Day: May 8, 2024

Central Investigation Police Young man arrested for claiming to be able to lobby Can be hired to work in government agencies The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) through the Crime Suppression Division has arrested Mr. Patchakorn, age 51, who is accused of committing fraud, Taling Chan Criminal Court arrest warrant No. 685/2566 dated 27 November 2023, who is accused of committing fraud. Property and an arrest warrant from the Chiang Mai District Court, No. 301/2023, dated July 7, 2023, which must be found to have committed fraud. The arrest was made in the parking lot of a condominium in the area of ??Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. From around July 2022, the victim got to know and talked with the accused. The accused claimed that he was able to lobby for people to work in the Provincial Administrative Organization, Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and many other government agencies. Or help escape from various lawsuits, so the victim is believed and has transferred money to the a ccused many times. Totaling more than 100,000 baht, the victim later took her grandchild to surrender to work at the Provincial Administrative Organization on the date and time the accused informed. It appears that the Provincial Administrative Organization informed them that there were no openings for applications. The victim then contacted the accused. It appeared that he could not be contacted. Therefore, he realized that he had been deceived and went to file a complaint with the investigating officer for legal action. From a background check, the accused had the same deceptive behavior. with victims reporting legal action in many other localities The total damage value was more than 200,000 baht. Later, police officers from the Crime Suppression Division They followed up and arrested the accused. Then the accused was taken to the investigating officer, Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, for further legal proceedings. Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi's total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reached 266.2 trillion VND (10.46 billion USD) in the first four months of this year, up 9% year-on-year, according to the municipal People's Committee. In the period, passenger transport increased significantly, reaching 135.2 million arrivals, up 13.3% year-on-year, while revenue hit 7.2 trillion VND, up 17.5%. Meanwhile, the volume of goods transported reached 526.4 million tonnes, up 15.7%, resulting in 30 trillion VND, up 17.1% over the same period last year. In addition, revenue from transportation support activities reached 29.1 trillion VND, a year-on-year rise of 7.6%. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Nakhon Ratchasima,, A young man from Korat went looking for eels during the dry season and found a golden eel with glowing yellow skin all over. Villagers flock to see and try their luck. Villagers in Village No. 7, Ban Muang, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, brought flowers, incense sticks, and candles. Go pay respect to the golden eel that shines all over. Not like other eels Parade to pray for good fortune An 18-year-old young man, the owner of a golden eel, said he invited a friend to go look for eels in a dry canal behind his house and found this golden eel. So it was raised in a pot. Villagers knew the news and came to watch. Source: Thai News Agency

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam had a meeting on May 7 with Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Tim Watts who expressed his hope to see economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries develop commensurate with the new stature of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Samut Songkhram, The Tawan Ron Don Hoi Lod Festival has begun. Highlights: Stir-fried celery in a giant pan with five species of clams from Don Hoi Lod, sea, Mae Klong Basin. The event was held in front of the Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak Shrine, Don Hoi Lod, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Mr. Sirisak Sirimangkala, Governor of Samut Songkhram, presided over the opening ceremony. To publicize tourism activities Samut Songkhram Province Restaurant Club There will be a show of Stir-Fried Scallops of Don Hoi Lod, Mae Klong River Basin. The biggest frying pan in the world The diameter of the pan is 2 meters because no one has ever made it before. It uses 5 types of shellfish found in Don Hoi Lod, consisting of mussels, razor clams, scallops, clams and clams, 10 kilograms each, 3 kilograms of bird's eye chilli, and 1 garlic. kilograms, 3 kilograms of galangal, 1 kilogram each of kaffir lime, basil leaves, and condiments such as sugar, oyster sauce, fish sauce, seasonings. After the stir-fry is finishe d, the provincial governor scoops them out and distributes them to tourists. Then there was a competition to peel shellfish and eat them quickly. The results showed that Mr. Sarawut Kluayjamnong, Mayor of Bang Cha Krang Subdistrict, was able to win because he has been a local resident of the Don Hoi Lod sea since childhood. They also demonstrate how to shuck oysters. The activity takes place from today until May 12, 2024. There will be musical entertainment. Setting up a booth to display OTOP products, a cooking show on the menu of fried razor clams in a giant pan, a 5-shell curry show, a parade of junk boats and centipede flags, a sea boxing competition, and a Miss Don Hoi Lod contest. Activities in Don Hoi Lot (in the sea) are held only during days when there is dry water. From 8 - 12 May 2024, there will be highlighted activities such as a ceremony to investigate the fate of Don Hoi Lot, a golf competition near the flag, a clam drop activity, a garbage collection activity to exchange for souvenirs, a se a tug of war competition. , cheering contest, Chula kite competition, etc. Source: Thai News Agency

The Mekong Delta is the largest area for rice, fruit and fisheries production in Vietnam but has also been hit hard by climate change. Various solutions are being taken to cope with its impacts, including the worsening drought and saltwater intrusion. The Water Resources Institute (WRI) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment estimated that losses caused by saltwater intrusion in this region stand at almost 70.17 trillion VND (2.7 billion USD) per year. Meanwhile, clean water demand here will reach 2.5-2.7 million cu.m. per day by 2030 and 3-3.2 million cu.m. per day by 2040, the WRI said. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Nakhon Ratchasima, A sinful thief stole an old temple bell. The villagers knew when they were going to ring the bell to invite the monks to come in the morning. Today, the villagers of Poonsap, Village No. 10, Nong Takai Subdistrict, Nong Bun Mak District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, were shocked throughout the village. After the 6-inch brass bell in front of the Chan hall. of Wat Phunsap which was the village temple, has disappeared, leaving only the iron railing that was once used to hang it. When asking everyone in the village No one knew where the bell had gone. Mr. Niyom Tiankratok, the village headman, went to report the incident to the police. Nong Bun Mak Police Station To help track down the culprit and searched for the said bell back Because it is considered important to the minds of the villagers and has been with the temple for more than 30 years. Village headman Poonsap said that normally every morning the villagers would bring rice and fish to offer to the monks at the temple as usual. But wh en the villagers finished setting up the table Prepare to ring the bell to invite the monks in the temple to come out in the morning. I couldn't find the bell that I used to ring regularly. So I tried to find it. By asking both monks and laypeople, no one saw it. Make sure The bell must have been stolen. It is emphasized that the said bell It's a brass bell. Or maybe bronze Even though the price is not much But it has sentimental value. Because it's an old bell Someone gave it to us when the temple was founded in 1987, or 37 years ago. As for the weight, it is more than 10 kilograms and the diameter is about 6 inches. I would like to pass on the message to the person who took this bell. Please bring it back. Because stealing from the temple is a major sin. Taking it away will only create distress for yourself. Source: Thai News Agency