Day: February 9, 2024

Bangkok: Police report 4 charges against a crazy young man wielding a gun and invading a school. Takes female teacher, ex-wife hostage The person reveals that he stole his father's gun to cause the incident. Claims to be angry at not being able to contact his ex-wife - not being able to see their children. Police, Phayakkhaphum Phisai Police Station Maha Sarakham Province After persuading for more than 5 hours, Mr. Akarawat, 36 years old, was eventually arrested without anyone being injured. or died After wielding a gun, he arrested Ms. Wanpen, his ex-wife, who was a young teacher at the school. hostage The incident occurred yesterday (Feb. 8). Before the incident, the two men were talking in the teachers' room. Then there was an argument and quarrel. Before the man walked out and fired two shots into the air and then went to arrest his ex-wife. Officials rushed to evacuate all students and teachers to safety. While the officers tried to persuade the perpetrator By giving the former father-in-law a video ca ll for his son-in-law to talk to his child. until he agreed to release his ex-wife while the perpetrator was still in a state of madness Walking around on the 2nd floor of the school building. And there was the sound of gunfire from time to time. The officers tried to negotiate continuously, which took nearly 5 hours, so Mr. Akarawat walked down from the second floor, holding a gun to his head the whole time. before allowing the officers to arrest Latest developments Investigators brought Mr. Akarawat in for questioning. The accused stated that He separated from his ex-wife during New Year's. Lately he hasn't answered his own phone and blocked his number. They also were not allowed to contact their 5-year-old son on the morning of the incident. So he told his father to send him to talk to his ex-wife, but his father refused, so he went to sit and drink alcohol. When he got the place, he went and stole his father's gun. Then tell a friend to drop you off at school. When I met my ex-wife, we sat and talked. Bu t they couldn't understand the conversation. He was angry so he fired a gun into the air. Until the father-in-law made a video call to talk to his child. And his mother also came from Buriram to talk. So he became conscious. Calm down and surrender Investigators measured Mr. Akrawat's alcohol level at 126 milligrams percent and tested his urine and found it to be purple. But he claims to be taking medicine to treat his illness. The officials then sent it to the hospital for a second check. The firearm belonged to his father and was registered. Forensics officers collected gunpowder residue and fingerprints. Along with one bullet casing at the scene, .32 caliber, the officer charged Mr. Akrawat. Detaining or imprisoning another person, carrying a firearm, possessing a firearm, raping another person Ready to oppose bail during the investigation As for the atmosphere at the school where the incident occurred Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 has ordered that teaching and learning be close d. Students will have a day off today. Classes will open again on Monday, February 12. But teachers and civil servants in schools are allowed to work as usual. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Police report 4 charges against a crazy young man wielding a gun and invading a school. Takes female teacher, ex-wife hostage The person reveals that he stole his father's gun to cause the incident. Claims to be angry at not being able to contact his ex-wife - not being able to see their children. Police, Phayakkhaphum Phisai Police Station Maha Sarakham Province After persuading for more than 5 hours, Mr. Akarawat, 36 years old, was eventually arrested without anyone being injured. or died After wielding a gun, he arrested Ms. Wanpen, his ex-wife, who was a young teacher at the school. hostage The incident occurred yesterday (Feb. 8). Before the incident, the two men were talking in the teachers' room. Then there was an argument and quarrel. Before the man walked out and fired two shots into the air and then went to arrest his ex-wife. Officials rushed to evacuate all students and teachers to safety. While the officers tried to persuade the perpetrator By giving the former father-in-law a video ca ll for his son-in-law to talk to his child. until he agreed to release his ex-wife while the perpetrator was still in a state of madness Walking around on the 2nd floor of the school building. And there was the sound of gunfire from time to time. The officers tried to negotiate continuously, which took nearly 5 hours, so Mr. Akarawat walked down from the second floor, holding a gun to his head the whole time. before allowing the officers to arrest Latest developments Investigators brought Mr. Akarawat in for questioning. The accused stated that He separated from his ex-wife during New Year's. Lately he hasn't answered his own phone and blocked his number. They also were not allowed to contact their 5-year-old son on the morning of the incident. So he told his father to send him to talk to his ex-wife, but his father refused, so he went to sit and drink alcohol. When he got the place, he went and stole his father's gun. Then tell a friend to drop you off at school. When I met my ex-wife, we sat and talked. Bu t they couldn't understand the conversation. He was angry so he fired a gun into the air. Until the father-in-law made a video call to talk to his child. And his mother also came from Buriram to talk. So he became conscious. Calm down and surrender Investigators measured Mr. Akrawat's alcohol level at 126 milligrams percent and tested his urine and found it to be purple. But he claims to be taking medicine to treat his illness. The officials then sent it to the hospital for a second check. The firearm belonged to his father and was registered. Forensics officers collected gunpowder residue and fingerprints. Along with one bullet casing at the scene, .32 caliber, the officer charged Mr. Akrawat. Detaining or imprisoning another person, carrying a firearm, possessing a firearm, raping another person Ready to oppose bail during the investigation As for the atmosphere at the school where the incident occurred Maha Sarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 has ordered that teaching and learning be close d. Students will have a day off today. Classes will open again on Monday, February 12. But teachers and civil servants in schools are allowed to work as usual. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEPA) aims to encourage communities to save on fuel costs. Reduce environmental impact Including promoting green tourism or Green tourism in the Amphawa, Bang Khonthi and Ban Phleng areas with modified electric boats. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEPA) aims to encourage communities to save on fuel costs. Reduce environmental impact Including promoting green tourism or Green tourism in the Amphawa, Bang Khonthi and Ban Phleng areas with modified electric boats. Source: Thai News Agency

The targets have comprehensive connotations, clearly defining the development direction for the China-Vietnam relations in all aspects. I believe that after this visit, the China-Vietnam relations will undoubtedly enter a new development phase, with substantive cooperation between the two countries in various fields being improved, upgraded, and further strengthened.

Reporter: Over the past few months, trade activities between Vietnam and China have been vibrant and favourable with the reopening and upgrade of several border gates. What should both countries do in the coming time to make the development of the Vietnam - China economic, trade, and investment relations to continue developing robustly and sustainably?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: We are delighted to see that, after the pandemic prevention efforts entered a new phase, China and Vietnam have fully resumed their regular economic and trade cooperation. Many border gates between the two countries have been resumed operation and upgraded. Some border gates were upgraded into international ones, facilitating the travel between the nations. The economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and Vietnam has entered a new stage with a more vibrant development trend.

According to China's latest statistics, the China-Vietnam trade turnover in 2023 reached nearly 230 billion USD (229.8 billion USD). Vietnam's exports to China amounted to 92.18 billion USD, marking a 4.8% increase. China is one of the few export markets of Vietnam that maintains positive growth, proving the importance of the Chinese market as well as that of the China-Vietnam cooperative relations.

China is a market with immense potential. Vietnam's agricultural exports to China maintain considerable growth, especially fruits and vegetables. The export revenue of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to China has seen rapid growth, notably in the export of durians. Vietnam earned over 2 billion USD from exporting durians to China in 2023, surpassing the set target of USD 1 billion. China's investment into Vietnam in the year surged by 77.6% to 4.47 billion USD. This indicates a significant interest from Chinese companies in the Vietnamese market and its development potential.

I believe that this trend will continue in the coming time. For instance, recently, I noticed several Chinese companies operating in the solar energy industry have plans to increase their investments in Vietnam. Some businesses have entered the second phase and are planning to build the third. All these indicate promising prospects for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and Vietnam. I am confident that substantial collaboration between the two countries will further develop.

In the time to come, we need to sustain this momentum. Firstly, it is necessary to continue and intensify the policy exchanges, with the high-level strategic exchange between leaders of the two countries being the most important. In 2024, the two nations will continue high-level visits in both the channel of the China - Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation and within the 'Belt and Road Initiative' and the 'Two corridors, One belt' framework.

The two sides have signed a connectivity plan, and will push for its implementation this year.

The two countries are focusing on promoting the comprehensive connection of road, sea, and air networks, and internet connection. In particular, the two sides attach great importance to the acceleration of the railway infrastructure connection and bring into full play the geographical advantages of land and sea contiguity of China and Vietnam.

China will actively support Vietnam in speeding up the construction of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong standard-gauge railway and conducting feasibility studies, and assist Vietnam in planning the Dong Dang - Hanoi and Mong Cai - Ha Long - Hai Phong railway lines. For the construction of other railway lines in Vietnam, China is also willing to actively cooperate and provide support in line with Vietnam's demands.

China actively supports Vietnam in accelerating its industrialisation and modernisation, and in realising development goals set by the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV); encourages Chinese enterprises with strength, expertise, and capability which are interested in investing into Vietnam, especially in digital economy, green development, energy transition, information and communication, agricultural development, and mineral exploitation cooperation.

Furthermore, we are ready to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of new energy vehicle (NEV), and assist Vietnam in releasing its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

Reporter: Recently, a young artist from Vietnam participated in a television game show in China, garnering positive attention, and a well-known Vietnamese coffee brand has also increased its presence in China. These activities, to some extent, have help contribute to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Could you please say more about specific measures to increase people-to-people exchange activities and youth exchanges between the two nations?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: Mutual understanding and cultural exchanges between the two peoples form an indispensable foundation for the development of China-Vietnam relations.

To realise this objective, first of all we need to further strengthen objective and genuine mutual understanding. To do so, we need to enhance direct people-to-people exchanges and encourage more Chinese tourists to visit Vietnam and vice versa, and increase the number of Vietnamese young people studying and living in China.

In the past, the two Parties and peoples stood side by side, supporting each other throughout the years of war, as well as in the struggles for national independence and liberation. This 'both comrades and brothers' friendship tradition needs to be carried forward by the younger generations of both nations.

Under the leadership of the two Parties, Vietnam and China are building socialism suitable to each country's conditions, advancing the building of a distinctive path to modernisation of each country. China has achieved remarkable successes, capturing global attention and becoming the world's second-largest economy. Vietnam has also attained significant accomplishments too, maintaining stable and rapid economic development. It is crucial for the people of both countries to understand this, and this is also part of the mutual understanding.

Thirdly, to strengthen people-to-people connectivity. Culture, art, cinematographic products, music, and tourism, etc., also serve as effective channels to further intensify mutual understanding.

Reporter: With the joint efforts of 12 countries, including Vietnam and China, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly for the first time passed a resolution officially designating the Lunar New Year as an annual UN holiday. How do you evaluate the event?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: The Lunar New Year is a common traditional festival for the people of China and Vietnam. Besides China and Vietnam, the festival is also a significant occasion for many countries around the world, representing an important factor of the oriental culture. The United Nations General Assembly's recognition is a matter of course, and I am pleased about it.

On this occasion, through the Vietnam News Agency, I would like to extend my best New Year greetings to the Vietnamese people. I wish that Vietnam, under the resolute leadership of the CPV Central Committee led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, will gain new achievements in realising the goals set forth by the 13th National Congress of the CPV, and in continuing to push up the socio-economic development across every sector. I wish Vietnam peace, prosperity, well-being and happiness.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The targets have comprehensive connotations, clearly defining the development direction for the China-Vietnam relations in all aspects. I believe that after this visit, the China-Vietnam relations will undoubtedly enter a new development phase, with substantive cooperation between the two countries in various fields being improved, upgraded, and further strengthened.

Reporter: Over the past few months, trade activities between Vietnam and China have been vibrant and favourable with the reopening and upgrade of several border gates. What should both countries do in the coming time to make the development of the Vietnam - China economic, trade, and investment relations to continue developing robustly and sustainably?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: We are delighted to see that, after the pandemic prevention efforts entered a new phase, China and Vietnam have fully resumed their regular economic and trade cooperation. Many border gates between the two countries have been resumed operation and upgraded. Some border gates were upgraded into international ones, facilitating the travel between the nations. The economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and Vietnam has entered a new stage with a more vibrant development trend.

According to China's latest statistics, the China-Vietnam trade turnover in 2023 reached nearly 230 billion USD (229.8 billion USD). Vietnam's exports to China amounted to 92.18 billion USD, marking a 4.8% increase. China is one of the few export markets of Vietnam that maintains positive growth, proving the importance of the Chinese market as well as that of the China-Vietnam cooperative relations.

China is a market with immense potential. Vietnam's agricultural exports to China maintain considerable growth, especially fruits and vegetables. The export revenue of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables to China has seen rapid growth, notably in the export of durians. Vietnam earned over 2 billion USD from exporting durians to China in 2023, surpassing the set target of USD 1 billion. China's investment into Vietnam in the year surged by 77.6% to 4.47 billion USD. This indicates a significant interest from Chinese companies in the Vietnamese market and its development potential.

I believe that this trend will continue in the coming time. For instance, recently, I noticed several Chinese companies operating in the solar energy industry have plans to increase their investments in Vietnam. Some businesses have entered the second phase and are planning to build the third. All these indicate promising prospects for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and Vietnam. I am confident that substantial collaboration between the two countries will further develop.

In the time to come, we need to sustain this momentum. Firstly, it is necessary to continue and intensify the policy exchanges, with the high-level strategic exchange between leaders of the two countries being the most important. In 2024, the two nations will continue high-level visits in both the channel of the China - Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation and within the 'Belt and Road Initiative' and the 'Two corridors, One belt' framework.

The two sides have signed a connectivity plan, and will push for its implementation this year.

The two countries are focusing on promoting the comprehensive connection of road, sea, and air networks, and internet connection. In particular, the two sides attach great importance to the acceleration of the railway infrastructure connection and bring into full play the geographical advantages of land and sea contiguity of China and Vietnam.

China will actively support Vietnam in speeding up the construction of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong standard-gauge railway and conducting feasibility studies, and assist Vietnam in planning the Dong Dang - Hanoi and Mong Cai - Ha Long - Hai Phong railway lines. For the construction of other railway lines in Vietnam, China is also willing to actively cooperate and provide support in line with Vietnam's demands.

China actively supports Vietnam in accelerating its industrialisation and modernisation, and in realising development goals set by the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV); encourages Chinese enterprises with strength, expertise, and capability which are interested in investing into Vietnam, especially in digital economy, green development, energy transition, information and communication, agricultural development, and mineral exploitation cooperation.

Furthermore, we are ready to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in the field of new energy vehicle (NEV), and assist Vietnam in releasing its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

Reporter: Recently, a young artist from Vietnam participated in a television game show in China, garnering positive attention, and a well-known Vietnamese coffee brand has also increased its presence in China. These activities, to some extent, have help contribute to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Could you please say more about specific measures to increase people-to-people exchange activities and youth exchanges between the two nations?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: Mutual understanding and cultural exchanges between the two peoples form an indispensable foundation for the development of China-Vietnam relations.

To realise this objective, first of all we need to further strengthen objective and genuine mutual understanding. To do so, we need to enhance direct people-to-people exchanges and encourage more Chinese tourists to visit Vietnam and vice versa, and increase the number of Vietnamese young people studying and living in China.

In the past, the two Parties and peoples stood side by side, supporting each other throughout the years of war, as well as in the struggles for national independence and liberation. This 'both comrades and brothers' friendship tradition needs to be carried forward by the younger generations of both nations.

Under the leadership of the two Parties, Vietnam and China are building socialism suitable to each country's conditions, advancing the building of a distinctive path to modernisation of each country. China has achieved remarkable successes, capturing global attention and becoming the world's second-largest economy. Vietnam has also attained significant accomplishments too, maintaining stable and rapid economic development. It is crucial for the people of both countries to understand this, and this is also part of the mutual understanding.

Thirdly, to strengthen people-to-people connectivity. Culture, art, cinematographic products, music, and tourism, etc., also serve as effective channels to further intensify mutual understanding.

Reporter: With the joint efforts of 12 countries, including Vietnam and China, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly for the first time passed a resolution officially designating the Lunar New Year as an annual UN holiday. How do you evaluate the event?

Ambassador Xiong Bo: The Lunar New Year is a common traditional festival for the people of China and Vietnam. Besides China and Vietnam, the festival is also a significant occasion for many countries around the world, representing an important factor of the oriental culture. The United Nations General Assembly's recognition is a matter of course, and I am pleased about it.

On this occasion, through the Vietnam News Agency, I would like to extend my best New Year greetings to the Vietnamese people. I wish that Vietnam, under the resolute leadership of the CPV Central Committee led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, will gain new achievements in realising the goals set forth by the 13th National Congress of the CPV, and in continuing to push up the socio-economic development across every sector. I wish Vietnam peace, prosperity, well-being and happiness.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok: Chinese New Year Festival Many provinces are bustling. In Chiang Mai, there are golden dragon parades in front of shops and establishments in the middle of the city. In Trang Province, people flock to pay homage to an ancient shrine that is more than 100 years old. Atmosphere of the Chinese New Year Festival in Chiang Mai. There are lion and golden dragon dance troupes from Bangkok who will perform at the Chinese New Year Festival. Chinatown Chiang Mai 2024 brings the Lion and Golden Dragon dance troupe. Procession walking in front of stores and business establishments in the area of Tha Phae Road and Ratchadamnoen Road In the city of Chiang Mai This year is the year of the dragon. When a group comes to perform The shop owner will invite you. Entering a store or establishment For good fortune During the Chinese New Year festival The owner of the shop will give you Ang Bao. To begin with, it will bring good fortune. Believe that it will make you do good business. Prosperous business While in the Tha Phae Gate area In the city of Chiang Mai There are many Chinese tourists who come with guides, in groups, and on their own. I'm going to rent a Thai outfit. Let's go take pictures with the city wall, Tha Phae Gate Chinese New Year in Korat, people flock to pay respects and ask for blessings from Ya Mo. Atmosphere of the Chinese New Year festival in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thai people of Chinese descent Dressed in red clothes Bring sweet and savory food, auspicious fruits, incense sticks, candles, and offerings. Come do a ceremony of worship and ask for blessings. Monument of Thao Suranaree or Grandma Mo, sacred and priceless. Center of the hearts of Korat people according to ancient traditions that have been passed down since ancestors For auspicious life Importantly, in the area of Lan Ya Mo, Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has issued an order prohibiting the lighting of incense sticks to worship Ya Mo. To reduce the problem of toxic fumes Small dust particles PM 2.5 make people who come to pay respect s to Ya Mo Let's cooperate and follow the prohibitions. No incense or candles are lit. Because we understand the situation of dust, smoke, pollution and global warming problems. Chinese New Year in Trang Province, people flock to pay homage to an old shrine that is more than 100 years old. In Trang Province, the atmosphere during this year's Chinese New Year festival was lively from early morning. Especially at Tha Gong Yea Shrine. In Trang Municipality It is an old shrine that is more than 100 years old. There are Thai-Chinese people wearing bright red clothes. Bring your family and relatives back home for the Chinese New Year. Come pay homage to the holy image of Kiew Ong Tai Te and various sacred figures within the shrine, along with bringing more than 20 roasted pigs, boiled duck, boiled chicken, stewed pork, auspicious fruits and various sweet and savory foods to add to the auspiciousness of welcoming the new year. New, believing that if you come to pay homage and ask for holy blessings during the Chin ese New Year festival It will make your business prosperous, progress, and be healthy. Fortune is plentiful and there is no disease or illness. The most popular menu is grilled pork from Trang. Orders have flooded for every oven in the past 4 years after the COVID situation has resulted in expensive pork. It is expected that during the Chinese New Year the total amount will exceed 500-600, despite the cost of other seasonings. Prices for every item rose, but merchants announced they were forced to grit their teeth and sell at the original price. Help consumers Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Chinese New Year Festival Many provinces are bustling. In Chiang Mai, there are golden dragon parades in front of shops and establishments in the middle of the city. In Trang Province, people flock to pay homage to an ancient shrine that is more than 100 years old. Atmosphere of the Chinese New Year Festival in Chiang Mai. There are lion and golden dragon dance troupes from Bangkok who will perform at the Chinese New Year Festival. Chinatown Chiang Mai 2024 brings the Lion and Golden Dragon dance troupe. Procession walking in front of stores and business establishments in the area of Tha Phae Road and Ratchadamnoen Road In the city of Chiang Mai This year is the year of the dragon. When a group comes to perform The shop owner will invite you. Entering a store or establishment For good fortune During the Chinese New Year festival The owner of the shop will give you Ang Bao. To begin with, it will bring good fortune. Believe that it will make you do good business. Prosperous business While in the Tha Phae Gate area In the city of Chiang Mai There are many Chinese tourists who come with guides, in groups, and on their own. I'm going to rent a Thai outfit. Let's go take pictures with the city wall, Tha Phae Gate Chinese New Year in Korat, people flock to pay respects and ask for blessings from Ya Mo. Atmosphere of the Chinese New Year festival in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thai people of Chinese descent Dressed in red clothes Bring sweet and savory food, auspicious fruits, incense sticks, candles, and offerings. Come do a ceremony of worship and ask for blessings. Monument of Thao Suranaree or Grandma Mo, sacred and priceless. Center of the hearts of Korat people according to ancient traditions that have been passed down since ancestors For auspicious life Importantly, in the area of Lan Ya Mo, Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality has issued an order prohibiting the lighting of incense sticks to worship Ya Mo. To reduce the problem of toxic fumes Small dust particles PM 2.5 make people who come to pay respect s to Ya Mo Let's cooperate and follow the prohibitions. No incense or candles are lit. Because we understand the situation of dust, smoke, pollution and global warming problems. Chinese New Year in Trang Province, people flock to pay homage to an old shrine that is more than 100 years old. In Trang Province, the atmosphere during this year's Chinese New Year festival was lively from early morning. Especially at Tha Gong Yea Shrine. In Trang Municipality It is an old shrine that is more than 100 years old. There are Thai-Chinese people wearing bright red clothes. Bring your family and relatives back home for the Chinese New Year. Come pay homage to the holy image of Kiew Ong Tai Te and various sacred figures within the shrine, along with bringing more than 20 roasted pigs, boiled duck, boiled chicken, stewed pork, auspicious fruits and various sweet and savory foods to add to the auspiciousness of welcoming the new year. New, believing that if you come to pay homage and ask for holy blessings during the Chin ese New Year festival It will make your business prosperous, progress, and be healthy. Fortune is plentiful and there is no disease or illness. The most popular menu is grilled pork from Trang. Orders have flooded for every oven in the past 4 years after the COVID situation has resulted in expensive pork. It is expected that during the Chinese New Year the total amount will exceed 500-600, despite the cost of other seasonings. Prices for every item rose, but merchants announced they were forced to grit their teeth and sell at the original price. Help consumers Source: Thai News Agency