Ministry of Culture organizes activities Offering alms to monks for the New Year 2024

Bangkok: Beginning of the new era 2024, Ministry of Culture Invitation to join in the alms giving activity New Year's Day There are also temples near homes in all 76 provinces. Bangkok Organize activities at Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Wat Arun Ratchawararam and Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram with Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture He is the president of the lay department. There is an abbot of Wat Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram. He is the president of the Sangha. This morning, the public, the public sector, the private sector, the Department of Religious Affairs, the Provincial Cultural Office Participate in offering rice and dry food to monks. Throughout the night, there will also be a great New Year's Eve prayer from more than 30,000 temples nationwide, more than 70 temples abroad, and prayers via the online system, totaling more than 12 million people, to pass on Buddhism. and apply the doctrine in life and offer it as an offering to Buddha, create merit and welcome the new era. Source: Thai News Agency

Summary: 3 days on New Year 2024, 128 people died in road accidents.

Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission announced road accident statistics for the New Year Festival 2024. As of December 31, 2023, there were 424 accidents, 416 injured people, and 51 deaths. Summary of the 3 days of accumulated road accidents. 1,150 times, total 128 deaths, Bangkok the highest 8 cases Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police As chairman of the press conference summarizing the results of the operations of the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center during the New Year Festival 2024, he revealed that the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center During the New Year Festival 2024, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the cooperation of network partners have compiled road accident statistics for December 31, 2023, which is the third day of the campaign. 'Drive safely. Accident-Free Thailand" had 424 accidents, 416 injuries, and 51 deaths. The causes of the highest number of accidents included speeding (37.26 percent), drinking and driving (32.78 percent). The vehicles causing the most accidents were motorcycles (86.91 percent), most of them. Occurs on direct routes, 80.19 percent, roads in Subdistrict Administrative Organizations/Villages, 37.03 percent, Department of Highways roads, 36.56 percent. The highest accident period includes the period 12:01 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., with the highest number of injuries and deaths, 8.02 percent. 21.20% were in the age range of 20 - 29 years, 1,780 main checkpoints were established, and 51,670 personnel were working. The province with the highest number of accidents was Kanchanaburi (18 times). The province with the highest number of injuries was Nakhon Si Thammarat (20 people). The highest number of deaths were Nakhon Phanom and Udon Thani (4 cases per province). Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 3 days of the campaign (29 - 31 Dec. '23). There were a total of 1,150 accidents, a total of 1,151 people injured, and a total of 128 deaths. The province with the highest number of accumulated accidents was Kanchanaburi (44 times). The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries was Kanchanaburi (43 people). The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths was Bangkok (8 people). The province with no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 22 provinces. However, today (January 1, 2024) is still in the celebration period to welcome the New Year Festival. Some people still travel and make merit in various places. Including the majority of people returning to Bangkok and the economic zone provinces in various regions, making the main routes and secondary routes connecting between provinces There is a heavy traffic volume, so the CPDC has coordinated with provinces, districts, and local government organizations. and related agencies take care of safety and facilitate travel for the people. Officers at checkpoints continuously enforce the law on various routes, especially secondary routes connecting villages and districts. which people use as a shortcut to the main road Read y to strictly control drivers who have risky behavior. Including speeding, drinking and driving, not using safety equipment. including evaluating the readiness of drivers To prevent accidents from speeding and drowsy driving, in addition, take care of the safety of people around the bus station. Inspect drivers and bus conditions to ensure they are ready to serve passengers and facilitate continuous travel for the public. Mr. Chaiwat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), as secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center, revealed that the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center has instructed them to strictly enforce risky behavior in speeding and drinking and driving. On the main and secondary routes during the period there were high accident statistics. and emphasize community checkpoints to act proactively To deter drivers who have accident-risk behavior. In particular, motorcycle users should wear helmets and not drive in a spirited and dange rous manner. Including preparing to help victims. and publicize for drivers to facilitate traffic. So that officials can quickly reach the scene of the accident and transport victims. We would like to ask the public to celebrate the New Year with carelessness and be more careful about accidents that may occur. Including taking care of your physical condition to be ready to drive. and check the condition of the car to make sure it is safe before leaving for the return trip So that the start of the new year 2024 will be with happiness and safety. Finally, if you experience or witness an accident, you can report the incident via the 1784 hotline 24 hours a day and Line 'Security Department receives incident reports 1784' by adding friends Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate immediate assistance Source: Thai News Agency

Myanmar flocks to see first light The Sun, Two Lands at Mae Sot

Myanmar tourists flock to see the first light. The sun, two countries on the top of the border mountain in Tak Province, welcoming the new year 2024, ready to record pictures and share, sending happiness through social media. Since the middle of the night last night, it was New Year's Eve and welcoming the New Year 2024 at the viewpoint on the mountain in Pa Wai Village, Village No. 3, Khiri Rat Subdistrict, Phop Phra District, Tak Province, a large group of Myanmar tourists and Thais. From all over the country, people have come to reserve space to set up tents to sleep in the grassy area at the foot of Doi Pa Wai mountain to wait and see the first rays of the sun in the new year 2024, which is like no other. and today's morning (January 1, 2024) New Year's Day As soon as the sun emerges from the mountainside horizon over the Thai-Myanmar border area, A large group of tourists, both Myanmar and Thai, were not disappointed. Witness the first light of dawn on New Year's Day. Beautifully with the weather stil l cold. Making it possible to see a sea of white mist contrasting with the sunlight, adding to the natural beauty. Making Myanmar tourists rush to bring their cameras to record pictures of happiness amidst the beauty in the middle of the mountains on the border of the two countries. After recording the happy pictures, they sent the happy pictures back to a group of friends in Myanmar who admired the beauty of the viewpoint on the mountain in Pa Wai Village. via social media Make the atmosphere lively on the first day of happiness of the year. For the view point of the Thai mountain village, Ban Pa Wai, Phop Phra District, Tak Province, it is a village next to the Thai-Myanmar border. Located on Doi Sung And in this year's New Year, it was popular with many Myanmar tourists who traveled across the Mae Sot permanent border checkpoint to visit Doi Pa Wai. To participate in the countdown and see the first light of New Year's Day 2024 until tourists overflow at the foot of the mountain. It also creates income for Thai mountain people in the area to earn income from tourism this New Year 2024 and it is expected that next year there will be even more Myanmar tourists coming to visit this Pa Wai village. Source: Thai News Agency

Probation for 3 days at the end of the year. Drunk driving cases increase.

Bangkok: Director General of the Probation Department Revealing the statistics of probation cases for the last 3 days of the year, a total of 2,930 cases, with drunk driving cases increasing to 2,864 cases. Today (January 1, 2024) Mr. Rueangsak Suwaree, Director-General of the Probation Department Mentioning the statistics of cases that entered the probation process on December 31, 2023, there were a total of 2,286 cases, 2,247 cases of driving while intoxicated and 39 cases of drugged driving. The cumulative statistics of cases in which the court ordered probation for 3 days were strict control Between 29-31 Dec. 2023, there were a total of 2,930 cases, classified as 2,864 cases of driving while intoxicated, accounting for 97.75 percent, 65 cases of drugged driving, accounting for 2.22 percent, and 1 careless driving case, accounting for a hundred. 0.03 each. When comparing the statistics of cases that entered the cumulative probation work (29 - 31 December), it was found that in 2022 there were 1,687 cases of driving while intoxicated and 2,864 cases in 2023, an increase in the number. 1,177 cases Director-General of the Probation Department added that The three provinces with the highest cumulative statistics of drunken driving cases are Bangkok and Samut Prakan with 198 cases, Nong Khai with 173 cases, and Nonthaburi with 150 cases for New Year's Eve and welcoming the New Year. I wish happiness to the people. with care Create safety for the people By combining the forces of probation offices throughout the country probation volunteer person on probation and network partners Support the work of officials at public service points, community checkpoints, and search checkpoints on secondary roads. There is a risk of accidents in 125 points, with 7,706 people participating in the activity and wishing everyone happiness during the New Year Festival 2024. Source: Thai News Agency

‘Big Joke’ emphasizes that all units will take strict care of people’s travel.

Bangkok: Big Joke" emphasizes that all units take strict care of speeding - drinking and driving - do not drive while drowsy, emphasizing strict enforcement of the law. Continually take care of the safety of people's travel. There were a total of 1,150 accidents in 3 days, a total of 1,151 injuries, and a total of 128 deaths. The province had no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 22 provinces. Today (January 1, 2024) at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, along with Mr. Chotinarin Kerdsom, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Chaiyawat Junthirapong, Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and Mr. Thienchai Chukittiwiboon Ms. Chatchadaporn Boonpiranat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, announced a summary of road accident statistics during the New Year Festival 2024. As of December 31, 2023, there were 424 acciden ts, 416 people injured, and 51 deaths. Summary of road accidents The accumulated roads during the 3 days of the campaign (29 - 31 Dec. '23) had a total of 1,150 accidents, a total of 1,151 injuries, and a total of 128 deaths. The province had no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 22 provinces in which the NCPO has emphasized strict monitoring of speeding and drinking and driving, emphasizing strict law enforcement and continuously implementing measures to take care of the safety of people's travel. Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police As chairman of the press conference summarizing the results of the operations of the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center during the New Year Festival 2024, he revealed that the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center During the New Year Festival 2024, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the cooperation of network partners have compiled road accident statistics for December 31, 2023, which is the third day of the campaign. 'Drive safely. Accident-Free Thailand" had 424 accidents, 416 injuries, and 51 deaths. The causes of the highest number of accidents included speeding (37.26 percent), drinking and driving (32.78 percent). The vehicles causing the most accidents were motorcycles (86.91 percent), most of them. Occurs on direct routes, 80.19 percent, roads in Subdistrict Administrative Organizations/Villages, 37.03 percent, Department of Highways roads, 36.56 percent. The highest accident period includes the period 12:01 a.m. - 1:00 a.m., with the highest number of injuries and deaths, 8.02 percent. 21.20% were in the age range of 20 - 29 years, 1,780 main checkpoints were established, and 51,670 personnel were working. The province with the highest number of accidents was Kanchanaburi (18 times). The province with the highest number of injuries was Nakhon Si Thammarat (20 people). The highest number of deaths were Nakhon Phanom and Udon Thani (4 cases per province). Summary of accumulated road accidents during t he 3 days of the campaign (29 - 31 Dec. '23). There were a total of 1,150 accidents, a total of 1,151 people injured, and a total of 128 deaths. The province with the highest number of accumulated accidents was Kanchanaburi (44 times). The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries was Kanchanaburi (43 people). The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths was Bangkok (8 people). The province with no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 22 provinces. However, today (January 1, 2024) is still in the celebration period to welcome the New Year Festival. Some people still travel and make merit in various places. Including the majority of people returning to Bangkok and the economic zone provinces in various regions, making the main routes and secondary routes connecting between provinces There is a heavy traffic volume, so the CPDC has coordinated with provinces, districts, and local government organizations. and related agencies take care of safety and facilitate travel for the people. Offic ers at checkpoints continuously enforce the law on various routes, especially secondary routes connecting villages and districts. which people use as a shortcut to the main road Ready to strictly control drivers who have risky behavior. Including speeding, drinking and driving, not using safety equipment. including evaluating the readiness of drivers To prevent accidents from speeding and drowsy driving, in addition, take care of the safety of people around the bus station. Inspect drivers and bus conditions to ensure they are ready to serve passengers and facilitate continuous travel for the public. Mr. Chaiyawat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), as secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center, revealed that the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center has instructed them to strictly enforce risky behavior in speeding and drinking and driving on roads. The main and secondary routes during the period had high accident statistics. and emphasi ze community checkpoints to act proactively To deter drivers who have accident-risk behavior. In particular, motorcycle users should wear helmets and not drive in a spirited and dangerous manner. Including preparing to help victims. and publicize for drivers to facilitate traffic. So that officials can quickly reach the scene of the accident and transport victims. We would like to ask the public to celebrate the New Year with carelessness and be more careful about accidents that may occur. Including taking care of your physical condition to be ready to drive. and check the condition of the car to make sure it is safe before leaving for the return trip So that the start of the new year 2024 will be with happiness and safety. Finally, if you experience or witness an accident, you can report the incident via the hotline 1784 24 hours a day and Line 'Security Department receives incident reports 1784' by adding friends Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate immediate assistance Source: Thai News Agency

Methamphetamine found in speedboat captain’s body

Bangkok: Amphetamine found in speedboat captain. After crashing into rocks along the eastern shore of Maiton Island, Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, 8 people were injured and a 5-year-old Russian girl died. Phuket Provincial Public Health Officer Speedboat captain's urine test for drugs and boat crew After driving a speedboat named "Apirak 89", it crashed into rocks on the eastern shore of Maiton Island, Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District. Eight people were injured and a 5-year-old Russian girl died in the afternoon. Yesterday (Dec. 31, 2023), amphetamine traces were found in the body of the ship's captain, Mr. Natharut, age 41, who had a brain and spinal cord injury. Waiting to see his symptoms. As for his face, multiple wounds Resulting in needing to be intubated Had surgery today (January 1, 2024). The incident occurred while a speedboat chartered by Russian tourists was heading back from Phi Phi Island to Phuket. Suddenly, it crashed into the rocks near Maiton Island. at a relatively high speed Tourists were thrown in different directions and violently hit the hull of the boat. Mr. Somsuk Samphanprathip Deputy Public Health Doctor of Phuket Province Revealing the tourist's injuries, Victoria is 45 years old and her vital signs are good. Give oxygen to observe symptoms. As for the liver rupture, wait for recovery. As for the pelvis, let it rest and it will attach itself. No need to enter the operating room, Mr. Park Peter is awake and his vital signs are normal. There was a leak in both lungs and a small amount of blood in the right lung. The drainage tube was inserted and the 3-year-old child was awake and his vital signs were normal, but he was still abstaining from water and food and waiting to see his head. As for Mr. Preecha, the crew member, he was awake and his vital signs were normal. And the remaining 3 injured people are generally in better condition. The doctor allowed him to go home. While the girl who died An autopsy is underway on the cause of death, whether it was a head im pact or chest impact. Mr. Norasak Suksomboon, Deputy Governor of Phuket Province along with related agencies Visited the area to inspect the readiness of the port and boats that will take tourists out to tour the various islands. To build confidence in safety for tourists. Source: Thai News Agency

Netherlands beat Norway Tennis United Cup

Australia, Tennis United Cup, first women's singles match, Arantza Ras from the Netherlands defeated Maline Helgo from Norway 2-1 sets.

Tennis United Cup, international mixed men's and women's team competition in Sydney, Australia. Group F. First match The Norwegian national team meets the Netherlands in the first women's singles match. Arantsa Ras from the Netherlands, wearing an orange shirt, beats Malene Helgo from Norway 2-1, 7-6, tiebreak 7-4 and 6-1, helping the Netherlands take the lead. Before 1-0 pair

In the men's singles category, Casper Ruud from Norway, a red shirt, defeated Tallon Griezpur from the Netherlands in 2 straight sets 6-3, 6-4, making the tie 1-1. The decision had to be made in the mixed doubles. It appeared that Wesley Koo Lhof and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands, orange shirts, defeated Kasper Ruud and Ulrike Eikeri in 2 straight sets 7-6, tiebreak 7-5 and 7-5, giving the Netherlands a win over Norway. 2-1, the pair successfully won their first match.

Source: Thai News Agency

Netherlands beat Norway Tennis United Cup

Australia, Tennis United Cup, first women's singles match, Arantza Ras from the Netherlands defeated Maline Helgo from Norway 2-1 sets.

Tennis United Cup, international mixed men's and women's team competition in Sydney, Australia. Group F. First match The Norwegian national team meets the Netherlands in the first women's singles match. Arantsa Ras from the Netherlands, wearing an orange shirt, beats Malene Helgo from Norway 2-1, 7-6, tiebreak 7-4 and 6-1, helping the Netherlands take the lead. Before 1-0 pair

In the men's singles category, Casper Ruud from Norway, a red shirt, defeated Tallon Griezpur from the Netherlands in 2 straight sets 6-3, 6-4, making the tie 1-1. The decision had to be made in the mixed doubles. It appeared that Wesley Koo Lhof and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands, orange shirts, defeated Kasper Ruud and Ulrike Eikeri in 2 straight sets 7-6, tiebreak 7-5 and 7-5, giving the Netherlands a win over Norway. 2-1, the pair successfully won their first match.

Source: Thai News Agency

Expressway Authority officials testify as witnesses to the shooting of a businessman on the expressway by a police lieutenant.

Bangkok, Two Expressway Authority officials who witnessed the incident Shooting on the expressway He gave a statement to the police. During the interrogation, Police Lieutenant Narongwat, the accused, initially confessed to having committed the crime.

Progress in the case of Police Lieutenant Narongwat, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Hua Mak Police Station, who shot a young businessman on the expressway. Most recently, two officers from the Expressway Authority of Thailand witnessed the incident and came to help the deceased while he was injured. They gave a statement to police investigators at the Metropolitan Investigation Division 4. Both of them gave a short interview to the media before giving evidence to the investigators that inquiry official Called to come and give a statement to the police only. At the time of the incident, both of them Four gunshots were heard.

While the interrogation of the suspect has passed for more than 8 hours and has not yet been completed, the deputy inspector initially confessed, claiming that he committed the crime after an argument in the van because he was tricked by the deceased into helping him clear his debt problems and help with a job transfer. The police are still not convinced to believe all the testimony.

Source: Thai News Agency