Day: May 17, 2024

Bangkok, ONWR has issued a warning to watch out for flash floods and flash floods between 18 – 25 May, along with emphasizing measures for the 2024 rainy season, which is now close to being officially announced as the rainy season. It’s official. Plan to drain dams at risk of overflowing. Check and maintain the water barrier and warning system to ensure maximum readiness.

Mr. Paitoon Kengkarnchang, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office (ONWR), said that from monitoring the weather conditions, it was found that Currently, there is a strong low pressure area covering Mataban Bay. Myanmar As a result, the southwest winds will become stronger. Causing the northern, eastern and southern regions to have heavy to very heavy rain, the ONWR has therefore issued an announcement. Warning to watch out for flash floods and flash floods between 18 – 25 May for various agencies concerned to monitor and provide warnings to people in risky areas in 26 provinces as follows:

The northern region incl
udes

Chiang Mai Province (Fang, Omkoi and Chom Thong districts)

Mae Hong Son Province (Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Sariang and Sop Moei)

Lampang Province (Ko Kha, Thoen and Mae Phrik Districts)

Lamphun Province (Mueang Lamphun District)

Uttaradit Province (Tron District)

Tak Province (Tha Song Yang District and Mae Ramat)

Sukhothai Province (Mueang Sukhothai District and Si Satchanalai)

Nan Province (Pua District, Bo Kluea, Chiang Klang, Thung Chang, Tha Wang Pha, Chaloem Phra Kiat and Song Kwae)

Phrae Province (Wang Chin District)

Phitsanulok Province (Nakhon Thai District and Noen Maprang)

Phetchabun Province (Mueang Phetchabun District and Khao Kho)

2. Eastern region includes

Chonburi Province (Mueang Chonburi and Sriracha District)

Rayong Province (Mueang Rayong District)

Chanthaburi Province (Mueang Chanthaburi District, Makham, Khlung, and Pong Nam Ron)

Trat Province (Mueang Trat District, Khao Saming and Bo Rai)

3. Southern region includes

Chumphon Province (Tha Sae and Phato Di
stricts)

Ranong Province (Mueang Ranong, Kapoe, La-un, Suksamran and Kra Buri districts)

Phang Nga Province (Mueang Phang Nga District, Khura Buri, Takua Pa, Kapong and Thai Mueang)

Phuket Province (Mueang Phuket District, Kathu and Thalang)

Krabi Province (Mueang Krabi District, Khao Phanom, Ao Luek, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, and Koh Lanta)

Surat Thani Province (Mueang Surat Thani District, Phanom, Ban Ta Khun and Koh Phangan) Satun Province (Mueang Satun District, Khuan Don, Khuan Kalong, Thung Wa and Manang)

Trang Province (Mueang Trang District, Palian, Na Yong, Kantang, Huai Yot, Hat Samran, Ratsada and Wang Wiset)

Phatthalung Province (Pa Bon and Tamode Districts)

Songkhla Province (Sadao District)

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province (Chang Klang District, Phipun, Chawang, Thung Yai and Tham Phannara)

ONWR also meets with various agencies, including the Meteorological Department. Water Resources Information Institute (Public Organization) (Water Resources Department) Department of Mineral Resources,
Royal Irrigation Department

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Provincial Waterworks Authority Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation), etc. Currently, Thailand is in the transition period from the El Niño condition to the La Niña condition and close to entering the official rainy season in Thailand that is expected. The Meteorological Department is close to officially announcing the rainy season.

It is expected that during the first 3 months of the rainy season there will not be much rainfall. In addition, the dry ground during the dry season will absorb rainwater that falls, resulting in not much water flowing into the reservoir. which has already prepared reserve water costs for that period The amount of rain will begin to increase from August. In October, there will be heavy rain in the southern region.

NBTC urges all agencies to prepare to deal with the situation according to 10 measures to deal with the rainy se
ason of 2024 and the flood prevention and resolution plan. A plan has been made to adjust the drainage in the basin. that are at risk of overflowing such as Ubonrat Dam, Khon Kaen Province, Bang Lang Dam, Yala Province, Vajiralongkorn Dam, Kanchanaburi Province, etc. and the said drainage plan will be presented to the River Basin Committee for consideration. Emphasizing the agency’s management of water in the basin. to be consistent with the situation Speed up inspection of the stability of various water barriers. To prepare for the event of flooding from heavy rain.

There will also be a joint rehearsal with warning agencies such as the Department of Water Resources. To take care of the preparation of tools to the alarm system and the preparation of the Flood Response Plan by the Provincial Waterworks Authority. The Provincial Waterworks Authority has coordinated with all provinces to prepare flood response plans in line with the rainy season response measures.

In addition, ONCB Will practice understanding
in preparing to deal with situations in the rainy season together with the provincial governor as the chairman of the watershed committee. In order to prevent and mitigate the impacts on the people as efficiently as possible.

For water management during the upcoming rainy season, we continue to instruct agencies to plan water use by taking into account the amount of water in the next dry season to prevent the risk of water shortages. Including considering the possibility of high sea levels during the dry season, which will cause salinity to invade rivers or canals, and the amount of water needed to be used to push up the salinity to maintain water quality. In the standard criteria as well. 512 – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Permanent Secretary of Labor “Pairoj” calls an urgent meeting. Follow the situation in Israel Instruct labor ambassadors to expedite assistance to nearby workers

On May 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor Chair the meeting to follow up on progress. In the case of those affected by the unrest in the State of Israel, with Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, Mr. Samas Pattamasukan, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Inspector General of the Ministry of Labor, attending the meeting and Mr. Kitthana Srisuriya, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Counselor (Labor Department) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv along with agencies under the Ministry of Labor. Participated in the meeting via VDO Conference at the Prasong Rananan conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labor building.

Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, said that I would like to express my condolences for the events that occurred in Israel. The Ministry of Labor, as the a
gency that takes care of Thai workers who go to work abroad, is not complacent. and have been closely monitoring the situation. Today I had an urgent meeting to follow up on the situation with the Minister Counselor (Labor) stationed in Israel. and the affiliated agency where the workers are domiciled immediately, having received a recent report from the Minister Counselor (Labor Department) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that the Israeli authorities will issue death certificates for the two Thai workers. again As for the return of the body to Thailand, it is awaiting confirmation. At this time, there has been no confirmation of the presence of workers from other nationalities and only these two Thai workers have been informed. which I have assigned the Minister Counselor (Labor Department) to the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv to expedite the follow-up on the return of the body to the country in the process of Agencies under the Ministry of Labor Nong Bua Lamphu Province and Nong Khai Province are cur
rently visiting the families of the two Thai workers to build morale. Along with informing about the benefits that will be received as well, the results will be reported periodically. 417.

Source: Thai News Agency

Lopburi A young mother and child are only 2,500 baht behind on a deposit on a rented house. She is locked in her house and imprisoned for 5 lives and must ask for help from the police. Have a rescue worker come and cut the key to open the door to the house.

This incident occurred at a rented house, Tha Sala Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District. After the police were informed by Ms. Siriwan, age 25, the tenant, that a skilled person had taken a key to lock the front door of the house. Makes it impossible to go out to work

At the scene, the victim was found waiting for police inside the house. The front gate of the house was a roof-high steel cage that was closed with no way to get out. Notice that the door key ring is locked with a large key. It is believed to be the work of the caretaker of the said rental house. which is currently having a problem After that, he asked for support from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation staff to bring metal cutting pliers to cut the broken key ring. Can open the door of the house

M
s. Siriwan said that she had just given birth 4 months ago and was not yet working. Came to rent the said house for only 1 month, staying with my husband. and father-mother-in-law and young children, a total of 5 lives, before there was a problem with the caretaker of this rental house. Because before renting the said house Contact was made with the home caretaker. Agreed to rent a house for 2,500 baht per month with a rental deposit of another 7,500 baht, but paid only 5,000 baht as a rental deposit before moving in, with another 2,500 baht remaining as a deposit. As for the remaining amount, I would like to gradually pay 1,500 baht because of my husband. Earning money alone is not enough to cover expenses. But the housekeeper refused.

2 days later, make an appointment for the home caretaker to meet. But the house caretaker did not come to see him as scheduled. Until around 1 a.m. on May 16, the house caretaker called. But she didn’t receive it. Before a message was sent saying… “If you make a mistake, yo
u might have to lock it.”

In the morning, the door of the house was locked from the outside. making it impossible to get in and out Personally, I view it as an incorrect action. no mercy Prepare to report to the police. To punish home caretakers who have gone beyond reasonable means

Source: Thai News Agency

“Pipat” expresses condolences for 2 workers who died in Israel. Accelerate relief and give money to the fund. Permanent Secretary “Pairoj” sends 5 provincial labor units. Visit family

Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor Revealing the progress of the death of two Thai workers who were held hostage in the state of Israel, I would like to express my condolences to the families of the Thai workers who lost their lives in this event. As soon as I heard the news, I followed the situation closely. Recently received a report from Mr. Kitthana Srisuriya, Minister Counselor (Labor Department) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, that the Labor Department has been informed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that the Israeli government Considered reliable circumstantial evidence and concluded that two Thai workers who were taken hostage died, known as Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri and Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, who are on the list of hostages that have not yet been released. 8 people have died in the past October 202
3, by Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, whose hometown is Nong Bua Lamphu Province, works at Bee’ri with employer BITAN REUVEN, while Mr. Suthisak Rintalak has a hometown in Nong Khai Province, works at Bee’ri with employer LAVI ASHER.

Mr. Phiphat added that As for the benefits that the two deceased persons will receive, they include: 1. Benefits from the fund to help job seekers go to work abroad. In case of death The heir will receive an allowance of 40,000 baht and money for funeral expenses abroad. The amount actually paid is not more than 40,000 baht, which is based on checking information from the electronic system for managing Thai workers abroad. of the Department of Employment initially found that they were still under the protection of the fund. 2. 50,000 baht compensation project 3. Compensation from the Israeli Insurance Institute In case of death The family will receive financial assistance for funeral expenses, approximately 79,000 baht in Thai currency, and burial expenses. As much as actually paid Not mo
re than approximately 47,000 baht (1,300 usd) Widowhood assistance approximately 57,000 baht Monthly compensation and annual compensation (Amount according to the criteria set by the National Insurance Institute) 4. Follow up on compensation at the end of the employment contract (pisuim) by the labor department. The Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv is in the process of following up and 5. Social Security funds (SSO), which from the examination of information found that both of them have no longer been insured. But there is still old age money in Social Security. It is the remaining old-age pension. Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri ceased to be an insured in 2015 with an old-age pension of 7,301.68 baht (excluding interest) and Mr. Suthisak Rintalak ceased to be an insured. Self-insured in 2016, had an old-age pension of 31,108.26 baht (not including interest).

‘I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the two victims. We would like to send encouragement to the remaining 6 workers to be released as
soon as possible. Currently, Mr. Pairot Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor 5 agencies under the provincial Ministry of Labor have been assigned to the area to visit the families of the deceased. As for the financial assistance of Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, the heir of the deceased will receive an estimated amount of 320,301.68 baht and that of Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, the heir of the deceased will receive an estimated amount of 344,108.26 baht.’

In this regard, regarding the follow-up of benefits in Thailand, agencies under the Ministry of Labor will speed up the follow-up of benefits and provide convenience to heirs. As for following up on benefits in Israel, the Labor Department will coordinate with the embassy and Israeli authorities to ensure that heirs receive such benefits as soon as possible, Mr. Phiphat said. 417.

Source: Thai News Agency