Day: April 15, 2024

Director General of the Probation Department. Revealing the Songkran Festival Total drunk driving cases in 4 days were 3,737 cases, Bangkok highest at 399 cases. Mr. Rueangsak Suwaree, Director-General of the Probation Department, said that during the Songkran festival There are statistics of cases in which the court ordered probation on April 14, 2024, a total of 2,136 cases, classified as 2,106 cases of driving while intoxicated and 30 cases of drugged driving. For the cumulative total of 4 days of 7 Dangerous Days, there were 3,890 cases, classified. There were 3,737 cases of driving while intoxicated, accounting for 96.07 percent, 3 cases of careless driving, accounting for 0.08 percent, and 150 cases of drugged driving, accounting for 3.85 percent. There were the highest number of drunk driving cases at 399 cases, followed by Nonthaburi with 227 cases and Samut Prakan with 214 cases. When comparing the statistics of cases entering probation on the 4th of the 7 Dangerous Days of 2023, it was found that there were 315 cases of driving while intoxicated and In 2024, the number of cases was 2,106, an increase of 1,791 cases. On this same day Probation offices nationwide Continue to support the work of officials in providing public services. in collaboration with probation volunteers network partners and probationers Including organizing landscaping and cleaning at risky spots in the community. Checkpoint visits and distribution of drinking water at public service points There were 93 checkpoints and community checkpoints with a total of 2,027 people participating in the activities in order to facilitate traffic for the public to travel and drive safely during the Songkran Festival. Source: Thai News Agency

Son La: The Standing Board of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Young Union Committee of Son La province coordinated with local universities and colleges to hold a get-together on April 15 the occasion of Bunpimay - the traditional New Year festival of Laos. An art performance was organised as part of the event, aiming to help audience better understand the culture, fine traditions, and special close friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Participants at the event also had a chance to join in a water splashing ceremony and traditional folk games. Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong extended New Year wishes to Lao students. He also highly appreciated the universities' efforts, including providing training and ensuring a decent living and learning environment for Lao students, thereby making an important contribution to the effective implementation of the comprehensive cooperation programme between Son La province and nine northern provinces of Laos on education and training of high quality human resources. On this occasion, the Department of Education and Training, and the provincial Study Encouragement Association awarded certificates of merit to 45 Lao students who had outstanding academic achievements and participated in local youth union activities. Since 2015, more than 3,000 Lao students have studied in Son La. After graduation, many of them have returned home and became key officials in government agencies, actively contributing to the development of their homeland./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Wat Don Klang, Phachi District, cool idea: use agricultural drones to pour water on Buddha images. Along with sprinkling holy water on the villagers who come to make merit on Songkran Day. Songkran atmosphere At Wat Don Klang Villagers in Phra Kaeo Subdistrict, Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Participated in bathing Luang Phor Yai A large stucco Buddha statue in the posture of Mara, 42 meters high, of Wat Don Klang. that the former abbot had built In the past, I had never been able to bathe Luang Por Yai. But this year, villagers brought drones for agriculture. Filled with holy water that was poured together to make merit. Bathing the image of Luang Pho Yai For the prosperity of the entire village Phrakru Siripiphatthanaphon or Maha Heng, abbot of Wat Don Klang Revealed that he received merit from an elder with the rank of Bai Water Bua, Village Headman of Village No. 14, Uthai District, who brought a drone to fly to bathe Luang Pho Yai. Before the flight, villa gers and monks joined together to give blessings and bring holy water and put it in the drone's water tank. The abbot leads the prayers. Say the words of offering to bathe the Buddha By having villagers shake hands, hold shirts, and exchange arms with a high-ranking elder who is responsible for piloting a drone to fly up to bathe Luang Pho Yai Don. Fly above the head of Luang Pho Yai. Rotate around itself 3 times while sprinkling water. before flying around Make a wide radius 3 more times, releasing water to Luang Por Yai periodically. Villagers join in the ceremony. They raised their hands to say amen. with joy After being flown to bathe Luang Pho Yai, it was finished. Got Buddhist holy water Sprinkle the people who come to make merit and sprinkle water around the temple area for good fortune. Create morale for the villagers There is a temple to rely on. There is religion to purify the mind. They also help to preserve the World Heritage Songkran tradition for future generations. By using new innovations Com e in and create activities. According to the progress of the world. Source: Thai News Agency

Hai Phong: An investment promotion event was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 15, aiming to connect Vietnamese and Korean enterprises in the field of innovation and start-up. The event was jointly organised by the municipal Department of Science and Technology, authorities of Cheongju city in Chungbuk province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Chungbuk Technopark. In her remarks, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Science and Technology Pham Thi Sen Quynh said since 2017, the department has proposed the municipal People's Committee issue policies to supporting the development of Hai Phong's innovative startup ecosystem, thus helping to attract domestic and foreign investors to invest in start-up businesses. A network of investors has been formed for start-up and innovation projects, connecting businesses with customers who will buy and order their products, services, and technological solutions, she added. According to Quynh, the department signed a cooperative agreement w ith the Chungbuk Technopark in September last year. Accordingly, relevant units organised a conference to connect investment in innovative businesses in Vietnam and the RoK. She held that the conference offered an opportunity for investment funds to connect with startups from the two countries to explore investment agreements, helping to develop the markets of both sides. Lee Beom-seog, Mayor of Cheongju city, lauded Hai Phong's potential in developing a global innovation and startup ecosystem, elaborating that this cooperation will help the parties adapt quickly to rapid changes in the world amidst a fiercely competitive science and technology environment. At the event, representatives of Korean enterprises introduced some outstanding technologies such as semiconductor and cosmetics to businesses of Hai Phong and Vietnam. Dao Vu Thai, Deputy Director of AIM Tech Company, said the event was a chance for domestic businesses in the field of innovation and startup to explore cooperative opportunities with maj or partners. On this occasion, the Hai Phong Young Entrepreneurs Association and the RoK's Cheongju City Business Association signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Chiang Mai, "Thaksin" Oo Kam Muang says he is very happy. Participated in the Pa Weni New Year event for the first time in 18 years and thanked the people of Chiang Mai, ministers, MPs and local politicians. Including the leaders of the Red Shirt group. who joined in pouring water on the head wish you happiness Be healthy and have encouragement. I believe that next year Thailand will definitely be prosperous. The atmosphere at the Green Valley Residence, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, of Mrs. Yaowapa Wongsawat, younger sister of Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, former Prime Minister and brother-in-law of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister. who opened their house to organize a water car diving event for Mr. Thaksin Using the name of the event "Sa Klao Dam Hua Muang New Year Tradition" which gave an opportunity to Red Shirt leaders and the Cabinet. Including the MPs -Former Pheu Thai Party MP Participated in pouring water on the head and asking for blessings from Mr. Thaksin. On the occasion of the S ongkran Festival, Thai New Year, which was joyful. At 3:56 p.m., Mr. Thaksin arrived, which was approximately 1 hour later than expected. As soon as he arrived, there was a tung procession and puja drums played to welcome him by MPs. . were lined up to give the garland Ready to raise hands to pray and ask for blessings from Mr. Thaksin Mr. Thaksin rubbed his head and wished everyone happiness and strength. Mr. Thaksin then gave the Red Shirts and local politicians an opportunity to join in pouring water and asking for blessings on the occasion of the city's New Year. Mr. Thaksin said to the guests attending the event that It's the digital age. Which now digital money has arrived. And then you can dive online. But today I had the opportunity to join the event and it was a very happy day. I'm glad to be able to join in the tradition of pouring water on the head and for the first time in 18 years, which I haven't attended for a long time. Many people came from their own bodies and asked if this was the real on e or not. He was also confused as to whether he was real or not. I have to thank the ministers, MPs, and the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization president and friends, brothers and sisters, who came to pour water on our heads. Today it is considered that we have come to see each other face to face. It is a refreshing pouring of water. Thank you to local politicians as well. Ready to say in the language that I haven't spoken for a long time. It's starting to become difficult to speak, and I haven't had much of a chance to wish anyone anything. Today I have the opportunity to wish blessings because the eldest is 75 years old. There are few people older than myself. He would like to wish everyone well. The most important thing is Be healthy and fight for life. Have encouragement to fight for life. May everything go well and have good luck and success. May the government do a good job and be confident that they will help you take care of you and advise you on good things. To solve problems for the country, have confidence in the government and the Cabinet. It will solve various problems for the people. I am confident that next year will be a prosperous year. This year may be a bit difficult because the budget cannot be drawn. I'll be a little tired. But after the middle of the year it will start to get better. Especially next year, I'm sure it will be better. Now, wherever he goes, he sees all the stores closed. He was fond of the people. Therefore, it is the duty of the former Prime Minister who still has love for the country. Therefore, we ask that our people Please wait a bit. Soon it will come back to the way it was before. I would like to encourage everyone to be happy. Ready to conclude by inviting All the guests came to eat together. After participating in the pouring water ceremony, Mr. Thaksin joined the group to eat dinner with Cabinet members, MPs and former MPs of the Pheu Thai Party. including local politicians and Red Shirt leaders Today's atmosphere is happy. Within the event there was the playing of Salo So Seung. Add a Lanna atmosphere During the New Year festival, the city was warm. Source: Thai News Agency

Lam Dong: The Da Lat - Trai Mat railway night services, launched on April 14, promise a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of the enchanting beauty of Da Lat at night - a popular mountain resort town in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. This unique tourism product is attracting numerous tourists after three days of free tickets from April 11 to 13. On the nearly 7km route, tourists have a chance to enjoy not only the night-time scenery of Da Lat but also novel services such as buffet and live music on the two carriages with both classical and modern design. This is the remaining part of the 84km Thap Cham - Da Lat railway route built by French rulers and became operational in 1932 to connect the south-central province of Ninh Thuan with Lam Dong. Before boarding, tourists can explore and take check-in photos at Da Lat Station, a unique architectural structure inspired by Langbiang Mountain and the traditional 'Rong' house - a variation of stilt houses unique to the Central High lands in Vietnam. Dao Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saigon Railway Transport JSC, said that in 2023, the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) embellished and upgraded Da Lat Station - a national historical relic site, train carriages, and the Da Lat - Trai Mat railway line. The introduction of live music, free wifi, and wedding service on this route has also added to its attractiveness to visitors, he noted. Trains are scheduled to depart Da Lat Station at 6:15pm and 8:20pm and leave Trai Mat Station at 7:15pm and 9:20pm. Fares range from 72,000 VND to 100,000 VND (2.9 - 4 USD) for each way, according to the VNR. Da Lat, the capital of Lam Dong province, is surrounded by hills, pine forests, lakes, and waterfalls. Known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' for its distinctive temperate climate, it was developed as a resort town by the French in the early 1900s. Many reminders of the colonial heritage remain, creating a unique feature of the destination./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Chiang Mai, Tourists flock to play in the water for Songkran around the Chiang Mai moat. It's already the 4th day. One of the best-selling items is ice cubes. Add coolness to the water used for splashing. The atmosphere of playing Songkran water around the Chiang Mai moat All day today Still crowded with people, both Chiang Mai residents Both Thai and foreign tourists holding water guns Carrying buckets of water, we settled down to play Songkran water around the moat for the 4th day, which the atmosphere was still fun. They splashed water until it was all over the road. There were people who settled down to play along the moat. Some of them carried around and sprayed water. Many people rode motorbikes, tuk tuks, Salengs, and even sat on the backs of water-laden pickup trucks to come out and have fun playing in the Songkran water. Amidst the hot weather This makes ice become a best-selling product during Songkran in Chiang Mai. Because it is mostly used to add water to add coolness to the water used for spl ashing around the edge of the Chiang Mai moat. There will be vendors holding up signs calling to customers, including men selling ice or hard signs, long, big, cool, creating a selling point, calling customers to come and buy ice at a price of 100 baht per block. Some shops sell more than 100 blocks a day, generating an income of tens of thousands per day. Ten thousand baht Most people who buy ice to put in their water say that The hot weather makes the splashing water hot as well. So I helped add ice to the water to make it cooler. Because I want people who are splashed to feel refreshed. The water in the moat has been inspected for quality and is safe to play in. But there is a warning: be careful not to swallow the water or try to avoid getting it in your eyes. Colorful Sand Pagoda Contest, Chiang Mai Province As for the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Organize a sand pagoda contest There were teams competing in a total of 25 districts, most of which were replicas of the Sai Chedi. It is the pagoda of the temple. in their own district However, there was a sand pagoda built in a modified way, with the rules allowing 6 hours for construction of the sand pagoda, but it was not completed. Therefore, the time was extended to 8 hours, with each team having a skilled worker to construct which there would be 1 large pagoda and 19 subordinate pagodas, decorated with pork intestines. And the rainbow paper is very beautiful. Results of the sand pagoda contest from Hang Dong District It is an applied type of pagoda. Carving a picture of the Buddha's face won first place, winning a prize money of 100,000 baht, second place from Mae Wang district received a prize money of 30,000 baht, and third place from Omkoi district. Received a prize of 20,000 baht in order to promote local traditions and culture to be passed on to future generations. or grandchildren have seen the importance Beautiful local traditions In order to continue the legacy for the new generation. Source: Thai News Agency