Day: March 18, 2024

House, “Karam” reveals that the government is rushing to solve the problem. In the case of Finland temporarily suspending visas for Thai berry pickers, it continues to oppose human trafficking and all forms of forced labor.

Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that from the case of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Decided to suspend accepting visa applications from wild berry pickers in Thailand. It applies to all applicants for wild berry picking who apply for a visa at the Finnish Embassy in Bangkok. This covers applicants from Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar (Schengen visa) for the summer harvest season of 2024, but is only temporary. To seek a long-term and comprehensive solution to the entry of wild berry pickers into Finland from the 2025 harvest season onwards.

Mr. Karom said that the government through the Department of Employment Department of Labor Protection and Welfare Ministry of Labor along with the Department of Consular Affairs and the
Department of European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Not complacent about such cases There was a joint meeting between relevant agencies to lay out short-term and long-term solutions as follows:

Short term – Delay the delivery of workers to pick wild fruit in the Republic of Finland and Sweden. Until the legal regulations are adjusted Various regulations It is useful for Thai workers who will travel to collect wild fruits. Including the employer must accept the specified conditions. If it is a trip to collect wild fruits in the form of an employer taking employees to work. The employer is responsible for all expenses. Employees must not incur any expenses when traveling to work abroad. To confirm our determination to solve the problem of human trafficking. Protection and preservation of the rights of Thai workers, as well as transparency and fairness for Thai workers.

Long-term part – Improve and amend laws regarding Thai workers who go to collect wild fruits in the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic
of Finland. and clearly define the punishment for the employer/coordinator Both must be discussed between Thailand and the Republic of Finland. To find ways to prepare a cooperation agreement for sending Thai workers abroad in a state-to-state format. or an international memorandum of understanding (MOU), or even though it may take a long time So that the two countries can work together to solve the problem.

‘The government attaches great importance to tackling the issue of anti-trafficking in human beings. Ready to move forward seriously against human trafficking in order to protect and protect human dignity according to human rights principles. Including to eliminate human trafficking and all forms of forced labor,’ Mr. Karom said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nam Dinh: The authorities of the northern province of Nam Dinh on March 18 organised a ceremony to present Laos’s friendship orders to local leaders of different periods and worked with a delegation from Laos’s Oudomxay province.

At the ceremony, Bounkhong Lachiemphone, Secretary of the Party Committee and governor of Oudomxay province, presented second- and third-class Freedom (Issara) Orders of Laos to eight leaders of Nam Dinh in various periods, and awarded a medal to the provincial Department of Education and Training.

Secretary of the Nam Dinh Party Committee Pham Gia Tuc affirmed that these honours are the recognition of the two sides’ effective cooperation and mutual assistance.

At the meeting with the delegation led by Bounkhong, Chairman of the Nam Dinh People’s Committee Pham Dinh Nghi stressed that over the past time, the two provinces have actively implemented cooperative activities based on their signed agreements, and maintained their high-level delegation exchanges.

In the 2022-2024 period
, Nam Dinh province has so far provided full scholarships and training for 13 students from Oudomxay. The two provinces, meanwhile, have exchanged information on their potential, strengths, and business climate.

Nghi said that Nam Dinh will continue to promote the traditional relationship, solidarity, and effective cooperation with Oudomxay, especially in student training.

The Lao Governor, for his part, expressed his wish for the comprehensive ties to be further strengthened in the future, especially in the field of agriculture./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

M.B.34, Minister of Defense confirms the suspension regulations do not prohibit the Minister and MP from finding that “Thaksin” does not meet the conditions for reviewing the grounds for suspension. Insist on doing everything according to the rules. Ask for details if going to the area with the Prime Minister.

Pol.Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Referring to the case where MPs including ministers met with Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister, that in the government’s actions We follow the laws and regulations. All Correctional Acts Determining the penalty is a matter for the court. But the administration of punishment is a matter of correctional services. which complies with every law There is nothing that is not in the law.

‘The Corrections Act provides for the suspension of sentences. which has many conditions But there is no condition that you must not meet anyone. The illness is not specified either. You have to look at the conditions. We respect the views of others. The government is
ready to inform You must look at the conditions of the suspension. We confirm that we follow the law every step of the way. The probation officer confirmed that The conditions are not violated,’ the Justice Minister said.

As for whether Mr. Thaksin will be able to travel to the area with the Prime Minister in the future, Pol. Col. Thawee said that he would have to look at the conditions. The Probation Department will notify you of 10 conditions. If they are not in the conditions, then it is the individual’s rights and freedoms. But in practice it probably won’t happen. Because the Prime Minister is already in charge of managing the country.

When asked about the case of Thaksin’s suspended sentence, which required him to report himself as specified. The Minister of Justice said that if I’m not mistaken, the reporting deadline is March 19, which the Probation Department must report. Because the main principle of the conditions is that you must report yourself.

As for now there are reports that Mr. Thaksin ha
s gone to report himself. Pol. Col. Thawee said that if he comes to report himself The Probation Department does not have to notify. Or if you really don’t come to report, you don’t have to report it. He did his own thing. But if it is an issue that people are interested in The Probation Department may have to call and ask. Because it would look abnormal. However, he would probably have to ask.

When asked whether the Department of Corrections had reported any cases where ministers and MPs went to see Mr. Thaksin, Pol. Col. Thawee said there was no report of this matter. There is no reason to report.

It is reported that today (March 18) Mr. Thaksin, who is in the process of receiving a suspended sentence, Traveled to the Bangkok Probation Office, 1 Phran Nok Road, Ban Chang Lor Subdistrict. Bangkok Noi District Bangkok At approximately 1:00 p.m. after completing the journey back from Chiang Mai Province. To report for 1 month of probation, which is 1 day before the due date.

Source: Thai News Agency

Vientiane: The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security on March 18 handed over 50 vehicles to the Lao Ministry of Public Security to help it ensure safety for activities held during Laos’s Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year.

With the hand-over being part of the Vietnamese Government’s assistance package to Laos in 2024, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang presented 20 cars and 30 motorcycles at the ceremony in Vientiane.

In his remarks, Quang expressed his confidence that Laos will effectively utilise the vehicles.

Receiving the gifts, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security Gen. Vilay Lakhamphong highly appreciated the timely and practical assistance, which meets the actual needs and professional requirements of the Lao ministry. This reflects the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries’ Parties, States, and people, he said.

Earlier on the same day, while hosting a
reception for the Vietnamese delegation, the Lao official expressed his wish for further cooperation with Vietnamese security force so that the Lao counterpart successfully fulfill its tasks this year and ensure the absolute safety for international conferences held in the country.

For his part, Quang affirmed that the Vietnamese ministry always stands side by side with and is ready to cooperate and assist the Lao ministry in all situations. The two sides will maintain and improve the quality of their information exchange, situation grasp, and experience sharing, he said./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

34th Military Circle, “Suthin” points out that soldiers were stressed and used guns to threaten villagers. It’s a personal matter. non-structural Urge commanders at all levels to strictly monitor Prepare to discuss weapons possession

Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Mentioning the case of meeting soldiers They caused many incidents, including using a gun to threaten the other party and shooting and injuring a teenager, saying they were talking to each other. This is a personal matter first and foremost. However, commanders at every level must monitor their subordinates. Be strict about discipline If you are strict about discipline, there will be no chance of causing a crime. Even though he was in possession of a gun, he did not cause a crime. Therefore, it must be directed to the commander. When there is a proposal that measures for the use and possession of weapons must be adjusted, action must be taken.

As for the news reports, the perpetrator was under stress. Weapons maintenance measures mus
t be reviewed. To prevent a repeat of the Korat sergeant’s crazy incident or not? The Minister of Defense said that stress can happen to every organization. Not only for soldiers Civil servants from other ministries The general public is stressed and this kind of thing often happens. Therefore, soldiers with a large number of personnel are no different from citizens. It is not yet considered a structural problem. But it’s a personal problem. which the commander must be carefully monitored Look into the mental state of your subordinates as well as what causes stress, management, command or debt. These things must be corrected.

When asked if the Ministry of Defense is different from other agencies. Because the officers had weapons in their hands, Mr. Suthin said that this must be monitored by supervisors. Will there be a review of the use of weapons and the possession of weapons by military personnel? The working group will discuss and measures will come out later.

Source: Thai News Agency

Beijing: Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, held talks with Liu Jianchao, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the CPC Central Committee’s International Liaison Department, in Jilin province on March 18.

The talks formed part of the CPV delegation’s visit to China at the invitation of the CPC Central Committee.

The two sides informed each other about the situation of each Party and country while looking back on the important strides in the Vietnam – China relations since the historic visits by CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to China in late 2022 and by CPC General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping to Vietnam in late 2023.

They discussed orientations for realising the common perceptions reached by the senior leaders, continuing to intensify and elevate the countries’ comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, build
ing the Vietnam – China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, and making efforts for the sake of the two peoples’ happiness as well as peace and progress of the humankind.

The officials agreed to maintain frequent high-level exchanges and meetings, further promote the effectiveness of Party-to-Party relations to set strategic orientations for the countries’ ties, and step up exchanges and cooperation between the two Governments, parliaments, and fatherland front organisations. They agreed to strengthen ties in defence – security and between the two countries’ localities, foster people-to-people interaction, and increase communications about the traditional friendship between the two Parties, countries, and peoples.

As the two strategic advisory bodies in terms of external relations of the two Parties, the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations and the CPC Central Committee’s International Liaison Department will boost coordination to help promote their Partie
s’ strategic orientations for continuing to develop the Vietnam – China relations in a healthy, stable, and sustainable manner, they noted.

Trung affirmed that in its foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, Vietnam views the development of relations with China as the top priority and a strategic choice.

Noting China’s consideration of Vietnam as a priority orientation in its neighbourhood foreign policy, Liu stated developing the cooperation and friendship with Vietnam is a strategic choice of his country, which supports Vietnam to maintain its strategic self-reliance and play a greater role in the region and the world.

With regard to sea-related issues, Trung asked the two sides to consolidate the common perception on the importance of maintaining peace and stability at sea, coordinating to satisfactorily resolve sea-related issues in line with the high-level common perceptions, and settling differences by peaceful means and in conformity with international law, including the 1982 United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The two sides need to bring into play the negotiation mechanisms on sea-related issues, seriously and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and promote the building of a substantive and efficient code of conduct in the waters (COC) that matches international law, including the 1982 UNCLOS, he added.

During his stay in Jilin, Trung is set to meet with Jing Junhai, Secretary of the provincial CPC Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Congress, to discuss ways to bolster economic, trade, investment, cultural, and tourism ties between Jilin and Vietnamese localities. He will also visit some local economic and cultural establishments./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Cambodia, “Pae Thong Than” leads the Pheu Thai Party committee to visit Cambodia at the invitation of “Somdet Hun Sen” while “Hun Mani”, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia welcomes him.

Reporters reported that the Pheuthai Lux page posted a picture of Ms. Paethongthan Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party. along with the party executive committee which is on a private plane During his trip to Cambodia at the invitation of His Royal Highness Somdet Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party, 18 – 19 March 2024.

In the picture there are party executive committee members, such as the deputy party leader, consisting of Mr. Pongkawin Kawin Jungrungruangkit, Mr. Phaophum Rojanasakul, Ms. Jiraporn Sinthuprai, and deputy spokesperson Ms. Chayapa Sinthuprai and the party executive committee. Ms. Sarasanun Annoppon, Mr. Danuporn Punnakant, Pheu Thai Party Spokesperson, and Ms. Khattiya Sawatdiphon, Pheu Thai Party Deputy Spokesperson, etc.

Meanwhile, Instagram of
the Pheu Thai Party pheuthai.party There has been movement in uploading stories. Photo of Pheu Thai Party leaders visiting Cambodia with Deputy Prime Minister Hun Mani. Welcoming the Pheu Thai Party Executive Committee It is reported that at around 3:00 p.m. they were in the process of meeting and talking with Somdet Hun Sen.

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: To promote cultural diplomacy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has proactively coordinated with international organisations, especially the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

He made the remark while responding to a legislator’s question about cultural diplomacy at a question-and-answer session on March 18 that was part of the 31st meeting of the NA Standing Committee.

Son noted that cultural diplomacy has helped Vietnam not only introduce its land and people to the international community but also acquire cultural quintessence of the world via cultural exchanges.

In that spirit, the MoFA has proactively coordinated with international organisations, especially UNESCO. Among the seven most mechanisms of UNESCO, Vietnam has been elected to five, including the World Heritage Committee, helping the country enhance cultural cooperation with international friends, he emphasised.

At the national level, the mini
ster said, cultural diplomacy has helped make an impression of Vietnam’s friendliness. Recent external activities of senior leaders have also been highlighted with cultural diplomatic events.

Localities nationwide have also paid attention to building and popularising their images through festivals, receiving high evaluation from international friends, he said.

With regard to heritage preservation and promotion, Son said cultural heritage and the UNESCO-recognised projects are not only precious assets that clearly reflect the country’s cultural identity but also hold global values. Therefore, promoting images of these heritages aims to bring into play the soft power, raise the country’s stature in the international arena, and more importantly, contribute to socio-economic development.

The MoFA will propose policies to practically and effectively strengthen Vietnam’s cooperation with UNESCO and also ask UNESCO to give guidance, he noted.

Talking about the MoFA’s efforts, the minister elaborated that it has
provided localities with information about things that need to be done to preserve and bring into play those heritages to serve sustainable socioeconomic development. It has also invited many leaders of UNESCO to visit Vietnam and worked with relevant parties to hold this organisation’s first meeting on cultural heritage preservation and promotion.

Besides, the MoFA has assisted localities to compile dossiers seeking UNESCO’s recognition of more heritages, and continued to introduce the country’s heritages to international friends as has been thus custom thus far, according to the minister./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency