Govt takes heed of warning against uncontrolled EEC development
The committee proposed that the government use its Strategic Environmental Assessment system to proactively manage the potential negative impacts of EEC developments. It also urged the EEC Policy Committee to promote eco-friendly industries for the sake of the environment and quality of life of local people. It said the EEC Office should urge businesses to help develop the potential of local people, so they too can have a hand in the development of their area. Traisulee said the EEC Office recently met with relevant government agencies and they acknowledged the proposals. The EEC Office said many of the points suggested were already part of its plans and will be implemented in due course.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 14, 2022 06:15 UTC
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors, govt mulls two-hour extension
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors, govt mulls two-hour extensionTourists enjoy the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan of Surat Thani province on Friday night. "The visitors said they enjoyed travelling to Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan and experiencing the Full Moon Party or the Half Moon Party," he said. People told him they lamented the short duration of the Full Moon Party. "The Full Moon Party has a unique appeal to people." The minister also observed transport for the Full Moon Party including speedboat operations that brought revellers to the site late into the night.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 14, 2022 02:35 UTC
Shops still sell weed openly: governor
Shops still sell weed openly: governorCannabis products are made available on Khao San Road. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt says more than 30 shops and stalls have been selling cannabis, some openly, in the Thong Lor and Khao San night entertainment venues. Speaking during his Facebook Live broadcast on Saturday, Mr Chadchart said he smelled cannabis while jogging past Khao San Road. Later, he inspected the Thong Lor area and found six stalls selling unrolled cannabis flowers. He also visited Khao San Road and found 26 shops and stalls offering cannabis for sale to customers.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 14, 2022 00:17 UTC
TikTok show-off turns out to be a thief, say police
In a TikTok video, Surasak Thakenglarp shows off banknotes he says were the product of his hard work. His "work" actually involved a break-in at a Chon Buri business, say police. (Screenshot from https://www.tiktok.com/@joker76469)A man showing off bundles of banknotes on TikTok and telling viewers he got the money from his own hard work turned out to be a thief, police say. Security video had captured the thief in action. Police subsequently found a TikTok video of a man showing off banknotes and wearing the same clothes as in the security video.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 13, 2022 14:43 UTC
Death toll from Mountain B pub inferno rises to 18
Death toll from Mountain B pub inferno rises to 18Firemen put out the fire at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province, on Aug 5, 2022. (Photo: @sawangrojana Sattahip rescue Facebook)CHON BURI: The death toll from a fire at Mountain B pub in Sattahip district rose to 18, as one more seriously injured victim was pronounced dead on Friday night. The teenager had gone to Mountain B with two other friends on Aug 5. One of her friends, Phromporn Phoolsawat, 18, died at the fire-gutted pub. The death toll had increased to 17 on Thursday.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 13, 2022 05:06 UTC
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[India] 500 tusker deaths annually points to man-animal conflict
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said this while addressing an event to mark the World Elephant Day at the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. The minister said India has emerged a pioneer in elephant conservation and managing human-elephant conflicts is the major focus of the government. “With competition for resources, (the number of) human-animal conflicts are increasing, and it is very unfortunate that around 500 people are killed in elephant attacks and 100 jumbos are killed in retaliation annually,” Yadav said. “Managing human-elephant conflict is the major focus of the government. The Narendra Modi government has increased the ex-gratia amount for families of those killed in elephant attacks from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 13, 2022 04:32 UTC
Indian man wins 22-year court fight for 20 rupees
Lawyer says battle with Indian Railways over fare refund was a matter of principleA railway worker waves a flag during a ceremony for the roll-out of 12,000th Indian Railways coach at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on May 20 this year. (AFP Photo)A lawyer who won a 22-year court battle for compensation from Indian Railways after being overcharged 20 rupees (9 baht) said on Friday that his quest for justice was worth the effort. The court awarded 66-year-old Chaturvedi a refund of 20 rupees, plus interest at 12% a year, and compensation of 15,000 rupees. But even as a lawyer representing himself, his victory cost him hundreds of hours of effort, plus 20,000 rupees in fees and other payments. Family and friends tried to convince him to give up the fight over a token sum, but he persisted.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 12, 2022 13:57 UTC
Thailand becomes world’s top rubber exporter, China biggest buyer
This year’s total exports of natural rubber are expected to reach 4.27 million tonnes, up 3.41 per cent from last year, said Alongkorn Ponlaboot, citing the Rubber Authority of Thailand. In the first half, Thailand exported 167.2 billion baht of natural rubber and rubber products, he added. Almost half (49 per cent) of the exports went to China, which is the largest market for Thailand’s rubber and rubber products, said Democrat Party deputy leader Alongkorn, who also chairs the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry’s committee monitoring rubber prices. Between January and June, China imported 1.42 million tonnes of natural and synthetic rubber from Thailand, up 5.37 per cent from last year.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 12, 2022 09:55 UTC
TILOG VE 2022, the return of the most awaited Asean logistics virtual exhibition
The exhibition is providing a platform for Thai logistics service providers to connect and trade with global logistics entrepreneurs and buyers/importers. First time ever, TILOG VE 2022 participants will have the opportunity to experience logistics virtual exhibition and online business matching all in one place. This event will be featuring 5 categories namely Material Handling, Packing, Warehouse & Loading, Logistics IT & E-Logistics, and Transportation & Logistics Service Providers. TILOG Virtual Exhibition responds to the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit promoting clusters of services especially services of logistics providers. Hence, TILOG VE is considered to be the most influential logistics trade event that gathers logistics key players together and creates an opportunity for the logistics industry.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 12, 2022 07:42 UTC
Hong Kong’s ban on CBD products leaves companies facing ruin
Hong Kong’s ban on CBD products leaves companies facing ruinCannabis in butter is seen during a process of making cannabis snacks at a shop in Bangkok on July 16, 2022. In Hong Kong, law enforcement authorities plan to ban CBD or cannabidiol, a substance derived from cannabis and its close relative, hemp within 2022. (Photo: Reuters)As Hong Kong takes its first steps towards cracking down on cannabidiol, businesses specialising in CBD-infused beers, coffees and other products are scrambling to work out what comes next. High temperatures or direct sunlight can cause CBD to degrade into THC, according to Dr Albert KK Chung, clinical assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong’s department of psychiatry. Dr Calvin Ho, co-director at HKU’s Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, expects Hong Kong authorities to ban CBD for pragmatic reasons.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 12, 2022 02:45 UTC
Government moves to tame fuel crisis
The government will encourage people to use public transport to deal with the growing energy crisis. As a result, the global oil supply would not decline, Mr Krisada said. In this case, global oil prices are likely to keep dropping gradually this year as the oil supply will be better reallocated, he said. In that case, Thailand's growth would slow this and next year while inflation would stay high before declining next year, Mr Krisada added. Conflicts would be more complicated, sparking bouts of recession alternating with bursts of growth depending on the intensity of the action between the two opposing blocs, Mr Krisada said.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 11, 2022 23:48 UTC
N Korea declares 'victory' over Covid
North Korea refers to “fever patients” rather than “Covid patients” in case reports, apparently due to a lack of testing capacity. He attended a ruling party meeting Wednesday in which he claimed “victory” in the “great quarantine war.”Kim Yo Jong also claimed the country’s Covid outbreak was caused by South Korea, warning of “retaliation”. Kim Yo Jong said such actions were a “crime against humanity” and that Pyongyang was considering “a strong retaliatory response”. In Seoul, the Unification Ministry said on Thursday that North Korea was repeating a “groundless claim” and expressed regret that Pyongyang was making “rude and threatening remarks”. There are plenty of places where the virus could have entered North Korea.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 11, 2022 14:53 UTC
Transport Company arranges extra buses for Mother Day’s long weekend
The company expects passengers to travel throughout the day on short routes not longer than 300 kilometres, Sanyalak said. Currently, the Transport Company operates 15 northern bus routes, 19 northeastern bus routes, 15 southern bus routes and nine bus routes to Laos. He said passengers can book tickets in advance on its website www.transport.co.th, e-ticket application of the company and from counter services. He added that the Transport Company had not yet raised the fare for its buses even though the Central Land Transport Committee had allow a fare hike of five satang (0.05 baht) per kilometre distance. Sanyalak said the current fares would be in use until September 30 to help people bear the cost and the company would also provide 5 per cent discount to passengers who register for Transport Company membership cards.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 11, 2022 09:55 UTC
The Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge announces five innovators
The selected innovators will receive partnership building opportunities, mentorship, increased visibility, access to networks, and grants to scale their solutions. Urgent sustainable solutions are needed to combat the ever-growing global plastic waste pollution crisis. Between 2017-2019, an estimated 2 million tonnes of plastic waste leakage per year came from Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. This accounts for 17% of annual global marine plastic waste leakage. Plastic waste that is not polluting waterways is either burnt or dumped - posing a significant threat to environmental and biodiversity health.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
August 11, 2022 03:48 UTC
Plan unveiled to improve TIP ranking
Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had praised the government's efforts in combating human trafficking issues. Gen Prayut hopes Thailand one day will climb to Tier 1, which indicates human trafficking has been eradicated. The report indicates 17 more public officials were found to be involved in human trafficking rings than the year before. The ministry has provided aid for 414 human trafficking victims, 148 of whom were rescued from forced labour. She said the ministry would establish a labour union for migrant workers to prevent human trafficking and improve standards in their workplaces.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 10, 2022 23:51 UTC