Day: March 8, 2024

Chiang Mai: 8 Mar. - Villagers in Chiang Mai Municipality People flock to exchange dry leaves for organic compost. Helps reduce burning in the area and dust and smoke. Villagers in Chiang Mai Municipality Gather dry leaves and put them in garbage bags. or sack bag Collect and exchange for organic compost. at the used materials management station Sanitation Technician Division, Engineering Bureau, Chiang Mai Municipality Around Suan Luang Lanna Rama 9 in Chiang Mai city, where 1 bag of leaves can be exchanged for 1 free bag of organic compost, size 5 kilograms. The official said Dry leaves that villagers bring in exchange It will be used to make organic compost. Including durian peels collected from the fresh market, 2 truckloads per day, or approximately 10 tons, to be decomposed and used to make organic compost. The process takes many years to compost until it decomposes. To get quality organic compost and put it in sacks and give it to 1 person for free, not more than 10 sacks, or if a government agency a sks for a large amount, please write a request in advance. to make an appointment for delivery Each day there are people who bring dry leaves into their pickup trucks. or ride a motorcycle in exchange and brought home a sack of compost. The fertilizer here is of high quality. Put it in the vegetable garden. Makes it grow lushly and produce a large amount. In addition, old tires that are not used are also repurposed. Made into a living room chair or lawn chair Including making it into a big bike model. It's beautiful to display in the grass. Leftover car tires can be repurposed for many other uses. Both are potted plants. vegetable garden Or make it into a sink. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Prachuap Khiri Khan 8 Mar. - Hua Hin teenagers Arguing in Facebook chats to the point of riding a motorcycle and shooting in the middle of Hua Hin city, 1 person died, 1 person was injured. Officials already knew the perpetrator after finding the motorcycle used in the incident abandoned at a distance from the scene of the incident. The reason is only 200 meters. Last night, Hua Hin Police Station along with the Sawang Hua Hin Dhammasathan Foundation rescue team Visited the area around Naresdamri Road Hua Hin Municipality Prachuap Khiri Khan Province After receiving a report that a teenager had been shot, injured and died, at the scene the body of a male teenager was found lying in the middle of the road. There were marks of being shot in the back. And there was one injured male teenager who was shot with a gun in the chest area. Officials rushed to take him to Hua Hin Hospital. At the scene, a 9 mm bullet casing was found and police kept it as evidence. Nearby, a black motorcycle belonging to the deceased group was found overturned. From the police investigation It is known that a group of three people who died rode a motorcycle together. The deceased was Mr. Din (pseudonym), age 15, who was the driver. The injured person who was taken to the hospital was Mr. S (pseudonym). ) aged 16 years sat in the middle and Mr. Ken (pseudonym) aged 16 years sat on the back but was not injured. Mr. Ken testified that before the incident there were 3 criminals who rode together on the back of a motorcycle. It was a group that had had a quarrel in the chat on Facebook several days before. The group of perpetrators rode a motorcycle to find trouble for them. Their group wanted to clear up their inquiries. But the rival group rode a motorcycle and started shooting at the chicken casino community. Until reaching the scene of the incident A group of rivals overtook him. Then the man in the back drew a gun and turned to shoot at them. The bullet penetrated the body of Mr. Din, who was sitting in the front seat, and died instantly at the scene. and the bullet penetrated and injured Mr. S, who was riding a motorcycle and sitting in the middle. While most recently Pol. Col. Kampanart Na Wichai, superintendent of Hua Hin Police Station Went to the area to inspect the scene and revealed that police have now gathered evidence. Both images from CCTV cameras and have tracked down the car of the criminal group that was used to commit the crime It was left parked near Hua Hin Fishing Pier. Only 200 meters from the scene of the incident, which from the evidence currently available The officers already knew the culprit. and prepare to collect evidence To request approval from the Hua Hin Provincial Court Arrest warrants for the three perpetrators will continue to be issued.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Nakhon Ratchasima, 8 March - The Mun River in Korat is completely dry. The Ban Kham Tai irrigation weir in Phimai District has almost no water passing through. An earthen shoal formed in the middle of the river. Affects the raw water source used to produce village water supply. There is dust in the northern region. But Isaan is facing drought. As in Korat, the condition of the Mun River, the main river, nourishes many districts. The amount of water is dry. Especially around the Ban Kham Tai irrigation weir, Dong Yai Subdistrict, Phimai District, there is hardly any water flowing through. An earthen shoal formed in the middle of the river. It occupies a wide area. Villagers were unable to pump water for use. Affecting the raw water source used to produce village water supply. Lack of water for consumption Including the off-season agricultural area along the irrigation canal. Completely lacking water The main reason for the rapid decrease in the amount of Lam Mun water is Besides because there was no rain. V illagers also pump water for use in agriculture, growing off-season rice. Although Phimai District and Irrigation Province Announcement requesting cooperation Refrain from using water for agriculture during the dry season. But there are still farmers who violate it. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: The Department of Energy Business (Department of Energy Business) together with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) opened a hotline to receive complaints and solve problems with cooking gas tanks in the household sector. along with increasing the penalty for bringing cooking tanks to fill up at car service stations in order to Mr. Sarawut Kaewtathip, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business and Mr. Thasorn At Thanithiphan, Secretary-General of the Consumer Protection Board Join in signing the memorandum of understanding on cooperation on consumer protection. To promote integration, cooperation and support the operations of both agencies. To drive solutions to the problem of cooking gas tanks in the household sector Focus on safety from using cooking gas tanks. and protect people who have not been treated fairly by business operators selling cooking gas. In this regard, the framework for cooperation has been established, including: 1. Cooperation Set up a hotline to rec eive complaints. To take care of the rights of the people Both agencies will cooperate in coordinating and forwarding complaints between agencies. 2. Public relations Create public relations media regarding safety, trading systems, and legal issues of the cooking gas system. 3. Inspection to supervise cooking gas shop operators to comply with the laws and regulations of the Department of Energy Business and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board. 4. Integration of other cooperation Promote work according to the missions of the two agencies exchange ideas and prepare a work manual 'Collaboration between Department of Energy Business and the Office of the Protection Committee this time In addition to helping to increase the efficiency of receiving and sending complaints between government agencies. It also helps facilitate consumers in reporting complaints. In order for the people to receive safety and fairness. And most importantly, it also helps solve and prevent problems for business operators selli ng deteriorated cooking gas tanks. Does not pass safety standards can be sold to the public in the long run,' Mr. Sarawut said. If people encounter problems with cooking gas tanks, such as the case of finding expired cooking gas tanks being sold or a tank with an expiration year not specified Found the sale of cooking gas tanks with valves that are more than 10 years old or other cases such as counterfeit brands. Tanks are deteriorated, have dents, corrosion, cracks, and do not meet the criteria, including cases where the business operator does not provide evidence of receipt of money. Do not accept returns of cooking gas tanks. or not refunding the security deposit on the cooking gas tank and do not label the product or in the case of complaints When the product does not conform to the specified label You can contact us to report clues at Department of Energy Business Telephone number 02 794 4307 or Office of the Consumer Protection Board You can contact the hotline 1166.-517-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Nai Mai Co., Ltd. reported operating results for 2023 with total sales of 200,181 million baht, an increase of 2.1%, cost of goods sold increased by 0.5%, along with increased sales and administrative expenses. 13.4%, causing operating profits to decrease by 10.2%, found in the agriculture and food industry group - real estate and construction group - financial business group There were operating results growing in both sales and profits. Mr. Praphan Charoenprawat, Manager of the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), revealed that there are 207 companies listed on mai, accounting for 96% of a total of 215 companies (not including companies in the group that fall under the criteria). May be revoked or NC and companies that do not close their budgets in time) submit operating results. In 2023, there were 148 companies that reported net profits, accounting for 72% of all companies that submitted financial statements. The annual operating results for 2023 of mai Co., Ltd. compared to the previous ye ar had total sales of 200,181 million baht, an increase of 2.1%, cost of sales of 147,987 million baht, an increase of 0.5%, causing the gross profit margin (GPM) to increase from 24.9%. was 26.1%. However, the increase in selling and administrative expenses by 13.4% resulted in the company having an operating profit of 12,186 million baht, a decrease of 10.2%, and a total net profit of 5,901 million baht, a decrease of 35.1. % 'In 2023, more than half of the companies had increased sales. In line with the policy of opening the country But from the increase in sales and administrative expenses that increased according to economic activity. while financial costs are increasing This causes the profit rate of the company to decrease. There are 3 industrial groups that continue to grow in both sales. Operating profits and net profits include the agricultural and food industry groups. Real estate and construction group and financial business groups,' Mr. Praphan said. In terms of financial status, mai Co., Ltd. has total assets of 339,046 million baht, an increase of 10.11% from the end of 2022, with a debt-to-equity ratio (D/E ratio) of 0.79 times, decreased from the end of 2022 at 0.81 times. Currently, there are 215 listed companies in mai (information as of March 7, 2024). The mai index closed at 409.80 points. The total market capitalization was 414,235.76 million baht, with an average trading value of 2,017 million baht per day. -516-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: March 8 - Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department revealed. Strictly control water management in the dry season Compared to 2023 at the same time. This year, the amount of water cost is less than 2,600 million cubic meters. There are 2 reservoirs with water less than 30 percent. During this time, there is a high sea level, so the water drainage plan has been adjusted to control the salinity in the main rivers so as not to to affect water production and agriculture Mr. Chuchat Rakchit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said that He has ordered irrigation projects throughout the country to strictly manage water in the dry season as planned in order to have enough water for use in all sectors. As well as having water reserved for use at the beginning of the rainy season. From close monitoring, it was found that Able to deliver water according to plan For the latest water situation (information as of March 7, 2024), the amount of water stored throughout the country (Total 470 large and medium reservoirs) 49,819 million cubic meters, accounting for 65% of total capacity, compared to 52,461 million cubic meters in 2023 at the same time, this year less than 2,642 million cubic meters. . As for the amount of water used, there is 25,878 million cubic meters, accounting for 49% of the total capacity in 2023, 28,514 million cubic meters. This year is less than 2,636 million cubic meters. large reservoir information There is a total water volume of 46,516 million cubic meters, accounting for 66% of the total capacity, with usable water of 22,978 million cubic meters, accounting for 48% of the total capacity. There are two large reservoirs with a water volume of more than 80%: Mae Ngat Sombun Chon and Bang Lang. Reservoirs have more than 50% of the water volume. There are 19 locations: Bhumibol, Kwae Noi Bamrung Daen. Mae Kuang Udomtara, Kiew Lom, Kiew Kho Ma, Huai Luang, Nam Oon, Nam Pung, Ubonrat, Lam Pao, Lam Phra Phloeng, Lam Nang Rong, Sirindhorn, Srinakarin, Vajiralongkorn, N ong Pla Lai, Prasae, Naruebodinchinda and Ratchaprapa. There are 12 large reservoirs with a water content between 31 - 50%: Sirikit, Mae Mok, Chalaporn, Lam Takhong, Mun Bon, Lam Sae, Pa Sak Cholasit, Thap Salao, Khun Dan Prakan Chon, Bang Phra, Kaeng Krachan and Pran Buri. There are 2 reservoirs with water volume less than or equal to 30%: Krasiao and Khlong Si Yat. Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department discussed the situation of the four main dams in the Chao Phraya River Basin. (Information dated March 8, 2024) The total amount of water in the 4 basins is 13,732 million cubic meters, accounting for 55% of the total capacity. In 2023 there was 16,189 million cubic meters, this year less than 2,457 million cubic meters. The usable water volume is 7,036 million cubic meters, accounting for 39% of the total capacity, with 9,493 million cubic meters in 2023. This year is less than 2,457 million cubic meters. It also ordered irrigation projects across the country to survey areas where off-seaso n rice harvesting has been completed in order to reduce the delivery of water to the irrigation system. Ready to ask for cooperation from farmers not to do second time farming. According to the orders of Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, to ensure sufficient water for use in all sectors throughout the dry season. as well as reserve water for use at the beginning of the rainy season. If the rain comes late or the rain stops for a period of time Recently, the Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the water drainage plan from the Chao Phraya Dam and Rama VI Dam to control the salinity in the main rivers, namely Chao Phraya River Bang Pakong River, Tha Chin River and Mae Klong River During the high sea level between 7-13 March 2024, according to measures to control the salinity value in accordance with the rhythm of the sea level rise and fall in each period so as not to affect water production and agriculture. Taking into account saving water from the upper area as well. So urce: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Listed companies Performance report for 2023, overall revenue and net profit decreased from the previous year. Pressured from oil-related business categories Agriculture and food industry But the tourism and technology sectors continue to grow. Mr. Manpong Senanarong, Deputy Manager, Head of Securities Issuer Division The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) revealed that there are 817 listed companies (Ltd.), accounting for 99.51% of a total of 821 companies (including SET and mai that are due to submit financial statements at the end of the period on December 31, 2023, and excluding funds. Total real estate Infrastructure Fund) submitted operating results for 2023. It was found that 626 companies reported net profits, accounting for 76.62% of all companies that submitted financial statements. Performance in 2023 compared to the previous year, companies in the SET had sales of 17,231,564 million baht, a decrease of 2.6%, production costs decreased by 2.2%, while selling and administrative expenses inc reased by 3.9%, which As a result, the listed company had a profit from core operations of 1,649,990 million baht and a net profit of 961,042 million baht, a decrease of 12.4% and 10.7%, respectively. For the financial position of the business as of December 31, 2023, Thai listed companies had a debt ratio. Equity ratio or D/E ratio (excluding the financial industry) was at 1.51 times, down from 1.54 times in 2022. 'Overall, the operating performance has weakened in both sales and operating profits. It is affected by the drop in prices of various commodities. Both in the oil, agricultural products and food groups, as well as operating expenses increased. and interest rates remain high. Tourism-related businesses have clearly recovered and continued to grow due to the government's promotional policies, such as aviation, hotels, rental space, retail and telecommunications,' Mr. Manpong said. In terms of operating results of companies listed on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), for the year 2023, co mpared to the same period last year, there were total sales of 200,181 million baht, an increase of 2.1%, production costs of 147,987 million baht, an increase of 0.5%. Expenses for sales and administration were 40,007 million baht, an increase of 13.4%, resulting in an operating profit of 12,186 million baht and a net profit of 5,901 million baht, a decrease of 10.2% and 35.1%, respectively. -516-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

March 8 - Cyber police launch operation to arrest crypto coin theft causing over a million baht in damages. Confessed that he had set up a system for the victim and thus illegally used the victim's account. At the Technological Crime Investigation Police Headquarters (S.T.C.), Muang Thong Thani, Pol. Maj. Gen. Athasit Sudsanguan, deputy commander of S.T.I., along with officers from Division 1, S.T.I. Region 4, brought in do a search Mr. Siriphonchai, 40 years old, was arrested according to a Criminal Court arrest warrant on charges of committing theft from two or more people or receiving stolen property. Unlawful access to computer data that has specific access protection measures and that such measures are not used for him or her. This case stems from the fact that officials were informed by the victim that The culprit stole 30,983 USDT coins in digital assets worth 1,103,153 baht from the victim's Binance account. Therefore, an investigation was conducted and found convincing evidence that Mr. Siriphonch ai was a criminal due to the examination of digital financial routes. Found that Mr. Siriphonchai is the beneficiary of such digital assets Therefore requesting approval of the criminal court's arrest warrant. Arrested at The Royal Palm Village, Phitsanulok Province and seized computer equipment. mobile phone used to commit crimes and related documents Investigate Mr. Siriphonchai He testified that he had previously set up a computer system for the victim, which resulted in the information being available. Username/password of the victim's Binance account Until the day of the incident of the accused Had secretly accessed the victim's account. and converted all of the victim's digital assets into the USDT currency in the amount of 30,983 USDT coins and transferred them to another person's wallet address, then sold them through the P2P system to convert them into baht currency and transferred the said money to themselves. and other people To conceal the inspection from officials.-413-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency