Day: March 25, 2024

Bangkok, The Ministry of Commerce mobilizes GI entrepreneurs to invade the heart of the business district. Selecting over 60 of the best Thai GI products from all regions at the "GI Market 2024" event at Central Rama 9. Mr. Naphinthorn Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce, opened the "GI Market 2024" in a grand manner, bringing a parade of Thai GI products, the best products with community identity, to the heart of the city. Invite everyone to join in shopping and eating deliciously with premium products from more than 60 stores from all over the country. From today - 31 March 2024 at the Work and Play area, 1st floor, Central Rama 9 Shopping Center. The Ministry of Commerce has a policy to drive the community economy with Geographical Indications (GI), which is considered an important soft power of Thailand. that can create added value to products community identity caused by biological diversity Topographical conditions climate as well as local wisdom that is passed on from generation to generation As a result, all GI products have their own unique identity. Currently, there are 200 products that are GI registered, creating a value of over 58,000 million baht per year and having standard quality control. As well as promoting and expanding marketing channels for Thai GI products to create income for producers and entrepreneurs in the community. Leading to improving the quality of life of the people. The event "GI Market 2024" at Central Rama 2 shopping center. 9 has collected GI products from every region across the country, more than 60 stores, guaranteed quality, delivered directly from the production source directly to the hands of consumers, such as Lamphun Yok Dok silk. Mor Hom Phrae cloth Long Lablae Uttaradit durian, Chanthaburi durian, Ban Phaeo aromatic coconut, Doi Tung coffee, Thep Sadet coffee, Chiang Rai tea, Sangyod rice from Phatthalung. Khao Wong Kalasin sticky rice Bai dried salted tiger fish, Mae Klong mackerel and many others, etc., and products are distributed and displayed from partner agencies such as the Cultural Product of Thailand (CPOT) show from the Ministry of Culture. and the display and sale of GI from Jing Jai Farmers Market under the Central Group. However, at the event, in addition to selling GI products, those interested can order products online via the Facebook page: GI Thailand. There will be a live broadcast selling GI products at the event from famous influencers such as Pinky, Savika, and DJ. Ekki, DJ Dada, Benz, Punyaporn, Noolek, Ka Ka, etc. We therefore invite everyone to come and support us. and give encouragement to Thai GI entrepreneurs at the 'GI Market 2024' event at the Work and Play activity area, 1st floor, Central Rama 9 Shopping Center from today until 31 March 2024. The GI Market event is considered another important project to expand marketing channels for Thai GI producers and entrepreneurs and create awareness among consumers. And this year there are more special activities than every year. The Department of Intellectual Property is preparing to organiz e a "traveling GI Market" event in other provinces, including Udon Thani Province. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province can continue. Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc, head of Dai Phuoc (Mahapunnavihara) Pagoda in Myanmar, has been honoured with 'Saddhamma Jotikadhaja', a noble title from the Myanmar Government. The Vietnamese monk, who is also a member of the overseas Dharma preaching sub-committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Central Committee, and other monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers with outstanding contributions to the dissemination, preservation, and development of Buddha's teachings were granted different noble titles at a ceremony held by the Myanmar Government on March 24. On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar sent representatives to attend the event and congratulated Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc on the title./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

BANGKOK, Thai Red Cross Society hands over humanitarian assistance for the people of Myanmar to Myanmar Red Cross Society as part of effort to scale up assistance for affected population along the Thai-Myanmar border The handover ceremony of humanitarian assistance between the Thai and Myanmar Red Cross Societies was held on Monday on the Thai side of the 2nd Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot district of Tak Province. The Thai Red Cross District Branch of Mae Sot handed over 4,000 relief bags, carrying rice, dried food, and other essentials for about 20,000 people to Chairman of Myanmar Red Cross Society, Myawaddy District. This handover of humanitarian assistance is a bilateral initiative between Thailand and Myanmar to meet the need of the displaced people in Myanmar. As a close neighbor of Myanmar, Thailand is strongly committed to doing everything that is possible to help the people affected by the conflict in Myanmar without discrimination. This pilot project symbolizes the goodwill from the Thai people to the Myanmar people. Its success was a result of close cooperation between the Thai and Myanmar Red Cross Societies, with the full support of relevant Thai and Myanmar agencies and local communities in Tak Province and the Kayin State, including ethnic groups in the area. This pilot project is also part of ASEAN's collective effort in advancing the ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus, which received full support from all ASEAN member states at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on January 29. Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred in Hanoi's outlying district of My Duc on March 25 morning, said the Institute of Geophysics (IGP) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. The earthquake happened at 8:05:35 am. Its epicentre, about 16km deep, was located at 20.770 degrees North and 105.720 degrees East, reported the IGP's Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre. The same day, two others measuring 3.2 and 3.7 were reported in Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, at 3:54:40 am and 5:57:18 am, respectively. Their epicentre, about 8.1km deep, was at 14.957 degrees North and 108.237 degrees East. Earthquakes have continuously occurred in Kon Plong district since 2021. The strongest, 4.7, was recorded in the afternoon of August 23, 2022. IGP Director Nguyen Xuan Anh said data show that Kon Tum province, including Kon Plong district, is located on a small seismic fault, and earthquakes here often have magnitude of no more than 5.0. Th e IGP has frequently updated local authorities and people about seismic activities, he said, noting that despite high frequency, earthquakes in this area have yet to reach a level requiring disaster risk warning. Local residents should not worry but keep calm, comply with authorities' instructions, reinforce their houses, and equip themselves with earthquake response knowledge, Anh added./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Phetchaburi, Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi Province announced the finding of a new tiger in a forest at Khao Panoen Thung which is considered a valuable and beautiful natural heritage in the country. The first record of a tiger is found through a camera trap wildlife study on February 18. The camera is a property of Chaiyan Kasorndorkbua, a researcher from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsat University. Mongkol Chaipakdee, chief of the Kaeng Krachan National Park, said the camera trap installed at Khao Panoenthung obtained one photo and one clip vedio of a new tiger. The first ever recorded tiger is a mature cat and the gender is unkown. After checking with the data base, this tiger is newly recorded and it is given the identifying code as KKT-005. The first tiger which was spot via camera trap was in 2013. It is called 'Yaya' and given code name as KKT-001F. The second one is called 'Nadech' with code name as KKT-002M and was firstly spot in 2019. The third one is female tiger call ed, KKT-113F, found in November 2023 and KKT-004 firstly found in December 2023 and the gender is unknown. Source: Thai News Agency

Binh Thuan: Vietnam FesTrival Binh Thuan 2024, a triathlon competition, was held in in the central province of Binh Thuan on March 24, drawing nearly 500 athletes from 19 countries. The event was jointly organised by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, the Stop And Sports JSC and the Vietnam Triathlon Club. Athletes competed in two categories with the first one featuring a 1.9km swim, a 90km cycling race and a 21.1km run and the second a 950m swim, a 45km cycling race and a 10.55km run. Following the success of the inaugural season, the tournament received extensive positive feedback from athletes and experts. This year, the organisers aim to deliver another professional tournament while also providing a festival-like atmosphere for athletes to meet, interact, and share their passion for the sport. This large-scale sports contest is part of activities held to commemorate the 49th anniversary of Binh Thuan Liberation Day (April 19, 1975 - April 19, 2024). The tournament aims to showcase the s cenic beauty of Binh Thuan to both local and international audiences, thereby supporting the province's goal of becoming a national marine sports centre./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, 9 April: Bangkok holds a press conference for Songkran. Prepare to be juicy all over the city. With more than 100 event points, divided into 2 main categories: 1. Cultural line (little wet) and 2. Fun line (very wet). Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Executive Committee No. 6/2024. After the meeting, Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok and spokesman for Bangkok Revealing the organization of the Songkran Festival in Bangkok that Bangkok will hold a press conference on the organization of the Songkran Festival on April 9, 2024, which will provide details about Songkran activities in the Bangkok area. which from the information that has been collected There will be events in 106 different areas and there will be approximately 14-15 highlighted points, divided into 2 main categories: 1. Cultural line (little wet) and 2. Fun line (very wet) and A map showing the event locations will also be revealed at the press conferenc e. For the cultural Songkran festival, such as the Sanam Luang area and Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. (organized by the government - TAT) Within the event there will be parades from 5 regions. The organizers are in the process of coordinating with the Phra Nakhon District Office. To take care of safety and various traffic or around the city square. (organized by Bangkok) there will be a ceremony to consecrate holy water according to the ancient Mon tradition. And holy water will be distributed to the people as well. As for the fun Songkran festival, such as around Khao San Road. This year, lessons from last year have been taken to improve further. Both about the bathroom Installation of permanent, clearly visible emergency exit signs. Organizing entry and exit routes that reduce density in the area or around Silom Road This year there will be road closures and a swimming event. which is organized by the Ministry of Culture together with the Bang Rak District Office and business operators in the Silom area It i s expected that more people and tourists will come to join the Songkran festival than last year. Because there will be both public and private events throughout the month. Conforms to government policy As for the problem of motorcycle taxi drivers increasing fares during festivals Bangkok will continue to coordinate with relevant agencies. However, Bangkok will be strict in maintaining safety. Coordinate closely with the police. A Command Center will also be set up to monitor the situation in the event area and coordinate with relevant agencies in a timely manner in the event of an emergency. Including the preparation of a medical unit and coordination with hospitals in the Bangkok area. To take care of citizens and tourists as well. Source: Thai News Agency

Kuala Lumpur: Many tourism attractions of Vietnam were introduced at the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2024 which took place in Kuala Lumpur from March 22-24. The fair was a rendezvous for travel agents, airlines, restaurants and hotels both in Malaysia and abroad to seek partners and explore destinations, new ideas and attractions. The annual event, the biggest of its kind in Malaysia, showcased nearly 1,400 booths of nearly 5,000 tourism agents, hotels, according to MATTA President Nigel Wong. On the occasion, Malaysia Airlines announced the decision to open direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the central beach city of Da Nang, Vietnam with a frequency of five flights a week. Malaysia's Golden Destination introduced many tours to Vietnam with famous destinations such as Ha Long Bay and Sapa in the north, Golden Bridge and Hoi An ancient town in the central region, and familiar destinations such as the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, among others./. Source: Vietnam News Ag ency