Day: April 24, 2024

House, Spokesman of the Royal Thai Armed Forces reveals that the Prime Minister admires the work. Ministry of Transport Solve the traffic problem on Rama 2 Road. Claim it will be completed by this government. Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Admire the work of integrating government and private agencies. Ready to plan multi-dimensional management Go ahead and solve traffic problems on "Rama 2 Road" to make people's movement more fluid. Ready to order that every project must be completed by 2025, which will make people more convenient from traveling in this area. which the Prime Minister Emphasizing that safety for the people must come first. Mr. Chai said that Rama II Road, which has been under construction since 1970 until the present, was led by the government of Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit. The Minister of Transport has managed Always taking care of solving problems that have arisen and found that at present traffic congestion on Rama 2 Road along the entire route has decreased. And there is clearly more convenience in traveling. causing traffic on Rama 2 Road in the future after this There will not be serious traffic congestion problems. or too dense as in the past In addition, it will be easier to manage traffic during various festivals where people will travel in large numbers. This is evident from the results of the report of the Department of Highways, which states that During the Songkran Festival 2024, the integration of all departments allows them to perform their duties efficiently, such as restoring the traffic surface in the construction area safely to avoid accidents. Check the standards and suitability of installing various warning signs. Install additional video surveillance cameras to monitor the situation. Request for cooperation with trucks to stop running on Rama 2 Road, arrange for RSA team officers to patrol, join in integrating and coordinating with area officials to open and clos e special lanes (Reversible Lane), etc. In this regard, there are 4 projects under construction on Rama 2 Road, consisting of: 1. Expressway Project (Expressway) Rama 3 - Dao Khanong - Western Bangkok Outer Ring Road, Contracts 1,2,3,4 (Civil Works) 2. Elevated road project on Highway 35, Thonburi - Pak Tho (Rama 2 Road), Bang Khun Thian - Ekachai level intersection, elevated road sections 1,2,3. 3. Special highway construction project (Motorway) No. 82 (M82) Bang Khun Thian - Ban Phaeo elevated road, Ekkachai - Ban Phaeo section 1-3,5,8-10 4. Ban Phaeo Interchange Construction Project, Samut Sakhon Province. However, the Department of Highways and EXAT has been assigned to expedite the construction to be completed by June 2025. But as for the Bang Khun Thian - Ban Phaeo Ekkachai elevated road, Ekkachai Section - Ban Phaeo Sections 4 and 6 are expected to be completed as contracted in December 2025. Mr. Chai said that it is expected that every construction project will It will be completed according to the contract in 2025, with the Ministry of Transport closely monitoring the work. To expedite the contractor's work to meet the set goals. and achieve maximum efficiency This will determine the penalty measures if the contractor does not proceed according to plan. If the contractor is delayed by more than 50% of the contract each month, he or she has the right to have the contract canceled. We emphasize maximum safety as the first priority. and provide safety and convenience to road users It has been set to work only between 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. the next day. 'This progress has been seen as concrete results. caused by command Prime Minister's orders which gives importance to the work of government agencies with care Consider safety and the convenience of the people is the main priority. However, in some periods On some days, Rama 2 Road still has traffic jams and slowdowns, depending on the number of drivers using the road. It's not that there's no more traffic. But when considering the overall picture Tra ffic is clearly more fluid than before. It is considered a work that the government has facilitated. Convenience for the people on this route that is one of the main routes is great,' Mr. Chai said. Source: Thai News Agency

House, The Prime Minister discussed preparations to welcome the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on an official visit to Thailand on 26 Apr. and called on "Permanent Secretary of the Treasury - Phaophum" to talk about moving forward with digital wallets. Reporters report on the movements of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today (24 Apr.) traveling to perform duties at Government House starting at 8:00 a.m. even though there is no official agenda. Official of the Prime Minister But many agencies were invited to meetings. at Thai Khu Fa Building Starting from the morning, there was a meeting to discuss preparations for the ceremony to welcome the first official visit to Thailand of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. There will be an official welcoming ceremony on April 26 at Government House. Then the Prime Minister Gave an interview with Global FDI Reports, global insights Before inviting Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior To discuss government matters In addition, it was found that Mr. Lawan Saengsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Mr. Paophum Rojasakul, Secretary to the Minister of Finance Traveled to meet the Prime Minister at the Thai Khu Fa Building. To report progress and plans to move forward with the 10,000 baht top-up project via digital wallet. After yesterday (23 April) the Cabinet gave its approval. Meanwhile, in the afternoon, the Prime Minister called a working group for a meeting to follow up on the progress of work according to various policies. Assigned. Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, "Chaithawat" reveals that the legislative team has submitted a request to the Constitutional Court to extend the time to explain the matter of party dissolution for another 30 days, after the first round of extensions were extended by 15 days, indicating that important matters require additional information to be sought. Emphasize party members not to create an atmosphere of distrust. causing a witch hunt Mr. Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives and leader of the Kao Kao Party, revealed that yesterday (23 April) he had assigned the legal team of the Kao Kao Party to submit a request to the Constitutional Court to consider extending the time frame for submitting a clarification. Alleging that the second round of party dissolution cases will take another 30 days, after the Constitutional Court previously approved an extension of time for clarification to 15 days or to be submitted by May 3, arguing that such time period is not enough to collect documents an d evidence in Making an explanation to resolve the allegation Therefore, it is necessary to seek evidence to present to the court to open an investigation to the utmost. The weight of the punishment is different from the last time there was a decision under Section 49 of the Constitution. 'This matter has a serious impact on the party. Writing an explanation to answer the allegation must be thorough. It is necessary to seek as many perspectives and facts as possible to argue with. The Constitutional Court should provide the opportunity to the respondent In particular, the case against us is so serious that it disbands the party and strips the political rights of the party's executive committee. The respondent should be given the opportunity to fully fight in the judicial process,' said the leader of the Kao Klai Party. Mr. Chaithawat said that from the decision of the Constitutional Court to stop the action regarding the amendment of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, it should not be a sufficient fact to al lege in order to request the dissolution of a political party. At the same time, witnesses who will be presented to the court for questioning must take time to talk with the witnesses. In the past, it was during the Songkran festival. Therefore, I think the court should provide additional opportunities. As for what was noted or decided, the dissolution of the Kaew Klai Party will cause about 30 MPs to move to different parties. The leader of the Progressive Party said that representatives of this generation of the Progressive Party The situation is not as bad as when the Future Forward Party was dissolved. I believe that everyone understands the expectations of the people. and the voice of trust that has been overwhelmingly received Working with mutual respect By informing MPs in the party not to create an atmosphere that will create distrust or witch hunts. 'The important issue now is to discuss the direction of the party's work. and clear goals after this To make the party develop and work in response to the people Importantly, past general meetings and seminars of the Kao Kao Party have discussed ways to fight the case and the political possibility of not dissolving the party,' Mr. Chaithawat said. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, "Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation" reiterates its original position, amending the Constitution must not touch Section 1, Section 2. The monarchy insists that holding 3 referendums will cost a lot of money, but it is unavoidable. Must follow the decision of the Constitutional Court. Mr. Akaradej Wongpitakroj, Ratchaburi MP, as spokesman for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTA), gave an interview that In the case where the Cabinet (Cabinet) agrees in principle To consider and study guidelines for holding a referendum. In order to resolve differences of opinion on the constitution and agree that there should be 3 referendums and that there should be additional amendments to the Referendum Act 2021, the Ruam Thai Party Build a nation Agree with all Cabinet guidelines. Voting in referendum 3 times, despite criticism that It will use a large budget. But it is necessary to follow. Since the first round of the referendum has already been decided by the Constitutional Court, it must be done according to w hat has been submitted to the Constitutional Court for decision. The disciplinary orders of the Constitutional Court are binding on all organizations. The second and third times were referendums as specified by the Constitution. Therefore, doing it three times is in compliance with the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Constitution. 'The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party would like to reiterate the same firm stance it has made since joining the government. If the constitution is amended Absolutely must not touch Section 1, Section 2 regarding the monarchy. The Party has always stood by this position and will continue to stand by it. As for other content, whatever changes will have to be in accordance with the constitution as well,' said Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party spokesman. Source: Thai News Agency