“This project is a collaboration between the Department of Land Transport (DLT) and Royal Thai Police Headquarters,” he said. “It essentially stores data on traffic tickets issued by the police to each vehicle user online, and enables the users of those vehicles to pay fines for pending traffic tickets at any branches of the DLT office when they pay their annual vehicle tax.”

The new system follows the signing of an MoU on electronic data linkage between the two agencies to improve the efficiency of traffic law enforcement, he added.

The idea of paying for ticket at DLT is not new, as the project was initiated in March 2017 but failed because the databases of DLT and police were not completely linked, causing overlapping data and confusion. “However, after a great deal of tweaking and system improvements, the test run of online traffic ticket and payment service has run stably without any major problems since September,” he said.

The Royal Thai Police Headquarters has also established a website https://ptm.police.go.th/eTicket/#/ for people to learn how to pay their traffic tickets at DLT office and check their record of tickets received. “Moreover, we have cooperated with CAT Telecom in developing a mobile application “Khab Dee” (good driving), which allows you to check your driver’s license status, tickets received and points remaining at any time,” he said. “The MoU was signed on December 4 and the application is expected to be operational soon.”

“Currently there is no excise tax imposed on tampons and sanitary pads, as they are not listed in the products subject to excise duties,” he said. “They are only subject to value added tax or VAT.”

Wiwat further explained that excise taxes are applicable only to goods that adversely affect health, social morality, environment and luxury products that are not necessary to daily life. “Tampons and sanitary pads are clearly necessary products therefore they are not luxuries,” he added.

According to an announcement in the Royal Gazette on July 4, 2019, 46 products and 6 services are subject to price control by the Cabinet, with effect for 1 year. Tampons and sanitary pads are listed as no 31, under the consumer product category, along with laundry detergent, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, and diapers. Prices of controlled products and services cannot be raised above the rates specified by Ministry of Commerce.

A popular spot of accommodations for tourists is located in Pak Chong district, featuring Tuscan-style hotels, villas, and condominiums in the enormous space of Khaoyai.

Those who visit Toscana Valley will be charmed by its Italian architecture in every zone. Also, there is the ‘Toscana Piazza’ hotel, located in the northern part of the valley, imitating the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The place is serene and private, a vast area which seems to be endless. Visitors can jog in the morning and ride their bikes in the evening.

Meanwhile, Jim Thompson Farm is the perfect place for fans of agriculture and flowers, located on over 600 rai at the hillfoot of Payaprab. The farm, a landmark of Pak Thong Chai district, charges an admission fee of Bt180 per person.

Visitors can see seasonal flowers, organic products, and traditional silk-making process. Moreover, they can experience Thai northeastern (Isan) culture in a simulated Isan village, where old houses, home interior designs, and tools are on display.

They will also be briefed on the story of Pa Pawet under the theme of

‘Tam Hook Tam Pa – Isan memory in textiles’.

Pa Pawet is a long fabric scroll that tells the story of all 13 chapters of Vessantara, an event held in 4th month of the ancient Isan calendar traditional. The presentation of Pa Pawet will be held until January 5, 2020.

Furthermore, premium silk products are available at the store in Isan village.

250 of FWP members voted for dismissal, five voted against the motion while six others were invalidated.

The four were MP for Chiang Mai province Srinuan Bunlue, MPs for Chanthaburi province Jaruk Srion and Thanapat Kittiwongsa, and MP for Chonburi province Kawinnart Takee.

Nattacha claimed that one of reasons leading to the vote was that some of them had allegedly expressed negative views about the party in an interview last week.

The party will present result of the vote today to its executive committee tomorrow for consideration.

If they were dismissed from the party, they can seek membership at other parties within 30 days.

The MP from Nakon Pathom province aims to create a Nakon Pathom United football team and also open a training centre there. The purpose of the football team and training centre is to encourage the young generation to work out more and keep them from bad or dangerous behaviour such as taking illegal drugs.

Yingluck wrote that she was unhappy as she was separated from her son, family and supporters, as well as the assets she earned before becoming prime minister.

“My house was taken by the present government, while each asset was sold by the Legal Execution Department. I have used all legal procedures to fight for the assets but cannot stop those officers who carried out the operation without caring for the law, under Article 44 of the Interim Constitution of 2014,” she said.

“Prayut Chan-o-cha has used the article since he seized power and plunged Thailand into military rule,” she said. “Until now, the article has been effective, and those officers did not care that they cannot sell my assets unless I am judged by the Administrative Court as a lawsuit loser.”

Yingluck said her downfall was unlike other leaders’ in history, and to “place the article’s privilege over the courts verdict is illegal”. For her, the article’s use over sovereign power was a destruction of fundamental people’s freedoms.

“I have fought for every asset including those was given by my parents, but I cannot protect even one of them,” she added. “Every time I heard that my assets were sold, I was deeply moved.”

Yingluck concluded her post by saying she will not be stuck in the past because there are many people putting their hope in her hands.

In 2017, the former prime minister and other defendants were accused of negligence in their official duties that led to corruption and massive financial damage to the state while implementing their government’s rice-pledging scheme.

Article 44 was invoked and Yingluck was found liable for damages caused to the state budget by the rice-pledging scheme. Her assets were frozen or seized by the Legal Execution Department.

She fled Thailand in August 2017, a few days before the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division on Political Office Holders was scheduled to deliver a verdict in the case against her.

In late September, News agencies reported that the Serbian government had announced that Yingluck had been granted Serbian citizenship and a passport in September.

The villagers said the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) report of this project did not cover the plant’s impact on dairy farmers, tourism, society, and health.

They wanted the report to be invalidated and the plant to temporarily suspend operation.

Department deputy director-general Apisit Promasen said on Monday (December 16) that travellers can stay at the highway sections for free starting immediately.

Chiang Mai has three sections – Chom Thong, Mae Taeng and Chiang Dao near major tourist attractions such as Doi Inthanon, Huai Nam Dang National Park and Chiang Dao cave.

Lampang has two – Sop Prap and Hang Chat.

For Mae Hong Son, it’s Mae Sariang, Mae La Noi, Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son Muang district and Pai, close to Kaew Komol cave, Tung Bua Tong Forest Park, Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu and Wat Nam Hoo Temple.

In Chiang Rai it’s Mae Lao, Chiang Rai Muang district and Phu Chi Fa Road Maintenance Unit, near Huay Sai Khao hot spring and Phu Chi Fa Forest Park.

Nan has three – Na Noi, Pha Chang Noi and Bo Kluea, close to Doi Samer Dao mountaintop, Phu Langka Forest Park, Phu Langka and Doi Ji viewpoint, Ancient salt pond and Doi Phu Kha National Park.

Bueng Kan has the Si Wilai highway section, near Phu Thok hill, Hin Sam Whan cliff, Jed Si and Tham Phra waterfall.

For Kamphaeng Phet, it’s Kamphaeng Phet, Kosamphi Nakhon and Khlong Lan Phatthana, close to Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, Khlong Wang Chao and Mae Wong National Park, Wang Chomphu, Tao Dam and Khlong Lan waterfall.

In Tak it’s Nong Bua Tai – which has two sections: Wang Chao-Tak and Wang Muang-Mae Chiang Rai Bon – Mae Sot, Tha Song Yang, Khiri Rat and Umphang. The tourist attractions nearby are the Petrified Wood Forest Park, Bhumibol Dam, Chao Por Phawo Shrine, Rim Moei Market, Mae Lamao, Mae Moei, and Mon Kiew Lom National Park, Thi Lo Su waterfall, Doi Hua Mod viewpoint, Takhobi cave, Wat Mongkhon Khiri Khet and Wat Nong Luang Temple.

For Sukhothai it’s the Mae Sin highway section.

Phitsanulok has the Kaeng Sopha highway section, close to Thung Salaeng Luang National Park.

Phetchabun has three – Khao Kho, Wichian Buri and Phu Kradueng, near Khao Kho Royal Palace, Khao Kho Sacrificial Monument, King Naresuan the Great Shrine, Si Thep Historical Park and Phu Kradueng National Park.

In Loei it’s Pak Chom and Khong Chiam, near Wat Tham Khuha Sawan Temple.

Si Sa Ket has the Kantharalak highway section, close to Khao Phra Wihan National Park and Pha Mor E-Daeng cliff.

For Kanchanaburi, it’s Sai Yok and Thong Pha Phum, near Sai Yok Noi and Pha Tat waterfall.

Uthai Thani has two – Ban Rai and Ban Phai, close to Ban Pha Thang Ancient Weaving Centre, the Giant Tree, Wat Tham Khao Wong Temple, Phu Wai Cave and Kaen Makrut Botanical Garden.

Udon Thani has the Nam Som section, near Wat Pa Phu Kon and Wat Pa Na Kham Noi Temple.

For Ratchaburi, it’s the Suan Phueng highway section.

The department also asked people to drive carefully and follow traffic signs for their safety. Those who would like more information can contact the department via hotline 1586 anytime.

Altogether Bt17.219 billion of fresh longans and Bt10.507 billion of dried and frozen longans were sent overseas, most of them to China, followed by Indonesia.

This is a remarkable turnaround for a fruit than has suffered various setbacks in the past, with farmers obliged to destroy unsold longan from 1989 to 1996, deal with an oversupply from 2002 and 2005 before drying the fruit for export in 2007. Demand then grew exponentially and farmers started planting off season longan.

In Thailand, more 200,000 farmers grew 1,138,561 rai of longan nationwide. 70 per cent of them in the northern region, 28 per cent in the east and 2 per cent in the northeast region.

Before 2007, the price of longan was low and subject to fluctuation. However, since 2007, despite an increase in quantities, the price has remained stable thanks to concerted efforts by the government, educational institutions, and farmers.

Research looked into the proper use of potassium chlorate and instructions were given on improving the quality of off-season longan. Post-harvesting technologies and preservation methods were also introduced, allowing the fruit to be exported year round.

Exports are expected to remain strong given the high demand in China and efforts to improve the quality of the fruit through applying the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) to the crops.

The business sector also has a role to play by improving the technology used in preserving and processing longan and in creating golden dried longan, which is becoming popular.

The women was riding along a road where one lane had been blocked off by police forcing her to pull out of the right where she collided with a truck being driven at high speed

Even though deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee personally informed the officers in Phimai district about the safety measures and requested them to simulate accidents during the New Year break, a real accident was not supposed to occur during the safety training