Day: June 11, 2023

Bangkok, June 11 – Department of Energy Business. Strict control of swiping government welfare cards to buy gas If cheating swipe to buy other products The store is immediately disqualified from participating in the project. Initially, 70 merchants were found guilty.

After 2022, continuing in early 2023, the government welfare card limit to help 14 million low-income people increased the discount limit for buying cooking gas from 45 to 100 baht per person per 3 months and was recently reduced to 80 baht per person. people per 3 months, starting from April to June 2023. It appears that the Department of Energy Business has received complaints that many gas stores have unusually high card balances. and from the examination it was found that There is a swipe of money for the wrong purpose, there is fraud, for example, instead of swiping money to buy gas Instead, it is a swipe of money to exchange for other products such as eggs, vegetable oil, rice, etc.

Therefore, to control gas stores The latest regulation has been proposed. and the Royal Gazette on the qualifications of cooking gas stores Become a gas shop to receive payment from the use of state welfare rights Has already taken effect, for example, requiring new stores that join the project to have a notification of a controlled business operation According to the Fuel Control Act, have a storefront, exact location, shop location, have never been revoked by having a list in the Krungthai Bank system, never uninstalling the EDC machine or canceling the money bag application to receive payment from the welfare of the state (discount on buying cooking gas), do not accept payment for cooking gas by other forms which is an advance payment, such as collecting coupons, accumulating points, combining right to deliver later And do not accept other forms of redemption. which is not the objective of the discount for the purchase of cooking gas

In case of violation or non-compliance with the specified conditions Department of Energy Business or the provincial energy office that accepts applications as gas stores will be revoked as a gas shop participating in the project And notify the Comptroller General's Department to consider returning the EDC or canceling the use of the money bag application Including taking legal action according to the relevant laws as well

Mrs. Pattira Saiprathumthip Deputy Director General of the Department of Energy Business said that the Department's preliminary Found a gas shop Violating the terms of about 70 stores out of the number of participating 2,800 stores from across the country. 10,000-20,000 stores, therefore it is expected that more entrepreneurs will apply to participate in the project, which the Department has organized a central and provincial energy team to inspect every store that enters the project. to prevent corruption and use government money effectively. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, June 11 – Officials have laid carpets inspecting areas of Chom Thong National Forest Reserve in Chiang Mai and Pha Chor in Mae Wang National Park. After a capitalist hired villagers to clear the forest Waiting for the right document 8 rai of land seized, 8 suspects arrested, more than 200 rai of forest encroachment found

Police of Supervision Division 4, Royal Thai Police, Chiang Mai-Hod provincial suppression investigation unit, along with 33 border police officers from the Doi Lo Forest Protection and Development Unit. and related agencies deployed to the inspection area Pa Jom Thong National Reserved Forest Area Ban Nong Hai, Khuang Pao Sub-district, Chom Thong District and a famous tourist destination Pha Chor Mae Wang National Park, Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai Province, at the first point, the authorities arrested Mr. Damrong, 52, a villager in the area. while setting fire to clear the forest Found an area of Pa Chom Thong National Reserved Forest. The first plot was almost 3 rai invaded and the second plot was two rai.

while another set of officers Check out the area of Pa Chom Thong National Reserved Forest. At that moment, the sound of a chainsaw erupted through the forest. and saw a group of people cutting trees and clearing the forest Therefore surrounded and arrested 6 people, 3 more people lived during the chaos and escaped. Three chain saws, seven machetes and other tools were seized. many more Investigating found that Pa Jom Thong National Reserved Forest was encroached. An area of almost 3 rai. According to interrogation, one of the accused learned that he was hired by a capitalist to clear the forest area in the said area for 500 baht per day. submit legal proceedings

Initially found There are multiple raids. It is expected that there is an area of more than 200 rai. will investigate, follow up and arrest the capitalists behind the invasion The forest area in the said area to prosecute Simultaneously, coordinate with the Chom Thong District Administrative Department to go to the area to inspect the forest area in detail again.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Plum grown in the northwestern province of Son La will be served on in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines flights.

The provincial People’s Committee on June 10 organised a ceremony to mark the transportation of plums grown in Phien Khoai commune, Yen Chau district to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

The Noi Bai Catering Services Joint Stock Company (NCS) and Vietnam Air Catering Services Joint Stock Company (VINACS) have bought over one tonne of the plum to use as dessert for air passengers.

Last year, Son La longan was chosen to serve as dessert on Vietnam Airlines flights, contributing to raising the brand and value of local typical agricultural products.

Vice Chairman of Son La provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong said that the production, collection, and preservation process of Son La's key agricultural products in general, and plum in particular, ensure the requirements in quality, food safety, and others for domestic and export markets. The presence of Son La plum in meals served on Vietnam Airlines flights helps affirm the quality and brand of Son La's agricultural products.

Currently , the province has nearly 85,000 ha of fruit with a yearly output of over 452,000 tonnes. Specifically, it has over 12,300 ha of plum, producing nearly 90,000 tonnes yearly. Son La plum is harvested from April to July. In 2021, the plum was granted a certificate of trademark registration with plum grown in Pu Nhi commune (Song Ma district), Moc Chau district, and Phieng Khoai commune (Yen Chau district)./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The Central Council for Emulation and Rewards held a conference in Hanoi on June 11 to honour role models nationwide, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s appeal for patriotic emulation.

The event attracted the participation of 700 delegates representing exemplary collectives and individuals in various regions and sectors.

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of the council, said on June 11, 1948, President Ho Chi Minh issued the appeal for patriotic emulation, officially launching a nationwide movement to foster a spirit of patriotism within the entire Party, people and army.

Since then, it has truly become a widespread movement, extending from the lowlands to the islands and mountain and border areas. It encompasses both urban and rural areas with the active participation of people from walks of life, and has achieved significant results.

The role models, regardless of age, position or profession, shine with a spirit of patriotism, dynamism, creativity, daring to think and act, and taking responsibility for the common good. They exemplify determination, resilience, aspirations for progress and dedication to the community and society, he said.

On the occasion, he asked departments and agencies to effectively follow the Party and State’s policies and laws on emulation and reward, step up start-up and innovation movements, develop green, digital and circular economies.

Emulation movements must be in tandem with the Party building and rectification, the campaign on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle; prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness, and negative phenomena; judicial and administrative reform. At the same time, national cultural identity must be preserved and upheld while external affairs and global integration must be stepped up, the PM noted.

Also at the event, the honourees told their own stories, highlighting their spirit of determination, self-sacrifice, wholeheartedness, and dedication to the country and people. They expressed their commitment to continuing to be role models in life, work, study, and contributing to the national development.

The PM also presented certificates of merit to 75 role models in various areas at the event./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The police of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak arrested 16 people involved in the gun attack in Cu Kuin district as of 4:30pm on June 11, said the Ministry of Public Security’s spokesman Lieut. Gen To An Xo.

Relevant agencies also successfully freed two hostages. The third one managed to run away.

Competent agencies are searching for other accomplices who joined the attack.

Earlier on June 11 morning, Xo said according to the Dak Lak provincial police, an unidentified group of individuals used guns to attack the police headquarters in Ea Tieu và Ea Ktur communes in Cu Kuin district on early the same day, resulting in the death and injury of several police officers, communal officials and civilians.

Xo said the ministry has directed competent agencies search for other accomplices who joined the attack.

He also urged people in Cu Kuin district and neighbouring areas to stay calm and follow the instructions of local authorities and police.

In Cu Kuin district, communes are directed to mobilise all personnel on duty, and local people are encouraged not to go out, and to report to the local authorities immediately when detecting strangers.

The province and the district have visited those who were injured and families and the deceased in the attack./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency