Day: May 3, 2024

AYUTTHAYA, Following the fire at an illicit chemical warehouse in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, residents continue to face repercussions as the lingering strong chemical odors have rendered it unsafe for them to return home.

The incident, which occurred on May 1, prompted the evacuation of all 35 patients from the Phachi Hospital to other areas, as it was located only 600 meters away from the warehouse.

The Phachi Subdistrict Municipality has instructed residents residing in close proximity to the incident site to temporarily evacuate, also advising those experiencing illness to seek treatment at the field hospital until Phachi Hospital can resume services.

A local resident near the warehouse recall previous instances of chemical smells and occasional fires, promptly reported to the municipality for extinguishing. However, on the day of the incident, smoke and flames erupted in the evening, compelling her to hastily evacuate her daughter to relative’s home before undergoing health screenings at the
field hospital yesterday.

Another resident, unable to tolerate the stench, opted to stay at the field hospital, set up at a temple urging authorities to swiftly remove the chemicals. Given the past knowledge of hazardous substances stored nearby, residents have been living in constant apprehension.

The Department of Pollution Control inspected the environmental quality surrounding the burned chemical warehouse and found a significant amount of heavily polluted acidic water, posing a risk of contamination to the surrounding areas. Samples of soil and water near the warehouse were collected for assessment, aiming to provide expert recommendations for appropriate management and ongoing remediation efforts.

Moreover, traces of chlorine gas and ammonia, hazardous to the health of nearby communities, were detected. The Phachi Subdistrict Municipality advised residents within approximately 200 meters to evacuate to the temporary shelter at Kok Muang Temple, which has been available since May 1.

The warehouse, ho
lding 4,000 tons of chemicals pending legal proceedings, comprised five buildings, with Buildings 4 and 5 being the ones engulfed in flames. After the fire was under control, minimal chemical smoke and odors persist, necessitating ongoing monitoring and fire control measures in the area.

The Governor of Ayutthaya Province convened a meeting to discuss strategies for disposing of the 4,000 tons of chemicals. It was decided to prioritize the disposal of chemicals in Warehouses 1-3 first, transporting them for treatment. As for Warehouses 4 and 5, damaged by the fire, an inspection and categorization of the chemicals will be conducted before engaging experts for disposal, slated to commence in June and expected to conclude by September to October.

Minister of Industry Pimpatra Wichaikul, along with her team, on Thursday visited the site to monitor the situation and follow up industrial waste management solutions, providing essential supplies to over 100 affected residents. The Ministry apologized for the incid
ent and assured the public of expedited chemical disposal efforts.

It is initially believed that the fire at the chemical warehouse was possibly an act of arson to destroy evidence, she ordered stringent surveillance by provincial industrial authorities and relevant agencies for fear that unscrupulous entrepreneurs may view Phachi District as a precedent for similar disposal activities.

Source: Thai News Agency

Metropolitan Police arrested “Ken Sichon” for tricking him into selling a set of reservation slips for Ai Khai at Chedi Temple before fleeing for 2 years, worth nearly 500,000 baht in damages.

Police arrested Mr. Jatuphon or Ken, 29 years old, for tricking him into selling a set of reservation slips. “Ai Khai Yodsap Coin 64, Wat Chedi” after the victim transferred the reservation money to the accused a total of 33 times, totaling 479,000 baht when the coin was due to be received. The victim cannot be contacted. and evaded capture for 2 years

At the arrest, Mr. Jatuphon confessed to all the charges. By acknowledging that he graduated from junior high school. Originally opened a fried chicken shop in the Khlong Chan flat area. and resigned to run a food delivery service Regarding the charges under the arrest warrant that were arrested He confessed that he was unable to deliver the 64 Ai Khai Yot Sap coins from Wat Chedi to the victims as agreed upon. This is because he was approached by an insider who was cl
ose to the temple, who initially contacted him and said he was able to find a reservation slip for the Ai Khai Yodsap coin 64, Wat Chedi, for him to find someone to reserve. Fraudulently took more than 500,000 baht of reservation money that he received from customers and claimed that after the incident He lost contact with the victim. Therefore, this may be the reason why the victims thought that people were the culprits in this incident. So he went to file a complaint to have legal action taken against him. Until he was finally arrested

From examining past criminal records in the Royal Thai Police database, it was found that Mr. Jatuphon had a history of being prosecuted in 6 cases. The officers therefore took Mr. Jatuphon. Sent to the investigating officers of Plai Bang Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, for legal action.

Source: Thai News Agency

Michael Owen, former England striker who used to play for Liverpool FC, along with Steve McManaman, a former Liverpool midfielder and former striker Robbie Fowler, a man who many fans of The Kop regard as number one in their hearts forever. Paid a courtesy call on Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, at the Purple Room, Thai Khu Fa Building, Government House. By the three legends They were famous in the 90s and have been loved by Thai fans of “The Kop” for a long time.

Source: Thai News Agency

SURAT THANIA French woman shot herself dead in Surat Thani, leaving her estate to her Thai housekeeper, who had worked with her for 17 years.

The incident occurred on April 29. Police from Koh Samui station investigated the shooting at a residence in Koh Samui district, Surat Thani province.

At the scene, a pool villa, the body of 59-year-old Catherine, a French national, was found with a gunshot wound to the left temple, with the bullet exiting on the right.

No other injuries were found on her body. A firearm was found next to the body. No signs of burglary or theft were found inside the residence.

CCTV footage from the house on April 28 at around 11 am showed the French woman sitting at a desk, using a laptop, before using a glass cleaning wiper to tilt the security camera down. It was captured as the last image before her body was discovered.

According to the investigation, the woman had been living in Koh Samui for more than ten years with her French husband, but they had no children. Later, they di
vorced and she suffered from cancer, which is believed to have led to her decision to commit suicide.

Nattawalai Phupongta, or Aunt Tim, the housekeeper from Sakon Nakhon province, revealed that she had worked for Catherine for over 17 years as Catherine invested in a resort and villa business.

On April 28, Nattawalai went to clean Catherine’s house as usual, with the employer wishing her a happy birthday before Aunt Tim left the villa. On April 29, someone came to inform that the employer had been shot.

Police found that before the woman decided to commit suicide, she had made a will in front of a lawyer, bequeathing all of their assets, valued at over 50 million baht (some media reported 100 million baht), to her maid.

Nattawalai found the message on Line from her employer sent before the incident.

She said Catherine had already transferred money for wages, internet fees, water, and electricity bills, as well as transferring 500,000 baht to her for funeral expenses. She promised to organize the funeral
excellently and would never forget Catherine’s kindness.

Source: Thai News Agency

Ministry of Education OBEC explains the transfer of the director of the school for student lunches according to regulations, emphasizing that they will closely monitor and supervise.

Mrs. Ketthip Suphawanich, Deputy Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission (Deputy Secretary General of OBEC) revealed that he had been assigned by Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary General of the Basic Education Commission. In clarifying the facts in the case of social media Write a message like this: Director of Khao Khai Tom Move to a larger position The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) hid the matter and waited quietly for more than 3 months. Most recently, on 25 April 2024, there was an order to take up the position as Director of the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage, Chiang Mai Province, better than before, along with posting photos. Order of the Office of the Basic Education Commission No. 898/2024, dated April 25, 2024. Such news messages may cause society to misunderst
and that OBEC acted inappropriately By ordering him to move to a larger position than before.

Mrs. Ketthip said that on the issue, I would like to confirm that the facts are not as presented by the said page, namely the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Chiang Mai Province There are only 111 students (information as of June 10, 2023), with an area of just over 3 rai, while the original school was Ratchaprachanupath School 21, Mae Hong Son Province. There are 496 students, an area of 654 rai. We would like to confirm that the school that is temporarily on duty has a lower workload than before. There are fewer students than before. and has less management space than before Therefore, it was not an order to be transferred to a larger position, nor was the OBEC ordering the director of the said school to be transferred to the position of director of the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Chiang Mai Province But it is a
n order to perform duties temporarily only. As for the move, the time to proceed has not yet arrived. The said school director will move to a position at the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Chiang Mai Province or not? It’s not certain yet. It must depend on the competitor and suitability.

Moreover, the OBEC ordered the school director to temporarily perform duties at the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Chiang Mai Province This was because there was a reason of necessity: while ordering the director of the said school to perform duties at the OBEC in Bangkok, it appeared that the husband of the said school director was seriously ill. Must be closely monitored and cared for in Chiang Mai Province. Therefore, it is difficult to travel back and forth between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. According to the principles of morality in personnel management Therefore, it is necessary to order the said school director to tempor
arily perform duties at the Northern School for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Chiang Mai Province To have the opportunity to take care of her husband closely Because as long as there is no result of consideration or decision that The director of the said school is guilty as charged. must still be considered innocent According to the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Thai Criminal Court. We would like to confirm that OBEC has considered and strictly implemented the laws, regulations, and government plans. There is no discrimination at all. which if the results of disciplinary action Or whatever the outcome of the criminal proceedings against the said school director, the OBEC must proceed accordingly.

At the same time, OBEC has periodically followed up on the progress of related operations. and when the said director temporarily performs duties at the new school He gave orders and urged them to perform their duties efficiently. It is in accordance with the princip
les of good governance. Therefore, we ask society to have confidence that Office of the Basic Education Commission Strictly carried out in accordance with legal regulations. For the true benefit of the government

Source: Thai News Agency