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Yala, May 3 - Three Betong tour van drivers reported that a group of people were extorting money from them at the border checkpoint. Revealed that there are still many victims. But I didn't dare to report it. Afraid of being unsafe A tour van driver in Betong District, Yala Province, recorded a clip of the incident while driving a van bringing Malaysian tourists. Passing through the Betong border checkpoint to come and travel in the area which will see the behavior of the criminal in a threatening manner Knock on the glass to open it. Collect toll fees By last night A group of tour van drivers, who were three victims, brought evidence to report legal action against the said group at the Betong Provincial Police Station, Betong District, Yala Province, with Mr. Amorn Chumchuay, Betong District Chief, Pol. Col. Jirawat. N Duding, Superintendent of Betong Police Station, and Mr. Sakul Lenglakkul, Mayor of Betong City. Came to acknowledge the problem as well. Tour van drivers said they had encountered this gr oup many times. Most recently on 1 May and 22 April, myself and my van driver friends brought Malaysian tourists to travel in the Betong District area. When driving through the Betong border checkpoint This group of criminals, who were at least two men, called for the car to be stopped. and approached in a threatening manner. Charged a toll of 300 baht or someone was called. It was 20 ringgit, claiming it was a toll. Concession fee to be paid This causes fear among van drivers who use this route. and agree to pay because of fear that it would not be safe By this morning Officials called the driver of the tour van to give additional testimony. By using pictures of groups of people who is expected to be the culprit Come and have the victim identify himself. To collect evidence and issue arrest warrants for those involved. Due to the current investigation It was found that there were many offenders. Pol. Col. Jirawat Duding, superintendent of Betong Police Station, revealed that from the preliminary investigat ion, the perpetrator has been identified. It is believed to be a group of hired drivers who were at the border checkpoint. between Thailand and Malaysia which from behavior that is considered extortion Will expedite the pursuit and prosecution. Because of such behavior creating fear among citizens and tourists and greatly damaged the image of Betong District as a tourist town. As of this morning, officials from the Border Patrol Police, military, and government officials Has increased the strictness of inspections at the Betong border checkpoint. To prevent the actions of such groups of people which today in the area There will be many tourists coming in. Because it is also the time of organizing the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB 2024 trail running activity. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: 'Pacharawat' as Chairman of the National Environment Board Instruct governors of all provinces to scan factories storing waste and hazardous chemicals that are at risk of affecting health and the environment. Emphasize that we do not want the incident to repeat itself. Police General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment As Chairman of the National Environment Committee Providing policies for provincial governors throughout the country to instruct and supervise the survey of factories with hazardous waste. There are dangerous objects High risk Located near the community Repeatedly complained Including business establishments controlled by local administrative organizations, led by Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Miss Preeyaporn Suwankaset, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, also attended the meeting. Police General Patcharawat said From the past several chemi cal accident situations have had a serious impact on public health and the environment. The government is concerned about the situation and therefore has ordered provincial governors to instruct and supervise the survey of factories that are at risk, especially factories that are at risk. that contains hazardous waste or hazardous substances Factories located in community areas Including factories that have received repeated complaints about pollution problems and have not been resolved. It must be delivered to the Pollution Control Department within the specified period. In addition, the provincial industry will support information on industrial factories that are the target group of the survey. and various agencies Let's work together to analyze and check the information carefully and thoroughly. Including agencies in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment The Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Offices in all 76 provinces and the Environment and Pollution Control Offices 1 -16 support the work of provincial governors under the subcommittee. to the best of your ability For the Pollution Control Department to expedite the processing of inspections of industrial plants by provincial subcommittees throughout the country and propose guidelines for supervising, controlling, preventing, and solving problems to the National Environment Board in June 2024. At the same time, emphasizing Buriram provinces Consider rehearsal for emergency operations Both before the disaster During the disaster and after the disaster It is defined as a measure to support emergency situations. In the event of an emergency situation Please communicate the facts to the public throughout the duration of the incident. until events return to normal To prevent panic and ensure that people receive information from the government that goes in the same direction. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will set up a special team to monitor operations, especially in high-risk areas. Ready to ask all units to work toge ther to carry out assigned missions quickly. Today's work will be proactive. To reduce the loss of life, property and the environment. that will occur in the future where all operational results will be reported to the Prime Minister Source: Thai News Agency

May 3 - This summer is really hot. The Thai News Agency news team went to the area to survey the prices of agricultural products. Whether it's vegetables and chicken tallow All of which are affected by the hot weather until production decreases, causing prices to increase. Including cool products such as various brewed drinks. that will sell well this summer But costs, whether it be cups, bags, straws, have already increased for Labor Day, May 1. Source: Thai News Agency

May 3 - Police work together to arrest a brutal gunman who shot a neighbor to death. From the problem of parking in front of the house Before escaping from hiding place Surat Thani Province Claimed that the deceased had cursed his parents first. The Crime Suppression Division (Suppression Division) arrested one suspect, aged 54 years, for the crime of "intentionally killing another person, killing another person with premeditation." and possessing firearms and ammunition without permission and taking firearms into towns, villages, and public places without necessary reasons.' The arrest can be made in front of the rental room, Village No. 4, Don Nok Road, Makham Tia Subdistrict. Mueang Surat Thani District Surat Thani Province In August 2010, the police received a report of a shooting in front of a house on Saeng Sri Road, Soi 2, Hat Yai Municipality. The scene of the incident was a one-story shophouse, built next to each other on 2 sides. The area in the alley was a 2-lane road, open for traffic in one di rection. The deceased, aged 77 years, was shot with a 9 mm gun in the head and body a total of 3 times. From the investigation, it was found that The accused is a neighbor who lives across the street from the deceased's house. The cause was that the deceased's grandson drove a pickup truck and parked it in front of the accused's house. This made the accused dissatisfied because he did not have a parking space. So he used a gun to shoot the pickup truck of the deceased's grandchild, causing damage. Later , the accused's relatives asked the accused to come and clear up the problem. and compensate damages to the deceased grandchild which if not found The deceased's side will go to report the matter. After that, when the accused returned to his residence. The accused entered the house of the deceased. and pulled out a gun and shot the deceased before fleeing. Later, the investigative officer gathered evidence and issued an arrest warrant for the accused according to the said arrest warrant. and learned that the accused had escaped and was staying at the said rented house in Surat Thani Province Inquiring about the accused's preliminary statement, he confessed. saying that on the day of the incident He actually used a firearm to shoot the victim to death. because they were dissatisfied with the victim's parking in front of the house But the victim refused to move the car out. and cursed his parents, so he became angry and used a gun to shoot The police officers then gathered together to continue legal proceedings. Source: Thai News Agency

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, May 3 - Fire at a chemical warehouse in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Governor confirmed that the fire was 100% under control and plans to inspect the type of chemicals. Finding the cause of the fire, Phachi Hospital is still closed. Wait to make sure the fire doesn't erupt again. Latest pictures from the area of the chemical warehouse fire in Phachi District. Even though you can still see some smoke floating in some spots. But Mr. Niwat Rungsakhon, Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Confirming that the situation is starting to improve. This morning, 4-5 heat groups at the Disaster Response Association used drones to detect heat in the warehouse around 11:30 p.m. and it was completely extinguished at every point. Or equal to being able to control the fire 100%. However, there is still something to worry about: the affected areas. Downwind area in a radius of 4-5 kilometers because although the air quality is better than yesterday (2 May), villagers can still smell the stench of che micals. Because there was still smoke floating in the air. In addition, the Pollution Control Department detected chlorine, ammonia, and vapors that were below the acute inhalation exposure limit. In the area around the community which is dangerous to health This makes it necessary to warn people to monitor their own symptoms. and let the medical team help monitor In addition, the Pollution Control Department found water contaminated with relatively high acid levels flowing all over the area behind the warehouse. This area is next to irrigation. There is a risk of water overflowing outside the area. causing the need to expedite the assessment of contamination and will be managed appropriately. Phachi Hospital continues to be closed. Wait to make sure the fire doesn't erupt again. while Phachi Hospital Dr. Pratchaya Phayakruang, director of the hospital, stated that services are still suspended at this time. Because it is in the leeward area and to ensure that the fire does not break out again. Wat Khok Mua ng Field Hospital and Still open to treat general patients and screening symptoms for patients exposed to chemical fumes Recently, there have been more people gradually coming to receive services than yesterday. OBEC plans to inspect chemicals After public works confirm the structure is strong As for the steps after the fire is under control, the Ayutthaya governor said that the Department of Industrial Works will inspect the type of chemicals. To prepare for disposal on June 1, including the need to quickly investigate the cause of the fire. This is because the warehouse holds seized chemicals that are currently being prosecuted. There are 5 chemical storage buildings holding 4,000 tons, with Buildings 4 and 5 being the buildings where the fire occurred. But since at this time the OBEC is still collecting evidence. to be unable to detect the type of chemical Because the warehouse that burned was an old warehouse and had been burning for a long time. Must wait for the Public Works Department to inspect the structure. Prevent collapse. Police emphasized that the warehouse has had three fires in the past, with the most recent fire on February 29 at Buildings 1 and 2, and an investigation found it to be arson. They used incendiary bombs to spread throughout Buildings 1, 2, and 3. The bombs were in the form of plastic containers. The bottom is cast in cement, inside is filled with oil. Adapted to attach bird-repellent firecrackers to incense sticks to ignite them. Nearby, a glass bottle containing aluminum powder was found, which had never been seen in this warehouse before. Source: Thai News Agency

Din Daeng Police Station, Arresting one off-duty police officer in the case of abducting and extorting money from 5 Chinese people. He was questioned at the Din Daeng Police Station. Today () at 1:45 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Investigation Team and Din Daeng Police Station detained Mr. Atthawut or Mr. Boss, a former police officer with the rank of Police Sergeant, who recently held the position of Commander of the Investigation Division at Khan Na Yao Police Station. Was released from government service last year Accused under arrest warrant for conspiracy to extort money Together they show themselves as officials and act as officials. Not being an official with authority, conspiring to restrain or imprison others, or in any way deprive others of their freedom in the body In the case of conspiring to kidnap 5 Chinese people from a hotel in Soi Pracha Songkhro 2 and extort 2.5 million baht to conduct an investigation at the investigation room at Din Daeng Police Station. While Mr. Boss gave a short inte rview to the media, he confirmed that he had nothing to do with the incident. did not join the gang that extorted money from Chinese businessmen Didn't know the injured Chinese businessman. And more importantly, he was not at the scene. Reporters tried to ask: And on the day of the incident, Mr. Boss Where have you been? Mr. Boss replied only that Please give evidence in court only. The circumstances of this case The three suspects broke into a room where five Chinese people lived, posing as police officers. came to control the injured person and the group Claims that the five Chinese people committed illegal acts. Must be taken to the police station for legal action. Then, according to the CCTV footage, it can be seen that at 8:42 p.m. on April 25, a young man locked the arms of two injured men and tried to take them to a car in front that was waiting, and another man brought another victim. Two people got into a car parked behind. before driving away from the scene But they drove the victim to an unknown l ocation. Along the way, the perpetrators persuaded the victim to agree to pay money in exchange for not being prosecuted. The victim feared that he would be arrested so he contacted his Chinese friends in Cambodia. Transfer money into a digital wallet account as desired by the perpetrators. It is about 2.5 million baht in Thai money when the money has been paid. The perpetrators then released the victims from the area. Mr. Boss is one of the three suspects in the arrest warrant. According to his circumstances, Mr. Boss did not travel to the hotel. Therefore, there was no picture of Mr. Boss at the hotel, but the investigation found that The group responsible for detaining the five Chinese nationals went to meet Mr. Boss before proceeding to extort 2.5 million baht. Meanwhile, news reports said that at 5:00 p.m. today, the investigative team solved the case, including Din Daeng Police Station, Metropolitan Investigation 1, and Metropolitan Investigation. There will be a meeting to follow up on the proceeding s again. The meeting was attended by high-ranking commanders of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. and press conference again. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: A man died after falling into a 15-meter tube well on the median strip of Ladprao Road in Bangkok. Rescue teams quickly responded to the incident, retrieving the man's body from the 15-meter-deep well, equivalent to the height of a 2-3-story building. Witnesses recounted that the man, approximately 170 centimeters tall, fell into the well while attempting to cross the road to the market near Soi Ladprao 49. Despite efforts to help, the depth of the well and lack of equipment hindered rescue attempts. They immediately called for assistance. A volunteer rescuer from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation said the man stepped on the wooden cover, which then broke, causing him to fall. Oxygen levels inside the well were low, requiring rescuers to use oxygen tanks to search for the victim. The body, identified as a male aged around 55-60 years, was retrieved and sent for examination. Regarding the tragic incident, the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt expressed condolences to the man's family. He said the tube well belongs to the Metropolitan Electricity Authority's electrical conduit project. The district office notified the agency concerned to repair the cover, which was not completely closed three weeks ago. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will coordinate with the relevant agency to provide compensation for the family of the victim. Source: Thai News Agency

Pheu Thai Party The Prime Minister confirms he is not worried about "Pichit" being submitted to an ethics examination, confident that the qualification examination has passed the decree. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, spoke about the case of the People's Student Network reforming Thailand. Together with the Center for Citizens Protecting Institutions and the Dhamma Army Submit a petition to the Election Commission (EC) to request verification of qualifications. Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Mr. Phichit Chuenban, said that we must continue to follow up. He thinks that we have already checked the qualifications of every prospective minister. and passed the Council of State When asked about the ethics examination In the end, it may be sent to the Constitutional Court for a decision. The Prime Minister said that he was not aware of this part of the process. But if it is sent, it must be sent. As for the case of Mr. Phichit This caused questions to be raised regarding the ethics of pe ople who would become ministers. The Prime Minister said that it was an important matter. But you must also give the person you are being linked with a chance. Ready to confirm that everything is in accordance with the law. However, he is not worried that it will affect himself as a nominee. When asked whether a complaint might be filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as well. The Prime Minister said that everything was in accordance with the legal procedures.-312 Source: Thai News Agency

Pheu Thai Party "Seththa" prepares to appear on the program " Prime Minister meets the people " saying it's a casual, friendly conversation. The first break will be on 11 May, giving a statement discussing the 2025 budget on 4- June 6th Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, spoke about the "Prime Minister Meets the People" program, which is reported to be held once a month. There will be discussions with the people via NBT television station, MCOT radio station, and via social media and online media which will begin broadcasting for the first time on May 11, saying that he is not sure what the name of the program will be used. But it will be regular communication with the public. which must be considered again We are currently in the preparation phase. 'Will the section be held off-site or not? will change continuously Don't let it get boring. Because I go to the area all the time, depending on the situation. The nature of the program will be a casual, friendly conversation. It is not yet known whether it w ill be a live program or a tape recording. Please allow officials to prepare first,' the Prime Minister said. The signal is sent to the House of Representatives. To set a date for considering the draft budget bill for fiscal year 2025 or not, the Prime Minister said that it is expected that an extraordinary meeting will be held to consider it. and make a statement around June 4-6, 2024, which is considered a special occasion.-312 Source: Thai News Agency

May 3 - Cyber police expand the results of a 530 million baht crypto investment scam. One of the victims, a 73-year-old grandfather, transferred over 308 million baht alone. Continuing from 23 April ago. Cyber police have announced Operation BLACK HAT to hunt down crypto investment scams, seizing over 125 million baht in assets and preparing to return them to the victims. This is the case where there were 5 victims who were scammed into creating fake profiles and tricking them into investing in digital assets or Cryptocurrency. It caused a total of more than 530 million baht worth of damage, with one of the victims being a 73-year-old man tricked into investing as much as 308,204,326.50 baht However, the financial route of the said crypto investment scam case is linked to the financial route of the case of two online gambling websites with a circulating amount of more than 13,000 million baht, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects and the seizure of cash. More than 117 million baht, along with 1 Porsche car worth 8 million baht, totaling assets worth more than 125 million baht, to enter the inspection process and distribute the assets back to the victims. From the above case Police Lieutenant General Worawat Wattanakornbancha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, has ordered the expansion of results in all dimensions. By arresting all suspects involved in the process. Pol. Maj. Gen. Sathit Prom-uthai, commander of the 3rd Special Operations Command, assigned Pol. Col. Adicat Amornpradit, director of news analysis and special equipment, the 3rd Special Operations Command, to organize a team of officers to go to the area to investigate. more Until information was found that Mr. Pradit, 30 years old, from Khon Kaen, one of the participants in the movement, had fled and hid in the area of Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. Until the investigative team was placed in wait. When he was found, he brought an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court No. 1655/2567 dated 22 April 2024 to arrest the suspect in front of a shophouse in the area of Village No. 1, Soi 5, Khlong Nueng Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. defraud the public and by dishonesty or by deception Introduce into the computer system any computer data that is distorted or falsified, whether in whole or in part. or computer information that is false in a way that is likely to cause damage to the public and work together to launder money.' Initially, the accused denied all charges. Therefore, he was taken to be prosecuted according to the law. Source: Thai News Agency