Day: February 26, 2024

Bangkok: The Department of Intellectual Property, together with ISOC, the Royal Thai Police, the Customs Department, along with the private sector that owns intellectual property rights and the MBK Center shopping center, are working proactively to campaign to instill awareness and respect for rights. in intellectual property to merchants and the general public at the MBK Center shopping center Mr. Awut Wongsawat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, said that The Department of Intellectual Property aims to carry out work in promoting and protecting intellectual property rights along with continuously preventing and suppressing intellectual property infringement. To build confidence in trading partners and create an atmosphere suitable for trade and investment This will help create a good image for the country. All the same, the Department of Intellectual Property and allied agencies continue to firmly join hands. To deal with the situation of intellectual property infringemen t Especially in the commercial and market areas (Physical Market) which are being watched by trading partner countries. The Department of Intellectual Property has therefore joined forces with both government and private sector agencies involved. Organize a walking campaign against the sale of products violating intellectual property rights in important commercial areas like MBK to raise awareness among traders, entrepreneurs, consumers, and the public to respect intellectual property rights. This makes promoting effective protection of intellectual property rights. This activity will continue throughout March. However, such activities are intended to be a mechanism for enhancing knowledge and understanding for the people. To protect the public from dangers that may arise from the use of intellectual property infringing products that are not up to standard. If you see an action that is considered an infringement of intellectual property rights You can report clues to the Intellectual Property Violation Preve ntion Division. Department of Intellectual Property, call 02-547-4702 or hotline 1368 or website www.ipthailand.go.th Yes.-514.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Ba Ria-Vung Tau: The UNESCO Office in Vietnam in coordination with the Centre for Vocational Education and Training under the Trade Union of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 26 launched a project on facilitating access to vocational and transferable skills for out-of-school children and youth in Vietnam. The project, which will be carried out in southern provinces of Dong Thap and Ba Ria-Vung Tau in 2023-2024, aims to narrow the gap in accessibility to schooling by children and youth. It is the third phase of a larger project implemented by UNESCO in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region with the first phase implemented in Indonesia (2018-2019) and Thailand (2020-2021). Miki Nozawa, head of the education department at the UNESCO Office in Vietnam, said the project is expected to be a driving force for boosting socioeconomic growth of the localities and the region. Key occupations for training programmes in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province include basic baking techniques, cooking techniques, welding, civil electricity, basic industrial sewing techniques, basic spa care techniques and restaurant service skills. In addition to granting vocational certificates, after completing the programme, trainees will get support in securing jobs as well as better integrating into the community. Tran Quang Vinh, director of the Centre for Vocational Education and Training, said with vocational skills acquired, they can get stable jobs with better income. To date, the centre has enrolled 210 students. It will organise seven vocational training classes, with 35 students each, which will start in March in Vung Tau city and Xuyen Moc district, he said./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok: Thammanat-Anucha" pushes forward the project to construct a water gate at the mouth of the Chainat-Pa Sak canal. Order the Royal Irrigation Department to propose projects to include in the 2025 plan. Captain Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, along with Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Follow the progress of the water gate construction project at the mouth of the Chainat - Pa Sak canal, with Mr. Chuchat Rakjit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department. Executives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives head of government agency Chainat Province Water User Group participated at the Manorom Water Delivery and Maintenance Project, Wat Khok Subdistrict, Manorom District, Chainat Province. The Minister of Agriculture said that flooding in the lower Chao Phraya River Basin has occurred frequently. and became more violent The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, through the Royal Irrigation Department, has prepared 9 low er Chao Phraya flood relief plans with a resolution approved by the National Water Resources Committee (NHRC) on May 3, 2017, which is the Chainat-Forest Flood Drainage Canal Project. Sak is 1 of 9 work plans, which is a work to improve the Chainat - Pa Sak Canal, with a construction plan of 6 years (2025-2030). If this project is completed, it will be able to help alleviate flooding problems in the Chao Phraya River Basin as a whole for the entire basin. It can cut off the peak of flood water passing through the Chao Phraya Dam as high as 930 cubic meters/second. As for the progress of the construction project, the flood gate at the mouth of the Chainat - Pa Sak canal consists of 4 flood gates, capable of discharging a maximum of 930 cubic meters per second. It is a flood gate that can receive water into the Chainat - Pa Sak canal during the season. Drought because the threshold is lower than the Manorom floodgate. It is considered to strengthen stability and increase the efficiency of water management for water delivery and maintenance projects in the area. and can be used to manage water during the construction of the Chainat-Pa Sak drainage canal project. which has a long construction period It is necessary to deliver water and drain water during construction. The project to construct the flood gate at the mouth of the Chainat - Pa Sak canal has a 4-year construction plan (2025-2028) with a budget of 650 million baht. At this time, the Minister of Agriculture has assigned the Royal Irrigation Department. Accelerate preparation and present projects to be included in the budget request plan for 2025. Deputy Minister Anucha said that he is ready to support and drive work according to the policies of the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. which has given importance to the problems of farmers all over the country Especially solving drought problems. and floods that occur every year This year, we still need to monitor the El Niño situation that will have an impact until the middle of 2024. All parties, inc luding the public sector, the public sector, and the private sector, must integrate and work together to find long-term solutions. Seriously, ready to emphasize that the project to construct the flood gate at the mouth of the Chainat - Pa Sak canal, a 4-year construction plan (2025-2028), will help agricultural areas in the central region. There is water for use in agriculture during the dry season. It also supports the amount of water during the rainy season to prevent water from flooding the central region. Including Bangkok and surrounding areas as well Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Team FPT3DN.Robotown comprising students from Da Nang-based FPT Senior High School triumphed at the FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) Vietnam robotic competition 2023-2024 on February 24, winning a ticket to compete at the For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotic Championship which is slated for April 17-20 in the US. FIRST Championship is one of the most prestigious international robotics competitions for high school students around the world. Earlier, the FIRST® authorised FPT University to organise the robotic competition in Vietnam following the rules and standards of the US' FIRST® Tech Challenge. Held for the first time in Vietnam, the FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) Vietnam with the theme 'Young Generation Creating the Future' was for junior and senior high school students (grades 7-12) nationwide. More than 2,000 students from across the country participated in the event, in teams of 3-15 members. In order to support students nationwide to join in the competition, FPT University also organised the Vietnam Open Robotics Challenge (VORC) in Hanoi, Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City. Students were trained to familiarise themselves with robots in a more accessible format with virtual simulation. Through such competitions Vietnamese students can enhance their knowledge and skills. Moreover, those activities will ignite creativity and potential for better movements in science and technology. Various Vietnamese teams have achieved excellent results in global-scale robot competitions in recent years. Vietnam is recognised as a country with solid technological growth and a potential young labour force capable of applying high technologies such as AI, Big Data, or trending industries worldwide such as chips and semiconductors./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok: Police at Chum Phae Police Station arrested four teenagers who used a knife to stab a 24-year-old man to death. They are currently being detained for questioning. In the case of a rival teen causing bodily harm Until causing the death of Mr. Wiraphon, 24 years old, with a stab wound in the breast area. Another friend had a head injury. The rescue workers tried to give Mr. Wiraphon a heart pump before he was taken to Chum Phae Hospital, where he died later. Mr. Thanakrit, another friend, was slightly injured. There was a blunt force trauma to the head. The group of teenagers who caused the incident fled behind a college in Chum Phae District, Khon Kaen Province, in the middle of the night. During the investigation, Ms. Athitaya, one of the people who were attacked, testified that all three of them were 3rd year Vocational Certificate students at a college. Today I came to attend the certificate ceremony held by the college. After work ended, I walked out in front of the college. to come take the mot orcycle parked behind the college But found a group of perpetrators who are students at the same place front area and an argument ensued The teacher came to mediate to separate. After that, he walked along the road. to take the car home and found a group of perpetrators waiting on the road behind the college. Before asking, why are you looking at me? and was immediately attacked by the perpetrators. One of them used a sharp iron weapon that he was holding to stab Mr. Weerapol until he fell. Mr. Thanakrit ran in time and was attacked, not much injured. As for himself, the perpetrator yelled at him not to harm a woman, so he was able to escape. Recently, Pol. Col. Rakchart Ruangcharoen, Superintendent of Chum Phae Police Station, revealed that police have now been able to fully detain all four teenagers who caused the incident. There had been conflict with the deceased group before. The details are under investigation. At this time, we are searching for the weapons that were used to attack the enemy until he d ied. All were brought in for questioning. Chum Phae Police Station.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Vietnam will begin blocking signals for non-compliant 2G mobile phones as part of its broader plan to fully phase out the 2G service this year, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). This move aims to create space for the advancement of more modern telecommunications technologies, the authority said. The VTA has instructed all mobile phone service providers to cease accepting subscribers with mobile phones that exclusively support 2G technology (2G-only phones) unless they are on the MIC list of conformity certification. Users can look up 2G models at https://tqc.gov.vn/2g-only. They are also advised to contact their mobile service providers for more information and instructions related to this issue. Those who need further support from the VTA can contact Le Huu Duc, from the Telecommunication Quality Metrology Centre, 0236.3583223 - extension 401, email: lhduc@vnta.gov.vn, or Pham Thanh Binh, from the same centre, 02 4.39436608 - extension 08001, email: binhpt @vnta.gov.vn. Earlier, the MIC said 2G will be turned off by September. Frequency licences issued to carriers deploying 2G will expire by that time. VTA Deputy Director Nguyen Phong Nha said that the ministry is oriented to start 6G technology by 2030. Therefore, 2G technology phones would no longer be used, imported and circulated on the market. Statistics from network operators reported that currently the country has about 15 million 2G subscribers. The MIC had issued a regulation prohibiting the import of 2G devices since 2020. Current devices imported into the Vietnamese market are through unofficial channels. Thus, 2G devices in Vietnam are at the end of their usage cycle. When the device breaks down, it will be replaced by the users./. Source: Vietnam News Agency Bangkok: Samut Prakan Provincial Police Commander Called a meeting of the investigation team for the murder of a young Taiwanese man. And will consider issuing red arrest warrants for 5 suspects who fled the country yesterday. His ex-wife gave information that The deceased belonged to a call center gang. The latest murder case of a young Taiwanese man who buried his body in a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichit Bunchinwuthikul. Police Commander, Provincial Police, Samut Prakan Province Call a meeting of the investigative team to expedite the follow-up of the case and will consider issuing red arrest warrants for 5 suspects who have already fled Thailand. Yesterday afternoon (Feb. 25), there were 4 Taiwanese men and 1 Thai woman who were found before the incident. Three Taiwanese men arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 1:50 a.m. After which the three murder teams called a taxi to take them to the house where the crime occurred. before committing murder and throwing away the body As f or the issue, no weight has been given to it yet. The deceased's ex-wife who is Thai Came out to provide information that The deceased belonged to a call center gang. Has a base abroad. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Kan Jom Phalang" raided and rescued dozens of disabled children who were imprisoned and abused in a village in the Sai Noi area of Nonthaburi Province. The caretaker claimed that he opened it as a place to teach children. Coordinate with police and officials MSD joins in the inspection At 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2024, Mr. Kanthat Phongpaiboonwet or Kan Jom Phalang along with staff of the Children and Family Home in Nonthaburi Province Social Development and Human Security (MSD), Nonthaburi Province Together with Sai Noi police officers, they went to the area of a daycare called "Autistic Person Development Center" in the village of Sai Noi, Nonthaburi Province, after receiving complaints from good citizens that Dozens of disabled children were locked in an empty room with no air conditioning, no fan, no mattress, no pillow. Some were stripped naked and locked in a room for friends to see. There was physical harm. and let the child drink water Until the child had to drink water in the bathroom Fr om the inspection, it was found to be a single-family house. Located in the last alley of the village, the center caretaker is inconvenient to go inside. It claims to be open as a place to teach children. Not a daycare It is claimed that there are 5-6 children under their care and 4-5 teachers, and the media is not allowed to take photos. stated that it is a violation of personal rights If a complaint is reported to the agency Request legal action Bring a valid police report or search warrant. before giving permission to officials Nonthaburi Province Secondary Educational Service Area Office Only 2 people went in to check, and inside the room there were about 7 children. Kan Jompalang said that from the informant's information that The said place charges 20,000-30,000 baht per month for child care. See the clip inside the house. It became depressing. Can't accept what happened. Therefore, coordinate with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Environment to contact officials to inspec t the area today. And received cooperation from the Superintendent of Sai Noi Police Station who also came to join in the investigation. From the initial inspection, officials from the Nonthaburi Provincial Educational Service Area Office Found 7 children in the house, 1 of whom was not wearing clothes. But when the staff told the child to put on clothes The child agreed to wear it. When asking to see registration documents as a daycare facility was evaded saying The documents are with another teacher. who didn't come to work today When asked if there was a child development room or not? The caretaker refused to cooperate with the officers in taking him in for inspection. Initially, they coordinated with Sai Noi District. Come join in the inspection. Because from checking information on registration as a daycare facility by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Initially, there was no such location listed in the system. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: Article translated and edited by: Adisorn Suksomatthu Reviewed and proofread by: Khomsthanon Sukajjasakul Each year the number of people affected and the amount of money lost to romance scams increases. Many sectors have launched campaigns to warn people against falling prey to scammers who want to take advantage of people seeking relationships from online dating websites and applications. Film producers and foreign news agencies Take the story of the Romance Scammer and tell it in the form of a documentary film. To expose deceptive techniques that have ruined countless lives. The Tinder Swindler, heir to a deceitful businessman The Tinder Swindler is a 2022 Netflix documentary that tells the story of three European women who fell victim to a scam by Simon Levi, who claimed to be the heir to a diamond business in Israel. The stories of the three female victims are like mirrors that reflect each other's fates. As they had all been pampered like princesses since the first time they met Simon. inc luding taking them to luxurious dinners and traveling on private jets But soon the three received the same request for help from Simon. who claims that he is being harmed by a rival and urgently needs money. Promising to return an amount greater than what he had borrowed. But it turned out that The money they transferred It was actually used to satiate Simon's other victims. Therefore it is equal to All the indulgences they had received from Simon. It was the victim's money that Simon had embezzled earlier. Source: Thai News Agency