Day: March 24, 2024

Bangkok joins with network partners to join forces "Turn off the lights for 1 hour to reduce global warming in 2024" (60+ Earth Hour 2024), reducing electricity demand in Bangkok by 24.65 megawatts. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok And a spokesperson for Bangkok revealed that the activity 'Turn off the lights for 1 hour to reduce global warming in 2024 (60+ Earth Hour 2024)' is an activity in Bangkok. by the Environment Agency Bureau and District Office Collaborate with network partners in both the public and private sectors to campaign and invite entrepreneurs, shops, and the public to reduce energy use and turn off unnecessary lights such as decorative lights, building lights, advertising signs, as well as unplug electrical appliances that are not in use. Reduce air conditioning use in buildings for 1 hour along with more than 7,000 cities in 190 countries around the world. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., all sectors cooperated in turning off the lights during that period. This year, the 5 main landmarks of Bangkok include Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Giant Swing, Rama VIII Bridge and Wat Saket Ratchawara Mahawihan (Phu Khao Thong) also participated in turning off the lights symbolically. Which is calculated from the amount of electricity used during that period in the Bangkok area. By the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, it was found that the activity #Turn off the lights for 1 hour to reduce global warming in 2024 in the Bangkok area. Can reduce the amount of electricity used by 24.65 megawatts when compared to electricity use in the Bangkok area. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., electricity demand was reduced by 24.65 megawatts, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 11 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is comparable to the carbon dioxide absorption of 1,100 trees in 1 year (1 standing tree can absorb approximately 10 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year) and can reduce electricity costs by 130,182 baht. Bangkok has given importance to the problem of global warming, which has an impact all over the world. Therefore, a campaign has been launched to create awareness among the people and all sectors to see the importance and participation in solving such problems continuously. One of the activities carried out is the activity of turning off the lights for 1 hour to reduce global warming. Together with government and private sector network partners, we have been campaigning for such activities since 2008, a result of organizing the activity 'Turn off the lights for 1 hour to reduce global warming (60+ Earth Hour) in 2023 in the Bangkok area. Able to reduce electricity use by 36 megawatts and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 5.2 tons, or compared to 43 Bangkok-Chiang Mai flights or the use of diesel cars equal to 31,200 kilometers, or compared to turning off the electricity in 23,400 households. And through continuous activities from 2008 - 2023, electricity consumption can be reduced by 22,512 megawatts, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The cause of global warming was 12,260.6 tons, valued at 81.14 million baht. In addition, there was cooperation from network partners of 30 agencies to jointly announce their intentions. with Bangkok in reducing global warming in 4 areas, consisting of 1. mass transportation, 2. energy, 3. green space, and 4. solid waste management. Performance in 2022 can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in various areas, consisting of mass transportation, 1,525.6 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, and energy, 24,178 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Solid waste management: 1,140.9 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. and the green area helps in absorbing 131.3 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The total amount of greenhouse gas reduction of 30 agencies is 26,975.9 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Bangkok Thank you to all sectors for their continued cooperation throughout. Today's lights-out activity is just a symbol that shows cooperation. If all citizens are aware of the efficient use of energy and participate in energy conservation. By practicing it as a daily way of life, such as unplugging the power plug every time if not in use. Use electrical appliances sparingly. Always turn off lights that are not in use continuously. Including daily practice such as planting trees. Reducing the use of cars, etc., with these simple methods, if everyone works together It will be a great power that can sustainably save our world from global warming problems.417. Source: Thai News Agency

Surat Thani, Phangan District Administrative Department Integrate security agencies Join in the arrest of a Polish man without a work permit. Stealing yoga lessons Risky sexual indecency Found to be a famous YouTuber. It has more than 18 million followers. Today (24 March 2024) Mr. Noppadon Khaomali, Koh Phangan District Chief Revealing the details of the arrest of illegal business operations by foreigners in the Koh Phangan District area. Surat Thani Province The administrative department has been informed of the complaint. There are yoga activities organized by foreigners that are at risk of sexual obscenity. and the images were published on social media. Therefore, orders were given to the Koh Phangan District Special Operations Team, led by Police Sgt. Akkarapol Phunphon, Permanent Secretary for Security/Assistant Commander of the Company. Asst.Prof.Koh Phangan along with the Koh Phangan District Special Operations Team (Tharn Sadet Police Station) and police officers Participate in the area to check th e facts. They jointly arrested Mr. Mikel, age 46 years, Polish nationality. As informed Mr. Noppadon Khaomali, Koh Phangan District Chief, said Mr. Jesada Jitrat, Governor of Surat Thani Province. Has given importance to the mission of maintaining peace and order and security within the country. To support the policies of the government and the Ministry of Interior. To ensure that people have safety in their lives and property. Society is peaceful Strengthen villages and communities Both encouraging people to participate in the role of the village security team (CHR.) to act as assistants to the district chief, district secretary, kamnan, village headman, or other officials in the village area, community, and to join in performing duties in setting up points. Inspect extraction points, inspect people and vehicles entering and exiting the village, providing convenience to people in the village/community area. including finding news that affects security in the area Preventing and solving drug problems influen tial group and illegal acts of all kinds As well as taking care of foreign tourists and maintaining peace and order in the tourism area. According to important government policies Mr. Noppadon Khaomali, Koh Phangan District Chief, further said that on March 23, 2024, Koh Phangan District received information on the complaint that There have been yoga activities organized by foreigners that pose the risk of sexual obscenity and images have been published on social media. Therefore, the order was given to Police Lieutenant Colonel Akkaraphon Poonphon, Permanent Secretary for Security/Assistant Commander of the Company. Asst.Prof.Koh Phangan along with the Koh Phangan District Special Operations Team (Tharn Sadet Special Taskforce) integrated with police officers Participate in the area to check the facts. Later, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the operation team inspected the business operations of foreigners at Village No. 5, Koh Phangan Subdistrict, Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani Province, and found that it w as a yoga teaching location owned by a foreigner, Mr. Mikel, 46 years old, Polish nationality And from the investigation, it was found that Mr. Mikel was a yoga teacher at Koh Phangan Subdistrict, Koh Phangan District, with 2 pieces of equipment shaped like a penis, which was at risk of indecency and actual sexual harassment. And later, 2 foreigners came to the institute. The official then inquired and found out that he was a new customer of the institution. The official then asked to see evidence of the application and receipt. It was found that they were actually new customers. Mr. Noppadon Khaomali, Koh Phangan District Chief Added that Upon questioning, Mr. Mikel testified that the said location was opened as a yoga institute. which teaches yoga in various ways, which is taught as a course which after payment according to the course Mr. Mikel will send the location coordinates of the institute to the customer group. The official then asked to check Mr. Mikel's work permit. It was found that there was no work permit. The officers then invited Mr. Mikel to the Koh Phangan Tourist Police Service Unit. Mr. Mikel admitted that he actually owned and worked at the institution and did not have a work permit. and created a YouTube channel with more than 18 million subscribers. The police have filed charges. 'Being an alien working without a work permit' along with being detained and sent to investigators at Koh Phangan Police Station for further legal action. Source: Thai News Agency

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior emphasizes that governors across the country must integrate all sectors in the area. Take intensive measures in every dimension. To create safety and welfare of the people to welcome the Songkran Festival 2024, emphasizing reporting incidents via the safety hotline 1784 24 hours a day. Today (24 March 2024) Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that during the Songkran Festival 2024, which is a continuous holiday. It is expected that there will be people traveling to return to their hometowns, for tourism or to make merit by personal cars. or a lot of public transportation and to ensure safety in traveling for the people Reduce accidents on the road During the Songkran Festival 2024, between 11 - 17 April 2024, he therefore issued a letter of instruction to the provincial governors of every province in his capacity as the director of the Provincial Road Safety Administration Center. Use the provincial/district roa d safety administrative center mechanism. and road safety operations centers of local government organizations Join together to drive an integrated plan to prevent and reduce road accidents during the festival. and during the holidays in 2024 and the guidelines of the Ministry of Transport To ensure safety in traveling for the people. Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, said that he has ordered the governors of every province to integrate with all sectors. Drive the Road Safety Master Plan 2022 - 2027 seriously and continuously. To achieve the goal of reducing the death rate from road accidents to 12 people per 100,000 population by 2027 and achieve the national strategic goals. 'Deaths from road accidents have decreased,' resulting in safe road travel. Leads to a better quality of life for all citizens. Using mechanisms in accordance with the regulations of the Office of the Prime Minister on the prevention and reduction of road accidents 2011, integrating all agencie s in the area to drive continuous operations. including integration with the police and the government Enforce relevant laws strictly, seriously, and continuously, such as the Narcotics Act. Firearms Act Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and imitation firearms, B.E. 2490 Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, further said that he asks relevant agencies to strictly implement the framework for preventing and reducing road accidents during the Songkran Festival 2024, emphasizing law enforcement measures and proactive measures in the area. To create safety in traveling for citizens and tourists. Pay attention to safety and facilitate travel before and after the festival. So that the journey reaches the destination quickly and safely. Emphasis is placed on every province creating public relations campaign signs. to raise awareness Consciousness for safe driving Emphasis on risky behavior "don't drink and drive" to cover all areas as well. Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Added that To ensure safety in road use and provide convenience to the people. He therefore ordered the provinces to use the provincial/district road safety management center mechanism. Both academic units Consulting unit Rotating standby personnel to monitor road safety 24 hours a day, as well as having government agencies at the local level work together with network partners, including foundations and associations, to set up checkpoints to facilitate the citizens. Both on main routes and secondary routes throughout the country. In addition, he has instructed the administrative department to use local mechanisms, namely kamnans and village headmen, together with local government organizations, to set up "community checkpoints" to monitor, inspect, deter, and warn people who have risky behavior that may cause road accidents. road Emphasis is placed on reducing risky behavior that is the main cause of road accidents, namely drinking and driving and driving faster than the law limits. and use family mechanisms Along with taking proactive measures in the form of knocking on doors. To be a reinforcement to support the main agencies in the area. 'We ask fellow citizens to follow the various measures that the government has jointly implemented with various sectors during the Songkran Festival 2024, which may be strict in each area. This causes some difficulties for the citizens, but this is for maximum safety. and the happiness of all citizens. However, we ask that people drive carefully, not be careless, do not drive drunk, and be considerate of other road users. If you are sleepy or tired, please take a break. And if fellow citizens see anything dangerous or want to ask for help You can call the safety hotline 1784 24 hours a day for provincial governors, district chiefs, civil servants, officials, volunteers and volunteers to provide timely assistance,' Mr. Suthiphong said. Said at the end. Source: Thai News Agency