Suvarnabhumi, Prime Minister Fit sits at the table to discuss issues of highway tributes, illegal pigs, and tourist safety. I was angry about giving orders about illegal pigs but they didn’t do anything. Before flying to attend the 30th APEC meeting
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and his delegation have arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. To travel to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting) and related activities. Between 12 – 19 November 2023 in San Francisco. California, United States, and will arrive in San Francisco on the same day at approximately 2:00 p.m. (US local time) 15 hours later than Bangkok time)
Before traveling, Mr. Settha called the agencies involved in highway tribute matters. Solving the problem of illegal pork importation and security measures for tourists was discussed. The issue of highway tributes was discussed with Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapop Phuridej, Commander of the Central Investigation Police (Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau), Mr. Chayathon. Rom Promsorn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport Highway Police Commander Metropolitan Police Commissioner Director General of the Department of Highways Director General of the Department of Land Transport Truck Confederations and Associations In the matter of checking the weight of trucks on the main highway network such as Phahon Yothin Road, Petchkasem Road, Sukhumvit Road, Rama 2 Road, Asia Road, including the matter of checking the condition of the vehicle.
In addition, the Prime Minister also called a meeting on the issue of illegal pork. with the Central Investigation Commander Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) also attended the discussion. During this discussion, the Prime Minister inquired about the progress. Solving problems with a fierce expression Stating that he had given the order and would not do it.
There is also a meeting called. Regarding safety measures for tourists together with the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Central Investigation Commander Tourist Police Commissioner and the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau also participated.
After the meeting The Prime Minister has assigned relevant agencies to explain the details of the meeting. Because the Prime Minister Has traveled to the United States The relevant agencies have revealed details about the meeting by submitting joint statements as follows:
Ms. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) gave an interview that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Has followed up on safety, product quality and management that will be provided to tourists. Including creating an experience for tourists while staying in Thailand. For safety Commander of the Central Investigation Police And the Tourist Police Commissioner will work with the TAT and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. As for Chinese tourists, they spoke with the Chinese Embassy on Nov. 15 about the patrol project. to bring police from China to patrol Thailand in tourist cities Both main and secondary cities Just like the one that was successful in Italy. But we haven’t gone into details about the number and cities yet. When this project comes out, it will show the readiness to raise the level of receiving tourists in terms of safety. and is confident that this project will help bring Chinese tourism numbers in the last 2 months to meet the original target. It was set at 4-4.4 million people. When asked if there was a reason for the need for Chinese police to enter Thailand, Ms. Thapanee replied that we want the Chinese police to see the work of Thailand and that we have elevated the matter. How is safety? Let him be a spokesperson for Chinese tourists. Because Chinese people are very afraid of the police. If his police show confidence in Thailand It will help raise the confidence level of Chinese tourists to another level.
While Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridej, Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, said that Prime Minister and Finance Minister Settha Thavisin Ordered a solution to the problem of overweight trucks. The Prime Minister has a serious policy to eradicate this matter. In today’s discussion, there was a discussion with between Central Investigation Police, Highway Police, Metropolitan Police and the Department of Highways Ministry of Transport Including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport As a result of the discussion, every sector will seriously investigate. Currently, the Department of Highways has more than 100 mechanic checkpoints throughout the country. But there is a problem: there are people who escape and refuse to enter the checkpoint. So we talked about how the Highway Department would fill it. If a truck is found not entering the checkpoint, it will notify the Thong Luang Police so they can arrest it. And if any citizens see a vehicle that is overweight, please report it to the Department of Highways. or highway police in order to carry out the arrest At this time, he thinks that overweight trucks have been reduced by 80%, leaving only 20% that need to be caught up. And we also discussed amending the law to make it more fearful of wrongdoing. This is the approach that the Prime Minister has ordered. Personally, I believe that it will get better and better results, maybe not 100%. Today it’s like a cat chasing a mouse. But confirmed the Director-General of the Department of Highways and the Highway Police are doing their best. While in the Metropolitan Police He has instructed the traffic police to inspect cars in Bangkok together with the BMA, confirming that this matter will continue, not be quiet and stop. But we will do it forever until our generation ends.
When asked about the 20% who still have problems Is it related to influential people or not? Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop answered that they did this secretly. In the past, if there was no strict supervision, it was done everywhere. But when we are strict, there are only those who secretly do things in some areas that we are not paying attention to. From this, news sources from the Truck Association may be used. or the public to report clues Let it be a crab with eyes to see As soon as we see them, we can catch them all. Confirming that we will follow the existing laws when asked that some main routes in certain areas are difficult to inspect. As a result, the issue of tribute stickers has come to light. How will the Central Investigation Police solve the problem? Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop said that in the Bangkok area, it is a matter for the Metropolitan Police. which was promised to go down and be strict And lately there isn’t much because the story is so popular. When asked if the police have a list of all the trucks’ entries, Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapop said that from now on, a technological system will be developed to help. Since there is already GPS tracking, an AI system will be used to help check photos to see if a car is overweight or not.
Police Major Suriya Singkamon, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation Announcement of the results of the consultation with the Prime Minister that Progress has been reported. The prosecution in which the Customs Department sent 161 containers of seized goods is that the offenders were divided into 3 groups, the first being importing companies. which is the shipping company that has filed a lawsuit and grouped 6 people
The second group is a group of capitalists. who ordered the first group to bring in feral pigs Recently, arrest warrants were issued for 2 companies and 2 people fled abroad. and coordinated to surrender on Wednesday.
The third group is cold storage located throughout the country. The illegal pigs are sold and kept in cold storage. which the Prime Minister strictly emphasized and ordered and must work in a comprehensive and integrated manner Initially, the Department of Special Investigation received the order and will continue operations. There are now reports that there are illegal pigs hidden in various cold storages. The Department of Special Investigation has also coordinated with the police. Each province includes the Department of Livestock Development. Customs Department before the Administrative Security Department In searching for Brahma crabs at each point In addition to being a special case
The Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation stated that of the seized items from 2020 to 2023, there were 2,835 containers of smuggled animal carcasses, with a retrospective investigation being conducted. Because who is involved? This must be a special case. Confirm the Department of Special Investigation will proceed to the utmost
As for the order of the Prime Minister that he was not satisfied with and did not do, what is it? The Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation stated that The Prime Minister has urged all integrated units to carry out their operations to the utmost without any exceptions.
Source: Thai News Agency