Day: March 6, 2024

Udon Thani, Caught! Young man stomps on senior Ride a motorcycle and run over his body again until he is seriously injured. He claims to be angry at the injured person who crashed his motorcycle at a merit-making event. From the case of Ms. Apitchaya, aged 21 years, posting CCTV clips in a Facebook group. In the second, a man wore a black long-sleeved shirt. Her uncle, Mr. Panthong, aged 42 years, was riding a motorcycle along the usual route, but a man wearing a blue shirt suddenly chased and attacked him until he lost control before the man in a black shirt jumped out of the vehicle. Then the man in the blue shirt Pree came in and punched him until he fell standing and also kicked him in the face several times. But the man in black didn't respond. You can only protect yourself. Finally, the black-shirted man fainted and became motionless. But the man in blue was still not satisfied. Riding a motorcycle and running over another injured person's body. Along with the message, "My real uncle was chased and a ttacked by a criminal riding a motorcycle, punching, kicking, and repeatedly stomping on his face. Not satisfied with riding a motorcycle on top of my body. Recently, I still am not conscious. I am in a coma and have a blood clot in my brain. and bleeding in internal organs If anyone has any information, please come and report it.' This incident happened at 1:00 a.m. on March 3. After the incident, the niece reported the incident to the police at Muang Udon Thani Police Station. Most recently, last night, the police were able to arrest the perpetrator, Mr. Suraphon, 33 years old, at a house. in Nong Kham Village, Nong Bua Subdistrict, along with the seized items motorcycle, and most importantly, a clip was also found on a mobile phone while the perpetrator was causing bodily harm. and cursed the injured person as well After being questioned for more than 1 hour, it was learned that Mr. Suraphon had confessed that causing actual harm to the injured person Because the injured person was riding a motorcycle He went into trouble at a merit-making event at a nearby temple several times. By turning the engine loudly, it made him angry and chased him on a motorcycle. and asked the injured person why he was riding in a vehicle causing trouble at a temple merit-making event. The reason why he did it was because the fuse blew. Initially, the Superintendent of Muang Udon Thani Police Station revealed that after receiving the report of the incident He ordered the police investigation team to go to the area and collect evidence. Until they found out the perpetrator who asked to surrender after work. Initially reported the allegation "Severe bodily injury to another person." If the injured person dies, a report will be filed. "Assaulting others until death" continues. Source: Thai News Agency

HCM City: The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 held a meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in the city on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Vice President of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Pham Minh Tuan commended Muslim dignitaries and followers in the city for their warm response to patriotic emulation movements, thus contributing to local socio-economic development, and national defence and security. The official expressed his hope and belief that the dignitaries will carry forward the tradition of solidarity and play a more active role in movements and campaigns launched by local authorities and the municipal Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. He also called on the Muslim community to promote the sense of responsibility in the development of HCM City, making it a civilised, modern, dynamic and creative city. The holy month is scheduled to last from March 11 to April 10./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, Faculty of Engineering, Chula, launches the Chula Learn-Do-Share 2024 project, joining hands with many sectors to drive Thailand towards carbon neutrality through innovation. Ready to support Strengthening the potential of SMEs, increasing skills in greenhouse gas management Let entrepreneurs apply sustainable practices. Arun Sarathet Foundation and Carbon Institute for Sustainability Under the Arun Sorades Foundation in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University and the Engineering Alumni Association of Chulalongkorn University launched the "Chula Learn-Do-Share 2024 Project" with the goal of increasing the potential of SMEs to move towards a low-carbon economic society and increasing awareness among SME entrepreneurs in the application. Use sustainable practices Including transferring knowledge about greenhouse gas management to students and staff. Professor Dr. Supoj Techawarasinsakul, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University and Vice Chairman of t he Arun Sorates Foundation said that the Arun Sorates Remembrance Event has been held continuously. It will be a part in disseminating useful knowledge to society. Including the Chula Learn-Do-Share 2024 project launched today, it will play a part in pushing Thailand towards a carbon neutral society. By emphasizing the development of knowledge and products academic research To meet the needs of sustainable development Including strengthening collaboration across sciences, across fields, and serving as a connection point between the private, public and public sectors. as well as developing students and personnel who will become sustainable change leaders in various organizations Important activities are Announcement of cooperation in driving Thailand towards a carbon neutral society through innovation between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Chulalongkorn University and the Arun Sarathet Foundation by representatives of EGAT. Consisting of Mr. Warit Rattanachun, Assistant Governor for Research, Innovation and Business Development Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Mr. Methawat Phongradaphirom Assistant Governor for Organizational Strategy, Acting Deputy Governor for Strategy Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Mr. Warit said: Nowadays, the direction of the world is giving more importance to the environment. As a result, renewable energy is increasingly being used as an alternative to clean energy in the industrial and business sectors. To push for the reduction of pollution and greenhouse gases. According to the world direction, new rules for sustainability have been set. for Thailand Government policies also promote investment in green energy in the energy sector, such as increasing renewable energy production capacity in Thailand. Along with promoting the use of technology to reduce CO2 emissions, renewable energy power generation technology and Clean Energy technology are important tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Including changing the transportation sector with electric vehicle (EV) technology to help reduce PM 2.5 dust and supporting the efficient use of energy (Energy Efficiency) in both the business, industrial and household sectors by using technology and innovation. Modern energy management Come increase efficiency in energy management. To drive the energy sector to achieve the goal of moving towards a low-carbon economy and society. Support Thailand to move towards clean energy. and carbon neutrality (Carbon Neutrality), adjustment of the energy sector. EGAT as a state-owned energy enterprise Become a part of pushing Thailand's goal towards clean energy. EGAT has set a goal to reach EGAT Carbon Neutrality by 2050 under the principle of creating a balance between the costs of electricity production. Environmental impact and stability of the country's electrical system, with EGAT playing an important role in supporting an increase in the proportion of renewable energy production. Applying new technology and develop energy efficiency Including the de velopment of various related areas such as promoting the integrated electric vehicle ecosystem (EV Ecosystem), promoting the use of electric vehicles. Development of integrated energy management systems (Smart Energy Solutions) including technologies that promote carbon reduction such as Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), carbon dioxide capture technology. Utilization and storage of carbon and Hydrogen, etc. Developing a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism that allows operators to claim electricity from renewable energy. and use the report of greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the sustainability report. and report according to various international standards such as RE100, etc. REC is also an important mechanism to support the government's Utility Green Tariff (UGT) policy, which supports access to green energy. It is also an important tool for the organization to achieve its green goals. EGAT is in the process of developing a platform to manage data to support the calculation of gree nhouse gas emissions. and collecting data for sustainability reporting. In addition, it can be connected to ESG assessments according to international standards such as the ESBN Questionnaire of the United Nations (UN). Currently, EGAT is developing cooperation with partners. Both the public and private sectors Leading organizations both nationally and internationally to promote an ecosystem that will support the drive of organizations at all levels towards a stable and sustainable low-carbon economic society. Professor Dr. Pisut Pianmanakul, Director of the Carbon for Sustainability Institute, stated that to drive a low-carbon economy, It requires cooperation in many areas. Whether it is building and strengthening a group of people with environmental sustainability skills (Green talent), research and innovation development. Creating cooperation with various sectors, including supporting SMEs that play an important role in the overall economic system of the country. In order to drive business operations to s upport the transition to creating a low-carbon economy, An important element is that personnel in the business need to have knowledge and understanding. and develop potential to be ready to accept change which is the origin of the Chula Learn-Do-Share project this time. Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: A wide range of activities to honour the beautiful values of Vietnamese women have been organised by women's organisations in Hanoi on the occasion of the 144th anniversary of International Women's Day (March 8, 1910 - 2024). These activities are also in celebration of the 1984th anniversary of Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters)'s uprising, and in response to the annual Vietnam Ao Dai Week 2024 launched by the Vietnam Women's Union. A festival highlighting the role of Hanoi women in peace and development kickstarted the chain of activities, attracting the participation of thousands of local women. The festival featured various activities, including exhibitions to introduce Hanoi's culture, products, and cuisine as well as those from other countries. The highlight of the festival is a walking competition, which saw the participation of over 300 male and female athletes aged between 18 - 60. Many activities to raise women's awareness of socioeconomic issues were arranged in districts and towns. Notably, a festival for the advancement of women was held in Hanoi's outlying districts of Dong Anh and Me Linh. According to President of the Hanoi Women's Union Le Kim Anh, the number of women in Hanoi accounts for 50.4% of the capital city's population, and nearly half of the city's labour force. They have proactively contributed to startup movements and initiatives, and played an important role in preserving and promoting the thousand-year-old cultural traditions of Thang Long - Hanoi, she added./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, "Pacharawat" reveals that the National Committee meeting agreed to push 4 areas of the old city of Songkhla. Enter the tentative list of the World Heritage Center. Ready to expedite the preparation of information 'Phu Phra Bat Historical Park' to the World Heritage Committee for consideration Ordered a feasibility study to drive "Nan" to a world heritage site. Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Chaired the meeting of the National Committee on the World Heritage Protection Convention No. 1/2024, with Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, along with representatives of relevant agencies attending the meeting in unison. After the meeting Pol. Gen. Patcharawat revealed that the meeting approved the presentation of the Songkhla site. and related communities along Songkhla Lake Entered into the Tentative List of the World Heritage Center and assigned to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning. As t he secretary of the committee and the Convention's central coordination unit Proceed with presenting the matter to the Cabinet for consideration. To keep up with the presentation of the World Heritage Committee at its 46th Ordinary Session, which will take place between 21-31 July 2024 in New Delhi, Republic of India. For presenting the Songkhla area and related communities along Songkhla Lake. It consists of 4 presentation areas, assembled together: 1. The ancient city of Phang Yang. Bago Ancient City and the ancient city of Si Yang 2. Sathing Phra Ancient City 3. Singora Fort City at Khao Daeng and Laem Son and 4. Old Town of Songkhla Rubber ponds in 4 districts of Songkhla Province, namely Ranot District, Sathing Phra District, Singhanakhon District and Mueang District. Operated by the Songkhla Foundation for World Heritage. It is a gathering of communities from various sectors in Songkhla Province with the objective of presenting important cultural heritage sites in an area that represents cultural excha nge with other civilizations along the maritime trade routes along the coastline with Internationally throughout the millennia Presentation of Songkhla source and related communities along Songkhla Lake In addition to promoting participation with communities in accordance with the guidelines for implementing the obligations of the Convention, it is also a mechanism for creating incentives. To create pride, love and jealousy for the community's heritage sites. It also makes the source well known and interesting as an important source of learning and tourist attraction of the country that has been praised. and help stimulate the economy to communities and various sectors that are both directly and indirectly related as well Police General Patcharawat said that The meeting also learned about the progress in presenting the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park. Udon Thani Province It is a cultural heritage site. By requesting the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) as the secretary an d the Fine Arts Department Expedite the process and coordinate the preparation of information to send to the World Heritage Center. along with a request to study the feasibility of driving Nan Province towards a world heritage site. As the Prime Minister has also announced the policy . Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has announced two terrorist organisations based in the US and Thailand, accusing them of using violence to achieve secession in the Central Highlands. The first group, named Montagnard Support Group, Inc. (MSGI), was established in 2011 by Y Mut Mlo and Y Duen Bdap. It employs violent methods, including recruiting members in Vietnam, training them for violent activities, and inciting protests and armed rebels. It provides them with financial support, weapons, and equipment to carry out terrorist attacks, assassinations of officials and civilians, and destruction of State and civilian property to demand secession, autonomy, and the establishment of a "Degar State" in the Central Highlands. It is headquartered at P.O.BOX 668843, Charlotte, NC 28266, the US, and has communication channels "www.montagnardsupportgroup.blogspot.com" and "Montagnard Support Group". The group is led by Y Mut Mlo, 64, in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak as Chairman; Y Duen Bdap Vice Chairman, Y Bion Mlo in charge of external relations and other key members, including Y Chik Nie, 56, in Dak Lak; Y Chanh Bya, 40, in Dak Nong; Y Be Eban, 42, in Dak Nong; Y Nien Eya, 47, in Dak Nong; and Y Sol Nie, 45, in Dak Lak. The second group, the Montagnard Stand for Justice (MSFJ), was founded in Thailand in July 2019 and has been active in the US since April 2023. It engages in propaganda, recruitment, training, and financing of terrorist activities, ultimately aiming to establish a "separate state" in the Central Highlands. It is led by Y Quynh Bdap, Y Phik Hdok, Y Pher Hdrue, Y Aron Êban, H' Sarina Krong, H' Tlun Bdap, Y Ruing Knul, and H Mla Hdru?, maintaining online presence through websites and social media channels such as "msfjustice.org", "Montagnard Stand for Justice", "Montagnards for Justice", "Klei Kpa Ênô Ko Anak C? Chiang", "BHRM Montagnards", and "MSFJ TV". According to the ministry, anyone who join the organisations, propagate and incite others to join them, finance and r eceive funding, attend training courses offered by the groups, and act under the direction of MSGI and MSFJ are committing the crime of "terrorism" or "financing terrorism" and will be punished according to the law./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

6 March 2024 Police Forensics Office Royal Thai Police Warning to beware of a new form of "fake gold" using a method of mixing other metals with gold metal. Makes it look like real gold. But it has a lower weight and value than real gold. From the examination results of the chemical and physical examination group of the Central Forensics Division, it was found that Metals used in combination with gold metal It is the metal element rhenium (Rhenium) and tungsten (Tungsten), which cannot be detected using basic techniques such as acid drops, combustion, or using small X-ray instruments for analysis. This makes it necessary to use advanced scientific tools. in verification Now we have recommended gold shops that have X-Ray Fluorescence machines, which are modern tools. High accuracy Set it up to be able to detect metals that are rhenium (Rhenium) and tungsten (Tungsten) so that the machine can additionally detect these 2 types of metals. Including people who want to buy gold. Recommended to go buy-sell. with a standard shop Have a valid license To reduce the risk of being deceived and possibly receiving gold that is not genuine. Source: Thai News Agency

Bac Giang: The northern province of Bac Giang expects to have five more communes recognised as new-style rural areas, 11 more advanced new-style rural communes, and five new model new-style rural communes in 2024. Meanwhile, 12 villages in extremely difficult communes will win the status of new-style rural areas, and up to 72 villages across the locality are hoped to be recognised as model new-style rural areas. According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le O Pich, over 645 billion VND (over 26.1 million USD) from the State budget will be spent on implementing the national target programme on new rural area building in Bac Giang in 2024. This year, Bac Giang will work hard to overcome difficulties and accelerate the implementation of the programme towards achieving the set goals. Accordingly, it will continue to maintain and improve the quality of criteria for districts recognised as new-style rural areas, and Bac Giang city, which completed the task of new-style rural building. Tan Yen district strives to basically complete the criteria for a new-style rural district and advanced new-style rural area following the set criteria in the 2021-2025 period, thus fulfilling the dossier to be recognised as an advanced new rural district by 2025. Additionally, Bac Giang will concentrate on effectively implementing specialised programmes under the national target programme on building new-style rural areas in the 2021-2025 period, including the One Commune One Product (OCOP) Programme, the national programme on digital transformation in building new-style rural areas towards smart rural areas, the science and technology programme, the programme to boost environmental protection, food safety, and clean water supply in rural areas, the specialised programme to improve the quality and efficiency of implementing criteria for security and order in building new-style rural areas, and the rural tourism development programme. Pich stated that to accelerate the implementation of the new rural area build ing programme, the locality will focus on developing harmonious and modern socio-economic infrastructure in rural areas, ensuring connectivity between rural and urban areas. Provincial authorities will invest in and upgrade infrastructure systems serving production and daily life in rural areas following the criteria for new rural communes, aiming to elevate them to model new-style rural areas. They prioritise supporting the development of large-scale concentrated production areas, promoting concerted mechanisation associated with value chain-oriented production linkage models; focus on developing clean and organic agriculture, high-tech agriculture, and ecological agriculture in the direction of circular economy; and speed up the application of digital transformation in agriculture associated with applying standard technical processes. The locality has also paid attention to protecting the rural environment, replicating new and model new-style rural areas, and increasing the quality of criteria for commun es that have met standards of new-style rural areas towards meeting criteria for advanced and model new-style rural areas. Last year, Bac Giang mobilised nearly over 1.19 trillion VND (over 48.1 million USD) for the national target programme on new rural area building in the locality, including over 305 billion VND sourced from the State budget. Luc Nam district was recognised as a new-style rural district in the year. The locality had nine more communes recognised as new-style rural areas in 2023, lifting the total to 154 by the end of the year, making up 84.6% of the total number, and up 30 communes from 2020. It also had an additional 11 model new-style rural communes and 119 villages meeting the criteria of model new-style rural areas. Last year, the locality constructed, upgraded, and concretised over 378 km of rural roads, including 74 km in Lang Giang district, over 58 km in Bac Giang city, over 49 km in Luc Nam district, and nearly 43 km in Son Dong district. Bac Giang is now home to 33 community -based and rural tourism sites with the engagement of 250 households. Many community tourism destinations are operating effectively./. Source: Vietnam News Agency