Day: March 14, 2024

Phuket, Today, the DSI went to Phuket to inspect the matter of issuance of rights documents on Yamu Beach. Encroaching on public space Initial information was found that government officials may have been involved in the illegal issuance of title documents. for foreign capital to hold and operate businesses Using Thai people as nominees . Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Bangkok joins with the DSC and Japanese JICA experts to conduct a research study using scientific principles. Analyze the source of PM2.5 dust in order to recommend enforceable measures to solve the problem of air pollution in a sustainable way. Bangkok by the Environment Agency together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Pollution Control Department Organized a seminar to create understanding in developing policies and measures to solve dust problems in Bangkok and the surrounding area on the topic 'PM2.5 pollution status and evaluation in Bangkok Metropolitan Region and reflection to PM policies and measures' with Ms. Woranuch Suay. Rice Trade, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Environment Office, Mr.Suzuki Kazuya, Chief Representative of JICA Thailand, JICA experts and Mr. Pansak Thiramongkol, Director of the Air Quality and Noise Management Division. Pollution Control Department and representatives from all 50 Bangkok districts and representatives from surrounding provin ces Related join Ms. Woranuch Suaykhakhao, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Environment Office, said that the cooperation project To solve the PM2.5 problem is cooperation between Japan and Thailand. with related agencies JICA has studied the sources of dust. In the Bangkok and surrounding area To lead to policy recommendations to solve problems in a sustainable manner. The study has been conducted since 2021 until today. The study is already half way through. Mr. Pansak Thiramongkol, Director of the Air Quality and Noise Management Division The Pollution Control Department revealed that this project has a 3-year research plan. Currently, the results of the study are enough to provide an overall picture of the problem. The Pollution Control Department and Bangkok have air quality monitoring stations. which sends data for analysis Can be seen in each area, which is in Bangkok and surrounding areas. There is a similar pattern of dust origin. The important thing is that it was found that The cause includes PM2.5 dust that comes directly from the source. and those caused by reactions from other pollutants, which, in addition to controlling the dust source, must be controlled. In addition to having to control from the source of dust. There must also be a policy to address other pollution, such as pollution from the traffic sector, NOx pollution, or nitrogen oxides. that causes exhaust gases from incomplete engine combustion Leading to recommendations on exhaust standards and fuel standards. Studies have shown that Euro 6 standards are still necessary. Including controlling emissions from the industrial sector. and open burning that must be controlled effectively to reduce the number as much as possible It is also exactly what is needed. The information from the seminar presented various information. The results from the study are: 1. Prepare an inventory of the sources of PM 2.5 dust in Bangkok and surrounding areas using various tools that reveal the relationship between the sources. and the main reasons It comes fro m many sources including heavy traffic. from industrial establishments and cross-border pollution coming from nearby provinces and neighboring countries. and important from weather factors that cannot be controlled 2. Study the chemical composition of dust and 3. Study the distribution of PM2.5 dust from various types of sources. which from research Makes it possible to get information on an area-by-area basis From the point where air quality data measurement centers are installed all over Bangkok and in the surrounding provinces. This makes it possible to issue control measures to solve problems in each area, for example, in some areas there is a lot of construction. In some areas, dust levels are very high. During heavy traffic Corrections must be made. traffic over there Flow as quickly as possible, etc. And from research, it also indicates policies to reduce dust. You must also pay attention to other sources of dust pollution, such as PM10, which was found to be related to the occurrence of PM 2.5. The r esults of the research, when completed, will lead to conclusions. To make recommendations into policy In enforcing the law to further solve the problem of air pollution. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, 7 Best funds and 1 best mutual fund company win the Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence 2024. Asset management companies recommend DCA investing - investing in bonds is still interesting amidst market volatility. But you must study all information. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Morningstar Research (Thailand) and the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) jointly organized the Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence 2024 award ceremony, held for the 15th consecutive year. To honor outstanding funds and fund management companies with outstanding performance. Generate good returns for investors over the past period. Consisting of awards for 7 funds and 1 best asset management company. The winners of the Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence 2024 in Thailand are as follows: Morningstar Category Awards 1. Award for Best Large Stock Fund: Krungthai Open Fund High Dividend Stocks (Dividend payment type) Krungthai Asset Management Co., Ltd. 2. Best medium and sma ll cap stock funds include Asset Plus Small and Mid Cap Equitable Open Fund, Accumulated Value Type, Asset Plus Asset Co., Ltd. 3. The best short-term debt fund is the KKP open-end fund. Bond Plus Kiatnakin Phatra Asset Management Co., Ltd. 4. Medium- and long-term debt funds include the KKP open-end fund. Income for Retirement, Outstanding, Kiatnakin Phatra Asset Management Co., Ltd. 5. Best mixed fund: Krung Thai Wealthy Open Fund Value accumulation type, Krung Thai Asset Management Co., Ltd. 7. Retirement Mutual Fund Best debt instrument category: KKP open-end fund Income for a living Kiatnakin Phatra Asset Management Co., Ltd. - Best Asset Management Company: TISCO Asset Management Company Limited. Mr. Phakorn Peetathawatchai, director and manager of the SET, said that at present there are many types of funds that provide good returns, whether short-term or long-term debt funds. Large-small stock funds And more than that, investing in funds or investing through institutional investors is another op tion That is a way to spread risk and get good returns. You can choose to invest in both domestic assets and foreign assets. It is important to study the information clearly. Including returns and risks. When compared to foreign countries, it is found that investment through institutional investors in Thailand is still considered a small proportion. For investing amid the current situation View information as important What can be done to communicate information to investors faster and completely? meets needs The announcement of the award this time It is considered a guarantee of the fund. that can measure returns in the long term Measure risk in the long term Just like investing in the stock market and various products in the stock market, information is very important. And it's something we're trying to provide more and more information about. Along with a message to investors, they should consider all aspects of information. Before deciding to invest Mrs. Chawinda Hanratanakul, Managing Director of Krung Thai Asset Management (KTAM), this year KTAM won 3 awards, including the large stock fund award and RMF and this is the first year to receive the access alllocation award. I feel happy and proud of the team. This is because last year was a year of high volatility in both the Thai stock market and the global stock market. Investors place their hope in the fund manager. We try to stabilize returns. However, in the midst of market conditions that are still volatile, it is considered that investment should still focus on DCA investment or invest gradually. and diversify investments Therefore, it should be able to answer investors' needs in maintaining the stability of their own returns. Mr. Saharat Chatsuwan, Managing Director of TISCO Asset Management Co., Ltd., said that it is an award that we are very proud of receiving the Morningstar Asset Manager Awards, which covers the performance of every access-class fund in the country. Whether it is a Thai stock fund, a bond fund, a mixed fund. Thank you to all the t eam members who work together to create results for customers. We focus on selecting stocks from the bottom up and selecting assets to invest in that expect long-term returns. But look at the risks along with it. Using ESG factors to make decisions. Select stocks for investment portfolio Taking into account sustainability and good long-term performance However, for managing investment portfolios amidst fluctuating market conditions. It is seen that the overall investment picture should be better than last year. The Thai stock market has a chance to recover in the second half of the year. For investors who can't take much risk, it is recommended to invest in US bonds. The interest rate is still quite high. and is likely to decrease in the future. Or if you can take more risks. May divide investments into both bonds and stocks. which can invest in both Thai stocks and foreign stocks For the Morningstar Category and Morningstar Asset Manager awards, fund data as of Dec. 31, 2023 is used. The award method focus es on a one-year period, but the fund must have strong risk-adjusted returns. When compared with groups in the 3-year and 5-year periods, it will receive an award. Winners are selected using a risk-adjusted return, which is Morningstar Risk, which considers negative volatility rather than positive volatility. Source: Thai News Agency

CHIANG MAI, Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Thrusday morning arrived in Chiang Mai, where crowds welcome him back home after 17 years. Upon his arrival in Chiang Mai, Thaksin accompanied by his family members, including his daughter Ms. Paetongtan Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party visited the Royal Park Rajapruek, where the crowds gathered to offer support and welcome him back to his hometown. After touring the park, he visited his favorite noodle shop, Chang Moi Coffee, where preparations were made to welcome him. After having lunch, he will explore the Mae Kha Canal, a development project aimed at promoting tourism in Chiang Mai. Thaksin returned to Thailand in August last year after living abroad for 15 years in self-exile to avoid jail terms related to alleged abuse of power. He was released on parole in February after serving a half of his commuted one-year sentence in hospital where he had been transferred from prison since the first night of his arrival due to illnesses. S ource: Thai News Agency

Roi Et, The municipal school has removed 72 ceiling fans after being criticized for installing them too frequently. The municipal secretary pointed out Contractors rush to install in order to withdraw money. Expect to intend to finish installing first and then move later. Emphasize that there is no corruption. From the case of a famous page posting a picture of a multi-purpose school building in Roi Et Province with 72 16-inch fans installed around the building, the cost of the fans is in the hundreds of thousands. until it became a source of criticism in the online world Mr. Lampan Settho, Permanent Secretary of Suvarnabhumi Subdistrict Municipality, explained that this was a misunderstanding by the contractor who rushed to install the fan. The municipality has not yet inspected the materials and equipment. and has not yet specified where it will be installed. But the contractor shortcuts the process. By submitting a letter to the Mayor, but the Prime Minister has not yet had time to sign it. The contracto r hurriedly installed it first. Now we have ordered all the fans to be dismantled. And a meeting is being held to summarize the details and prepare for submission to the NACC and the State Audit Office who will visit the area to investigate. Recently, Mr. Anucha Phuengbunsri, Director of the NACC Office, Roi Et Province, visited the area, the first stop being the municipal meeting room. Suvarnabhumi Subdistrict to follow the facts Then Mr. Lamphan Settho, Permanent Secretary of Suvarnabhumi Subdistrict Municipality who acts in place of the school director To explain all the facts that happened. Then travel to the area to inspect. Still at the scene of the incident at the multi-purpose building inside the school. to check the facts along with finding guidelines for modifying the fan installation To find ways to change the structure of the contract To install the fan in accordance with the interior of a building that does not have a ceiling. To be able to change and use something else. For example, changing it into a wall-mounted fan. or floor fan instead for safety While Mr. Lampan Settho, Permanent Secretary of Suvarnabhumi Subdistrict Municipality, said that at a meeting with the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the employment inspection committee Work supervisor as well as contractors Willing to make corrections according to the staff's suggestions. You may change to a larger fan. In order to make use of it more beneficial, the original contract ended in October 2023, but due to a change in the pile drilling pattern. Therefore, the time has been extended for 183 days, ending in April. It is expected that the contractor will deliver the work on time. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Central Pattana Public Company Limited announced an investment of 121,000 million baht within 5 years (2024-2028) to move forward with the project development plan. Both new projects and upgrade the current project to the fullest extent Meanwhile, the operating results for 2023 have income of nearly 47,000 million baht, an increase of 26 percent. Ms. Wallaya Chirathivat, President and Chief Executive Officer Central Pattana Public Company Limited said that over the past 7 years (2017-2023), the company has continued to invest on average per year. 15,000-22,000 million baht, last year successfully creating a new high in terms of operating results for the year 2023 with income of 46,790 million baht, an increase of 26 percent from the previous year, while the company still plans long-term investment. Continuously, in the 5-year plan from 2024-2028, a total investment of 121,000 million baht is planned, and in 2024 there will be a total of 13 new projects opening, including Central Nakhon Sawan and Cen tral Nakhon Pathom shopping centers, 10 residential projects and a hotel. The new location in Rayong, in collaboration with the world-class International Chain, means that by 2024 there will be 42 shopping center projects, 17 community mall projects, 43 residential projects, 10 hotel projects, and 10 office projects. From the present, the company has projects. 20 mixed-use projects, last year expanded to include Ubon Ratchathani, Ayutthaya, Chonburi, Sriracha, Hat Yai. Ms. Wanya said that creating The Ecosystem for All with Retail-Led Synergy helps support every business to connect and grow strong. By the development of large projects It will help create a wider impact, generating widespread money. Raise the quality of life Help distribute income in the province Ready to honor Thai identity Create a city with greater economic and tourism potential. In line with government policy to stimulate GDP and the national economy. Mr. Chanawat Uewattanasakul, Chief Development and Commercial Officer of Central Pattan a Public Company Limited, said that the development of mixed-use projects Help push the potential of both main and secondary cities along with creating Local Wealth. This year, two new projects will be launched: 'Central Nakhon Sawan' that has created a Talk of the Town trend, elevating the city to Gateway to the North, and on March 30. Prepare to open 'Central Nakhon Pathom' connecting the western region like Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi, and in 2025 prepare to open 'Central Krabi' with a project value of 4,500 million baht. Preparing to develop the project "The World's New Magnitude" by considering that Bangkok There is still an opportunity to expand commercial and business districts in many corners of the city, similar to the model of large cities around the world. It will develop 5 mixed-use projects with a combined area of ??more than 2.2 million square meters. Source: Thai News Agency

Nakhon Si Thammarat, 'Mr. He reveals that he loves him very much. But accidentally killed The reporter received additional information: On the day of the incident, "Mr." had his hand cut with a knife, but claimed to the doctor that he had made a mistake in chopping the chicken. inquiry official Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station Take Mr. Pittaya or Mr., aged 27 years, accused of killing and stabbing the neck of "Nong Sa", a 35-year-old Myanmar woman, before discarding the body in a well in an abandoned monastery at Wat Thao Khot. which when taken out of the control room to send to court for detention The accused looked tired and weary. But when asked by a reporter about the reason for killing Nong Sa, By telling him to answer for the last time in a sincere way. Including asking about the love between Mr. and Sa, how was it before Sa was killed? And would you like to ask for forgiveness from the deceased? He replied that he loved him very much, that he would love him forever, but he accidentally killed him. However, even though you talked a lot about Sa. But when asked about the 3 baht of gold that was stolen and sold, who did it go to, or where did it go? The gentleman refused to speak. The same goes for Sa's two mobile phones that no one has been able to find yet. You wouldn't tell me where you were. Even though the reporter asked repeatedly Moreover, The reporter went to investigate information about the wound on his hand. As Mr. claims that the husband had slashed him first, making it known that the man had actually gone to the doctor to treat the wound on his right index finger. The fruit was about 2 centimeters long, but when submitting the card it was 1:50 a.m. and when the officer took a history, he claimed that he went to chop chicken and cook rice in the evening. cut your hand with a knife But I came to see the doctor late. Because the blood doesn't stop flowing. The doctor gave five stitches to the wound before sending him home. If you look at that period It is expected that the murder occurred between 1-9 p.m. on March 4 and when the area of ??the house, which is a market area, was seen to be free of people. The master then carried Sa's corpse to the well and dumped it. Which is about 30 meters from the house where the incident occurred, before stopping by the hospital around 2 a.m. and taking Sa's gold to sell. and ran away to hide As for Sa's body, last afternoon At Wat Bunnarop, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Sa's cremation ceremony has taken place. There were many Myanmar friends, Thai colleagues and relatives attending the event. Mr. Chai, Sa's uncle, disputes his statement saying that Sa still hasn't broken up with him. Still going to see each other By confirming that I broke up with you several months ago. that you lied It is believed that Sa went to see Mr. Should go collect the money that your family owes. Today I still can't accept it. That my husband had to end his life like this. Because Sa is a hard-working person who fights for her life. Her parents have all passed away, but her grandmothe r lives in Myanmar. The Sa sends money all the time. I confirm this. I don't want you to ask for forgiveness for the corpse. and did not ask for any apologies Reporters also go and ask friends. of my sister that In this incident, what would you like the court to decide on you? Everyone says I want you to receive the maximum punishment. that is, death Including not believing that he would carry out the crime alone. because it is much smaller than three It was not possible to take the body and dump it in a well alone. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Treasury sells savings bonds in the 2024 budget to the general public, with a full amount of 25,000 million baht, preparing to sell them to non-profit entities for 5,000 million baht, 18-19 Mar. Mr. Phachara Anantasin, Director of the Public Debt Management Office, informed that the results of the sale of savings bonds by the Ministry of Finance in the 2024 budget, No. 1, in the amount of 25,000 million baht, between 11 - 13 March 2024, to the public. Subscriptions can be made from 1,000 baht and there is no limit on the subscription amount. Allocated in the form of Small Lot First is a method for allocating savings bonds to all subscribers in a thorough and equitable manner. According to the conditions specified by the Ministry of Finance All subscribers will receive an SMS informing them of the bond allocation results from the dealer bank by March 14, 2024. Results of the allocation of savings bonds by the Ministry of Finance in the 2024 budget, No. 1, Small Lot First type, will have people a llocated an amount starting from 1,000 baht and a maximum per person including all dealer banks, amounting to 1,515,000 baht, with the subscriber limit not Received savings bonds allocation The dealer bank will refund all subscribers by March 14, 2024. The Public Debt Management Office would like to thank all citizens for their interest in investing in the Ministry of Finance's savings bonds this time. Ministry of Finance Prepare savings bonds for non-profit entities with a credit limit of 5,000 million baht, a 10-year term, a fixed interest rate of 3.00 percent per year, and will be available for sale between 18 - 19 March 2024. Interested persons can inquire for additional conditions and methods of distribution. Available at 4 dealer banks: Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited, and Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited. Source: Thai News Agency