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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered various government organisations to discuss the price issue with manufacturers of food products and daily necessities in a move to alleviate the financial burden faced by the public, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Thursday.

The price of necessities has been increasing, especially for many types of fresh food as well as pork and eggs.

Thanakorn said the Commerce Ministry has already asked instant-noodle manufacturers not to increase prices to help with the cost of living.

Meanwhile, the Energy Policy Administration Committee has extended the LPG price guarantee of Bt318 per 15-kilogram canister for two more months, which will end on March 31.

The Energy Ministry urged PTT to reduce LPG prices for low-income people using the welfare card.

The ministry also asked PTT to keep the NGV price for vehicles at Bt15.59 per kilogram and for taxis in Bangkok and nearby provinces at Bt13.62 per kilogram for one more month, which will be effective from February 16 to March 15.

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Thong Pha Phum National Park staff in Kanchanaburi seized two tiger corpses while on patrol after stumbling upon a group of hunters, who were about to eat the grilled meat of the big cats. The suspects made good their escape into the forest.

Niphon Chamnongsirisak, director of Protected Area Regional Office 3 (Ban Pong), said on Wednesday that he was informed that 10 staff went on patrol in the area from January 8 to 11 after they received a report that there was a group of people illegally hunting in the national park near the Thailand-Myanmar border.

At around 10am on Sunday, the team reached the park – only three to four kilometres from the border. They noticed smoke and promptly headed to the scene. However, a dog barked at their presence, alerting five suspects, who escaped into the forest.

The team found tiger meat on a grill while the pelts of two tigers were hanging out to dry. The unit also discovered four weapons and 29 other items at the campsite.

On Tuesday, just as park officials were inspecting the seized items, there was a call from a man named Pom to park staff asking that they return a Winchester shotgun. Pom claimed the shotgun belonged to a defence volunteer named Boonthin. The conversation is being investigated.

On Wednesday, the park team took the tiger corpses, weapons and other items to Pilok police station so officers could investigate and hopefully nab the suspects.

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The government’s plan to charge each foreign tourist entering Thailand 300 baht from April, known as “Kha Yeap Pan Din” (landing fee), has drawn criticism from netizens.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Wednesday that the extra cash would be used for tourism development, including building entrances for the disabled and toilets at various tourist attractions.

He said many countries, such as Japan, Malaysia and European nations, collect so-called landing fees, which are mostly included in flight ticket prices or accommodation fees.

“The Transport Ministry is discussing the issue with several airlines and expect the process to be completed by March,” he said.

“As for land travel, the government will develop an application to enable tourists to pay a fee on entry.”

Phiphat expects the landing/entry fees via air and land to generate between 1.3 trillion and 1.8 trillion baht in revenue.

“Up to 15 million [expected] foreign tourists visiting Thailand would generate approximately 800 billion baht in revenue this year,” he added.

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With this year being considered an unlucky one for people born in the year of the tiger, snake, monkey or pig, some Thais believe 2022 for them will be “pee chong”, or unlucky.

In an attempt to ward off any misfortune, Thais have always flocked to Chinese temples after the New Year festival each year to pay respect to Chinese gods, believing that the gods alone can save them from ill luck. This year is no different.

“Chong” means “crash” in Chinese. The belief is complicated as there are many factors that need to be considered, such as one’s date of birth, zodiac sign and the five elements (earth, water, fire, wood and gold).

The god Caishen, worshipped by Chinese people for more than 3,000 years, is believed to help people escape misfortune and danger.

Despite “pee chong” having nothing to do with Buddhism, the belief nevertheless came to influence Thais after the immigration of Chinese to Thailand during the reign of King Rama III which, for example, can be seen in Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchaworawihan’s architecture in Bangkok’s Chom Thong district.

The definition of “pee chong” changed slightly over the decades. It initially involved the Chinese belief warning people to be careful in their day-to-day lives.

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The Marine Department, in its capacity as Thai government’s representative, recently attended the 19th Joint Committee on Coordination of Commercial Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River among China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand (JCCCN), which is hosted by China this year.

Also joining the meeting are representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Customs Department, Immigration Bureau and related agencies.

“The JCCCN meeting has been attended by agencies from China, Loas, Myanmar and Thailand which share border on Lancang-Mekong River to ensure the smooth operation of commercial vessel navigation and address related safety issues,” said Somchai Sumanaskhanjornkul, deputy director-general of the Marine Department. “This year’s meeting also discussed the measures to prevent and control the spreading of Covid-19 outbreak among regions along the Lancang-Mekong River.”

During the meeting, China as the coordinator of this year’s joint safety inspection of international navigation on Lancang-Mekong River promised to submit the proposal on technical amendment to the safety inspection requirements to JCCCN members, before forwarding amended requirements to Laos, who will be next year’s coordinator. China also proposed an organization of training and examination for international navigation among JCCCN members based on each country’s requirement, which has been accepted by the meeting.

“During this year meeting, Thailand has submitted the results of our training in search and rescue of flood and drowning victims, as well as the progress of translation application that aims to enhance the communication between personnel of the four countries along the Lancang-Mekong River,” added Somchai.
 

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Four Thai women have been featured in Forbes’s prestigious 50 Over 50: Asia 2022 listing, which “spotlights women over the age of 50 who are leaving a positive and lasting impact” in the Asia-Pacific region.

The four personalities are:

Nualphan Lamsam, 55 – chairwoman of the Port Football Club as well as president and CEO of Muang Thai Insurance.

Apart from being a chair of the Port FC, Nualphan was appointed as manager of Thailand national football team in August 2021. She led the team to become the champion of the 2020 AFF Championship.

Meanwhile, her insurance company Muang Thai ranked second in Thailand’s insurance market with US$8 billion.

Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, 54 – co-founder and chairwoman of logistics and industrial conglomerate WHA Group.

Jareeporn found the WHA Group with her late husband in 2003. She is a supporter of the Eastern Economic Corridor to develop Thailand’s industry

The WHA Group has reacted to economic challenges, embracing Chinese investors during the US-China trade war and diversifying into healthcare infrastructure.
 

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Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, 57 – secretary-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ruenvadee became the first female secretary-general of SEC in 2017. She has launched a crackdown on insider trading and fraud.

Ruenvadee has spoken out about the turbulence of managing digital assets while has worked to facilitate funding for SMEs.

Supinya “Jay Fai” Junsuta, 77 – chef and owner of the now-famous Michelin star Raan Jay Fai restaurant.

Supinya started her seven-table Bangkok food stall in the 1980s. She worked six days a week over for the last four decades to serve the signature dish crab omelettes. 

In 2018, her stall Raan Jay Fai received a Michelin star in the food guide’s inaugural Bangkok edition. Her stall received the Michelin star again in 2019 and 2021.

The Forbes 50 Over 50: Asia list includes founders, business and political leaders and scientists who have made a success and been a positive influence in the Asia Pacific.

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The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) slapped a patrol officer with a 500 baht fine for reportedly violating the traffic law on Wednesday.

The fine came after netizens voiced criticism of Pol Corporal Witoon Tapoo, who was photographed waiting on his motorcycle beyond the “safe zone” and zebra crossing at traffic lights at Henri Dunant intersection in Bangkok on Tuesday.

MPB spokesman Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsang-ek said the Pathuwan Metro Police Station summoned Witoon the very same day to inform him of the 500-baht fine.

“The police will also take legal action against five other motorists in the photo for allegedly violating the traffic law,” he said.

Jirasan said the MPB had instructed its patrol officers to be role models for citizens, adding that those officers who flout traffic laws must be punished just as citizens are when they break the law.

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Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said on Wednesday that he had ordered the Department of Livestock Development to immediately investigate risky areas after a sample collected from a slaughterhouse in Nakhon Pathom was found to have a trace of African Swine Fever (ASF) earlier this week.

“The government did not cover up the discovery of ASF in Thailand,” he insisted. “After finding the ASF virus in one out of 309 samples that had been collected, the department immediately alerted the ministry’s ASF Prevention and Control Committee, which will launch appropriate disease prevention measures in affected areas as soon as possible,” Chalermchai said.

“The ministry will also report to the World Organisation for Animal Health [Office International des Epizooties] so that they can inform member countries of the situation in Thailand,” he said.

The minister said that after the ASF outbreak is confirmed, the Department of Livestock Development will announce the outbreak areas and restrict the movement of animals in a 5-kilometre radius from where the outbreak was discovered.

Animals suspected of contracting the virus or linked to the infected farms will be ordered destroyed, while the ministry will compensate the farmers.

Furthermore, the movement of animals outside control areas must be approved by a veterinarian and the Department of Livestock Development.

“The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of THB570 million for compensation to farmers whose animals must be destroyed. This money will be prioritised for individual farmers who have a limited budget for disease prevention,” Chalermchai added.

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Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 that the government has ordered from Pfizer will be delivered to Thailand by the end of January, or by early February the latest, Department of Disease Control (DDC) revealed on Wednesday.

“Vaccines for children are currently in high demand globally, and Thailand is quite lucky to get one this fast,” said Dr Sumanee Watcharasin, director of DDC’s Risk Communication and Health Behaviour Development Office. “Once we get the Pfizer vaccine we will start administering to children under school-based system. In the early phase children from 9-11 years old will get the vaccine first.”

Sumanee added that Pfizer’s vaccine for children has a different formula from the one used in adults. “Children will require 10 micrograms per dose, while adults will require 30 micrograms per dose. We cannot divide adult vaccine that we have into three portions and use in children,” she said.

“Currently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is registering inactivated vaccines to be used in children, namely Sinovac and Sinopharm,” said Sumanee. “The vaccines will need to be approved by the National Vaccine Institute’s Immunity Promotion Subcommittee before it can be used in Thailand. Once they are approved, parents will have more choices of Covid-19 vaccines that their children can get on voluntary basis.”
 

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday (January 13) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 8,167 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 66 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 14, while 3,845 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,300,457 – 2,207,980 of whom have recovered, 70,594 are still in hospitals and 21,883 have died.

Separately, another 49,703 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 116,093 their second shot and 333,559 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 107,771,259.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 317.58 million on Thursday, 262.89 million of whom have recovered, 49.16 million are active cases (95,436 in severe condition) and 5.53 million have died (up by 8,032).

Thailand ranks 26th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 64.34 million, followed by India with 36.31 million, Brazil with 22.72 million, the UK with 14.86 million and France with 12.93 million.

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