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Transfer of Senior Police Officers Amidst Dinner Party Murder Investigation

Two highranking police officers present at a dinner party during which a highway policeman was killed and another injured by a gunman in Nakhon Pathom last Wednesday have been transferred to inactive posts. The order, signed by Pol Lt Gen Thanayut Wuthicharasdamrong, the Provincial Police Region 7 commissioner, effectively moved Pol Maj Gen Jakkrit Kruasunthornwanich, the Nakhon Pathom provincial police chief, and Pol Col Phuphon Thapcharoen, the Muang station chief, to work at Provincial Police Region 7 headquarters starting Monday, September 11.

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Landslips and Floods Affect Mae Hong Son, Damaging Homes and Tourist Attractions

Mae Hong Son, a northern border province in Thailand, has recently experienced flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall. These natural disasters have severely damaged public utilities, residential areas, agricultural lands, as well as popular tourist attractions in Muang and Pai districts. As a result, flash flood warnings have been issued for 20 provinces, primarily in the northern regions of the country.

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Addressing the Nation’s Economic Health

In a recent policy statement, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin compared the nation to a “sick person” requiring cures such as a 10,000baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices. Thailand’s preexisting economic, social, and political issues have been exacerbated by the Covid19 pandemic, and the country is still struggling to recover. Poverty and inequality hinder the nation from reaching its full potential and have led to a crisis in public confidence.

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Flash Floods and Landslides Hit Northern Province

Heavy rains have resulted in flash floods and landslides in Muang and Pai districts of Mae Hong Son, a northern border province. Public utilities, homes, farms, and tourist attractions have been significantly affected by the disaster. Heavy rains have resulted in flash floods and landslides in Muang and Pai districts of Mae Hong Son, a northern border province. Public utilities, homes, farms, and tourist attractions have been significantly affected by the disaster.

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Investigation of Police Murder Suspect’s Business and Crime Scene

A tragic incident occurred last week at the house of Praween Chankhlai, chief (kamnan) of tambon Takong subdistrict in Nakhon Pathom’s Muang district. A highway police officer, Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, was shot dead during a dinner party, attended by nearly 30 police officers. The event has shaken the community and raised questions about Praween Chankhlai’s business and the involvement of other officers.

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Local Food Project as a Soft Power Tool

Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich defends the “One Province, One Dish 2023” list initiated by the Cultural Promotion Department, emphasizing the importance of promoting local food as a soft power item. The project aims to raise awareness about traditional dishes from each of Thailand’s 77 provinces, especially those that are rare, unique, or almost forgotten.

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