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Satun, Found oarfish or Naga fish. which fishermen caught in the Satun Sea Villagers believe this after seeing an oarfish wash up and die. An earthquake may occur. or disaster Ms. Apiradee Na Pairee, operational fisheries academic The Fisheries Office of Satun Province received an oarfish or Naga fish, 2.40 meters long, from Phae Pla Rungroj, Pak Nam Subdistrict, Langu District, Satun Province. The fish was packed in a foam box and preserved in ice. Take it to the Satun Provincial Fisheries Office to measure the length. Red fin appearance for oarfish In the local language it is called Naga fish or ribbon fish. This fishermen caught it with a purse seine yesterday. The area between Koh Adang, Mueang Satun District, and Koh Libong, Palian District, Trang Province, and brought to Rae Rungroj. It is a fish that lives in water about 1000 meters deep, hardly exposed to sunlight because it is so deep. In the past, it has been found abroad. By coming up to the coast or in shallow water. This may be due to the high er water temperature. causing fish to migrate But right now there is still no confirming evidence. In the past, I had never encountered it in Thailand. But the fisherman said he had seen it before but didn't know. I thought they were swordfish. According to the beliefs of the villagers, After seeing an ofish wash up and die. An earthquake or disaster may occur. As for this fish, it will be sent to Bangkok and donated to the Science Museum (NSM) for display because it is rarely seen in Thailand. However, oarfish is a fish that is eaten in Japan. Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Rai, In the water there are fish, in the rice fields there is rice. This may not always be correct. Take you to see art on rice fields under the concept "In the water there are fish, in the field there are cats" in Chiang Rai. Art on rice fields or Tanbo Art under the concept "In the water there are fish, in the field there are cats" at "Kiao Tawan Than Farm" Ban Khon Sung, Village No. 4, Ngio Subdistrict, Theing District, Chiang Rai Province, is widely known. Thais and foreigners continually stop by to visit. From the picture that the artist designed And use artificial intelligence technology to determine the position, line pattern, work with rice fields. Before placing the rice in the correct position Gradually planting rice since 15 October 2023 and creating a work of art on an area of ??approximately 5 rai. During the winter, rice is growing. Colors begin to change This causes the colors of the works to be most beautiful during December-January. For this rice variety Received an opportunity fro m the Rice Science Center Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in growing Sappasi rice varieties And very beautiful when planted during the winter. Because there are many colors There are 7 colors of rice in the plot: red, pink, purple, blue, orange, yellow and green, similar to a rainbow. As for the art on the rice fields of "Kiao Tawan Than Farm", changes in the shades of 7 rice varieties have begun to appear. Tourists who come to travel in the northern region in Chiang Rai Province. I want to go to the cold wind. You must not miss this artwork on the rice fields. It is one of the artworks in the Thailand Biennale 2023 and will be on view until February. The rice fields are a beautiful pink color. Before harvesting in mid-March 2024. Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Justice, Corrections Committee Revealed that they are preparing to consider criteria for prisoners who meet the criteria to be detained outside of prison on January 11, with "Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong", Minister of Justice, as chairman, along with a committee totaling 17 people. Progress in issuing criteria for screening prisoners according to Department of Corrections regulations. Concerning procedures for detention in detention facilities, 2023, to consider prisoners who meet the criteria He was imprisoned outside the prison. News report from the Ministry of Justice Stated that on January 11, 2024, the Corrections Committee with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Chaired by a committee of 17 people, there will be a meeting to consider the draft criteria. Because in the past, Mr. Sahakarn Petchanarin, Director-General of the Department of Corrections Has signed the regulations It has been enforced since 6 Dec. 2023 and has been specified for the working group to screen. with the Deput y Director-General of the Department of Corrections overseeing The Division of Penology is the chairperson together with the directors of related departments of the Department of Corrections, a total of 8 people drafting the criteria. Prisoners who are being held outside of prison But until now the draft guidelines have not been completed. Despite previous efforts from the political side to press hard for the Department of Corrections to expedite the enforcement of the regulations. But the regular civil servants still haven't taken action and many people in the working group are feeling stressed. Afraid of being sued Therefore, there are no criteria yet. It will be submitted to the Board of Corrections for action. However, the Department of Corrections confirms that detention regulations outside of prisons are in accordance with international standards used in various countries. These standards do not mean that they are confined to homes or hospitals only. but must be imprisoned at home It was changed from a prison to a house, just like Aung San Suu Kyi, where people who want to visit must ask for permission first. Inmates must wear EM bracelets. so that the monitoring staff can follow up Can't go home comfortably, can't hold parties or party meetings at home. Must stay home 24 hours a day, cannot go out. Visitors must request permission first. which the former prime minister Will it meet the criteria or not? It's another matter. The source also mentioned the doubt that Why is detention outside of prison not considered by the court? This measure includes before entering prison. The court will order that you do not have to go to prison. But let him wear EM and be locked up at home. As for this matter, it is a preparation measure before releasing it. Motivate prisoners to behave well It is the power of the executive branch. that can issue criteria for administering penalties It is the principle of following the law. There must be a selection committee. This committee must have both the prison level and the departm ent level. which instead gives the authority of the Director-General There should be a ministry level, other departments such as the Medical Department, Probation Department. The Department of Local Administration, the Department of Mental Health, etc. came to help screen. It's not just correctional officers alone, to ensure transparency. and acceptance from society News reports reveal that in the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra who is still receiving treatment outside of prison at the Police Hospital for more than 120 days, which is the authority of the Director-General of the Department of Corrections to grant permission and present to the Minister of Justice for information, up to now it has exceeded 120 days, more than 10 times. Days later, there is still no signature submitted to the Ministry of Justice. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Suriya" comes up with plans to develop a "new Bangkok Bus Terminal," a high-rise, mixed-use building. Connecting to Bangkok Apiwat Central Station Supporting seamless travel by bus - rail system following the Japanese model, upgrading the bus terminal, creating a service concept similar to an airport, creating income - making use of space. full efficiency Hoping to be a center connecting all forms of travel, convenient - fast - safe, expected to take approximately 4 years to complete, along with ordering the bus terminal to prepare to support travel during Songkran 2024. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Transport Minister revealed that, as has been published, there are problems at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in terms of the quality of platforms, escalators, lighting, signposts, travel connections, fire extinguishers and nursing rooms. Including the breastfeeding room. Recently, he ordered the Transport Company Limited (Bus Company) to expedite corrective action immediately. To make the public mass tra nsit system more convenient, fast and safe, at this time the bus station has taken steps to solve some of the problems. The only thing left is to solve the problem of the old escalator. which may take some time To achieve sustainability and have the highest level of safety. At present, the bus station is in the process of designing to be appropriate. Both in terms of number and location, including the installation of additional ventilation fans in the platform area. In addition, the Ministry of Transport Also acknowledged the problem of traveling to Mo Chit 2 bus station, which is difficult to access. and the use of space is not worthwhile Including problems with the quality of buildings, therefore guidelines have been prepared. and an action plan for solving the problems at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal to be in line with the Ministry of Transport's policy. that has encouraged short-distance travel with a distance not exceeding 200 kilometers (km) to use a secondary transportation system (Feeder), which buses are considered a type of secondary transportation system To connect to the rail transport system at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. which is the main system for long-distance travel With a distance of more than 200 km, according to the Ministry of Transport, high-speed rail has been developed. and double-track trains cover routes throughout the country. Mr. Suriya further said that the Ministry of Transport There is also an idea to develop a new Bangkok bus station. Because Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal is currently a "temporary" bus station, moved from the original Mo Chit, it will be developed into a high-rise building that can be conveniently connected to Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. And there are separate buildings providing services on each route, such as the Northern Route building. Northeastern Line (Isan), Southern Line, and Eastern Line As for the model for developing the new Bangkok Bus Station, It must be designed so that passengers can walk and connect between the building and Bangkok Apiwat Central Sta tion. and the skytrain conveniently which will be connected by a tunnel or covered walkway In addition, the service of the bus buses must be in the same format as the airport or must use a shared exit gate (Shared Gate) in order to use the area for maximum benefit and efficiency. The bus buses will Must come pick up passengers at the specified time. and leave the station within time So that services on other routes can continue to use the Gate. Mr. Suriya further said that the area of ??the new Bangkok Bus Station There must be no parking garage in the building area. The service vehicles will pick up and drop off passengers only on time. To solve the problem of space congestion and reduce pollution problems And the important thing is The building will be developed into Mixed Use, with the building designed for shared use, such as using the ground floor area as a bus station. and develop the upper floors into offices. Including commercial space to make money and making the most of the space, etc., including p roviding a waiting area and ticket purchasing area in the building along with signs displaying information about cars entering the various platforms in a Shared Gate style, like prototypes in other countries. In this regard, the development of a new Bangkok Bus Terminal in the future Will adopt the principle of putting public service at the center of development. and design public transportation systems To create convenience and comfort, including the development of an efficient transportation system at a cheap and appropriate price for the well-being of all sectors of the people. By such development It is expected that it will take approximately 4 years to develop and will require a relatively high investment budget. Especially regarding the acquisition of land worth more than 7,000 million baht, but it is believed that the bus station has assets to manage. and has financial liquidity to be used in development, therefore ensuring that it will not be a burden on the national budget in any way 'For the devel opment model of the new Bangkok Bus Terminal have picked up models from abroad To be used in development plans in Thailand, such as Japan at Hakata Station, which has developed a passenger station into a high-rise building. and is perfectly connected to the train station, Tokyo Station, which has developed a passenger station connected to Tokyo Station, etc.,' said Mr. Suriya. Mr. Suriya further added that During the Songkran Festival in April 2024, the Ministry of Transport has already prepared a plan to support passenger travel. Especially regarding safety Currently, the Center for Crime Suppression has been established. Including cleaning of all bathrooms. and ordered the bus company to install lighting to cover the entire area. As well as preparing to sell tickets in advance. Just like the previous New Year Festival 2024, which helped reduce crowding among the people very well.- Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Keeree" visits the Yellow Line maintenance building. All 1,080 wheels of the Yellow Line electric train were inspected before opening for service to the public every 10 minutes per trip from 5:00 p.m., confirming the mention of the blacklist. Or the punishment of "Suriya" is a good thing that will make all companies that make concessions with the state aware of safety Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited or EBM, as the concessionaire for the Yellow Line. Visited the area of ??the Yellow Line maintenance building. Opposite Sri Iam Station After an incident where a supporting wheel on the Yellow Line electric train fell off on Theparak Road. which is between Thipawan Station and Sri Thepha Station at 6:21 p.m. on January 2nd. Mr. Keeree said that he had just returned from abroad. and felt sorry for the event that had occurred which was unbelievable to have happened Because in the past, this kind of event has only happened once in Chin a. But when it happens, we must fix it and take responsibility as well as build the confidence of the people who use the monorail system as much as possible. The monorail system is used in many countries such as Japan, France and China. Today, the engineers of the Yellow Line have taken 1,080 wheels of vehicles used in 21 trains to re-inspect every wheel. Recently, 624 wheels have been inspected. It is expected that the inspection will be completed within a day or two. However, today the Yellow Line electric train was sent. Running to serve the public in 8 trains and starting at 5:00 p.m. this evening. There will be a service every 10 minutes per trip and more trains will be added until the number is complete. Mr. Keeree also said that the value of business damages Finances are not a big deal. But what is lost now is the reputation that has been built over the past 30 years. Mr. Keeree Mentioned the issue that Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport Talked about blacklisting or punishment fo r companies that make concessions with the state. If there was an accident like this, Mr. Suriya probably wasn't referring to his own company. It is said with good intentions to make all companies that have concessions with the government be more aware of safety because we have to serve millions of people. Therefore, safety must come first. Mr. Keeree mentioned the issue that the Council of Consumer Organizations proposed installing gratings to prevent wheel falls in the MRT Yellow Line and the Pink Line, saying that this was the personal opinion of the Council of Consumer Organizations. But in reality, there is no country that uses a monorail system, and that's not what this system is used for. As for the matter of compensation for the taxi driver's uncle who had an accident. There will definitely be healing and care. Source: Thai News Agency

SONGKHLA, Immigration police on Wednesday arrested 10 Bangladeshi migrants for illegal entry and four Thais involving in transporting them to seek jobs in Malaysia. Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested them arriving in a closed pickup truck at a resort in Hat Yai district. Songkhla is often used as a transit point by illegal migrants. They said paid 120,000 baht each for their journey through Vietnam, Cambodia before illegally entering Thailand through natural border paths en route to Malaysia for jobs. The driver of the pick-up truck, identified as Mr. Kotthanon, admitted to being hired 20,000 baht to carry the migrants to Songkhla before handing them over to three men, identified as Mr. Areeya, Mr. Rueming and Mr. Asimee. The driver and three other suspects have been charged with providing accommodation, concealing, or assisting illegal migrants with the intent to evade arrest by law enforcement officers. Source: Thai News Agency

Nonthaburi, Almost burned the wrong person. Dead people wear living people's ID cards. Police ordered the funeral to be halted, hastening identification and preparing to send the body to be preserved at the Forensic Institute. Waiting for the real relative to show up and contact to pick up the body. Something unexpected happened at a funeral at Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, where the host arranged a funeral for an employee who could not contact his relatives. But when preparing to pray for the funeral on the first night It was found that the name of the deceased and the name on the death certificate did not match. The story then escalated. The police ordered the funeral to be canceled immediately. Something unexpected happened at a funeral at Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, where the host arranged a funeral for an employee who could not contact his relatives. But when preparing to pray for the funeral on the first night It was found that the name of the deceased and the name on the death certificate did not match. The story then escalated. The police ordered the funeral to be canceled immediately. The person who found the abnormality was Mr. Thaksaporn, a team member of the page helping poor corpses. Mr. Thaksaporn said that relatives of the deceased contacted the page to request coffins and flowers. When his sister, who is the owner of the page, received the matter. Had him bring a coffin and flowers to the funeral. The ceremony was at Sala 1, Wat Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, but it was seen that the picture of the corpse's face was named "Jon Laoklom" which did not match the ID card and death certificate of the deceased that the relatives had sent to the team. Because the information in there was the deceased's name: "Mr. Chitrakorn Sodmak," he called to check the information. It was found that Mr. Chitrakorn was still alive. but living abroad Makes us believe that in this case it is probably a case of wearing an ID card. It also uses the golden patent of the real owner of the name. Later, Mr. Thaks aporn went to see the deceased's employer. and told him to inform the hospital that the dead person's name was incorrectly entered. But the hospital said they couldn't do it. Because there must be a document confirming the true identity of the deceased. Mr. Thaksaporn then went to record a daily report at Sai Noi Police Station, where the police ordered everything to be suspended for now. Including the cremation ceremony They said that if the body is cremated and it is not known who it is, they may be charged with concealing the corpse. Mr. Bunsong's side Employer of the deceased He came to give a statement to the investigating officer. Two years ago, the deceased came to apply for a job and submitted an ID card with the name Mr. Chitrakorn Sedmak, so he accepted it and had him work as a general construction worker. The part that took the deceased to the hospital on January 1st. Because the deceased had symptoms of fatigue, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, the doctor examined the body and said that he w as suffering from alcoholism, and the next day (January 2, 2024) he died, with the doctor issuing a death certificate. The cause was identified as a blood infection. The body was then placed at Sala 1, Sai Noi Temple, for religious ceremonies. During that time, the employer asked his mother, who lives in Krasang District, to help look for Mr. Chitrakorn's relatives. which is the name on the job application for relatives to come to perform the funeral ceremony But yesterday (January 3, 2024), the employer's mother called to say that a person named Chitrakorn Sotmak is now in the United States and not dead. It is believed that the deceased person probably used Chitrakorn's ID card. Always claiming to be myself However, as Mr. Chitkorn had previously told Mr. Bunsong, his employer, that his nickname was "Jon", Mr. Bunsong had someone write a new image of the corpse's face as "Jon". The surname "Lao Klom" was the surname of Mr. Bunsong's wife. The wife saw that the deceased had no relatives. So I feel sorry for using my last name. I admit that at first I didn't think anything of it. Want to finish cremating the employee's body? But when the police informed him that he might be charged with concealing a corpse. Therefore had to cancel all work. and would probably have to let the corpse become a corpse with no relatives Because I don't know both my first and last name. Now the police are preparing to take him to the forensic institute. and will be preserved Waiting for the real relatives to show themselves and contact to receive the body. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of the Thai Chamber of Commerce stated that the 2024 budget totals more than 3.48 trillion baht, although it is delayed, but it is very important. To use to stimulate the economy in 2024 to recover. Emphasize that Thailand must face many factors affecting the economy. If delayed, the Thai economy will definitely not grow. Ready to present 4 ways to stimulate the Thai economy to recover. Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, mentioned that the Council's consideration of the fiscal year 2024 budget of 3.48 trillion baht in the first period was It is seen that the consideration process is completed and the actual disbursement can be made in the next 3-4 months, which is very important. In 2024, we must speed up progress in stimulating the Thai economy. Because now there are many risk factors for the world economy, causing a tendency to slow down. Plus, Thailand must have additional measures to help the economy recover in time. along with transitioning the economy to new challenges For the Thai economy in 2024, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that the overall economy is more likely to recover. Preliminarily, it is expected that the Thai economy in 2024 will expand by 2.8-3.3%, with positive factors coming from the recovery trend of the tourism sector. as well as events promoting important festivals of the country Including visa exemption measures for tourists in many countries that are targeted to attract more tourism. Targeting 33-35 million foreign tourists this year, the export sector is likely to turn positive due to the recovery trend of trading partners' economies and the government's aggressive foreign policy that focuses on 10 target countries. There will be an expansion of exports throughout the year by approximately 2.0 to 3.0% and overall inflation will increase to a level of 1.7 to 2.2%. However, a negative factor that must be closely monitored is the uncertain ty of the world economy that may slow down. The issue of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Israeli-Palestinian wars is unclear as to how they will end. will continue to put pressure on the world economy As for the fragility factors in the country, such as household debt Ability to repay debts of the business sector, especially SMEs, ability to access credit in the system The start of the BoT's responsible lending measures that emphasize discipline in not creating excessive debt. Situation of entering Thailand's aging society Flood and drought problems that may occur quickly and for a long time This will have a severe and widespread impact on the agricultural sector. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to accelerate the long-term restructuring of the economy in order to compete and grow to its full potential as quickly as possible. The Thai Chamber of Commerce has made suggestions. In the guidelines for stimulating the economy, there are 4 areas: 1. The country's competitiveness. It is measured by the competiti veness of SMEs, which are the majority of the country's entrepreneurs. Today, the Thai economy is growing slower than its potential. An important factor that cannot be mentioned is The ability of Thai SMEs that has not yet recovered from the recent slowdown in spending Therefore, it is necessary for the government to urgently inject money to stimulate the economy. To help SMEs earn income and return to competition. and have access to systematic funding sources including taking care of expenses Business costs are reasonable and competitive. In the long term as well 2. The problem of increasing Thai household debt and informal debt. Solving debt is done seriously, emphasizing continuity. Even though it requires many agencies to participate, both the administrative side financial institution and community leaders in each area But it is a good thing that the government is giving importance to solving the debt problem throughout the system. Because in the end, it will be a drag on the country's competitiveness. T he Chamber of Commerce sees that The government needs to take additional measures along with solving the debt of the people so that they do not fall back into additional debt. 3. Developing the country's infrastructure Along with attracting new investment in new businesses in the country is very necessary and we see that this government has given importance. But just as important as laying down infrastructure and providing investment benefits is facilitating the business sector, Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Investment, which must see results. Unlocking concerns that make investing difficult This part will greatly enhance the attractiveness of Thailand in the future. Including the distribution of development and upgrading of various cities. All over the country, not just growing in main cities. The local economy must also be stimulated. 4. The matter of eGovernment is very important. It will truly help provide convenience to the people and enhance flexibility in business operations. As the Chamber of C ommerce Discuss with the Ministry of Commerce in Reduce the use of documents that need to be requested again. and signing to certify the copy It is a connection of various data. If the government sector can connect information among itself thoroughly By adjusting the work process and procedures itself, it can facilitate the public and the business sector to be more convenient and faster. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, SET closed today at 1,434.59 points, an increase of 4.97 points (+0.35%), trading value 47,635.81 million baht. Stock trading today In the morning, the index dropped sharply before rebounding in the afternoon. By making the lowest point of 1,420.74 points and making the highest point of 1,435.30 points, the securities that changed today increased by 335 securities, decreased by 156 securities, and remained unchanged in 160 securities. Source: Thai News Agency

'Cyber ??Police' reveals the reason for changing the address of the online reporting website to .go.th in order to build confidence among the public and to be able to distinguish between real and fake websites. Advise people who are victims to call. 1441 Pol. Maj. Gen. Niwet Apawasin, Deputy Commissioner of Police Investigation into Technology Crimes Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) revealed to the cyber news team Center for sure before sharing that The idea of ??changing the URL or domain name of an online reporting website has been around for a long time. But since the beginning it was publicized to the public. It takes time And the registration of a new domain name that is .go.th has a mechanism for identifying it. If it is a domain name in Thailand that ends with .th, it must be clearly registered. can be identified Therefore, if it is a website that ends in .th, there will be little problem of cheating or deceiving others. It is a policy at the government level that wants to drive all government a gencies' websites to be .go.th, and at present there are many websites that are pretending to be government agencies. especially online reporting websites When people see the name of the website .com, they will understand that it is a trustworthy website and that the police have previously publicized. But if you look at the website name registration mechanism, you will find that .com can be fake registered. Therefore, building confidence among the public about which websites are real and which are fake websites and domain names is very important. The cyber police quickly changed the name of the online reporting website to https://thaipoliceonline.go.th. For citizens who want to use the online reporting service You can do it yourself through the website. https://thaipoliceonline.go.th only if you have previously registered with the original online reporting website. You can use the same account to report online. without having to reapply and please remind that Government agencies do not have a service for cit izens to report complaints via Facebook, chat line, or via direct message (DM) of any application. Online reporting statistics from March 17, 2023 until December 2023 found that nearly 180,000 cases were reported, which is a relatively large number. and the damage value was as high as 21,222 million baht. For the daily average, it was found that December 2023 was the month in which people reported the most online complaints, up to 800 cases per day. Previously, approximately 500 - 700 cases per day were found. This was due to The Ministry of Digital Affairs has integrated with the police to investigate technological crimes. In the setting up of AOC 1441, many citizens came to report complaints online and by telephone. Makes the overall statistics higher which is the case in which people received the most damage It's a trick to fall in love and then invest. Millions of baht worth of damage found every day. Most people fall for numbers on fake platforms. I think it's real. This is something that the Cyber ??Po lice is rushing to publicize. Especially those with incomes of more than 500,000 baht and above, do not trust and invest in Hybrid Scam scammers. In addition, Pol. Maj. Gen. Niwet Apawasin gave advice to the public on preparing to report complaints. online that 'First, call the AOC hotline 1441 if you cannot be contacted. The line is really busy. The recommended thing is to go to the online reporting website. https://thaipoliceonline.go.th and look at the bank hotline used by the victim to transfer money to the criminal's destination account Which bank do we use? Then go look at that bank. and immediately call the bank to notify of the seizure first. Then you can report it yourself online through the website. In addition, another channel that I would like to publicize to the public is if you buy something online and receive an item that is not as described. Recommended to use the service The COJ online civil court is free of charge. Some people are now starting to sue banks, such as money-siphoning applicat ions. Some people were completely taken away. No money to hire a lawyer Then went to sue the bank Use this channel as well." Sure Before Sharing Center, Thai News Agency, MCOT, reporters Peeraphon Anutarasothi and Saowapak Rattanaphong Source: Thai News Agency