Day: February 12, 2024

Bangkok, Meteorological Department reveals "North-Northeastern" cool to cold weather. Warning on the southern and eastern coast to beware of danger from strong waves hitting the shore. The Meteorological Department revealed that a relatively strong high pressure area or cold air mass from China covers upper Thailand. This characteristic makes the northern and northeastern regions have cool to cold weather, while the central region including Bangkok and surrounding areas. and the eastern region has cool weather in the morning People in the area are asked to take care of their health due to the colder weather. As for the northeast monsoon that blows over the lower Gulf of Thailand and the southern region, it is quite strong. This characteristic causes wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and off the coast of the Andaman Sea to have strong lateral strength. In the lower Gulf of Thailand, the sea has waves 2-3 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the upper Gulf of Thail and, waves are about 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 2 meters high. And in the Andaman Sea, waves are 1 meter high. -2 meters, in areas with thunderstorms and more than 2 meters from shore, waves are higher than 2 meters. People on the southern and eastern coasts are asked to be careful of danger from strong wind waves hitting the shore. As for boaters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, they should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. For small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand, they should refrain from leaving the shore during this period as well. Dust during this period: Thailand has low to moderate accumulation of dust/smog. Because the wind that blows over it has gotten stronger. and has good ventilation. Source: Thai News Agency

Brussels: An event called 'Spring of Love' was organised by the General Union of Vietnamese in Brussels (UGVB) on February 11 (the second day of the first lunar month) on the occasion of the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, offering an opportunity for overseas Vietnamese in the country to get together and honour their common root. President of the UGVB Huynh Cong My spotlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival with the OVs, and affirmed the union's role in connecting the OVs with the homeland's culture. Conveying Tet wishes to the Vietnamese community, Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao laid stress on the sound ties between Vietnam and Belgium, and expressed his hope for the future development of the relations with the upcoming visit by Belgian King and Queen to Vietnam in October. The cultural centre of Woluwe Saint-Pierre district of Brussels was turned into a warm Tet space, and was a favourite check-in point of visitors to the event. It featured a calligraphy corner where Jean-Sébastien Gill - a French national who is a fan of the art of calligraphy - wrote New Year wishes for the OVs, and a charity corner where handicrafts were sold to raise money for children in difficult circumstances in Vietnam. Additionally, visitors also have a chance to enjoy art performances staged by Vietnamese artists in Europe./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Ministry of Justice, "Somboon Muangklam", Advisor to the Minister of Justice, received a letter opposing the suspension of "Thaksin" that was submitted to the Minister by the People's Reform Student Network (CDC). Wor.Justice After the People's Reform Students Network of Thailand (CDC), led by Mr. Phichit Chaiyamongkol, along with protesters made a speech requesting a meeting with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice. In front of the Ministry of Justice Oppose the suspension of punishment of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister. Accommodation and treatment at the Police Hospital From the first night of his sentence at the Bangkok Remand Prison Mr. Somboon Muangklam, Advisor to the Minister of Justice, along with the Chief Inspector of the Department of Corrections Went out to receive a letter from the leaders of the PDRC protesters, with Mr. Phichit saying that he confirmed his intention to meet Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, in order to uphold the justice process. Therefo re, he wants the Minister of Justice to explain that the people are still fascinated by the case that Mr. Thaksin will receive a suspended sentence even though he is an absolute prisoner. Must be in prison, not in a hospital. Even though today the Minister of Defense has not been found, I would like to leave the will of the people to inquire. Tomorrow (February 13) will ask the Minister of Justice again. that requires a meeting Cabinet at Government House Mr. Somboon said that the process of suspending punishment It has been in place since 2003 with normal procedures. Today, Pol. Col. Thawee is on government duty in Yala Province, so he is accepting the matter on his behalf. At this time, it cannot be said that there is a list of Mr. Thaksin's names. Did you receive a suspended sentence? Normally I don't announce it. Because it will violate the rights of prisoners. You'll know in a few days. As for if Mr. Thaksin's name is suspended, it is a normal process. The owner and relatives will know the conditions. a nd the day of release of punishment itself By counting the 180-day criteria, the Department of Corrections will not announce the names. If the announcement is made, it will violate the rights of the suspended prisoner. Each time every month there will be a list of important names or big names. Many people do not have a single person who meets the criteria. The suspension committee has 19 people to help screen. Thousands of names have been submitted for consideration. Mr. Somboon further gave an interview. If Thaksin's name is given a suspended sentence, he will not have to wear EM bracelets. Because of the resolution of the committee to suspend the sentence since 2020, if you are over 70 years old and are sick. No need to enter EM Emphasizing that the suspension of sentences is not out of control. It was just changed from the Department of Corrections to being under the control of the Probation Department instead. What day will it be released? It is in the process of the Department of Corrections. Consult wi th the prosecutor Another matter is whether or not it must be seized or not. If there is no need to seize it, after 180 days it can be released back immediately. for a suspended sentence There is no need for a release warrant from the court. and in the case of not having to enter EM Even if it's a public holiday, you can release it. There is only a condition to report to the probation officer within 3 days. Source: Thai News Agency

Ho Chi Minh City will implement different measures to promote the digital economy, with the goal that it will contribute 20% to the city's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 2025, and 40% by 2030. In 2021, for the first time, Ho Chi Minh City assessed the contribution of the digital economy to its GRDP from a scientific research perspective, at 15.38% (excluding e-commerce and sharing economy). The figure was estimated at 18.66% in 2022, and is expected to reach 22% in 2024. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications, said that the Politburo's Resolution 31/2022 assigned the city the task of becoming the flagship center to lead the nation into a digital economy by 2030. The city has proactively carried out measures to promote the digital economy. It has also integrated solutions into digital economic development targets in the municipal Party Committee's resolutions and the city's annual socioeconomic development programme, said Thang. Currently, Ho Chi Minh City is developing digital infrastructure, promoting non-cash payments in many fields, especially administrative procedures, education, health care, and transportation. However, awareness in many places, many levels, and many sectors is still insufficient. Measurement methods and tools are not consistent, and policies and resources to support small and medium-sized enterprises are lacking, Thang pointed out. Ha Than, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association, proposed the city consider choosing priority economic sectors to focus on digital transformation, and have a roadmap for digital transformation to help the public gain more experience on digital economic and digital administration. HCM City seeks motivation for digital economic development hinh anh 2 Staff at Binh Phuoc province Smart Monitoring and Operations Centre. (Photo: VNA) Meanwhile, Professor-Dr. Tran Minh Tuan, Director of the Department of Digital Economy and Digital Society under the Ministry of Information and Comm unications, advised the city to promote digital economic development in key areas such as processing, manufacturing, garment and textiles, logistics, agriculture and services. According to the Director of the municipal Department of Information and Communications, to promote the digital economy, since the beginning of 2024, the city has implemented measures and policies to support small- and medium-sized enterprises, business households and individuals through training and consulting activities, and assisting the use of digital platforms at low prices. The city focuses on supporting and encouraging digital technology businesses to develop further, creating motivation to promote enterprises in different economic sectors to speed up digital transformation, developing new production and business models based on digital technology platforms, and improving the investment environment and operations at the hi-tech park, added Thang./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Chiang Mai, Minister of Public Health Leading a delegation from an international organization See the drive to promote quality childbearing. At Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai Province, the goal is to increase the population to no less than 500,000 people per year after finding the lowest number of births in 70 years and a trend of continuing to decrease. It is expected to be announced as a national agenda in March. at Nakornping Hospital Chiang Mai Province Today, medical personnel came to welcome Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health. leading the delegation of international organizations including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, United Nations Population Fund Based in Thailand Let's look at the operations that drive population growth. By promoting quality childbearing that is fully integrated From pregnancy, birth, birth, and creation of parents' schools. as well as taking care of children safely after birth which Nakornping Hospital is considered a good example. Supports driving towards t he national agenda and receiving support from international organizations. To further develop the population and human capital Dr. Chonnan said that Thailand faces a problem of few children being born. It has decreased since 2021 and in 2022 there are only 485,085 new births, the lowest in 70 years and the number of births is less than deaths. In addition, it was found that the total reproductive rate or number of children The average of Thai women has dropped to only 1.08, below replacement level and is likely to continue to decrease. If it is lower than it is in the next 60 years, the Thai population will be reduced in half to 33 million people, affecting the economic, social and security systems of the country in the future, especially the lack of labor. Government and Ministry of Public Health Therefore, he hastened to push this matter to be a national agenda. That will be announced this March. To lead to integration in solving problems together with all sectors. both promoting childbearing Balancing wor k and family Sharing child care expenses and helping people with infertility Including amending the law on diverse gender groups. and single people who don't want to have a partner To have children The goal is to increase the population. Let the birth rate remain constant at 1.08 or not less than 5 hundred thousand people per year. Ready for the Department of Health to drive a policy to promote quality births under the concept of "Give Birth Great World. Birth is a great gift." Encourage all hospitals under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health to establish birth promotion clinics. Consulting services Planning a pregnancy Diagnose and treat infertility and develop the hospital's potential to be able to provide more IVF services. Source: Thai News Agency

With impressive tourism recovery in 2023, shown in the substantial increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue, localities in the Southeastern and Mekong Delta regions have made huge plans for 2024, solidifying their tourism brand, developing attractive offerings, and professional services. 2023 - a bonanza year for tourism sector The southeastern localities of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Phuoc, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Tay Ninh earned more than 180.56 trillion VND (7.35 billion USD) from hosting over 65.3 million tourist arrivals in 2023, up 22% and 18% year-on-year, respectively. Last year, Ho Chi Minh City organised a kaleidoscope of vibrant tourism events and festivals such as Vietnamese Tet festival, Ao Dai festival and River festival, which brought interesting new experiences to visitors. Ba Ria-Vung Tau boasting strength in resort and cultural tourism, and Tay Ninh bestowed with stunning natural landscapes also witnessed strong growth in tourism revenue. Tourist attractions in Mekong Delta also impressed visitors with their standout cultural, spiritual and eco-tourism products. Almost all localities in the region maintained their lustre with the number of arrivals and amount of tourism earning escalating. Striving for new targets in 2024 The tourism sector of the southern localities has outlined specific measures to attract more visitors in 2024. Ho Chi Minh City will continue joining hands with localities nationwide to branch out tourism offerings, while focusing on improving the quality of healthcare, waterway, golf and community-based tourism. Besides, tourism promotion events and programmes will be organised to introduce the city's tourist destinations in potential and key markets. Ba Ria-Vung Tau will roll out a project to diversify tourism models that are able to create added value, and contribute to affirming the province's tourism brand, attracting more tourists and encouraging them to pay more and lengthen their stay. At least one night-time tourism model that high lights local typical products and services will be developed in Xuyen Moc and Con Dao districts and Vung Tau and Ba Ria cities this year. By 2030, night entertainment complexes will be set up in Xuyen Moc and Vung Tau while local night-time tourism brands will be formed and developed, making contributions to promoting high-quality and sustainable tourism. Meanwhile in Kien Giang province, the Department of Tourism eyes 9.2 million tourist arrivals, and expects to gain 20 trillion VND (814.3 million USD) from tourism services. Southern localities preparing for tourism upswing in 2024 hinh anh 2 Tourists in Phu Quoc island, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang (Photo: VNA) Accordingly, the province will develop high-quality accommodations, top-notch eco-resorts and entertainment zones, and improving service quality. Along with community-based tourism, it will develop traditional craft and OCOP products so as to diversify and increase the attractiveness to local tourism offerings. Targeting 4.9 million v isitors, Bac Lieu province will concentrate on completing and improving service quality in several tourist destinations, attracting investments in Tac Say tourism site and the Lap Dien bird sanctuary. The province will also capitalise on its traditional craft and agricultural production to shape up unique tourism products./. Source: Vietnam News Agency Today, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Presiding over the opening ceremony of the Royal Ceremonial Rowing Trainer Training Ceremony (boat masters and helmsmen), which is considered the first important step in preparing the procession of boats for the Royal Ceremony. The Navy is preparing to train rowers. and ship preparation together with the Fine Arts Department To be complete and ready to organize the event with the highest honor. Source: Thai News Agency