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Suspected rapist nabbed after 19 years on the run

An alleged rapist, 54, on the run for 19 long years, was finally nabbed on Wednesday.

The man (whose name and surname were not revealed) had raped a girl, 16, in 2002 at a rented room in Bangkok’s Nong Khaem district.

He reportedly committed the same crime at several worker camps in Samut Prakan.

The fugitive was finally nabbed following an arrest warrant issued by the Samut Prakan provincial court.

Police learned that he rarely visited his hometown in Ubon Ratchathani, and recently came to know that he was living in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng district. They didn’t waste any more time, promptly arresting the man.

The suspect has denied all charges of rape.

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Khao Yai visitor centre’s guardian, Plai Ning, returns to its post

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Khao Yai visitor centre’s guardian, Plai Ning, returns to its post

Plai Ning, an elephant statue, was returned to its post outside the Khao Yai National Park visitor centre in Nakhon Ratchasima after it had been toppled over by a real elephant.

Awild elephant nicknamed Plai Diew had knocked Plai Ning off its pedestal on Friday breaking its tusk and other parts.

The statue was removed and sent for repairs.

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In a Facebook post, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation advised people visiting Plai Ning to maintain social distancing and avoid touching the statue.

The post also hoped Plai Diew will return to apologise and make friends with the statue again.

Khao Yai visitor centre’s guardian, Plai Ning, returns to its post

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Competition from frozen Malaysian durian puts Thai exports in prickly situation

Sales of Thai durian have come under pressure from fierce competition after China recently signed an agreement with Malaysia allowing the import of frozen durian, the Thai Durian Association posted on its Facebook page.

“Currently, China allows imports of fresh durian from Thailand only, but now frozen durian can either come from Thailand or Malaysia, which will become our competitor in the market for the king of fruits,” it said on Tuesday.

Frozen durian is exported to China either in flesh form or as a whole.

“From our survey, Malaysia has 16 factories capable of freezing the whole fruit for exports,” the Facebook post said.

Furthermore, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam are finding ways to penetrate China’s market, although they have yet to be approved by the Chinese government, the association said.

“To make things worse, we have received reports that Hainan province in southern China has been successful in growing Thailand’s Mon Thong and Malaysia’s Musang King durians using advanced agricultural techniques. In future, these locally grown durians could also become our new competitors,” it said.

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The association said Chinese consumers prefer ripe durian to young fruit, which presents yet another challenge for Thai exporters. “Ripe durian have a shorter shelf life and could easily become rotten more quickly, rendering a negative image of Thai fruit, while frozen durian will not have this problem,” it pointed out.

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“With the sheer size of its population – some 1.4 billion – China is Thailand’s biggest fruit export market with up to 22 Thai fruits being allowed into the country by the Chinese government,” the association said.

“Durian is among the top selection by Chinese consumers, and many restaurants have included durian in their new menus, such as durian pizza, durian puffs and durian pies,” the association added.

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Department launches scrumptious international project promoting health benefits of Thai food

The Department of Cultural Promotion on Tuesday launched its savoury “Thai Taste Therapy” project in a bid to promote traditional Thai cuisine and its health benefits around the world, hoping to create a new global tag called “the World’s Tastiest Medicine”.

Department director-general Chai Nakhonchai said the project brought together the department and 50 famous Thai chefs to create Thai food with health benefits in a bid to meet the needs of the health-conscious worldwide.

“To inherit the tradition sustainably, it is necessary we receive cooperation from several parties,” he said.

“This project aims to promote Thai food in many countries by presenting their health benefits.”

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Chai said the project was launched in line with the current situation, when many people were paying attention to what they eat.

He expected the project to help Thai food gain confidence abroad, as well as create a new global tag called “the World’s Tastiest Medicine”.

“So far, the Department of Cultural Promotion has registered 20 types of Thai food as a cultural heritage, including Tom Yum Goong [spicy shrimp soup] and Som Tam [papaya salad],” Chai said.

He added that the department aimed to register more Thai food in the future.

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For other details related to the project, such as the list of participating chefs and food recipes, visit the project’s website here.

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SRT clamps down on hawkers, illegal motorcycle taxis at Bang Sue Grand Station

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has deployed security officers at all entrances of Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district to prohibit hawkers from setting up their shops on footpaths, SRT Public Relations Centre director Ekarat Sriarayanphong said on Tuesday.

The measures came in response to a social media post on the Facebook page @ReclaimFootpath on Monday, with photos of hawkers setting up their stalls on the footpaths in front of the station and blocking pedestrian paths.

The post was widely shared and many netizens urged the SRT to take action against the hawkers.

“We have also set up two screening points – at the front and back entrances – to make sure all visitors to the station comply with disease control measures in this Covid-19 situation,” Ekarat said.

“Security officers will additionally check for any illegal motorcycle taxis who have not registered with the Department of Land Transport as we have received complaints that some of these taxis do not have yellow licence plates [issued for hired vehicles] and are charging more than the rates specified by law,” he said.

Ekarat added that the station has an underground parking area for 1,700 vehicles and parking is free of charge.

“So if you witness anyone demanding a parking fee, please contact security officials immediately,” he advised.

SRT clamps down on hawkers, illegal motorcycle taxis at Bang Sue Grand Station

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Din Daeng Flats residents urge police, protesters to negotiate

Residents of Din Daeng Flats called on police and protesters to hold peace talks after a violent rally at Sam Liam Din Daeng Junction in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district.

It has been more than a month since the anti-government rallyists under the “Thalu Gas” group have been using the junction as their rally point, which often leads to clashes with crowd-control police, who have been deployed in the area to tackle the situation.

Firecrackers, ping pong bombs, flares and Molotov cocktails have been thrown at police officers, who have responded by firing rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon at the protesters.

Din Daeng Flats residents urge police, protesters to negotiate

Somneug Thapnoi, president of Din Daeng Housing Project, also known as Din Daeng Flats, said on Tuesday that the rallies have caused discomfort to residents due to the sound of explosions and smoke from burning tyres that rallyists have used to block police officers from advancing.

Din Daeng Flats residents urge police, protesters to negotiate

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“Social media often shares photos of police brutality against the rallyists at Din Daeng Junction, but had the protesters held a peaceful rally, or never held a rally at all, there would be no need for police to use drastic measures,” he said.

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“Police should therefore hold discussions with rally leaders so both sides can address each other’s demands and make compromises,” Somneug advised.

Din Daeng Flats residents urge police, protesters to negotiate

“I am not against the idea of public rallies, but I strongly disagree with participants who turn up only with the intention to fight the police,” he said.

“These rallyists often arrive in several groups of 20-30 people. They do not seek true democracy, all they want is violence,” Somneug bemoaned.

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Thailand recorded 13,798 Covid-19 cases and 144 deaths on Wednesday.

Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday (September 15) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 13,798 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 451 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 144, while 14,133 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,420,340 with 14,765 total deaths.
 

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Thundershowers forecast over Thailand with isolated heavy rains in some areas

Thundershowers are forecast across the country with isolated heavy rains in the Northeast, the Central region, the East and the South’s west coast as a monsoon trough lies over these areas while the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

The departments warned people in risky areas to beware of rain water accumulation that may cause flash floods.

It also advised all ships to proceed with caution and keep away from areas with thundershowers as waves in the Andaman Sea are 1-2 metres high and above 2 metres during thundershowers.

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 26-27 degrees, highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius.

North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees and highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees and highs of 29-33 degrees Celsius.

Central: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius.

East: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 27-31 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 29-33 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 19-25 degrees, highs of 28-31 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and over 2 metres during thundershowers.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Govt offers tax break to firms buying ATKs for workers

The Cabinet has approved in principle to give tax breaks to companies or juristic entities that purchase rapid antigen test kits (ATK) for employees.

The funds spent on purchasing ATK can be declared as an expense, and the company’s corporate income tax liability is reduced accordingly.

This measure is effective until March next year and should help businesses resume operation confidently.

Published : September 14, 2021

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Govt approves budget for 1 million doses of Moderna

The Cabinet has approved a budget of 946.31 million baht for the Thai Red Cross Society to purchase 1 million doses of Moderna vaccine to distribute free of charge.

Zuellig Pharma, the supplier and distributor of Moderna in Thailand, has offered the mRNA vaccine at a price of 940 baht per dose plus transportation costs of 26.75 baht, totalling 966.75 baht per dose.

A downpayment of 30 per cent of the total purchase value will be made this month. Zuellig Pharma is expected to deliver the first batch of Moderna vaccine in early 2022.

Published : September 14, 2021