Day: February 18, 2024

Ban Chan Song La, "Thaksin" returns to Ban Chan Song La for the first time in 17 years, his face still and still. Wear a neck and arm splint Fans settle down and wait to give their support. At 6:33 a.m., Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at Ban Chan Song La, No. 472 Soi Charansanitwong 69, Bang Phlat Subdistrict and District. Bangkok After receiving a suspended sentence By wearing a plaid shirt Wear a splint on your arm and neck. Sitting in a black Mercedes. along with Phae Thongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, with Mr. Thaksin sitting on the left side, while Phae Thongtarn sitting on the right side, Pinthongta sitting in the back seat. It was found that Mr. Thaksin had a calm expression and had his mask on. During the time of arrival in the area of ??Ban Chan Song La As for the shirt that Mr. Thaksin wears, There are also green and dark blue colors, which experts identify as green and dark blue. It is the auspicious color of Sunday. Returning home this time It is the first time in 17 years sin ce 2006 that I have traveled outside the country. There is also a fan club. Came to give encouragement. After Mr. Thaksin returned, wearing a red shirt with the message NEW Thaksin Lovers 67 by Mrs. Pranom Poolthawee or Aunt Ung, Bang Mueang, Samut Prakan, stated that he was touched by Mr. Thaksin. have traveled back Wiping away tears and wishing Mr. Thaksin, who is 70 years old, may he be healthy and strong and be with his 7 grandchildren for a long time. While the atmosphere in front of Ban Chan Song La It is still lively with the media following the movement since last night. Meanwhile, at 7:00 a.m., people in the house came to remove a cloth sign with the message Welcome Home We're been waiting for this day for so so long. (Welcome home. We have been waiting for this day for a long time) with the palm prints of our grandchildren. that was attached to the front door of the house was removed and is expected to be taken back to Mr. Thaksin. Source: Thai News Agency

Ban Chan Song La, "Thaksin" returns to Ban Chan Song La for the first time in 17 years, his face still and still. Wear a neck and arm splint Fans settle down and wait to give their support. At 6:33 a.m., Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at Ban Chan Song La, No. 472 Soi Charansanitwong 69, Bang Phlat Subdistrict and District. Bangkok After receiving a suspended sentence By wearing a plaid shirt Wear a splint on your arm and neck. Sitting in a black Mercedes. along with Phae Thongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, with Mr. Thaksin sitting on the left side, while Phae Thongtarn sitting on the right side, Pinthongta sitting in the back seat. It was found that Mr. Thaksin had a calm expression and had his mask on. During the time of arrival in the area of ??Ban Chan Song La As for the shirt that Mr. Thaksin wears, There are also green and dark blue colors, which experts identify as green and dark blue. It is the auspicious color of Sunday. Returning home this time It is the first time in 17 years sin ce 2006 that I have traveled outside the country. There is also a fan club. Came to give encouragement. After Mr. Thaksin returned, wearing a red shirt with the message NEW Thaksin Lovers 67 by Mrs. Pranom Poolthawee or Aunt Ung, Bang Mueang, Samut Prakan, stated that he was touched by Mr. Thaksin. have traveled back Wiping away tears and wishing Mr. Thaksin, who is 70 years old, may he be healthy and strong and be with his 7 grandchildren for a long time. While the atmosphere in front of Ban Chan Song La It is still lively with the media following the movement since last night. Meanwhile, at 7:00 a.m., people in the house came to remove a cloth sign with the message Welcome Home We're been waiting for this day for so so long. (Welcome home. We have been waiting for this day for a long time) with the palm prints of our grandchildren. that was attached to the front door of the house was removed and is expected to be taken back to Mr. Thaksin. Source: Thai News Agency

Ban Chan Song La, "Thaksin" returns to Ban Chan Song La for the first time in 17 years, his face still and still. Wear a neck and arm splint Fans settle down and wait to give their support. At 6:33 a.m., Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at Ban Chan Song La, No. 472 Soi Charansanitwong 69, Bang Phlat Subdistrict and District. Bangkok After receiving a suspended sentence By wearing a plaid shirt Wear a splint on your arm and neck. Sitting in a black Mercedes. along with Phae Thongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, with Mr. Thaksin sitting on the left side, while Phae Thongtarn sitting on the right side, Pinthongta sitting in the back seat. It was found that Mr. Thaksin had a calm expression and had his mask on. During the time of arrival in the area of ??Ban Chan Song La As for the shirt that Mr. Thaksin wears, There are also green and dark blue colors, which experts identify as green and dark blue. It is the auspicious color of Sunday. Returning home this time It is the first time in 17 years sin ce 2006 that I have traveled outside the country. There is also a fan club. Came to give encouragement. After Mr. Thaksin returned, wearing a red shirt with the message NEW Thaksin Lovers 67 by Mrs. Pranom Poolthawee or Aunt Ung, Bang Mueang, Samut Prakan, stated that he was touched by Mr. Thaksin. have traveled back Wiping away tears and wishing Mr. Thaksin, who is 70 years old, may he be healthy and strong and be with his 7 grandchildren for a long time. While the atmosphere in front of Ban Chan Song La It is still lively with the media following the movement since last night. Meanwhile, at 7:00 a.m., people in the house came to remove a cloth sign with the message Welcome Home We're been waiting for this day for so so long. (Welcome home. We have been waiting for this day for a long time) with the palm prints of our grandchildren. that was attached to the front door of the house was removed and is expected to be taken back to Mr. Thaksin. Source: Thai News Agency

London: The Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) will contribute to the building of Vietnam's strategic policies while actively strengthening bilateral relations, and attracting the UK Government-funded projects in the fields of research and science-technology, said its Chairman Prof. Nguyen Xuan Huan. At the VIS's Annual General Meeting (AGM) convened at the Judge Business School under the University of Cambridge on February 17, Huan emphasised that with its members being professors, doctors, and scientists working in various fields in the UK and Ireland, VIS stands ready to provide counselling to the Vietnamese Government in formulating policies tailored to the country's context. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of aligning with global technological trends. Last year, VIS significantly facilitated educational collaboration between Vietnam and the UK through a mentoring programme sponsored by the British Council. Through this initiative, VIS professors directly mentored and ad vised nearly 100 young lecturers from 50 Vietnamese universities, aiding in their skill development, including publishing studies and international scientific articles, forming research groups, and building internationally accredited laboratories. A outstanding initiative of VIS in fostering member connection is the Coffee Talk event, an online themed discussion platform where members across the UK share insights and experiences on scientific research activities, professional expertise and soft skills. In 2023, VIS held 13 Coffee Talk sessions featuring speakers from various fields. Also last year, VIS admitted over 60 new members, increasing the total membership to 154. These members include professors, associate professors, senior lecturers and Vietnamese researchers studying or working at over 60 universities in the UK and Ireland. VIS's initiatives also extended to the launch of the Mentorship and Talent Development (MTD) programme at the National Economics University in Hanoi in 2022, aimed at support ing talented students. It also collaborated with the British Council to connect researchers from both countries. The AGM, an annual event, serves as a platform for VIS to review its past activities and chart its course for the future. Following the meeting, VIS partnered with the Vietnamese Student Association in Cambridge to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Westminster College, University of Cambridge./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, NHSO confirms there is no outstanding debt with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization. There is a budget waiting to be paid in 2023, another 941 million baht, if Rajavithi Hospital, which is responsible for procuring medicine, Make a disbursement letter NHSO is ready to transfer money within 15 working days immediately, along with explaining that NHSO will transfer money for medicines and medical supplies to Rajavithi Hospital as a drug procurer from the Government Pharmaceutical Organization on a periodic basis. According to the results of drug delivery to the warehouse Due to the news report that The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has overdue and uncollectible debtors (drugs, medical supplies, and vaccines) in fiscal year 2023 from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) of 4,133.72 million baht. The Social Security Office ( SSO) 1,013.55 million baht, government debtors 1,973.33 million baht, and private sector and export debtors 122.34 million baht, resulting in the Govern ment Pharmaceutical Organization (GAPO) borrowing money to maintain financial liquidity. Dr. Attaporn Limpanyalert, Deputy Secretary-General of the NHSO and NHSO spokesperson, said that the NHSO would like to confirm that there is no outstanding debt with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO). Buy medicines and medical supplies according to the NHSO's special project. The NHSO will set aside a budget from the beginning to be sufficient to meet the demand for medicines each year. And in fiscal year 2023, NHSO has a budget waiting to be paid to the network of service units at Rajavithi Hospital, as a drug supplier from the Government Pharmaceutical Organization, in the amount of 941 million baht. The reason that it is still a budget waiting to be paid is because Rajavithi Hospital is still The budget disbursement letter was not submitted to NHSO. Normally, each disbursement period, the district administration will informally send information to the NHSO to prepare for checking the information for p ayment. This is done in parallel with the disbursement letter for medicines and medical supplies from Rajavithi Hospital. After that, when NHSO receives the disbursement letter for medicines and medical supplies from Rajavithi Hospital, it will transfer the money to Rajavithi Hospital for Take it to pay for medicines to the District Health Office within 15 business days after receiving the letter. Dr. Attaporn further said that, however, since September 2023, NHSO has not received a letter for disbursement of medicines and medical supplies under the special project from Rajavithi Hospital, making it unable to disburse medicines. In fiscal year 2023, the budget for the procurement of medicines and medical supplies according to special projects is set at 9,520 million baht. NHSO has already transferred 8,281 million baht to Rajavithi Hospital to distribute to the District Health Office. There is another budget of 941 million baht that is waiting. Disbursed after receiving a letter from Rajavithi Hospital. Ther efore, if Rajavithi Hospital issues a disbursement letter NHSO will be able to transfer money for medicines and medical supplies within 15 business days immediately. Rajavithi Hospital is aware of this matter and will take action quickly. As with the procurement of medicines and medical supplies in each period of fiscal year 2024, there is still a budget waiting to be disbursed if Rajavithi Hospital makes a disbursement letter. NHSO is ready to transfer money within 15 business days immediately. In this regard, Rajavithi Hospital was assigned by the National Health Security Board (NHSO Board) on 18 August 2017 to be a service network that provides medicines and medical supplies to support medicines according to special projects of the NHSO since. Fiscal year 2018 onwards, due to the Office of the Auditor General of Thailand (OAG) and the Government Budget Expenditure Monitoring and Inspection Committee (OCT) confirming that the National Health Security Office (NHSO) Unable to purchase drugs and medical suppl ies according to the law Therefore, solutions to the problem were discussed. and came out as a board resolution NHSO A subcommittee should be established to prepare a purchasing plan and let Rajavithi Hospital be the representative of the service unit in purchasing instead of NHSO. February 18, 2024 Ask for more details at 1. NHSO hotline 1330 2. Online channels Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong on February 18 offered incense and attended the Lunar New Year pen-brush opening ceremony at a memorial area dedicated to national hero and world cultural eminent personality Nguyen Trai in Nhi Khe commune in Hanoi's outlying district of Thuong Tin. Nguyen Trai, whose pen name was Uc Trai, was born in Chi Ngai commune in Chi Linh district in the northern province of Hai Duong in 1380. He followed Le Loi in the resistance war against the Ming invaders and made great contributions to the nation's glorious victories. Beyond his military prowess, Nguyen Trai was a prolific literary figure, producing a vast array of literary works, including 110 poems and the monumental "Binh Ngo Dai Cao" (Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of the Wu), which stood as one of the earliest declarations of independence in the nation's history. In recognition of his invaluable contributions, UNESCO honoured Nguyen Trai on his 600th birth anniversary in 1980, acknowledging him as a world cultural eminent personality, an eminent military strategist and a talented politician. Commencing on November 14, 2022, the construction of his memorial site saw significant progress, with nearly all major components nearing completion. Meanwhile, the pen-brush ceremony embodies a longstanding cultural tradition of Thuong Tin. It encourages all local officials, Party members, and citizens to prioritise education, strive in labour and boost production. The first strokes of writing in the Lunar New Year often carry wishes for goodness, luck and happiness. In the morning the same day, President Thuong visited workers who are building Ring Road No. 4 in the Hanoi Capital Region. The road has a total length of 112.8km, passing through Hanoi, and Hung Yen and Bac Ninh provinces, with a total investment of over 85.81 trillion VND (3.57 billion USD)./. Source: Vietnam News Agency The Department of Corrections explains that Thaksin's suspended sentence is classified as being in the age group of 70 years and over, with all qualifications and general criteria as specified in the Department of Corrections announcement. The Department of Corrections would like to make a statement regarding the release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra on suspension of punishment. The Department of Corrections would like to state that The Bangkok Remand Prison took Mr. Thaksin into custody in the prison. Since August 22, 2023, the Supreme Court has sentenced 3 cases to imprisonment for a total of 8 years. Later, the royal pardon reduced the sentence to 1 year imprisonment and since Mr. Thaksin served his prison sentence. Until now, February 17, 2024, a total period of 6 months, which is in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Corrections regarding suspension of punishment. The Bangkok Remand Prison will examine the qualifications and criteria of prisoners who meet the criteria. in order to request a suspension of punishment In the case of Mr. Thaksin They are classified as people aged 70 years and over and have all the qualifications and general criteria as specified in the announcement of the Department of Corrections. Concerning the criteria for selecting prisoners to enter the project to suspend punishment in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being 70 years of age or older, dated October 28, 2020, is a middle-class prisoner. Have been sentenced for not less than 6 months or 1/3 of the sentence, whichever is greater. Consideration of suspension of punishment in the case of these special circumstances The Department of Corrections has operated in accordance with government regulations. The consideration steps are as follows. 1.Prison/Detention Center Carry out a thorough examination of the qualifications of prisoners who meet the criteria. along with requesting cooperation with the probation office in the sponsor's area Conduct a thorough investigation into the facts of the prisoner. Then prison/penitentiary Will collect relevant documents Organize a working group meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. It is chaired by the Prison Commander/Correctional Director, along with related units, including probation representatives. Representative from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board Representative of the Department of Provincial Administration Representative of the Royal Thai Police to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment Then submit the list to the Department of Corrections. To present to the subcommittee to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. According to the qualifications and criteria for suspending punishment in the case of special circumstances 2. Department of Corrections Check information sheets for prisoners at prisons/detention centres. To be complete and correct to present at the sub-committee meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. which is normally considered It is o nce a month. However, punishment is suspended in the case of special circumstances. The Department of Corrections must submit a list of names of people to the subcommittee. There was a resolution to release To the Minister of Justice To consider and approve the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances. 3. When the Minister of Justice has considered and approved it. The Ministry of Justice will send the letter back to the Department of Corrections. To notify the results of the consideration of the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances. to prisons/detention centers Carry out according to the resolution of the subcommittee. Suspension of punishment There must be a document informing the person receiving a suspended sentence in the case of special circumstances. Report to the probation officer and continue to abide by the conditions of probation. As of January 2024, there are inmates across the country who are in the criteria for consideration and have been approved to be released on parole. There were a total of 930 cases, divided into 913 suspended sentences in normal cases and suspended sentences in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being aged 70 years and over, 8 cases, and suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances, project "Create jobs, create careers, train working skills in the industrial sector" for 9 cases. The Department of Corrections would like to clarify the details of operations in the case of suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, which is carried out under relevant laws and regulations. Come to create further understanding for the public. Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong on February 18 offered incense and attended the Lunar New Year pen-brush opening ceremony at a memorial area dedicated to national hero and world cultural eminent personality Nguyen Trai in Nhi Khe commune in Hanoi's outlying district of Thuong Tin. Nguyen Trai, whose pen name was Uc Trai, was born in Chi Ngai commune in Chi Linh district in the northern province of Hai Duong in 1380. He followed Le Loi in the resistance war against the Ming invaders and made great contributions to the nation's glorious victories. Beyond his military prowess, Nguyen Trai was a prolific literary figure, producing a vast array of literary works, including 110 poems and the monumental "Binh Ngo Dai Cao" (Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of the Wu), which stood as one of the earliest declarations of independence in the nation's history. In recognition of his invaluable contributions, UNESCO honoured Nguyen Trai on his 600th birth anniversary in 1980, acknowledging him as a world cultural eminent personality, an eminent military strategist and a talented politician. Commencing on November 14, 2022, the construction of his memorial site saw significant progress, with nearly all major components nearing completion. Meanwhile, the pen-brush ceremony embodies a longstanding cultural tradition of Thuong Tin. It encourages all local officials, Party members, and citizens to prioritise education, strive in labour and boost production. The first strokes of writing in the Lunar New Year often carry wishes for goodness, luck and happiness. In the morning the same day, President Thuong visited workers who are building Ring Road No. 4 in the Hanoi Capital Region. The road has a total length of 112.8km, passing through Hanoi, and Hung Yen and Bac Ninh provinces, with a total investment of over 85.81 trillion VND (3.57 billion USD)./. Source: Vietnam News Agency The Department of Corrections explains that Thaksin's suspended sentence is classified as being in the age group of 70 years and over, with all qualifications and general criteria as specified in the Department of Corrections announcement. The Department of Corrections would like to make a statement regarding the release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra on suspension of punishment. The Department of Corrections would like to state that The Bangkok Remand Prison took Mr. Thaksin into custody in the prison. Since August 22, 2023, the Supreme Court has sentenced 3 cases to imprisonment for a total of 8 years. Later, the royal pardon reduced the sentence to 1 year imprisonment and since Mr. Thaksin served his prison sentence. Until now, February 17, 2024, a total period of 6 months, which is in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Corrections regarding suspension of punishment. The Bangkok Remand Prison will examine the qualifications and criteria of prisoners who meet the criteria. in order to request a suspension of punishment In the case of Mr. Thaksin They are classified as people aged 70 years and over and have all the qualifications and general criteria as specified in the announcement of the Department of Corrections. Concerning the criteria for selecting prisoners to enter the project to suspend punishment in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being 70 years of age or older, dated October 28, 2020, is a middle-class prisoner. Have been sentenced for not less than 6 months or 1/3 of the sentence, whichever is greater. Consideration of suspension of punishment in the case of these special circumstances The Department of Corrections has operated in accordance with government regulations. The consideration steps are as follows. 1.Prison/Detention Center Carry out a thorough examination of the qualifications of prisoners who meet the criteria. along with requesting cooperation with the probation office in the sponsor's area Conduct a thorough investigation into the facts of the prisoner. Then prison/penitentiary Will collect relevant documents Organize a working group meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. It is chaired by the Prison Commander/Correctional Director, along with related units, including probation representatives. Representative from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board Representative of the Department of Provincial Administration Representative of the Royal Thai Police to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment Then submit the list to the Department of Corrections. To present to the subcommittee to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. According to the qualifications and criteria for suspending punishment in the case of special circumstances 2. Department of Corrections Check information sheets for prisoners at prisons/detention centres. To be complete and correct to present at the sub-committee meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. which is normally considered It is o nce a month. However, punishment is suspended in the case of special circumstances. The Department of Corrections must submit a list of names of people to the subcommittee. There was a resolution to release To the Minister of Justice To consider and approve the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances. 3. When the Minister of Justice has considered and approved it. The Ministry of Justice will send the letter back to the Department of Corrections. To notify the results of the consideration of the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances. to prisons/detention centers Carry out according to the resolution of the subcommittee. Suspension of punishment There must be a document informing the person receiving a suspended sentence in the case of special circumstances. Report to the probation officer and continue to abide by the conditions of probation. As of January 2024, there are inmates across the country who are in the criteria for consideration and have been approved to be released on parole. There were a total of 930 cases, divided into 913 suspended sentences in normal cases and suspended sentences in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being aged 70 years and over, 8 cases, and suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances, project "Create jobs, create careers, train working skills in the industrial sector" for 9 cases. The Department of Corrections would like to clarify the details of operations in the case of suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, which is carried out under relevant laws and regulations. Come to create further understanding for the public. Source: Thai News Agency

Phetchabun, Relevant agencies plan to control the occurrence of hot spots in the areas of Phu Pha Daeng Wildlife Sanctuary and Nam Nao National Park, Phetchabun Province, in order to integrate joint operations to extinguish forest fires. In Phetchabun Province, relevant agencies met to plan to control the situation of heat spots in the Phu Pha Daeng Wildlife Sanctuary. and Nam Nao National Park To integrate joint forest fire extinguishing operations for both the air and ground sectors. Operate efficiently Able to control the situation in a timely manner Then there was a flight to survey the area, water sources and assess the situation. Ready to determine the point of flight to drop water to extinguish fire. Heat spot area in Nam Nao National Park with a severe forest fire situation Because there is a large amount of fuel Using 15 helicopter flights to collect water from Huai Khon Kaen Reservoir, along with boat trips by Nam Nao National Park officials. Also put out the fire in another way. Source: Thai N ews Agency