Director of the Rice Product Development Division Confirmed that he is not involved in the robbery case.

Bangkok, Director of the Rice Product Development Division, Rice Department, brought documents including audio clips. Chat message as evidence of innocence It is not related to the process of slapping the assets of the Director-General of the Rice Department. Mr. Owat Yinglarp, ??Director of the Rice Product Development Division, Rice Department, traveled to meet with the Narcotics Control Board, bringing documents such as audio clips and text chats to give to officials as evidence. confirm innocence It is not related to the process of slapping assets of the Director-General of the Rice Department. But I admit that I know Mr. Ekkalakwarichon or Aek Paknam is actually one of the suspects in the said movement. Because they are friends from the same institute And after the incident happened, there was a discussion with Mr. Ekkalak. which Mr. Ekkalak He confirmed that he was not involved. He admits that he still feels worried. His name has been linked to the matter. At that time, training was abroad. When he re turned, he hurried to explain. After this, you will have to be more careful in your work. As for the case of Mr. Atchariya Rueangrattanaphong Came out to reveal that he was the person who brought information about corruption within the Rice Department to Mr. Ekkalak not true Currently, legal matters are being considered. In the prosecution of Mr. Atchariya. Source: Thai News Agency

15 years in prison for 5 policemen who extorted money from Chinese people in exchange for not prosecuting them for wearing ID cards.

The Criminal Court for Corruption Cases orders five immigration police officers to be jailed for 15 years, while the civilian and target person faces 10 years in prison for supporting the incident of extorting 10 million baht from Chinese citizens in exchange for not prosecuting them for wearing ID cards. Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Read the verdict in the criminal case between the prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office, Suppression of Corruption Cases Division 2, who was the plaintiff in filing the lawsuit. Police Lieutenant Peerasak, commander of the Investigation Group, Immigration Division 1, and six people are defendants in a case of conspiring to extort 10 million baht from a Chinese businessman. The prosecutor for the prosecution stated that the charges were filed against defendants 1-5 who were police officers. Under the Investigation Supervision Division Immigration Division 1 detained the two Chinese victims, took them by car to the Immigration Division 1 off ice in the Chaengwattana Government Center area, and did not take the victims into the office. Instead, he drove the two victims around to various places. and negotiated to collect money from the first victim in exchange for not prosecuting the second victim, who was an alien who illegally had a Thai ID card. As for the sixth defendant, he is not an official. But he was a co-planner and made an appointment for the victim to meet. In order for defendants 1-5 to be arrested and demanded money. Please punish all 6 defendants. Considered by the court The plaintiff's evidence is weighty and can be firmly heard that According to the date and time of the incident, defendants 1-5, who received information from defendant 6, informed them about the first victim, a person of Chinese nationality. Having an ID card that was issued illegally Went out on duty to follow up and find the first victim, a foreigner with suspicious behavior. With the second victim acting as an interpreter, the two persons were invited to get in to the car. Then negotiated to collect money from the first victim until an agreement was reached for 10 million baht. By the first victim's son, he transferred digital money. Enter the 2nd defendant's account number and inform him of the transfer. Defendants 1-5 then release the two people. which officials jointly demand or agree to receive property or any other benefits for themselves or others illegally to act or not act in any way in the position Regardless of whether it is legal or illegal. and were officials working together to perform their duties illegally with the 6th defendant jointly committing the said offense in a manner of dividing duties was a conspirator to commit an offense with defendants 1-5, but when the 6th defendant was not an official Lack of unique features As specifically specified by law Therefore, there is an offense of being a supporter of an official calling to receive. or agree to receive property or any other benefits for oneself or others Moreover, according to the facts, it can be said that Inviting the two victims to investigate This is because the first victim is a foreigner. Has characteristics that should be suspected of having violated the law The second victim accompanied him as an interpreter. It does not appear that the behavior of defendants 1-5 involved the use of force and rape. Moreover, according to the circumstances during the incident Victim no. 1 does not want defendants no. 1-5 to prosecute him. Therefore, they negotiated the amount of money that must be paid to defendants 1-5. Victim 2 also helped victim 1 negotiate and asked to divide the money from defendants 1-5. In this case, it cannot be heard that The actions of the 6 defendants were a combination of restraint or confinement or in some way depriving others of their freedom. The actions of the 6 defendants are not guilty of the aforementioned charges. The court ruled that defendants 1-5 were guilty of crimes according to Section 149 of the Criminal Code in conjunction with Section 83, and defendant 6 was guilty of crimes according to Section 149 of the Criminal Code, including Section 83, and sentenced defendants 1-5 to 15 years in prison each. Defendant no. 6 for 10 years. Source: Thai News Agency

Civil Service Commission invites couples to register their marriages In the middle of the parallel bridge, Rama 9 Bridge, this Valentine’s Day.

Bangkok, The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) invites couples to register their marriage in the sky on the parallel bridge of Rama IX Bridge with a chance to win a diamond ring, worth a total of 227,890 baht, in the happiness festival "Luck Lock Love, love overflows the bridge." which was held for the first time on the Rama 9 Bridge parallel bridge before it actually opens in the middle of this year. Mr. Surachet Laophunsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand, said that the 'Luck Lock Love Love Over the Bridge' activity will be held from 14 - 18 and 23 - 25 February 2024, closed to 111 couples who registered in advance. Marriage in the sky on the parallel bridge of Rama IX Bridge. The first couple to register their marriage at the event will receive a prize from Jubilee Diamond, an E Color Diamond couple's ring worth 95,000 baht, and there will also be 10 prizes for the 10 lucky couples. Consisting of a Jubilee Diamond Love Blooming Bliss Gift Voucher valued at 10,000 baht and a Jubilee Sweetheart Bear valued at 2,990 baht. 'This event is the first time. which is open to the public to come onto the bridge to save memories The beauty of Bangkok both daytime and nighttime On the most beautiful curve of the Chao Phraya River that connects the city from the Rama 3 Expressway - Dao Khanong - Bangkok's western outer ring road,' Mr. Surachet said. The activities at the 'Luck Lock Love Love Over the Bridge' event that will be held from 14 - 18 and 23 - 25 February 2024 are as follows. 1. Special highlight activities! (Only on February 14, 2024) Register your marriage in the sky on the parallel bridge of Rama IX Bridge. 2. 360 degree photography activity on the Rama IX parallel bridge with the most beautiful water curve of the Chao Phraya River. New landmark of Thailand 3. Padlock activity to lock the hearts of couples in order to strengthen the relationship than before. (bring your own key) 4. Street Show activity: have fun with the Bozo the clown gang. that will create laughter Fulfill smiles for everyone in the family 5. Activities including delicious menus From famous restaurants that will be served to everyone's stomach. With food menus worth hundreds of views worth millions. 6. Activities to listen to live music from artists and many bands The Rama 9 Parallel Bridge is a double-pillar cable-stayed bridge built parallel to the Rama 9 Bridge, which is considered the first parallel bridge in Thailand to cross the Chao Phraya River. Architectural design combined with Thai elements combined with the use of technology and advanced engineering construction innovations This makes the bridge stable and strong, able to support winds of up to 270 kilometers per hour, or equivalent to the strength of a tornado. But at the same time it is still beautiful. and is confident that it will become an important landmark of Thailand The bridge is the widest in Thailand. Supports up to 8 traffic lanes, has a length in the middle of the bridge of 450 meters, length of the bridge 780 meters, height from mean sea level 41 meters (as high as the original Rama IX Bridge) and if open for service It is expected that it will be able to accommodate up to 150,000 cars/day. For those interested in being a part of the important history of EXAT, you can follow the details. Or ask for more information at LINE : @LUCKLOCKLOVE . Source: Thai News Agency

Mangrove cockle Big size, firm meat, enjoyable to chew.

Trang, It's huge! Mangrove cockle They are 4-5 times bigger than ordinary cockles that are found in the sea. The flesh is firm, sweet and chewy, like eating ten cockles at once. Villagers at Village No. 6, Ban Hat Yao-Chao Mai, Koh Libong Subdistrict, Kantang District, Trang Province, spend their free time after the sea level recedes. Looking for mangrove cockles The big one is jumbo size. Sold for 130 baht per kilogram. Mangrove cockles. The body is 4-5 times larger than the cockles found in the sea, resulting in more meat. More dense and sticky But it gives a sweet taste. Chewing is fun, like eating dozens of cockles at the same time, making tourists who go to Long Beach They all liked it so much that they forgot about the small cockles. Finding mangrove cockles Must rely on local wisdom, observing two small holes that are close to each other. Use a stick to dig them up to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. Some will show their heads. Makes it easier to catch Then bring it to wash and clean. Sold to restaurants on the beach. which must be soaked in seawater for 30 minutes to allow the cockles to spit out impurities Then it can be used to cook all kinds of dishes. Customers like it very much. How much is enough is enough. Mangrove cockles are available all year round. Some people have been doing this job for many years, gathering 10-20 kilograms of shellfish per day, making an income of 1,390-2,600 baht per day. The villagers' favorite dish is grilled cockles. Seafood Sauce or coconut milk curry with galangal shoots Eat with hot steamed rice. Source: Thai News Agency

Catch young drivers driving around the city and arrest 49 cars in one night.

Phra Samut Chedi Police Station Led forces to arrest a group of young drivers racing around the city. In one night, they seized 49 vehicles and arrested 42 people. Some vehicles were found to have hung a head of ginger, claiming it was a trick to make the vehicle stronger. At 3:30 a.m. on February 12, 2024, Pol. Col. Thotsapon Thongbai, superintendent of Phra Samut Chedi Police Station. Samut Prakan Province, Pol. Lt. Col. Prayun Pattuli, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pol. Lt. Col. Thakorn Khian-sa-at, Superintendent of Police, Pol. Lt. Col. Ong-at Srithong, Police Inspector, P. Police Lieutenant Kittikarn Kongseth, Community Relations Superintendent The police were joined in the investigation work. Prevention and suppression and traffic work Phra Samut Chedi Police Station, nearly 100 officers, plan to arrest a group of motorcycle racing kids causing trouble in the city. Suksawat Road area on the inbound side of Bangkok From the area of ??Phra Samut Chedi intersection to the mouth of Soi Rom Yen. Before arresting 49 motorcycles and a group of youth motorcyclists There were 42 children and youths aged 15-21 years after the motorcycle competition was gathered. Creating annoyance for road users and people living along Suksawat Road. Pol. Lt. Col. Prayoon Pattuli, deputy superintendent of the Phra Samut Chedi Police Station, revealed that the police Phra Samut Chedi Police Station Complaints were received through the station's hotline, 191, and the station's Facebook page. Phra Samut Chedi Police Station that there is a group of motorcyclists Driving a car racing at speed while accelerating and making loud noises causing annoyance in the area on Suksawat Road at the U-turn in front of Muang Thong Suksawat. Until the Phra Samut Chedi intersection every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and running around many times. The police therefore joined forces to hold a planning meeting. Before lurking and observing their behavior for 2 days, evidence was gathered from CCTV cameras. and images from cell phone cameras were discusse d in planning the arrest. Before using 4 container tow trucks to close the U-turn on both sides and blocking both sides of the road heading into Bangkok, when a group of young bikers saw the officers blocking the area, they sped up their vehicles and fled. Some cars ran into debt and entered a dead end street. Some abandoned their cars and ran away. Some cars ran away in time and were captured. The police were able to seize 49 motorcycles, arresting a group of 42 youth motorcyclists between the ages of 15-21 years. There were 6 female and 36 male youths, seizing one short knife and other items. One firearm was seized, but what caught the eye of the officials and the media was that There was 1 motorcycle and used 1 head of ginger to hang it in place of a license plate. So we inquired and found out that it was hung as a tip according to the proverb. "Ginger is strong, galangal is strong," so I hung it up just for fun. All of them were charged by police with reckless driving. Create annoyance for others before submitting to legal proceedings For children under 18 years of age, the police will also invite their parents to listen to their child's allegations. In this operation, in addition to being informed by the villagers. It is also another main policy of the Provincial Police Commander of Samut Prakan Province. In the matter of preventing and suppressing crimes, including groups of street children in all 6 districts, after this the police Phra Samut Chedi Police Station Will go out and survey the area every night to solve the problem of cyclists and eradicate them from the area. Source: Thai News Agency

Thai stocks closed up 0.93 points.

Bangkok, SET closed today at 1,389.30 points, an increase of 0.93 points (+0.07%), trading value 25,036.27 million baht. Stock trading today The index swings sideways with light volume, with the index reaching its lowest point at 1,386.28 points and making its highest point at 1,392.47 points. Securities changes today increased by 223 securities, decreased by 226 securities, and remained unchanged by 202 securities. Source: Thai News Agency

DAD grants NT permission to invest in broadband services

Bangkok, DAD with high-speed internet service offers NT an investment of 700 million baht to install a broadband network. Taking care of tenants in the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center Open for service this April. Dr. Nalikotipak Sangsnit, Managing Director of Thanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd. or DAD, revealed that the signing of the service rights contract with the company National Telecommunications Public Company Limited or NT to provide telecommunications services via a high-speed network (Broadband) within the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center for a period of 10 years and 6 months, with DAD receiving a share of benefits in return at an initial rate of 10 percent of income Under the service rights contract, NT requires an investment of 700 million baht to install a telecommunications system via a high-speed network (Broadband), including 1. IP-Phone fixed line telephone and LAN port for the internal network system 2. 2 types of Internet Links. namely MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) and FTTx (Fiber Internet) and 3. WI-FI to agencies and users in each building, including Ratchaburi Direkrit Building. Administrative Court Building, Parking Building D (Depot), Ratthaprasana Phakdi Building, Parking Building B, Vayupak Convention Center Building Centara Life Hotel engineering building And the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center Building, Zone C, is expected to open for service from 1 April 2024 onwards.-515 Thai News Agency Project to provide telecommunications services via a high-speed network (Broadband) within the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center. This is in accordance with the resolution of DAD's Board of Directors, which approved on May 30, 2023, for National Telecommunications Public Company Limited, NT, to be the operator of telecommunications services via a high-speed network (Broadband) within the Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary 5. December 2007, NT later signed a service contract on January 22, 2024. Previously, NT had received the right t o provide internet and IP Phone services within the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Complex. and the contract period has expired. Source: Thai News Agency

“Suriya” pushes Suvarnabhumi to be one of the 20 best airports

Bangkok, "Suriya" discussed accelerating solutions to problems in ground service, pit stops - baggage systems, reducing passenger congestion. Hopes to push Suvarnabhumi to be one of the 20 best airports. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport Meeting to discuss and resolve the service problems of ground service operators at Suvarnabhumi Airport (RTA) together with ground service operator companies. airline operator and related agencies, saying that today they invited airline operators ground service provider Bangkok Aviation Business Operations Committee and related agencies Let's discuss together to find solutions to solve the ground service problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport. In the past, we have received complaints from businessmen. and the airline said it was not convenient to provide ground services. Currently, Suvarnabhumi Airport has 2 ground service operators, namely Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THA) and Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), including listening to problems from all sides. Including representatives of airlines that use ground services from the Royal Thai Air Force, which is in the same direction. It was found that the equipment provided for service was not sufficient, resulting in safety problems. Including personnel problems, there are frequent resignations. and the personnel who came to perform the work instead were not up to standard quality Another problem encountered is the insufficient number of aircraft parking bays with a bridge next to the passenger accommodation building (Contact Gate). This was caused by repairs being made in the taxiway to ensure safety according to standards. For the problem of insufficient parking spaces There is a solution to the problem by allowing the airline to use the second concourse, Building No. 1, or the SAT-1 building. The airline was concerned about the baggage management system, so it was given to AOT and ground service operators. Discuss together on solutions. and consider reaching a conclusion on moving to use the SAT -1 building within 2 weeks and report to the Ministry, emphasizing that every flight must have access to a parking pit. Currently, the SAT-1 building has 82 flights per day. AOT has a goal of pushing airlines to use the service. increased to 200 flights per day By adding 25 flights per week per week, within a month there will be a substantial increase in flights. The SAT-1 terminal will have enough parking spaces to accommodate the additional flights. Mr. Suriya further said that from now on, there is a monthly evaluation of the quality of the NBTC's services to see how services are being improved and problems solved. If ground services are not improved, and the Ministry still receives complaints about insufficient service according to the needs of other airlines. The contract with the NBTC may be canceled for a short-term solution. In the case that the operators of the two companies are not prepared to provide adequate ground service, the ground service company will be provided. Airports of Thailand Co., Lt d. (AOTGA) has come in to help provide ground services temporarily. However, consent must be obtained from the operators of both companies first. This is a solution to this problem. To facilitate passengers to receive convenience. Fast and most efficient For recruiting new ground service investors This is the third case which is currently being processed. It is expected that the auction will open in April 2024. Mr. Suriya added that According to the government's policy to make Thailand the aviation hub of that region. In order to reach the goal, many related operations will be required. Part of this is the readiness of the airport. baggage management system and various ground service processes, which will accelerate solving these problems and improving services to increase the efficiency of airports in accommodating flights and passengers. There will be more flights to Thailand. It is believed that Thailand will be a regional aviation hub. and returned to the top 20 of the best airports. Source: Thai News Agency