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Rayong, Fire at a chemical warehouse. In Rayong Province, more than 30 hours have passed, but officials are still working hard to put the fire under control. Meanwhile, Rayong Province recently declared two sub-districts as disaster-affected areas. Source: Thai News Agency

Cyber ??police arrest a wealthy man who accepts illegal pawning. The interest rate loan was given as required by law, and there was an app that obtained government information. The police then reported 6 charges of offenses. As a result of the police, S.O.T. 5, arresting Ms. Jiraporn on December 20, 2023 for an offense under the Act prohibiting charging interest exceeding the rate. From checking messages on mobile phones Found evidence of sending first and last names. National identification number and a copy of the motorcycle registration list to the Facebook account named 'Lek Lek' with a data trading fee of 500 baht per time. Later, the police investigated and found out that The owner of the said Facebook account is Mr. Charoen, 37 years old, from Thung Song District. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Therefore, evidence was gathered. To request approval for a search warrant at the Thung Song Provincial Court Inspection discovered 1 Glock firearm, 16 rounds of ammunition, 4 mobile phones and iPad devices, 12 land title deeds of other people, 7 motorcycles, underground lottery tickets and a lottery record book. 3 volumes From the inquiry of Mr. Charoen Testified that he met Ms. Jiraporn through Facebook, claiming to have the app. For checking personal information and vehicle registration for sending customers, with Mr. Charoen charging a service fee of 500 baht per time. Police officials are preparing to expand this further. In addition, Mr. Charoen also operates other gray businesses, such as being an underground lottery bookmaker and pawning motorcycles illegally. and conducts a business lending money to villagers in the general area They charge interest at 8 percent per week (for general customers) and 7 percent per week (for known customers), which is an interest rate exceeding the legal limit. The police then charged him with the crime. 1. Specify false statements regarding the amount of the loan or other matters. in evidence of the loan 2. Engage in personal loan business without permission 3.Operate a pawnshop business without permission 4. Know the personal information of others 5. Arrange to play (online lottery) or invite directly or indirectly to play or gamble. 6. Possession of firearms or ammunition. of others without permission Sent to Thung Song Police Station investigators for further legal action. Source: Thai News Agency

Sisaket, Chedi Wat Lan Khuat A famous tourist attraction in Sisaket Province was completely destroyed. While construction is 80% complete, preparations are being made for Luang Pu Lod's ashes to be enshrined. Phra Waiphot Thammaparo, acting abbot of Wat Lan Khuad, Khun Han District, Sisaket Province, said that this pavilion will be built as a pagoda to hold the relics and relics of Phra Khru Wiwek, Thammachan or Luang Pu Lod. former abbot Founder of Wat Lan Khuat until becoming famous throughout the world The said pagoda collapsed on April 20. Luckily, there was no one inside the pagoda when it collapsed. As for the cause, it is estimated that the pillars could not support the weight. As for this pagoda, it was just built for about 8 months with a budget of 500,000 baht from the faith of people who came to visit and donated. Before the pagoda collapsed About 80% of the construction has been completed, only the interior decorations remain. If completed, Luang Pu's ashes will be prepared to be passed out and enshrined. But it came to attack first. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Very hot weather last night. Thai people cool off by turning on the air conditioner more and more. Electricity use in Thailand has reached its highest level or a new peak. Near 9 p.m., 35,550.9 megawatts The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand said that due to the extremely hot weather this year Causing electricity use to continuously surge to record highs (peaks) Most recently, there was a new national peak on April 22, 2024 at 8:57 p.m. at 35,550.9 megawatts, higher than last year by 1,420.4 megawatts or 4.2 percent due to the hot and very hot weather. during the day Therefore, heat accumulates. Resulting in such a peak Reporters reported that during the first 8 months of this year Even though the cost of electricity per unit will not increase. But our country has a stepped electricity rate, meaning the more you use, the higher the electricity cost per unit in the last place will be. This will cause people to pay more for electricity as well. In the hottest months This year, there have been 5 power peaks, with the Ministry of Energy managing to have enough electricity and fuel without shortages. But because Thailand has imported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to produce electricity. And the depreciating baht will cause the real cost of electricity production to increase as well. And in the end, people will have to pay more in the future. Source: Thai News Agency

Samut Songkhram, Intharam Temple, Mueang Mai Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province Organize a power project to exchange waste for vegetables to share happiness and develop the environment. There are villagers exchanging trash for eggs. Nearly 100 villagers sat in line at Wat Intharam, Mueang Mai Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. To join the Palang Bowon project to exchange waste for vegetables to share happiness and develop the environment. At the Sangha of Wat Intharam Together with local leaders, the event was held, requiring villagers to bring 10 large water bottles, which can be exchanged for 2 eggs, 15 normal bottles, which can be exchanged for 2 eggs, 5 aluminum cans, which can be exchanged for 2 eggs, and the bottles obtained will be Going to sell it to get money to buy food to raise chickens in Buddha Kaset Garden. Khok Nong Na, Wat Intharam, next There were lively villagers bringing water bottles to exchange for eggs. Among them was Grandma Pathum, age 78, who rode an electric bicycle to pull a Saleng truck carrying 405 water bottles in exchange for 27 chicken eggs. Grandma Pathum said that when she found out that water bottles could be exchanged for eggs, she went to collect water bottles at the locations. Various things come in exchange for eggs. I like it a lot. It's better than selling water bottles. Phra Methee Watcharaprachathorn side Advisor to the Ecclesiastical Region 15, Abbot of Wat Intharam, said that the Phalang Bowon project exchanges waste for vegetables to share happiness and develops the environment. It is an extension of the vegetable distribution project at Intharam Temple. It has been in operation since 2020 to help people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Now entering its 4th year, Intharam Temple raises chickens. In Phuttha Kaset Garden Khok Nong Na Wat Intharam There are a lot of chicken eggs. Therefore, it is used as raw material to support the project. which has many purposes, namely, being satisfied with listening to the Dhamma from the monks A full stomach means getting a variety of vegetables. and eggs to cook They also helped reduce the problem of overflowing garbage in the city. Encourage people to separate garbage. Protect the environment. Source: Thai News Agency

Tak, The fighting between the Karen forces and the Myanmar military has been dragging on for nearly two weeks, affecting the lives of border people. including border trade which is estimated to have lost more than 1,000 million baht in trade value. The private sector has offered the Thai government to act as an intermediary in negotiating with all parties to change the war path back to the trade route. Source: Thai News Agency

Narathiwat, Police arrested 3 suspects in planting a bomb in front of a famous supermarket in Chanae District, Narathiwat Province, on April 4. From the case of a criminal who planted a bomb in front of the parking lot of a famous supermarket in the area of ??Dusonnyor Subdistrict, Chanae District, Narathiwat Province on April 4th, recently the police investigated 3 suspicious persons. The first target was at the residence of Mr. Oranop, aged 21 years. A search discovered a 9 mm pistol with a magazine containing 9 rounds of ammunition. The second target was the residence of Mr. Asaree, aged 20 years and Target 3 is the residence of Mr. Salahudeen, age 21. In this regard, Police Officer Mr. Anop Went to investigate and expand the results to the interrogation center of the 41st Ranger Regiment Special Unit, while Mr. Asaree and Mr. Salahu went to investigate and expand the results to the interrogation center of the 46th Ranger Regiment Special Unit to carry out the initial questioning and expansion process. Salahudin has admitted his involvement in the bombing case. Meanwhile, Mr. Salahudi was a motorcycle rider. with Mr. Anop Mr. Asaree was riding a motorcycle and Mr. Mang (real last name unknown) rode behind and placed the bomb at the base of an electric pole in the area. Parking lot where the incident happened At this time, officials know the whereabouts of Mr. Mang, who is one of the suspects who escaped. Officials are following up to enter the legal process this time. Source: Thai News Agency

Rayong, A fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in Rayong province after more than 24 hours had passed. Officials were able to control the fire in a limited area. Before bringing a backhoe to clear the area and gradually extinguishing the fire one section at a time. Ready to plan compensation for those affected. Image of the moment officials brought a backhoe into the area between Warehouses 3 and 4, which is believed to be the fire's starting point. After controlling the fire to prevent it from spreading But you still have to be extremely careful. Since the exact type of substance is still unknown, it must be slowly extinguished, one part at a time. to prevent fire from erupting again. You must also be careful of building structures that may collapse. Meanwhile, the area around the warehouse is still full of chemical gallons and big bags containing chemical waste from treatment ponds. The news team received information that it was likely due to internal problems between the factory itself and the substan ce transport contractor. This caused a delay in moving for destruction after a court order to close the business. Initially, officials from the Ministry of Industry Went out to survey the area around the fire area. But it is still not possible to determine what type of substance was caught in the fire. After meeting with the province at the Bangbut Subdistrict Administrative Organization office, all information will be announced again. Villagers who live nearby said that they are still staying as usual because the smoke from yesterday's fire blew in another direction. resulting in not being affected much But he admits that in the past he has always been affected by the bad smell. And most villagers are dissatisfied with the existence of a chemical waste recycling plant. I want it to be completed as soon as possible. In terms of health concerns caused by smoke and chemicals, Mr. Sunthorn Upaman, environmental academic with special expertise Pollution Control Department Informed that from the measurement of t he pollution level, it still does not exceed the dangerous criteria. Except for those who were downwind and inhaled smoke from yesterday's fire (April 22), causing choking symptoms. But it is confirmed that today the smoke has eased a lot. And can spread about 4-5 km. Even if it smells bad. But the amount of substances floating in the air will not be concentrated and will gradually become diluted. Therefore, it is recommended to open doors and windows to allow air to circulate better. But if there are elderly people or children and those in vulnerable health groups Abnormal symptoms may occur from exposure to smoke. You can contact to receive assistance at the Bangbut Subdistrict Administrative Organization office immediately. As for the water spread, officials are currently being assigned to spread out to areas expected to be affected to collect water samples for inspection. Source: Thai News Agency