Day: March 16, 2024

Ca Mau: Among the over 33,000ha of drought-hit forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, more than 13,530ha has fire potential rated as ‘dangerous’ (Level 4) and nearly 4,000ha ‘extremely dangerous’ (Level 5), local authorities said.

The forest protection sub-department under the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said on March 15 that most the drought-hit forests are located in the areas of the U Minh Ha forestry company, the U Minh Ha National Park, the forest protection unit of Hon Khoai Island, and U Minh and Tran Van Thoi districts.

Those at high fire risk concentrate in the areas of the U Minh Ha forestry company, the U Minh Ha National Park; Khanh Binh Tay Bac and Tran Hoi communes of Tran Van Thoi district; and Khanh An, Khanh Lam, and Nguyen Phich communes of U Minh district.

Le Van Hai, head of the forest protection sub-department, said this year’s dry season is forecast to witness the El Nino phenomenon and prolonged heat, leading to more severe water scarcity compar
ed to the same period last year.

Water levels of canals in U Minh Ha Forest are now less than 1 metre, and below 1.5 – 2 metres in some other areas. Meanwhile, there remain over two months before the dry season ends. This will heighten risks of forest fire as well as water shortages for firefighting, he noted.

However, forest owners have readied fire prevention and control plans and also held fire drills, Hai said, adding that the sub-department has also instructed forest owners, localities, and local residents to engage in the work.

Ca Mau hasn’t recorded any forest fires over the last three dry seasons./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Singburi, Sadly, a pickup truck collided with a sedan. Before losing control and falling into a ditch on the side of Asia Road, Singburi Province, 5 people were found dead.

Reporters reported that Last morning (March 16, 2024), volunteer staff joined in expressing their gratitude. Inspecting the accident, a pickup truck collided with a sedan, lost control and fell into a ditch on the side of the road. The incident occurred on the Asian Road at kilometer 68 in Phrom Buri District, Sing Buri Province, heading towards Nakhon Sawan Province. At the scene, a sedan was found tipped over with wheels pointing skyward, submerged in water, while a pickup truck submerged in water upside down with the front of the vehicle sticking up. Come slightly above the water. Volunteer staff join in gratitude A search for the bodies of people stuck in the car was found, including 5 people, including children. From the preliminary investigation, it was found that Sedan and pickup truck There was a collision in the said area. A pic
kup truck and a sedan fell into a ditch on the side of the road. Until such death And at this time, officials are still searching. continuously.

Source: Thai News Agency

Dien Bien: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and a government delegation offered incense and flowers in tribute to soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Dien Bien Phu battlefield at the temple dedicated to them and Martyrs’ Cemetery A1 on March 16 afternoon as part of his working visit to the northwestern province of Dien Bien.

The government delegation laid wreaths, offered incense, and expressed gratitude to General Vo Nguyen Giap, officers, soldiers, volunteers and people who fought and sacrificed their lives in the battlefield, contributing to the victory of Dien Bien Phu 70 years ago.

Also the same afternoon, the delegation laid wreaths and offered incense at the Martyrs’ Cemetery A1, commemorating the heroic martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation, independence and freedom for the Fatherland, for socialism, and for the happiness of the people.

The Dien Bien Phu Campaign lasted from March to May 1954 under the command of General Vo Nguyen Giap. The victory on May
7, 1954, led to the signing of the 1954 Geneva Accords in which France agreed to withdraw forces from its colonies in Indochina./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Ben Tre: Volunteers from the US engaged in practical social security activities in Tan Phu Tay commune of Mo Cay Bac district, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, from March 11 to 16.

Tran Kim Phang, Vice President of the Vietnam Youth Federation of Ben Tre, said on March 16 that 15 volunteers from the YMCA of Greater Houston and the YMCA Vietnam Social Co. Ltd built toilets for children at the Tan Phu Tay Primary School and a charity house for a disadvantaged family.

At the Tan Phu Tay Primary School, they built and upgraded eight toilets at a cost of 229 million VND (9,700 USD) to better serve over 600 students there. Meanwhile, the charity house for a local family, covering an area of 32 sq.m., was built at a cost of 81 million VND.

In addition, the volunteers took part in English exchanges and folk games with local students. They also presented stationery learning tools and 70 sets of English learning books to the school.

Phang appreciated the US volunteers’ assistance, expressing his hope that the
YMCA Vietnam Social Co. Ltd will help the Youth Union Committee and the Youth Federation of Ben Tre to connect with volunteers from around the world, including the US, so as to implement more social security activities and strengthen local youths’ friendship with international peers.

In 2023, thanks to the company’s support, many volunteers from the Institute of Technical Education of Singapore, the National University of Singapore, and the Singapore Management University came to Ben Tre to build schoolyards and classrooms in Ba Tri and Giong Trom districts at the total cost of 170 million VND./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Phuket, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Held a consular meeting in Phuket Province To join in exchanging opinions Raise the level of care and safety for tourists.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Pueak-am, Commander of the Tourist Police, Pol. Maj. Gen. Phopphon Chakkaphak, Commander of Tourist Police 3, and Tourist Police officers. A meeting was held to exchange opinions in order to raise the level of security for tourists at the meeting room of Division 2, Tourist Police Division 3, Mueang District, Phuket Province, with consulates in Phuket Province for 10 countries, consisting of the Republic. People of China, Austria, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Switzerland and Spain attended the meeting.

Police Lieutenant General Saksira said that he saw the importance of organizing the consular meeting in Phuket Province. The goal is to have consuls in each country. Acknowledged the policies and security measures of the Tourist Police Headquarters. to build confidence Confidence
in the safety of the Tourist Police and the Royal Thai Police as well as exchanging suggestions and recommendations Acknowledge problems and find ways to solve problems together. In addition, to raise the level of service and convenience. Take care of the safety of the tourist police. According to government policy, there are visa-free measures to promote Thailand’s tourism sector. Attract money from abroad. In 2024, there will be more than a million foreigners traveling to Phuket. Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Therefore, we have emphasized and urged all police units to work together to prevent, suppress and wipe out foreigners who have entered to commit illegal acts in Thailand. and raise the level of security and convenience To build confidence among tourists.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chonburi, The Election Commission watches Russian overseas elections in Pattaya. Voting was opened for Russian people in Thailand on March 15-17, while Russian ambassadors exchanged information on the selection of Thai senators.

Mr. Itthiporn Boonprakong, Chairman of the Election Commission, and the group visited election activities outside the country of the Russian Federation. At Peach Pattaya International Convention Center (PEACH), Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, Bang Lamung District. Chonburi Province with Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, Russian Ambassador to Thailand welcome Lead the group on a tour and lecture on voting procedures outside the country of the Russian Federation. Including discussing preparations for selecting Thai senators.

The Russian Embassy organized a vote in Thailand. Between March 15-17, there were 4 locations: Bangkok, Pattaya, Chonburi Province, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province and Phuket. The voting times for each location will be different. In Pattaya, voting was held for only one day. It’s Sa
turday, March 16, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

There was also an exchange of opinions regarding the selection of Thai senators or senators, with the Russian ambassador asking for basic information. Regarding the expiration of the term of this group of Senators, when will the selection of Senators be made? What type of selection will it be? The Chairman of the Election Commission has explained the method for selecting occupational groups. and announcement of results.

Source: Thai News Agency

Khon Kaen, Police are offering a reward of 10,000 baht for those who report information to apprehend the culprit. Using a knife to cut the throat of a Japanese restaurant owner, he was injured. while the CCTV Found after the incident The culprit fled into Khon Kaen city.

CCTV images Mittraphap Road area Soi Adulyaram entrance The recorded date and time of the incident is March 14 at 10:19 p.m. Mr. Wattanasak, age 61, owner of a Japanese restaurant. riding a motorcycle Follow the Mittraphap Road route. But when riding to the scene of the accident The male partner was wearing a black shirt and black pants, riding a motorcycle following. Chased and kicked Mr. Wattanasak’s car until it fell. Before the criminal came down and used a knife to attack. Before Mr. Wattanasak will fall next to a black car Then the assailant used a knife to stab and slit his throat. Mr. Wattanasak supported his body and fought hard and ran away to his death by running back towards the Mittraphap Lap Koi shop. to ask for help from peop
le in that area Make the villain see his bad posture So he walked back and rode his motorcycle to escape.

On the side Pol.Col. Yosawat Kaew Sueb Thannit The superintendent of Khon Kaen Provincial Police Station revealed that after the incident, police investigators went to the area to scavenge CCTV cameras. It was found that the culprit was riding a motorcycle and fled towards the entrance of the triangle intersection. Head towards the triangle intersection. at this point the camera It is approximately 1 kilometer from the scene of the incident. At the triangular intersection, images of the suspect can still be recorded. Riding a motorcycle into Khon Kaen city When reaching the triangle intersection He turned left onto Pracha Samoson Road to escape, but at this time we still don’t know who he is and we still don’t know the license plate number of the motorcycle. Because the license plate was not attached. which is in the process of accelerating the arrest and prosecution

As for the cause, it is assumed that
the two parties had an argument. Due to surrounding witnesses Giving information that the two people could be heard cursing each other along the way. Until the scene However, there must be an interrogation of the injured person first. As for Mr. Wattanasak’s condition It’s safe now. But doctors still need to monitor them closely.

Most recently, Muang Khon Kaen Police Station Announcing a reward of 10,000 baht for the arrest of the perpetrator. If people find any clues from the recorded CCTV footage, please report it to Muang Khon Kaen Police Station. Telephone number 043-221162 or at the Muang Khon Kaen Police Station 081-050-5757 or at number 191 .

Source: Thai News Agency

Chonburi, CIMB Thai Bank aims for 2024 to push retail loans to grow 5-10%, aiming to expand automotive loans, revealing NPL from automotive loans at 2%, accepting increased NPL risk, but confident. Manageable, setting the NPL framework this year at 3.3 – 3.5%

Mr. Paul Wong Chee Kin, President and Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Thai Bank, spoke about the operational strategy in 2024 that will focus on driving retail loans to grow 5-10%, coming from Expansion of car loans which currently accounts for 30% of retail loans Acknowledging that automotive loans are at risk of becoming non-performing loans (NPL), the Bank has managed risk in three ways: increasing credit limits for existing debtors; Collaborate with car dealers to find new customers. And most recently on February 1st, ‘One Auto Platform’ was launched, an automotive loan service. Covers both cars and motorcycles. By raising the level of competitiveness in the market and increasing business diversity through new services such as registration pawn loa
ns with transfer of title and non-transfer of title. However, the development of automotive loans continues to be carried out in parallel with home loans. which has the same risk management

As for non-performing debt or NPL, the goal is to control it within the range of 3.3 – 3.5% from 2023 at 3.3% and confirm that there is no plan to sell NPL because the bank is still able to manage it itself, which is NPL from loans. Automotive at 2%, while reserves will be close to 2023 at the level of 3,110 million baht after already having set reserves at a high level.

In addition, in 2024, it will also support loans for sustainability. The target budget is 15 billion baht, equal to 2023, and aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 36% compared to 2019. It also focuses on using digital and technology to drive business towards digital banking.

For operating results in the past year 2023, there were incomes of 13,772 million baht, an increase of 1.3%, deposits of 310 billion baht, an increase of 7.1%, loans of 245 bi
llion baht, an increase of 4.1%, a reserve of 3,110 million baht, and a profit. After tax, 1,605 million baht.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The OIC has tutored insurance volunteers in the Bangkok area, hoping to increase their knowledge about insurance. Advise the community to claim compensation Aiming to increase volunteers nationwide

Mr. Adisorn Pipatworaphong, Deputy Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Litigation and Rights Protection Office of the Insurance Commission Chaired the opening of insurance knowledge training for insurance volunteers in the Bangkok area. According to the Insurance Volunteer Project for the year 2024 to add knowledge and skills to insurance volunteers. To be published and publicized Helping people who have the right to make claims under insurance contracts As well as supporting the operations of the OIC Office, insurance volunteers of the OIC Office must pass insurance knowledge training and be registered. This is in accordance with the regulations of the OIC Office.

For this training There were 122 insurance volunteers from 50 districts in Bangkok who received training.

The OIC Office recognizes the im
portance of insurance volunteers in helping drive the mission of the OIC Office. In 2024, it has set a goal to increase the number of insurance volunteers. By expanding the volunteer network to cover all districts nationwide, totaling 928 districts, totaling 2,221 people, from the original in 2023 there were 1,505 insurance volunteers.

Therefore, insurance volunteers are considered people with potential. and is an important network in helping disseminate knowledge for the public to understand. and see the benefits of insurance The insurance system can be used to manage risks to life and property correctly and appropriately. The OIC therefore organizes knowledge training every year. In order to increase knowledge and develop the potential of insurance volunteers. To convey to people in society and communities With the same goal, which is to make the insurance industry stable. As well as protecting the benefits of the people in the area of ??insurance. Support insurance as another important mechanism to drive
the country’s economy.

‘I would like to praise and thank all the insurance volunteers who have helped support. It has always driven the mission of the Office of the Insurance Commission, whether it be promoting knowledge or helping the public in protecting insurance benefits. As well as participating in various activities organized by the OIC Office, including helping people affected by major accidents with true volunteerism,’ said the Deputy Secretary-General.-

Source: Thai News Agency