‘Puangphet’ raids a place selling e-cigarettes near an educational institution.

Bangkok, "Minister Puangpetch" went to the area together with "Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau" to break down places selling e-cigarettes. Near educational institutions, 15 points, worth 3 million baht, indicating that sellers will be arrested because e-cigarettes contain nicotine. It destroys children's brains. "Big Jo" says he is preparing to expand the results. Catch the big culprit Revealed to have information Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office along with Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee, Investigation Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Mr. Thasorn At Thasitthiphan, Secretary-General of the Consumer Protection Board. Opened an operation to destroy Vape Operation (electronic cigarettes) at 15 points, divided into 14 points of sales near educational institutions and 1 point of a smuggling warehouse. Currently, 7 points have been searched. 8 points are in the process of being searched. 7 dealers, 8 people total. More than 6,000 item s were seized, which if including the seizure of e-cigarettes in all 15 locations, there would be a total of 3 million baht worth of seized items. By one of the points at Nang Phuang Phet Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office together with the Metropolitan Police Bureau in raiding and arresting It is a market area in the area of ??Ramkhamhaeng University 2, found openly for sale. There is a Thai female employee in front of the store. and gave a statement to the police that I have been a salesperson for 2 months and do not know who the owner is. The store is open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and has daily sales of 7,000 - 10,000 baht, which customers can pay via cash and transfer money through accounts. The police have inquired whether or not it has been sold to children and youth. The employee denied that it was sold to children. This caused the police to bring evidence from CCTV cameras to reveal in front of them that it was actually being sold to children and youth. We found that this arrest invo lved only children as young as 7 years old. The next point, Metropolitan Police detectives searched an apartment in Soi Vibhavadi 16 where they found e-cigarettes along with confiscated items such as replaceable head e-cigarettes. e-cigarette liquid Disposable electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette gadgets with various cartoon characters, etc., were found among foreign employees. His duty was to pack and deliver products. He testified that he came to work for about 3 months and received a salary of 13,000 baht. He was initially hired to sell dolls. But when the actual work started Found that they were selling electronic cigarettes. The officers will detain the said employee and further expand the results of the arrest. After the arrest and search The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office held a joint press conference with Investigation Commander, Metropolitan Police Bureau Mrs. Puangpetch said that because the Prime Minister had urged strict searches. and arrest illegal sales of electronic cigarettes Therefore, I discussed with Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Request additional police force Which has assigned Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee to be the investigation force until it is known that in Bangkok And in the surrounding area, there are many places that sell e-cigarettes near educational institutions. and from visiting the area Today I found evidence. Electronic cigarettes have modified accessories. To motivate children and youth to turn to smoking even more. After this, there will be an investigation to find the main cause. Ready to confirm that E-cigarettes are illegal. And today it is still time to allow it to be a legal product. E-cigarettes contain a lot of nicotine that affects the brain. If youth and children Smoking it will cause brain damage. Because youth and children are an important force for the nation. 'Today e-cigarettes are still illegal. Both positive and negative, today we have to sit and talk about which one is more effec tive, which will take time, but today e-cigarettes are still illegal. Everyone must detect them. Everyone has a duty not to neglect them. Must ask for cooperation from the police in the area. and related agencies integrate together to help the nation's youth Including parents if they see their children buying things into the house. Provide clues to the sales location. In order for the police to expand further, the girls went to the source and most found that e-cigarettes were smuggled from neighboring countries,' said the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office. Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Also talking about blocking illegal sellers of electronic cigarettes through online channels, he said that today the Secretary of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board invited representatives of two major online product sales websites to come and talk in order to inspect the product distributors. Including those illegally selling on Facebook and TikTok channels, they have coordinated wit h the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to take action to shut down more than 1,000 of those websites. Police Major General Theeradej said that the Metropolitan Police Detective Team had been planning the arrest for more than two weeks based on information received. and led to today's arrest. Initially, 7 locations were searched and nearly 6,000 electronic cigarette items were found. It is a joint operation to keep youth safe. 'A reminder to parents to check that what their children are hanging on to is not a doll but an electronic cigarette. This is something that is intoxicating and addictive,' Police Major General Theeradej said. The part that society still questions. The arrest still cannot be traced to the main culprit. Police Major General Theeradej Today we have many traces of evidence. But we must not forget that prevention and suppression We can't do it alone. It takes cooperation from many sectors to make it go away. The investigative team is responsible for taking care of the Bangko k and surrounding area. Work from now on must be thorough and careful. At the same time, it is believed that if officials are able to inspect all 15 points, it is expected that more than 10,000 items will be found. Source: Thai News Agency

‘Puangphet’ raids a place selling e-cigarettes near an educational institution.

Bangkok, "Minister Puangpetch" went to the area together with "Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau" to break down places selling e-cigarettes. Near educational institutions, 15 points, worth 3 million baht, indicating that sellers will be arrested because e-cigarettes contain nicotine. It destroys children's brains. "Big Jo" says he is preparing to expand the results. Catch the big culprit Revealed to have information Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office along with Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee, Investigation Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Mr. Thasorn At Thasitthiphan, Secretary-General of the Consumer Protection Board. Opened an operation to destroy Vape Operation (electronic cigarettes) at 15 points, divided into 14 points of sales near educational institutions and 1 point of a smuggling warehouse. Currently, 7 points have been searched. 8 points are in the process of being searched. 7 dealers, 8 people total. More than 6,000 item s were seized, which if including the seizure of e-cigarettes in all 15 locations, there would be a total of 3 million baht worth of seized items. By one of the points at Nang Phuang Phet Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office together with the Metropolitan Police Bureau in raiding and arresting It is a market area in the area of ??Ramkhamhaeng University 2, found openly for sale. There is a Thai female employee in front of the store. and gave a statement to the police that I have been a salesperson for 2 months and do not know who the owner is. The store is open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and has daily sales of 7,000 - 10,000 baht, which customers can pay via cash and transfer money through accounts. The police have inquired whether or not it has been sold to children and youth. The employee denied that it was sold to children. This caused the police to bring evidence from CCTV cameras to reveal in front of them that it was actually being sold to children and youth. We found that this arrest invo lved only children as young as 7 years old. The next point, Metropolitan Police detectives searched an apartment in Soi Vibhavadi 16 where they found e-cigarettes along with confiscated items such as replaceable head e-cigarettes. e-cigarette liquid Disposable electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette gadgets with various cartoon characters, etc., were found among foreign employees. His duty was to pack and deliver products. He testified that he came to work for about 3 months and received a salary of 13,000 baht. He was initially hired to sell dolls. But when the actual work started Found that they were selling electronic cigarettes. The officers will detain the said employee and further expand the results of the arrest. After the arrest and search The Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office held a joint press conference with Investigation Commander, Metropolitan Police Bureau Mrs. Puangpetch said that because the Prime Minister had urged strict searches. and arrest illegal sales of electronic cigarettes Therefore, I discussed with Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Request additional police force Which has assigned Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee to be the investigation force until it is known that in Bangkok And in the surrounding area, there are many places that sell e-cigarettes near educational institutions. and from visiting the area Today I found evidence. Electronic cigarettes have modified accessories. To motivate children and youth to turn to smoking even more. After this, there will be an investigation to find the main cause. Ready to confirm that E-cigarettes are illegal. And today it is still time to allow it to be a legal product. E-cigarettes contain a lot of nicotine that affects the brain. If youth and children Smoking it will cause brain damage. Because youth and children are an important force for the nation. 'Today e-cigarettes are still illegal. Both positive and negative, today we have to sit and talk about which one is more effec tive, which will take time, but today e-cigarettes are still illegal. Everyone must detect them. Everyone has a duty not to neglect them. Must ask for cooperation from the police in the area. and related agencies integrate together to help the nation's youth Including parents if they see their children buying things into the house. Provide clues to the sales location. In order for the police to expand further, the girls went to the source and most found that e-cigarettes were smuggled from neighboring countries,' said the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office. Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Also talking about blocking illegal sellers of electronic cigarettes through online channels, he said that today the Secretary of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board invited representatives of two major online product sales websites to come and talk in order to inspect the product distributors. Including those illegally selling on Facebook and TikTok channels, they have coordinated wit h the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to take action to shut down more than 1,000 of those websites. Police Major General Theeradej said that the Metropolitan Police Detective Team had been planning the arrest for more than two weeks based on information received. and led to today's arrest. Initially, 7 locations were searched and nearly 6,000 electronic cigarette items were found. It is a joint operation to keep youth safe. 'A reminder to parents to check that what their children are hanging on to is not a doll but an electronic cigarette. This is something that is intoxicating and addictive,' Police Major General Theeradej said. The part that society still questions. The arrest still cannot be traced to the main culprit. Police Major General Theeradej Today we have many traces of evidence. But we must not forget that prevention and suppression We can't do it alone. It takes cooperation from many sectors to make it go away. The investigative team is responsible for taking care of the Bangko k and surrounding area. Work from now on must be thorough and careful. At the same time, it is believed that if officials are able to inspect all 15 points, it is expected that more than 10,000 items will be found. Source: Thai News Agency

Concerned about the hot spot situation, increasing PM 2.5 dust values.

House of Representatives, The Prime Minister is concerned about the situation of heat points, burning, increasing PM 2.5 dust values, and emphasizes prevention and control of forest fires. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance There is concern about the situation of PM 2.5 dust values ??increasing in northern areas such as Chiang Mai province. From the decrease and good weather at the beginning of last year From the cooperation of all sectors Including neighboring countries that have joined together to reduce burning in a concrete way. and had previously emphasized the issue of forest fires that is likely to occur more Especially during the summer There are hot spots and places where there is a high risk of fire outbreaks. And most importantly, it is the cause of PM 2.5 dust. Currently, from the weather report, PM 2.5 dust has increased. Until it's worrisome which is caused by the heat point We must go back and solve the root cause, which is forest fires, by instructing relevant agenc ies to watch out for risky areas. and has high heat At each point, don't be careless to prevent it. Including the need to request intensive cooperation from all sectors. As usual, when a fire ignites or erupts, you must quickly control and extinguish the fire at the initial stage as quickly as possible. and strictly follow the incident response plan that has been ordered. This requires all relevant parts including support from the army Let's work together to prevent and deal with the wildfire situation this summer. The Prime Minister will be scheduled to visit the area. Chiang Mai Province during March 15-17 to follow up and solve problems regarding the forest fire situation. that results in widespread damage Especially natural resources and PM 2.5 dust as well. Source: Thai News Agency

Concerned about the hot spot situation, increasing PM 2.5 dust values.

House of Representatives, The Prime Minister is concerned about the situation of heat points, burning, increasing PM 2.5 dust values, and emphasizes prevention and control of forest fires. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance There is concern about the situation of PM 2.5 dust values ??increasing in northern areas such as Chiang Mai province. From the decrease and good weather at the beginning of last year From the cooperation of all sectors Including neighboring countries that have joined together to reduce burning in a concrete way. and had previously emphasized the issue of forest fires that is likely to occur more Especially during the summer There are hot spots and places where there is a high risk of fire outbreaks. And most importantly, it is the cause of PM 2.5 dust. Currently, from the weather report, PM 2.5 dust has increased. Until it's worrisome which is caused by the heat point We must go back and solve the root cause, which is forest fires, by instructing relevant agenc ies to watch out for risky areas. and has high heat At each point, don't be careless to prevent it. Including the need to request intensive cooperation from all sectors. As usual, when a fire ignites or erupts, you must quickly control and extinguish the fire at the initial stage as quickly as possible. and strictly follow the incident response plan that has been ordered. This requires all relevant parts including support from the army Let's work together to prevent and deal with the wildfire situation this summer. The Prime Minister will be scheduled to visit the area. Chiang Mai Province during March 15-17 to follow up and solve problems regarding the forest fire situation. that results in widespread damage Especially natural resources and PM 2.5 dust as well. Source: Thai News Agency

Vietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation

Vientiane: The office of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the Secretariat of the Lao NA held their 12th annual seminar and exchange in Oudomxay province, Laos, on March 6. Secretary General of the Vietnamese NA Bui Van Cuong and Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Xayachak attended the event. At the event, participants exchanged experience in developing digital NA library and initiatives to build NA television while discussing practical issues that help improve the capacity of public servants and effective advisory work to serve the NA. Officials of both sides spoke highly of the bilateral cooperation during 2022-2024, with smooth coordination to arrange the exchange of delegations at all levels, online meetings and seminars, and effective training courses for officials, among others. Regarding the cooperation plan for the 2024-2026 period, the two sides agreed to continue close coordination, regular experience sharing and exchanges of experts. They also agreed on plans to improve the Vietnam ese language competence for the Lao NA officers and Lao language skills for Vietnamese NA staff. Besides, they reached consensus on cooperating to train Lao officials, providing them with technical and IT knowledge to serve administrative work, and manage, maintain, and use the new parliament building. The Vietnamese NA Office will support the Lao side to organise the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly slated for October 18-2 in Vientiane and related conferences./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Vietnamese, Lao parliaments step up cooperation

Vientiane: The office of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the Secretariat of the Lao NA held their 12th annual seminar and exchange in Oudomxay province, Laos, on March 6. Secretary General of the Vietnamese NA Bui Van Cuong and Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Xayachak attended the event. At the event, participants exchanged experience in developing digital NA library and initiatives to build NA television while discussing practical issues that help improve the capacity of public servants and effective advisory work to serve the NA. Officials of both sides spoke highly of the bilateral cooperation during 2022-2024, with smooth coordination to arrange the exchange of delegations at all levels, online meetings and seminars, and effective training courses for officials, among others. Regarding the cooperation plan for the 2024-2026 period, the two sides agreed to continue close coordination, regular experience sharing and exchanges of experts. They also agreed on plans to improve the Vietnam ese language competence for the Lao NA officers and Lao language skills for Vietnamese NA staff. Besides, they reached consensus on cooperating to train Lao officials, providing them with technical and IT knowledge to serve administrative work, and manage, maintain, and use the new parliament building. The Vietnamese NA Office will support the Lao side to organise the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly slated for October 18-2 in Vientiane and related conferences./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Visit Vietnam Year – Dien Bien 2024 – a boost for tourism industry

Hanoi: Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, themed 'Glorious Dien Bien - Infinite Experiences' is expected to be a leverage to boost the local socio-economy, contributing to promoting the country's tourism development, Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee Vu A Bang has said. The province will host 28 out of 169 programmes and activities throughout the year, Bang said. The highlight of the year is the Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival which is scheduled to take place on March 16, he said, adding that there will be also a special art programme and a high-altitude fireworks display on May 6 evening and a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7. Besides cultural tourism resources associated with key relic sites in the locality such as the headquarters of Dien Bien Phu - Muong Phang Campaign, A1, C1, D1 and E1 hills and the central area of the French stronghold, Dien Bien province is creating a highlight for the northwest region with various new tourism p roducts, exploiting the strength of natural resources. The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that in recent years, Dien Bien has worked with many travel agencies to building new tourism products with regional linkages, such as Caravan (self-driving tour) on Hanoi - Son La - Dien Bien route and Ban flower season tour. Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Travel Association Phung Quang Thang suggested said that Dien Bien province needs to soon connect with travel agencies to have a strategy for promoting local tourism products to exploit the large tourist flow. According to head of the Travel Department at the UNESCO Travel Club, Director of VietSense Travel Company Nguyen Van Tai, from this month, tourists booking services to Dien Bien will increase, including a large number of tourists in Hanoi. To let tourists to have a longer experience, Dien Bien province needs to strengthen links with provinces in the northwest region, building interline tourism products starting from Hanoi. Responding to Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, as well as welcoming the number of tourists coming to this province, airlines have increased flights from Hanoi to Dien Bien. National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has doubled its frequency to two flights a day on the route connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the northwestern province of Dien Bien from March 6 to 30. Vietjet airline has opened a direct flight between Hanoi and Dien Bien from March 1. Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, which will open on March 16, is expected to attract a large number of tourists to Dien Bien. The locality aims to receive 1.3 million visitors and raked 2.2 trillion VND (89.32 million USD) from tourism. According to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy said that Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 will be a boost not only for the local tourism sector, but also contribute to enhance the attractiveness of Vietnam tourism to international visitors. Thus, it is necessary for Dien Bien province to quickly ove rcome shortcomings in terms of infrastructure, accommodations, and human resources and conduct dissemination campaign so that ethnic communities can join in the event, luring more domestic and foreign tourists to Dien Bien in particular and Vietnam in general, she said./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Spectacular activities to wow visitors at Ban Flower Festival

Hanoi: Visitors should get ready for a fantastic display at the Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival, a highlight of Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024, which is set to open in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 16. Spanning from March 13 to 18, the festival boasts a diverse lineup of activities, including an incense offering ceremony at the Dien Bien Phu martyrs' memorial temple, the launch of Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 featuring a music extravaganza and a high-altitude fireworks display, and a photo contest showcasing the resplendent Ban flower landscape. The event also includes a show of traditional costumes of ethnic groups, an ethnic sports competition, an exhibition featuring cultural and tourism products, and activities to connect tours and travel routes. Festival-goers can immerse in the rich cultural tapestry of the northwestern mountainous region, with offerings such as a market space spotlighting distinctive local agricultural products, a competition featuring traditional folk g ames like seesawing, con throwing, stilt walking, blindfolded tag, and sack racing, among others. Additionally, traditional folk songs, dances and music, including the unique art forms of Then and Xoe of ethnic groups like the Thai, Tay, Mong, Ha Nhi, Kho Mu, Xi La, Lao, and Xa Phang, will be performed. Several activities will also be held in the month such as Muong Dang district ethnic culture and sports festival and Paragliding Tournament 2024, folk art performances of ethnic minority groups in all districts, towns, and cities throughout the province. According to chairman of provincial People's Committee Le Thanh Do, the province has determined that the festival an opportunity to promote the beauty of the locality's natural landscapes, people and typical tourism products to both home and foreign visitors. The province is striving to welcome more than 1.3 million visitors in Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024. Held for the first time in 2014, the annual event holds significance beyond celebrating the B an flower - the typical flower of the northwestern region in the Spring, serving as a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 115th anniversary of Dien Bien province, and the 75th anniversary of the provincial Party Organisation. The festival also stands as a testament to the symbolic importance of Ban flower that represents the identity of land and people of the northwest region and Dien Bien in particular, as well as contributing to popularising Dien Bien's tourism brand in the foreseeable future./. Source: Vietnam News Agency