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Bangkok, "Pimpattra" orders carpet inspection for cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon and nearby areas. After finding more than 1,000 tons more From the case in the news in the past that More than 13,000 tonnes of cadmium waste from a factory in Tak province was removed from the area. And approximately 2,500 tons of cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon province, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. And on April 6, the Ministry of Industry and police officers More than 6,000 tons of cadmium waste was found in a warehouse near Khlong Kiew, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which was verified to come from the same source as the factory in Samut Sakhon. By seizing and confiscating and filed a legal action. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Department of Industrial Works clarified that the said dac-containing zinc residue is considered a Type 3 hazardous substance under the Hazardous Substances Act. Those who possess illegal ly will be prosecuted. Most recently, on the morning of April 7, the Ministry of Industry By the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office The combined forces of the Central Investigation Police and Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division inspected a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, which operated a copper casting business. and copper sediment Found a pile of cadmium waste Scattered both inside and outside the building, amounting to more than 1,000 tons, which have been confiscated. and report complaints and accusations with the said factory. In addition, he also ordered the factory Move the waste pile into the entire building. In order to prevent the spread of cadmium residue. At the same time, the Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization A team of officials has also been divided to inspect another factory in the Na Khok area of ??Samut Sakhon, which is expected to have a pile of cadmium waste as well. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul said that from the inspection and seizure of cadmium waste during the past week. The count was nearly 10,000 tons, accounting for 70 percent of the total cadmium waste transported from places to dry in Samut Sakhon. which he gave to the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industry Office hastened to inspect other areas in Samut Sakhon and nearby provinces that are expected to be collected to wait for transformation or transport to another place and quickly move all seized cadmium waste back to the original landfill. This is to relieve people's anxiety. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Pimpattra" orders carpet inspection for cadmium waste in Samut Sakhon and nearby areas. After finding more than 1,000 tons more From the case in the news in the past that More than 13,000 tonnes of cadmium waste from a factory in Tak province was removed from the area. And approximately 2,500 tons of cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon province, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. And on April 6, the Ministry of Industry and police officers More than 6,000 tons of cadmium waste was found in a warehouse near Khlong Kiew, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which was verified to come from the same source as the factory in Samut Sakhon. By seizing and confiscating and filed a legal action. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that after the Department of Industrial Works clarified that the said dac-containing zinc residue is considered a Type 3 hazardous substance under the Hazardous Substances Act. Those who possess illegal ly will be prosecuted. Most recently, on the morning of April 7, the Ministry of Industry By the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office The combined forces of the Central Investigation Police and Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division inspected a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Samut Sakhon, which operated a copper casting business. and copper sediment Found a pile of cadmium waste Scattered both inside and outside the building, amounting to more than 1,000 tons, which have been confiscated. and report complaints and accusations with the said factory. In addition, he also ordered the factory Move the waste pile into the entire building. In order to prevent the spread of cadmium residue. At the same time, the Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization A team of officials has also been divided to inspect another factory in the Na Khok area of ??Samut Sakhon, which is expected to have a pile of cadmium waste as well. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul said that from the inspection and seizure of cadmium waste during the past week. The count was nearly 10,000 tons, accounting for 70 percent of the total cadmium waste transported from places to dry in Samut Sakhon. which he gave to the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industry Office hastened to inspect other areas in Samut Sakhon and nearby provinces that are expected to be collected to wait for transformation or transport to another place and quickly move all seized cadmium waste back to the original landfill. This is to relieve people's anxiety. Source: Thai News Agency

The remaining cadmium residue has been found hidden in Chonburi Province. "Pimpattra" has ordered it to be expedited and taken to landfill at the source of origin. Check the whole process As has appeared in the news recently that cadmium waste from a factory in Tak Province, amounting to 13,000 tons, was transported out of the area. And cadmium residue was found at a factory in Samut Sakhon Province, amounting to approximately 2,500 tons, with the remaining more than 10,000 tons not found in the factory area. Such matter Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry Has ordered the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) together with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (EAT) to examine the transportation data. as well as all transportation destinations To be able to track and take cadmium waste back to the landfill at its source in Tak Province. This afternoon (April 6), Ms. Pimpatra revealed that the Ministry of Industry was notified by the police and Natural Resources and Env ironmental Crime Suppression Division that a large number of big bags were found scattered in the greenhouse area. which is located in Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, is expected to be a pile of cadmium waste coming from a factory in Samut Sakhon. At this time, the police, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, Department of Industrial Works and industry in Chonburi Province The pile of waste is being inspected. Initially, approximately 4,200 bags were counted, estimated to have a total weight of approximately 6,720 tons, and have already been seized. 'He will be assigned to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. and Director General of the Department of Industrial Works Accelerate the management of returning all cadmium waste to landfill at its source as quickly and safely as possible. We also need to check whether there is still cadmium residue remaining in other areas. To relieve people's worries, today the Samut Sakhon Provincial Indu strial Office has already filed a complaint against the factory in Samut Sakhon with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (PEA), Minister of Industry Said. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Gold breaks another record high this morning, rising to 450 baht. Gold bars exceed 40,000 baht due to strong purchasing power of gold, a safe asset. amidst the tense situation in the Middle East The Gold Traders Association reported today's first round selling price jumped 450 baht/baht of gold, gold bars sold out. Reaches the level of 40,250 baht per baht, buying 40,150 baht. Jewelry prices sell out at 40,750 baht per baht, buying 39,431.16 baht, a new record high price. Reflecting the sharp price surge of Asian gold this morning, 2,328 US dollars/ounce, baht 36.56 baht/US dollar. New York gold futures closed higher on Friday (April 5), hitting a new record high on strong buying of gold contracts, which are considered safe-haven assets amid rising tensions in the Middle East. after Iran confirmed its response to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria this week. Gold contracts on the COMEX (Commodity Exchange) market for June delivery rose 36.90 dollars or +1.60% to close at 2,345.40 dol lars/ounce. Source: Thai News Agency

Take a look at the new electric cars from world-famous automotive brands. At the Motor Show 2024, which received a lot of attention. Meanwhile, car reservations during the final 12-day period increased to more than 32,700 cars. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Very hot. Using a lot of electricity, there was another peak in electricity yesterday. Turn on the air conditioner to turn off the heat. Be careful of being shocked by the electricity bill. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reports that yesterday (April 5, 2024) at 10:22 p.m., Thai people used the highest (peak) electricity of this year at 34,121.6 MW, with the weather during this period being hot. causing this year's peak to continue and approach the country's highest peak in 2023 at 34,130.5 MW that occurred on May 6 at 9:41 p.m. The Ministry of Energy expects this year to exceed 35,000 MW, which apart from the hot weather is also due to the Thai economy expanding and having more tourists. The peak occurs late at night as people return to their homes. Demand for electricity both for turning on air conditioners and for charging EV vehicles has increased. Meanwhile, in the daytime, factories, buildings, and residences are increasingly installing solar panels to produce their own electricity. The peak therefore does not occur during the day and shifts to more late at night. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The FTI maintains its forecast for the Thai economy in 2024 to grow at 2.8-3.3%, indicating a slow recovery in exports. because domestic demand is weak Emphasizing the need to stimulate the economy further Accelerate budget disbursement and reduce interest Mr. Kriangkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.), chaired the meeting of the joint committee of three private sector institutions (FTI), saying that the FTI maintains its estimate of the economic expansion rate (GDP). ) at 2.8-3.3%, as well as exports expected to expand by 2-3%. Inflation is expected to be at 0.7-1.2% and admits that The economic situation is at high risk. and there are structural limitations in Thailand that cause exports to recover slowly and unevenly. Moreover, domestic demand is still weak. The Thai economy therefore needs additional stimulus from both fiscal policy to accelerate budget disbursement and other stimulus measures. and monetary policy, which will be in the form of reducing the pol icy interest rate or reducing FIDF fees as has been done in the past. This will quickly reduce the financial burden on households and businesses. The Thai economy is at risk of lower growth due to structural problems affecting production and exports. Industrial production, which accounts for one-quarter of the Thai economy, is facing problems and cannot be exported to its full potential. Many important Thai export products include combustion vehicles, hard disk drives, and plastic products. Slowing down from both short-term and long-term factors. Products that export well are low-complexity products, such as car tires and processed meat. In addition, some products face competition from imported products from abroad. Therefore, the Thai manufacturing sector needs to adapt quickly to be in line with changing world trends. and manage the supply chain to be more flexible. Mr. Kriengkrai said that geopolitical problems are likely to intensify in the future. Countries that are clearly divided will turn to trade with countries that have conflicting geopolitical positions. Therefore, Thailand must find opportunities to gain trade advantages. By selecting strategies that are "specific" to the context of each production sector in each export market. This depends on the production capability and intensity of competition in each industry. The FTI is aware of the problem of SME entrepreneurs who have potential but still do not have access to credit in the system. Therefore, it is proposed that the government consider adding a mechanism to support entrepreneurs to enter the system. To create a database for considering loans according to market mechanisms. By promoting the registration of juristic persons By exempting corporate income tax for 5-7 years to give entrepreneurs time to adjust. Ready to adjust conditions and increase resources of the Small Industry Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) to be in line with the current situation. and cooperation with all relevant sectors So that entrepreneurs can have more access to c redit in the system. The FTI would like to thank the government for giving importance to solving the problem of inferior quality products being dumped into the Thai market. The Ministry of Finance is currently considering measures to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) for online purchases of imported goods not exceeding 1,500 baht in order to create equal competition among domestic entrepreneurs. However, in order to achieve integration in correcting the lack of quality products throughout the system. The government should consider adjusting the conditions for using free zone benefits as well as increasing the strictness of detecting falsely declared products imported through customs checkpoints. By supporting effective tools for scanning products As well as accelerating public relations to create public awareness of the effects of using substandard products. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, NBTC visits Siam Paragon area. Follow up on registrations to increase strictness and speed up the extraction of ghost SIMs that facilitate call center gangs. Ready to confirm that Thai people will be able to watch the World Cup If there is a private sector who purchases the rights to broadcast live, Pol. Gen. Nattathorn Phoesunthon, NBTC Legal Officer and Chairman of the Integrated Subcommittee on Law Enforcement of Technology Crimes, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai Peetanilabutr, Assistant Police Commander in charge of technology crimes Visited the area to inspect mobile phone number registration and identity verification at the main customer service centers of all mobile phone operators including AWN, TRUE and DTAC at Siam Paragon, Bangkok. By visiting this area It comes from the expansion of the arrest of call center gangs in the area. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Last week, they seized more than 1,037 ghost SIM numbers and found that some of them were bought from vending machines. There is no real user registration. or has been registered with incorrect information And some of them were suspended due to the NBTC's identity verification measures. Pol. Gen. Natthorn said today was a visit to the area to monitor the tightness of mobile SIM registration. Verifying personal information and supporting documents for SIM registration And follow the progress in confirming the identities of many SIM holders according to the NBTC announcement. Group 1 (those holding SIM cards from 6-100 numbers) will expire 180 days on the day. This coming July 13, 2024, including Group 2 (those holding SIM card numbers 101 numbers or more) which has expired. Since February 14th, from the information the NBTC has collected as of March 31st, more than 300 SIMs that do not comply with the NBTC announcement have been suspended. 741,657 numbers. In this regard, the NBTC has instructed all service providers to Accelerate public relations and follow up with both groups of SIM holders. Come to confirm your identity within the deadline. In addition, the team has also carried out inspections and provided recommendations on measures to prevent call center gangs. and other technological crimes as well Police Lieutenant General Thatchai Added that In the suppression of technological crimes Especially the call center gang. Which has created a lot of distress for the people. In this matter, the Royal Thai Police and NBTC have jointly sought measures to control and regulate SIM vending machines. Because it is a channel for call center gangs to use to deceive Thais and foreigners. There are people who are victims. received a lot of damage which confirms identity from the national ID card There will be no problem at various service centers because they have ID card readers. But there are concerns about general SIM vending machines that do not have a modern enough inspection system. But he was urged to be stricter in checking national ID cards to match their identity. Before selling out mobile SIM cards Police General Natthorn spoke about the withdr awal of the purchase of the rights to broadcast the World Cup finals. Leave the Must Have announcement that are scheduled to broadcast 7 types of sports programs, namely the SEA Games, ASEAN Para Games, Asian Games , Asian Para Games, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and the World Cup for the public to watch for free throughout the country, as Thai football fans will still be able to watch the live broadcast of the World Cup as before. If the private sector purchases the rights to the World Cup and manages it themselves, because the NBTC views that the World Cup is of interest to the general public, But there were no Thai athletes competing. Allowing the private sector to buy copyrights will be a better choice. And you won't have to wait to see if there will be a live broadcast or not, unlike the past World Cups where it was close to the competition day to buy the rights. This allows the private sector to come in and buy the rights to broadcast the World Cup live. It will help the private sector to use marketi ng mechanisms for better management. Source: Thai News Agency

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Bangkok, The FTI expects the MPC to reduce interest rates 2 times, totaling 0.50%, indicating that it will result in a decrease in interest rates on loans in the system. Outside the system must be reduced as well. This will help reduce costs for SMEs a lot. Mr. Phayong Sriwanich, President of the Thai Bankers' Association, at the FTI meeting today (April 3) said that the market now views The Monetary Policy Committee has the opportunity to cut interest rates at its next meeting. It is expected that the policy interest rate may be cut 2 times, 0.25% each time, for a total of 0.50% this year, but we still have to wait and see the results of the consideration. Mr. Kriengkrai Thiannukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.), said he hopes the MPC will reduce interest rates. Because it has entered a period of downturn in interest rates. At this time, there are no signs of raising interest rates from the Federal Reserve (Fed), and it is expected that an announcement will be made to reduce inter est rates starting in the second half of the year, that is, from June. The Fed has signaled that it will reduce it three times, but at the beginning of this year the US economy was still strong. The Fed has not cut interest rates as quickly as expected, but is confident that from now on there will be a period of downturn in interest rates for both the UK and Europe due to massive economic stimulus. Everyone needs to recover. Interest costs are very important for entrepreneurs, especially SMEs. Reducing interest rates by just 0.25% or 0.50% is very meaningful, helping SMEs a lot, helping them survive, and in addition, SMEs still face the problem of not having access to financial resources. Because the person who gave it to me was afraid. Not confident, therefore not approved, causing many SMEs to borrow outside the system. If the interest rate on loans in the system decreases Outside the system must be reduced as well. This will help reduce costs for SMEs a lot. As for the price of diesel fuel that will incre ase After the subsidy measures expire It will affect the transportation costs of the private sector, both the industrial and service sectors. which is a high proportion of approximately 15% of the total cost But it is understood that the oil fund is now in the negative of more than 100 billion baht. It may not be possible to hold down the price of diesel any longer than this. But the private sector also wants to call on the government to find other measures to help, such as setting up a joint public-private committee on energy. to dismantle the energy structure It will be a sustainable solution. Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Mentioned raising the minimum wage to 400 baht per day in 10 pilot provinces. that will come into effect from April 13, 2024, that he has no objection because he believes that all parties understand the government and would like to see the labor group have higher incomes However, you must see that Can we afford it or not? Especially SMEs, so we want the g overnment to listen to voices from all sides thoroughly. Especially in the hotel sector that may have an echo To find remedial measures for entrepreneurs who may be affected. But if there will be a salary increase several times per year and make the economy grow well. I believe that all parties are willing to consider it together. Source: Thai News Agency