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Jailing of another small-scale farmer for encroachment sparks public outcry

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By The Nation

The government’s forest reclamation policy claimed another victim on Tuesday when a small-scale farmer in Lampang was slapped with one year in jail and fined Bt400,000 for encroachment and possession of weapons.

The Court of Appeals found Saengduen Dinyod (also known as Wannueng Yawichaipong), 53, guilty of the charges, which had previously been revoked by the Civil Court on December 18, 2019.

However, local farmers and netizens expressed solidarity with Saengduen, saying that large-scale landowners were immune from encroachment charges which resulted in jail for small-scale farmers.

Saengduen was accused of encroaching on Tham Pha Thai National Park in 2013 and 2015, but after her 12-rai farm was ruled to be outside the park’s boundary, she requested compensation. She was, however, accused of encroachment once again in 2018, this time by Mae Pong forest officials.

She was ruled not guilty after aerial photos of the area showed she had farmed the area since 1954, well before the forest reclamation policy came into effect under the 2014 post-coup regime. However, the prosecutor appealed that verdict in May and it was overturned.

According to the Northern Development Foundation NGO, there have been 46,000 forest encroachment cases under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government but none of the large landowners accused have been arrested.

Prayut’s government had previously promised to protect the rights of small-scale farmers affected by the reclamation policy.

Netizens have compared Saengduen’s case with the stalled encroachment case against ruling party MP Pareena Kraikupt, saying it demonstrates there is one law for the rich and influential and another law for the poor. 

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Pro-democracy activists rally at Japan embassy to support Pavin

NationalSep 08. 2020

By THE NATION

Pro-democracy activists gathered at the Japanese Embassy on Tuesday to counter demands by royalist groups for the extradition of self-exiled academic Pavin Chachavalpongpun.

Royalist groups such as Thai Phakdee (Loyal Thai) previously submitted documents to the embassy, demanding that Japan take action against Pavin, a critic of the monarchy and military who fled to Japan after the 2014 coup.

The royalists wanted the government to hand over Pavin or stop him from expressing his opinions on social media, where he runs the Facebook group Royalist Marketplace, which has more than a million members. Facebook has blocked the page in Thailand in response to threats of legal action by the Thai government. Pavin promptly set up a new group, which gained more than half a million mainly Thai users in a single day.

Royalist groups have also demanded that Kyoto University, where Pavin lectures, sack the Thai academic.

In response, pro-democracy activists under the Khun Phra Chuay banner rallied at the embassy in solidarity with Pavin and called on Thai authorities to respect freedom of speech. Protest leader Panupong “Mike Rayong” Chadnok reportedly joined the rally after being released from detention on charges including sedition yesterday.

The activists said ultra-royalists were exceeding their authority by claiming to speak for the monarchy and ordering people around. They pointed out that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees freedom of thought and political preference and had been adopted by the United Nations – of which Thailand is a member. According to the Declaration, Pavin had not committed an offence, they said, adding that if Japan bowed to the demands of royalists it could destroy a relationship between Thailand and Japan that has lasted more than 130 years.

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This year’s CEBIT expo to go virtual

NationalSep 08. 2020

By The Nation

Impact Exhibition Management and Deutsche Messe AG, organisers of the annual computer expo CEBIT Asean Thailand have decided to go virtual for its 2020 edition. The expo will be held in the digital sphere from November 23 to 29.

With concerns for the safety of exhibitors and visitors, the organisers decided to go digital after holding in-depth consultations with key industry players.

The decision was also influenced by the fact that international travel restrictions are still in place, along with the mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements, which make it almost impossible to hold an international trade exhibition in Thailand.

The virtual edition of the expo aims to provide a highly effective digital platform for buyers, sellers and stakeholders in the tech and digital sector to continue to stay in touch, network and do business in these difficult times.

CEBIT Asean Thailand 2020 virtual edition will feature virtual exhibitor booths, interactive live one-on-one chat and video platforms, virtual business matching, free to attend webinars, and live streaming, allowing exhibitors to reach out to their targeted customer and online attendees.

In addition to offering alternative online marketing solutions for exhibitors, this virtual edition also serves as a knowledge exchange platform, through the conduct of a series of webinars in collaboration with Thailand’s leading digital media platform Techtalkthai.com, covering topics and discussions on technology, digital trends and strategies.

The virtual edition of the expo is supported by top tech and digital organisations, including the Digital Economy and Society as well as Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation ministries, Artificial Intelligence Association of Thailand and Software Park Thailand to name a few.

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Names of incoming provincial governors revealed

NationalSep 08. 2020

By THE NATION

A list of 26 high-ranking officials to be appointed as provincial governors and ministerial inspectors was revealed by a source at Government House on Tuesday.

Interior Ministry permanent secretary Chatchai Phromlert will submit the list to his minister, Genera Anuphong Phaojinda, who will hand it on to the Cabinet for approval.

The 26 officials and their new positions are as follows:

1. Phongrat Phiromrat, Lamphun governor, will be appointed Tak governor.

2. Ekarat Leesen, Narathiwat governor, will be appointed Satun governor.

3. Jureerat Thep-art, assistant permanent secretary, will be appointed as a ministerial inspector.

4. Chalermphol Mangkhang, Mae Hong Son deputy governor, will be appointed as a ministerial inspector.

5. Chathip Rujanaseri, Pathum Thani deputy governor, will be appointed as a ministerial inspector.

6. Chokedee Amornwat, Phrae deputy governor, will be appointed as a ministerial inspector.

7. Parinya Phosat, Rayong deputy governor, will be appointed as a ministerial inspector.

8. Phaiboon Naboonjom, Phitsanulok deputy governor, will be appointed ministerial inspector.

9. Phassakorn Boonyalak, Chiang Rai deputy governor, will be appointed ministerial inspector.

10. Phirom Nilthaya, Prachuab Khirikhan deputy governor, will be appointed ministerial inspector.

11. Phusit Somjit, Suphan Buri deputy governor, will be appointed a ministerial inspector.

12. Santi Laoboonsa-ngiam, Nongbua Lamphu deputy governor, will be appointed a ministerial inspector.

13. Theera Anantaseriwitthaya, Chumphon deputy governor, will be appointed Chumphon governor.

14. Khajonsak Jaroensopha, Trang deputy governor, will be appointed Trang governor.

15. Jessada Jitrat, Yala deputy governor, will be appointed Narathiwat governor.

16. Somwang Phuangbangpho, deputy director general of the Department of Provincial Administration, will be appointed Phrae governor.

17. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Maha Sarakham deputy governor, will be appointed Maha Sarakham governor.

18. Weerachai Nakmas, Ang Thong deputy governor, will be appointed Mukdahan governor.

19. Sithichai Jindaluang, Lampang deputy governor, will be appointed Mae Hong Son governor.

20. Chollathee Youngtrong, Nonthaburi deputy governor, will be appointed Yasothon governor.

21. Somkiat Sisanet, Chaiyaphum deputy governor, will be appointed Ranong governor.

22. Worayut Naowarat, Lamphun deputy governor, will be appointed Lamphun governor.

23. Wirun Panthewi, Chiang Mai deputy governor, will be appointed Sukhothai governor.

24. Siwaporn Yuasawas, Samut Prakarn deputy governor, will be appointed Nongbua Lamphu governor.

25. Khajornkiat Rakpanichmanee, Nakhon Pathom deputy governor, will be appointed Ang Thong governor.

26. Phol Damtham, Chonburi deputy governor, will be appointed Uttaradit governor.

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School finally takes responsibility for ‘punishing student to death’

NationalSep 08. 2020

By The Nation

The uncle of a schoolboy who died from being forced to do 100 squat jumps on Thursday (September 3) for failing to submit his homework said the school has finally contacted the family.

Pramot Eiamsuksai, the 13-year-old boy’s uncle, explained on Facebook that his nephew had first fallen ill on Monday (August 31) and was taken to hospital last Wednesday before returning to school on Thursday. 

However, the boy’s teacher insisted on punishing him for failing to submit his homework despite being ill. 

On Friday, the boy became ill again and was put to bed by his parents. However, he did not wake up the next morning.

Doctors believe he may have died in his sleep at around 3am, due to cardiac malfunction. 

The school eventually contacted the family on Tuesday (September 8) to apologise and take responsibility for the tragedy.

Though the boy’s family is angry, they want this case to be an example for teachers who don’t think before punishing their students. 

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One of eight inmates druggie DJ came in contact with shows symptoms

NationalSep 08. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Tuesday (September 8) that, so far, nobody has been infected by the Bangkok DJ – Thailand’s first domestic case in more than 100 days.

Of the 974 people the patient came in contact with, 118 are at high risk, the CCSA said.

The 37-year-old DJ tested positive for Covid-19 on September 2 while in prison over drug charges. 

Though the patient’s six family members have tested negative, they have been quarantined and will be tested again on Wednesday.

The authorities also tested 143 people residing in Baan Suan Thon condominium, where the patient had been living, and found no infections.

Of the 492 people exposed to him at Criminal Court, 14 who deemed to be at high risk tested negative, while 146 of the remaining 478 tested negative and the remainder await test results. Everybody in this group of potential patients have been quarantined for safety.

Six people exposed to the patient in a correctional department hospital will also be quarantined for 14 days.

Separately, one of the eight inmates who travelled from prison to court in the same van has developed symptoms that meet the virus criteria. All eight are considered to be at high risk and have been isolated.

Though the 35 inmates at the Central Correctional Institution who shared the same cell as the DJ have tested negative, they are still in isolation and will undergo two more tests, the CCSA said.

Another group being monitored are 78 prison staff, 24 of whom are at high risk.

The Sam Wan Song Kuen pub and restaurant on Rama III Road where the patient worked will be closed for 14 days for disinfecting, even though all 14 members of staff and four customers who came in contact with the patient tested negative.

Meanwhile, no infections were found among the 25 high-risk people and 35 low-risk people at the restaurant’s Rama V branch, though they have all be told to go into quarantine.

The 112 persons who came into contact with the DJ on Khao San Road have also tested negative, though they need to isolae themselves.

The three students from Sarasas Witaed Suksa School, who were considered to be at high risk, will be completing their 14-day quarantine on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, officials continue to track people who visited the Big-C supermarket in the Suksawad area. Of the 20 customers who checked in using the BKK Covid app, four have tested negative, while the three who checked in using the ThaiChana app were found to have been nowhere near the patient.

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Cabbies call on government to be ‘fairer’

NationalSep 08. 2020

By THE NATION

More than 500 taxi drivers and related personnel gathered outside Government House on Tuesday (September 8) to make six demands, namely:

• The authorities drop plans to consider the amendment to Vehicle Act 1979, which will allow personal automobiles to be hired by call-taxi services.

• The life of taxi cabs be extended to 12 years from nine years.

• The authorities reconsider the Department of Land Transport’s mandate that all taxi cabs be installed with the Taxi OK GPS system, because this system is “quite useless”.

• The price of Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) fuel be reduced, so it costs cabbies no more than Bt10 per kilometre.

• Annual interest on loans paid by cabbies should be fairer.

• Insurance policies for taxicabs should be same and as cheap as insurance for personal cars.

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Pattaya burglars make off with Bt10 million in cash

NationalSep 08. 2020

By The Nation

Five thieves broke into a luxury house rented by a Chinese tourist in Pattaya at around 9pm on Monday (September 7) and made off with Bt10 million in cash.

Upon learning of the raid, police officers visited the Bt30-million house in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung district to speak to the victim. 

The tourist said five men showed up, put a gun to his head and demanded he open the safe and hand over the cash. 

Though police have already spoken to the victim, the language barrier may make the investigation process slower. 

Footage from security cameras has been retrieved, though police are puzzled as to how the thieves managed to enter and leave the luxury estate without being noticed. 

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59 killed in road accidents over long weekend

NationalSep 08. 2020File Photo 

By The Nation

Bangkok and Suphanburi province saw the highest number of road accidents during the September 4 to 7 holidays.

According to the Transport Ministry, there were 38 car crashes in the capital, while Suphanburi recorded nine motorcycle accidents.

Between September 3 and 7, there were 405 road accidents nationwide, with 59 people being killed and 365 injured. Of these, 116 were motorcycle accidents, which accounted for 31 deaths. Speeding was found to be the most common cause for the crashes.

Chaiwat Thongkamkoon, the ministry’s permanent secretary said some 9.82 million people took public transport to travel between provinces during the long weekend, or 10.92 per cent less than expected.

Meanwhile, more than 14 million vehicles drove in and out of the capital, or 38.63 per cent more than initially expected. Most of the vehicles travelling in and out of Bangkok were private cars.

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Foreigners whose visas expire on Sept 26 urged to start renewal process early

NationalSep 08. 2020

By The Nation

Immigration officials are worried about problems of overcrowding from residents and stranded foreigners whose visas expire on September 26 seeking renewal, Pol Maj-General Surapong Chaijan, the spokesman for the Immigration Office, said.

To reduce congestion, application for visa extension can be submitted at each local Immigration office from now until September 26. The permission date for all visa types will be effective from September 27.

He encouraged people to submit the application from now, as he found that most people tend to apply in the last week, causing overcrowding at the office.

More information is available at https://www.immigration.go.th/en/