Day: March 14, 2024

Bangkok, The Meteorological Department reveals that there will be thunderstorms in some areas in the northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Bangkok-vicinity The weather is hot with haze during the day. Meteorological Department weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Low pressure due to heat covers upper Thailand. This characteristic causes the area to be hot and hazy during the day. Meanwhile, there are southerly and southeast winds that bring moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. came to cover the northeastern region and eastern region This characteristic causes there to still be thunderstorms in some areas. We ask people to take care of their health due to the hot weather during this period. For the easterly and southeast winds blow over the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region and the Andaman Sea. Causing the southern region to have thunderstorms in some places. The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are weak. The waves were approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves were more than 1 meter high. Bangkok and surrounding areas are hot and hazy during the day. With thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area, minimum temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius. Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education together with government agencies Speeding up e-cigarette extraction machines in schools Ready to proactively publicize and educate the educational institution community. About the law and dangers of using e-cigarettes Mr. Siriphong Angkhasakulkiat Ministry of Education Spokesperson Revealing the drive for e-cigarettes among young people that Pol. Gen. Phoempoon Chidchob, Minister of Education Thank you very much to the Royal Thai Police. that places an intense focus on our children Recently, 4 strict measures have been issued to suppress e-cigarettes. The first important thing is "Educational institutions must be made e-cigarette-free zones." The police will concretely investigate and arrest shops selling e-cigarettes in the area surrounding educational institutions. Ready to cut major circuits Crackdown on online channels Including proactive public relations to educate the educational institution community. About the law and dangers of using e-cigarettes E-ciga rettes contain more harmful nicotine than cigarettes. Because cigarettes have a limit on the amount of nicotine per cigarette. But e-cigarettes can be replenished with nicotine at any time. Which nicotine has a damaging effect on the brain and development of children. and cause acute pneumonia From a survey of the Department of Disease Control It was found that 17.6% of Thai children smoke electronic cigarettes, and almost all of them purchase them online. It appears that e-cigarettes are aimed at children and youth. By producing them in the form of cartoon characters, milk cartons, making them look ordinary and easy to access, until children absorb them without realizing it. This is a threat to youth that must be dealt with urgently. In the past, Police General Permpoon Has instructed all educational institutions under the country Always strictly monitor the introduction of e-cigarettes into schools. By adhering to the same regulations as banning ordinary smoking. Referring to the announcement of the Minist ry of Public Health issued in accordance with the Health Protection of Non-Smokers Act of 1992, it is required that schools or educational institutions It's a public place. All must be non-smoking areas. 'The Ministry of Education has discussed with the Ministry of Public Health that What to do when you see that a student is in possession of an electronic cigarette? Currently, the Ministry of Education has measures to communicate to all schools that If found in students We don't think he's at fault. We think of it as a victim. There will be a Dropbox to drop the e-cigarette into. It's like when passing through various customs checkpoints to seize seized items. It will be sent to the police to destroy,' Mr. Siriphong said. We also found that e-cigarettes were being promoted as cool. It's better than 97% after smoking. There are 98% views and likes on TIKTOK, which is the platform with the most users and is very popular in ASEAN. causing the outbreak among children to expand very quickly Because children thin k that e-cigarettes are harmless. And the parents didn't know it was an electronic cigarette. Therefore, we need to work together to prevent and suppress e-cigarettes from reaching children. Therefore, we must rely on relevant agencies to take care of every dimension. whether it is to sweep up and arrest sellers Blocking online channels Providing knowledge about the dangers of electronic cigarettes or if treatment is necessary Every government agency is always ready to come and work together. The Ministry of Education spokesperson went on to say that on the part of the Ministry of Education, we would like to leave it to all administrators, teachers, and personnel. Always be strict about e-cigarettes in educational institutions. By asking to see students as your children, children are still young to the world Lack of experience considering what is appropriate and often follow friends If we start stopping e-cigarettes from reaching children It is probably a way for children to build values ??among their friend s about the dangers of e-cigarettes. Including narcotic drugs or other intoxicants, making educational institutions white and truly safe according to the education policy of the Minister of Education "Study well, be happy". Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, DAD adds 4 electric vehicle charging stations around the government center, totaling 16 chargers. Dr. Nalikotipak Saengsanit, Managing Director of Thanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd. or DAD Asset Development, project manager of the Government Complex Chaloem Phrakiat, said that they have added 4 external electric vehicle charging points around the building, creating electric vehicle charging stations, including 1) the area Building A (in front of gate 6) 2) in front of the Vayupak Convention Center building, 3) near the entrance 1, Building B, and 4) near the entrance 2, Building B, to increase convenience for space tenants. Visitors contact the agencies in the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center. and the general public Recently, the charging head is being installed. There will be a total of 16 chargers, divided into 4 chargers per point. It is expected to be completed and open for service around July 2024 because the installation of the management system (Software) must be completed first and in the future it will be developed into an app. Application so that users will receive more convenient services For service rates, DAD has set the electric charging service charge at 9.50 baht per kilowatt. 'Increasing electric car charging points It is just a part of the services provided by DAD towards the goal of upgrading the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center. to be a low-carbon city by 2027,' the Managing Director said. R However, the electric car charging point in Chaloem Phrakiat Government Center There are also 30 chargers available at Parking Building D. Currently, they are open to both government center residents and the general public. It began opening for service last February. There are people who come to contact government officials and the public. Came to use the service and was satisfied. Parking Building D is a large 11-story building located in front of the Chaloem Phrakiat Government Complex on Chaengwattana Road, able to accommodate more than 1,632 cars, aiming to promote the use of publi c transportation. and reduce carbon dioxide emissions sustainably. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Jitta, a Thai investment startup. Ready to move forward into the 12th year with stability and determination to develop AI technology in value-oriented stock analysis like "Jitta" which has users in more than 80 countries around the world. Proven by total returns that have beat the market for a long time, including being the asset management company with the largest number of private funds in the country. Manage with automatic technology Create returns for investors after the crisis up to 2 times while building a financial ecosystem that helps Thai people. Pay - save - invest automatically, creating a strong financial foundation for Thai people and a sustainable Thai society. Mr. Trawut Luengsomboon Chief Executive Officer of Chitta Dot Com Company Limited, a Thai WealthTech startup that has been growing strongly for 12 years, revealed that throughout the 12 years that Chitta has been a part of the Thai financial system. We continue to grow with our goal of creating financial innovation. To help Thai people have easy access to investment and create better returns according to the mission: 'Help investors create better returns. 'Help investors create better returns through simple investment methods' With confidence in long-term investment principles that have been proven over the past 12 years, including AI technology that has continuously developed and learned from analyzing stock data around the world. Including the investment portfolio that we have managed for more than 6 years, we are confident that various platforms What has been developed will be one of the ways to solve the personal financial crisis of Thai people. Create long-term financial stability By creating a financial ecosystem that promotes discipline from Pay-Save-Invest By using automated technology Through the process of spending in daily life that will allow Thai people to actually have money saved. Having savings will be a strong financial foundation and lead to a concrete starting point for investment along with promotion. Financial k nowledge and long-term investment principles that will help investors manage their investment portfolios appropriately to their level of risk. to create sustainable returns Beginning in 2012, Jitta stock analysis platform was developed to meet the needs of long-term investors. According to the principles of value investing (Value Investing) from Warren Buffett, a world-class investor who 'Invest in good stocks at low prices' currently helps investors from more than 80 countries around the world, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, and Brazil, etc., to access stock analysis data for as many as 48,000 companies, covering 90% of all stocks. word Every day, Jitta's technology analyzes over 1 billion datasets of joint stock financial statements. And there is proof of the returns of the algorithm that has been continuously developed for over 12 years, such as Jitta Ranking Top 30, which has performed very well. Able to create an average overall return beating the market of 15.75% c ompared to the index of 5.84%. 6 years later, in 2018, the company received permission from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become Chitta Wealth Asset Management Co., Ltd. (AMC), which is the first WealthTech in Thailand to use technology. Providing services and managing personal funds for general customers Reinforcing our commitment to helping people conveniently access investments that generate good long-term returns. And it is fair with a low fee of only 0.5% per year. Including trying to reduce the initial investment from the original minimum investment of 1 million baht down to 10,000 baht at present, making Chitta Wealth the largest number of private fund management accounts in Thailand with more than 65,000 accounts. There are plans to reduce the minimum further. To help Thai people have more access to better investments with technology. Jitta Wealth has introduced the Jitta Ranking algorithm that uses AI to select good, cheap stocks to diversify risk, manage investments and automatic ally adjust portfolios in stocks in countries such as Thailand, America, Vietnam, Japan, China and Hong Kong, which has proven that Providing outstanding returns that are 2 times better than the market after the crisis, especially Jitta Ranking US stocks whose returns outpaced the index by almost double, averaging +40.83%, while the SandP 500 returned only +24.73%. Chitta Wealth is also a pioneer in investing abroad, especially in ETFs that invest in high-growing global megatrend themes such as ETFs in semiconductors, metaverse, and cyber security, etc. It has AI technology to automatically manage selection and investment called Thematic Optimize. There is also a Global ETF investment plan that focuses on arranging a portfolio diversified in assets around the world according to the Nobel Prize Modern Portfolio Theory, suitable for investing in all market periods. It also creates consistent returns according to the risk level you choose. Currently, Thai people are facing a financial crisis. From the survey d ata of the Bank of Thailand, it was found that Thai people do not have enough savings. Both short-term savings required within 6 months is less than 1 in 4 and long-term beyond 6 months is only 23%, compared to developed countries in Asia like Hong Kong that have up to 55%. Having savings It is not enough to affect the growth of the country's economy and society as a whole. It is a catalyst for household debt. and increasing the burden of caring for the elderly Mr. Trawut said To unlock a major obstacle for Thai people, the company has developed Jitta Card to solve the problem of spending behavior. lack of savings and lack of investment knowledge Including the lack of good enough discipline, Jitta Card is a new phenomenon of financial technology. Pay - save - invest without realizing it . Users can spend money through the app or Visa Card conveniently all over the world. Every time you spend, the system will automatically keep the change (Round up) in your savings wallet. Including savings bonuses or cashbac k from online shopping with many partner stores. All savings will be forwarded to the Jitta Wealth personal fund where the user has chosen the investment policy. It's money management in everyday life that doesn't have to be forced, can be done immediately, and creates discipline in investing regularly. Have an investment portfolio that has long-term growth since childhood For the ultimate goal of Thai people having better financial health in the future, Jitta Card (Beta) is now open for testing. Those interested can sign up to request use at www.jittacard.com 'Over the past 12 years, we have proven that Jitta continues to deliver on our great mission. and continue to create new phenomena To unlock the financial obstacles of Thai people Let everyone have access to strong, simple financial health in every dimension of their lives,' Mr. Trawut said. To celebrate 12 years, Chitta has launched a campaign to encourage Thai people to have investment discipline. Investors can accumulate investment amounts to recei ve J12 special collection souvenirs from March 15 - May 15, 2024. For more information, visit facebook.com/jittawealth .- Source: Thai News Agency

Chonburi, The fire is under control. Fire incident on HTMS Khirirat ship Moored inside Laem Thian Port. Sattahip Naval Base The cause and damage are under investigation. Sawangrojanadhammasathan Foundation Rescue Radio Center, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, was informed that A fire broke out on the HTMS Khirirat ship. Moored inside Laem Thian Port. Sattahip Port Authority Sattahip Naval Base, Chonburi Province, rushed to investigate the scene. Met fire officials from Sattahip Naval Base. A large amount of water was being sprayed to suppress the smoke from the fire. and outsiders are not allowed to enter the area. Recently, the situation has been controlled. The cause and damages are under investigation. For the HTMS Kirirat The number on the side of the ship, 432, is a frigate. Serving the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Source: Thai News Agency

Thanh Hoa: The People's Committee of the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on March 13 held a conference to deploy urgent tasks and solutions to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Speaking at the conference, Director of the province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Van Cuong, who is also Standing Deputy Head of the provincial Steering Committee on combating IUU fishing, requested relevant departments, agencies and coastal localities to thoroughly address outstanding shortcomings and limitations towards promptly preventing and fully ending IUU fishing in the province. The province's Fisheries Sub-Department and Thanh Hoa Fishing Port Management Board will continue to assign staff to guide households and fishing vessel owners to complete paperwork as prescribed. They will keep coordinating with border guards and waterway traffic police to strengthen patrols and control of fishing activities to strictly handle violations. The fisheries sub-department strictly updated the volume of seafood catches unloaded at local ports onto the national database. Any fishing vessels that are found to not meet regulations or commit IUU fishing must be reported to the competent authority for properly handling. Competent agencies and localities were asked to intensify communications activities to raise vessel owners and households' understanding on regulations against IUU fishing. Vessels without registration, fishing licences and certificates that prove their seaworthiness (vessels with 3 NOs) are not allowed to operate at sea. Meanwhile, the provincial Border Guard Command will organise a crackdown to ensure that vessels without papers, license plates or vessel monitoring system (VMS) are not allowed to sail. They will also focus on verifying and handle cases where fishing vessels' VMS lose connection while the ships are at sea or fishing vessels go beyond permitted boundaries at sea. Thanh Hoa is among provinces that will be inspected during the fifth working round with the inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC) in May./. Source: Vietnam News Agency Surin, Minister of Commerce Led a team to inspect rice quality for the 10-year old rice pledging project in Surin Province. Found 145,590 sacks still of good quality. Prepared to consult with the NCB to quickly find a way to drain the matter to preserve the benefits of the entire state and clear up problems for all parties. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, revealed that due to receiving a letter of complaint from the Thai Agricultural Product Inspection Business Association. which was affected by accusations that the rice in the rice pledging program was not stored up to standard and was found to be of deteriorated quality to the point that it could not be sold for human consumption. He took the opportunity to inspect government officials in the areas of Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchaburi provinces to inspect the warehouse where rice in the project has been stored for 10 years at the warehouse. Poonphon Trading Co., Ltd., behind 4 Muang District, and Kittichai Wareho use, behind 2, Prasat District, Surin Province. Separated into warehouse Poonphon Trading Co., Ltd., Building No. 4, has 32,879 sacks of rice remaining, and Kittichai Warehouse No. 2 has 112,711 sacks of rice remaining, totaling 145,590 sacks. And after inspection which has a private warehouse owner Provincial Commerce Officer, OCSC, all three of whom hold the keys to open the warehouse. along with the director and senior executives of the Ministry of Commerce Participated in the rice quality inspection this time. It was found that the rice stored in the warehouse was still of good quality. 'We took a sample of rice from a sack. Come out and try cooking and tasting. The quality of the cooked rice is still good and can be eaten. I think the problem should be solved quickly. Because during this time The price of rice is quite good. If you rush to sell, drain it out. It will preserve the interests of the state and clear up problems for all parties. This matter will be brought to the meeting of Rice Policy and M anagement Committee (NRCT) because if we don't act quickly today, the longer the price of rice falls, the worse it will be. You will have to pay a lot of rent for the course costs. It is considered that we have come together to solve the problem,' Mr. Phumtham said. Source: Thai News Agency

_:, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, attended a discussion with Mr. Chihito Kusabiraki, CEO of Weathernews Inc., Japan. To enable the AI ??Nowcast system for forecasting rain in advance in the Bangkok area. The Governor of Bangkok said that flooding is a major problem in Bangkok. If you can predict areas that will experience heavy rain in advance, you will be able to prepare for them better. Currently, we have AI and super computer technology and cooperation with Weathernews Inc. of Japan from 2023, which is an organization that uses technology to track and forecast weather conditions. which can now be carried out It will be a prediction. Analyze the situation through AI to enhance the performance of the existing Bangkok radar at 2 points, namely the Nong Khaem radar station. and Nong Chok radar station To be able to accurately predict rain 3 hours in advance, which will allow Bangkok to give a warning. Prepare tools and equipment to better cope with heavy rain and flooding. And this is good pr ogress in Bangkok. At this time, people can Know the accurate weather forecast 3 hours in advance via https://d3sh0jbs83nmpu.cloudfront.net/, https://earlywarning.wni.com/ and https://earlywarning-monitor.wni.com/map/ wind For the use of AI, weather forecasts in advance by Weathernews Inc.'s project will be published through the Facebook platform. DDS will use content created by Weathernews Inc. to post on Facebook and websites operated through Weathernews' DDS. Inc. by providing advance warning to be able to cope with heavy rain situations. and improve operational efficiency Through cooperation with the Department of Drainage Bangkok as much as possible to achieve common goals. As for web publishing, Weathernews Inc. will build and operate a 24/7 real-time weather website for DDS that allows the public to directly access and view content, which requires a system built to handle the volume of traffic. Use and access during severe weather conditions This size is currently waiting for the budget to be impleme nted. Source: Thai News Agency