximately 3 hours, the power was turned off, with water being continuously sprayed. But after only 30 minutes, it appeared that there was another explosion. With the flames rising again quickly and violently. fireman Everyone hurriedly sprayed water to put out the fire again. But there was still no sign of calming down. Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited issued two clarification statements, the contents of which were summarized as follows: In the event that smoke appears near the C9+ hydrocarbon storage tank, the company mobilizes a team to control the situation immediately following the emergency response plan. by separating the system and stop various activities Inside the factory according to safety procedures We are currently controlling the incident and assessing the damage. including finding the cause From such events Four people were injured and were taken to the hospital and are under medical care. Later, it was informed that one employee had died. The company is very sorry for this loss. The company has provided full care and assistance to the injured and deceased. However, the hydrocarbon compound C9+ is a by-product of the production of precursors in the production of plastic pellets, from which benzene, toluene, and mixed xylene have been separated, which are used as solvents in various industries. The company apologizes for the incident. and will do our best to control the situation There were more than 300 company employees around the fire site. have migrated to gather at the Takuan-Ao Pradu community multi-purpose building Which is approximately 10 kilometers from the scene of the incident, with public health officials coming to provide medical treatment and physical examination. Most will have a panic attack. There are no severe symptoms. As for the latest fire situation, at 3:30 p.m., fire trucks from neighboring provinces were mobilized to help support fire control. Including pumping water from the sea for cooling. to reduce the temperature of dozens of nearby chemical tanks Mr. Atthaya Nuanuthai, head of the Rayong Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, revealed that while the fire had spread to the third tank, firefighters sprayed it with water. To keep the fire within a limited area You can see that the flames are starting to reduce in intensity. But it still continued to burn. Recently, the fire has been controlled. The tank that caught fire was a gasoline tank with a height of 18 meters, a diameter of 30 meters, and a capacity of 2,500 cubic meters. The second tank was the same size. But it is a different type of substance. For this company There had been a fire incident once before in October 2021, where 3 people died. Source: Thai News Agency

Pack your bags and go out to explore Chanthaburi. Travel, eat, and be satisfied here. 'Chanthaburi,' the fruit metropolis, is ready to open its gardens for everyone to come and taste the fresh, extremely delicious durian. Taste the Puang Manee durian. that has its origins here For those who want to chill, you must come and see the million-dollar view in the evening. 'Chedi in the middle of the water at Ban Hua Laem' which is extremely beautiful. Before closing the trip, walk around and try some strange but delicious desserts in the old community 'Strange Dessert Community' Along the Nong Bua Canal'. #Happiness as soon as you travel to Thailand #Amazingthailand #Tourism Authority of Thailand #TAT #Travel to Chanthaburi #Chanthaburi #Durian #Phuangmanee #Baan Suan Puangmanee #Suan Arun Burapha #Strange dessert community #Fruit Metropolis Source: Thai News Agency

Crime Suppression Division, Arrested two husband and wife who cheated out of 400 million baht from Naem Don Mueang and sent them to jail. They still deny the crime. Claiming not to intend to cheat Asking for sympathy, not wanting to go to jail Willing to compensate the injured person. In the case of the Crime Suppression Division police Sondhi joined forces with police from the Royal Thai Police and AMLO officials, totaling more than 100 officers, to search 7 target areas in Pathum Thani Province, 5 locations, Nakhon Nayok Province, 1 location, and Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 1 location, in order to arrest the accused. Corruption group of the Don Mueang Nam Naem Processing Company Until the damage was nearly 400 million baht. Pol. Col. Wiwat Chitsophakul, Superintendent of Subdistrict 2, Crime Suppression Division, ordered investigators from Subdistrict 2 of the Crime Suppression Division to arrest Mr. Thachathorn, age 41, the suspect according to an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court. Charged with mone y laundering and Ms. Noppasorn or Kaimook, age 39, the accused according to the Criminal Court's arrest warrant. Charged with employer theft, illegal use of another person's electronic card, money laundering and money laundering. Husband and wife, the main suspects in the case of embezzlement of nearly 400 million baht from Naem Don Mueang Company, have been released from prison. to be taken into custody at the Criminal Court Initially, the investigative officer wrote a letter requesting to object to bail due to the high damages in the case. However, after questioning the two suspects throughout the night, both still steadfastly denied the charges. By only admitting that they actually took out the company's money. But there was no intention to defraud. Ready to ask for sympathy from the victims because they do not want to be prosecuted. and will be happy to return all the money or valuable assets received back to the company At the same time, Pol. Col. Wiwat Chitsophakul, superintendent of the 2nd Police St ation, also ordered Police Lieutenant Colonel Netiwit Thanasit Nitikul, Deputy Superintendent of Police 2, Crime Suppression Division, and officials from the case solving team rushed to check the amount of property seized from the search of the house of the accused and his relatives. To summarize the amount and forward it to AMLO officials to investigate the origin of the assets to ascertain whether they were obtained through wrongdoing or not. As for the assets seized and confiscated, they include funds, bonds, and insurance worth 200 million baht, more than 300 amulets and luxury watches worth approximately 100 million baht, title deeds to 24 plots of land, luxury houses, vacation homes, garden houses, and several condos, Gold weighing 520 baht, worth approximately 30 million baht, and 5 luxury cars, including 2.5 million baht in cash, total seized items worth more than 300 million baht. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok joins with Transport and Public Administration to follow the progress. 'Ratchaprasong Model' solves traffic problems on Ratchadamri Road Revealed that after installing Lane Block, there has been a decrease in the number of vehicles violating parking. Prepare to expand the results to many more areas. 9 May 2024 Police General Adis Ngamjitsuksri, Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok Visited the area to follow up on the progress of the project to solve traffic problems on Ratchadamri Road. "Ratchaprasong Model" together with Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat Wongsanga, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, and Mr. Seksom Akkhaphan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Land Transport. and representatives of entrepreneurs in the Ratchaprasong area In the past, this area has had accumulated problems for a long time. The main problem is traffic congestion. Because some public taxis, taxis, and tricycles are parked frozen. to wait to receive passengers On April 20, 2024, Bus Stop markings were made more clearly. Change the imaginary colored island into a traffic lane. To add one more traffic lane, improve the pedestrian crossing fence (green) to prevent people or tourists from crossing the road in places that are not crossings. Reduce all bus stops to just 1 stop to prevent confusion in using the service. Install a no U-turn sign. and install a Lane Block traffic divider device for a distance of 500 meters on Ratchadamri Road on both the inbound and outbound sides. So that buses can pick up and drop off passengers conveniently and safely. In addition, CCTV cameras have been installed. Processed with an AI system, collecting information on cars that violate parking in prohibited areas. By specifying the boundaries of areas where parking is prohibited. If you find a car parked longer than the time specified by the system considered to have committed an offense which will display the date, time and location in detail Can clearly capture vehicle license plate numbers. The information obtained will be sent to th e Bangkok Traffic and Transport Office, local police stations. and related agencies to take legal action It was found that before installing Lane Block, there were 489 violating vehicles parked in the left lane/day, and after installing Lane Block, the number of violating vehicles was reduced to only 45 vehicles/day. Prepare to expand the results to other areas such as Ratchadamri Road, continuing along Rama I Road to Siam Square. Rama I Road to Ploenchit Intersection New Phetchaburi Road on both sides and points of complaint such as Platinum, Wat Pho, Central Ladprao. Chatuchak Market, etc. Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Culture, Minister Sudawan Entered the Ministry of Culture for the first day, promoting the policy of culture driving the economy, one region, one world heritage, along with pushing for the Loy Krathong tradition to become a world event like the evening of Maha Songkran. Miss Sudawan Wang Suphakit Koson Minister of Culture Traveling to the Ministry of Culture for the first time, ready to pay homage to the sacred objects of the Ministry of Culture, with Mrs. Yupa Thaweewattanakitbovorn Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Mrs. Laleewan Kanchanajari, Assistant Minister of Culture, executives, civil servants, and Ministry of Culture officials welcomed. Ready to meet with the Ministry's media Ready to give an interview that Today we received a warm and friendly welcome from all government officials of the ministry. Ready to provide policies and guidelines to drive operations Emphasis is placed on promoting the identity of each area. How can we highlight our special features so that we can d rive the circular economy and generate income? along with increasing concentration in developing new strategic approaches To aim to elevate and increase the efficiency of being a ministry that brings culture and creativity Use it to play a leading role in the economic and social development of Thailand. By encouraging everyone to join together in bringing Thai culture to continue, preserve and expand it to new dimensions. to create social value and economic value which is the key to driving the economic and cultural system of Thailand Will focus on developing "people, society, economy, technology, and soft power" together. Minister Sudawan sees that the Ministry of Culture has the potential to promote the cultural economy. To create social value and economic value By supporting the grassroots economy and cultural industries to be able to compete in the global market, such as promoting the identity of Thai fabrics. to be suitable for a variety of target groups Especially targeting high-end luxury customers or elite customers in order to bring the Thai identity of Thai fabrics to grow internationally. Including the promotion and development of Thai jewelry by using Thai patterns or identities to develop them into high-value goods and products.' The Minister of Culture reiterated that he would like to promote Thai fabrics that have an identity. Characteristics in each region To create jobs and careers from products and cultural products To support the One Family One Soft Power (OFOS) policy or the government's One Family, One Soft Power policy that is currently driving It will search for the potential of every Thai family. At least one person per family to promote and cultivate potential to create highly skilled workers with an income of at least 200,000 baht per year. At the same time, it will bring together unique and diverse Thai cultural capital, such as performing arts, traditional craftsmanship. Important traditional events Temples and historical sites historical park National Museum community tourist attra ctions Let's develop it into cultural capital to drive the creative economy. Through guidelines for enhancing image Honor and elevate Thailand's cultural role on the world stage. Including conveying and presenting Thai culture from various perspectives. There may be cultural activities organized to create a Mega Event with an emphasis on discovering the charm of Thailand. Through the approach of combining cultures History and friendliness of Thai people To develop cultural relations with foreign countries and promote Thailand's cultural role on the world stage. New work directions of the Ministry of Culture Ready to be a ministry that promotes and supports the use of Thailand's diverse cultural capital to support concrete social and economic dimensions. One of the milestones that I think is that if we work together to drive this year You will see that Thailand has one region, one world heritage, and the creation of the Loy Krathong tradition to be a world event like the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, co ol all over the world, this year's Maha Songkran. Ms. Sudawan said that all sectors of the Ministry of Culture will work together to drive the celebration in honor of His Majesty the King. On the occasion of the auspicious ceremony of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2024, there will also be integration of work between and with various agencies. Both the public and private sectors Especially working with the Minister of Tourism and Sports to move forward with Thailand Tourism 2025 in accordance with the IGNITE Thailand policy of Prime Minister Settha Thavisin, which will focus on promoting the cultural economy to create social value and economic value. Promoting the creative economy In response to government policy As well as bringing intangible Thai culture to develop to create high value. Push for UNESCO World Heritage registration. By expediting registration in the rest of the southern region and other regions that have already been registered. Must be publicized to be kno wn Promotion of souvenir shops from cultural and historical tourist attractions And content will be created to communicate in new channels. To promote awareness and awareness of Thai culture among youth and the new generation of Thailand. Source: Thai News Agency

RAYONG, A Level 2 emergency has been declared after a chemical tank explosion at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. The explosion, which occurred at 10:30 AM at a C-9 (nine) aromatic chemical tank owned by Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co., Ltd., has caused a fire that is still raging. Thick black smoke is billowing into the sky, and there have been reports of injuries. 'We have ordered the evacuation of all personnel and businesses from the industrial estate,' said Weerich Amrapal, Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT). The fire is still ongoing, and there is a risk of it spreading. The Rayong provincial administration has also declared a Level 2 emergency, which means that all residents in the vicinity of the fire should evacuate immediately. Emergency crews are on the scene battling the blaze, and firefighters are working to prevent it from spreading to other storage tanks. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Source: Thai News Agency

Rayong, The Director-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission revealed that officials were sent to monitor and follow up on the environmental impacts of a fire in a chemical tank at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port. At this time, the fire control officers are in the process of controlling the fire. Recently there was an announcement Level 2 emergency , with people evacuated to safety. As for the results of measuring air quality in the community surrounding the incident, No toxic chemical vapors have been found yet. Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), said that a team of support personnel has been sent to respond to an emergency chemical accident from a fire in a chemical tank of Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co., Ltd. at the port. Map Ta Phut Industry, Rayong Province, by DandC officials. Follow the situation closely to monitor environmental impacts. At this time, the relevant officials are in the process of suppressing the incident. Now that a level 2 state of emergency has been declared, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has ordered the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port Office (IEAT) and the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Office (IEAT), Rayong Province, to evacuate employees of factory establishments. Everyone immediately left the incident area. In this regard, the DandC has measured the air quality in the communities surrounding the incident area, which has not found any hazardous chemical vapors. If the fire is extinguished then the scene of the incident can be inspected. As for the level of severity of chemical disasters, they are divided into 4 levels according to the severity of the event as follows: Level 1 Disaster events from chemicals that are not life-threatening. Environment and minor assets Spills or fires are contained within the containment boundary. No public evacuation. Level 2 Disaster events from chemicals that are dangerous and have a greater impact on life, the environment, and property. The leak or fire spread to nearby areas. People were evacuated from the area, but not much. Level 3 Disaster events from chemicals that are dangerous and affect life, the environment, and property. It is necessary to evacuate a large area of ??people. Level 4 Disaster events from chemicals that are dangerous and have a serious impact on life, the environment, and property. Use an expert a lot of manpower Use special tools and equipment The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) stated that the governor of Rayong Province had commanded the incident to control a fire inside a C-9 (nine) chemical tank, aromatic group of Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company. ALL Co., Ltd., which is located in the area of ??the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port Office (ATI), Road I 8, Map Ta Phut Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, as the province has announced a level 2 emergency situation in collaboration with the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Office. Map Ta Phut Industrial Port Office and local government agencies in the area Efforts were made to c ontrol the fire. Ready to evacuate the people of Nong Fab and Takuan-Ao Pradu communities to the Rayong Provincial Government Center. Later at 3:30 p.m., fire trucks from neighboring provinces were mobilized to help support fire control. Including water pumped from the sea for cooling. To reduce the temperature of nearby chemical tanks, which is still burning only 1 tank. Recently, Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited issued a second statement stating that according to Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Company Limited, which is located at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port. Rayong Province had a cloud of smoke at the C9+ hydrocarbon storage tank on May 9, 2024 at approximately 10:45 a.m. The company mobilized a team to control the situation immediately after the incident according to the emergency response plan. By separating the system and stop various activities Inside the factory according to safety procedures We are currently controlling the incident and assessing the damage. including finding the cause From such events Four people were injured and were taken to the hospital and are under medical care. Later, it was informed that one employee had died. The company is very sorry for the loss that occurred this time. The company has provided full care and assistance to the injured and deceased. The hydrocarbon compound C9+ is a by-product from the production of precursors to plastic pellets. We have completely separated benzene, toluene, and mixed xylene, which are used as solvents in various industries (Solvent). The company apologizes for the incident. and will do our best to control the situation Taking into account the safety of the community and the impact on the environment is important If there is progress, the company will report the situation as soon as possible. Source: Thai News Agency