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Betong: The Prime Minister tastes Nam Lai tilapia. Betong famous food Hoping to add value Accelerate the expansion of opportunities Access to funding sources Spread knowledge Create new farmers

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance During a break from mission in Yala Province, Betong District, we stopped to eat at the Sai Nam Lai Nile Tilapia Restaurant (Gow Ngiu), a famous food in Betong. with main menu Stir-fried fish with basil Fried Tilapia with Fish Sauce Betong steamed tilapia with soy sauce, tilapia sour curry, stir-fried fried beans, tilapia flute, omelet, 3-flavored pork leg, tilapia sour curry, etc.

The Prime Minister then tasted Sai Nam Lai tilapia. The mineral form is sashimi. Before saying it was delicious The Prime Minister emphasized that the production base must be expanded further. Because of the flowing river tilapia It has become a very demanding fish. But expansion is not just expansion of knowledge. or research only, the important thing is the source of funding. Th
at requires the Bank for Agriculture and Cooperatives or BAAC to fully support this matter. which must be done quickly Otherwise, the opportunity will be lost. This matter is thought to be one of the factors that make life better for our brothers and sisters in the three southern border provinces.

The Prime Minister walked around and toured the tilapia ponds in the flowing stream. and listen to a briefing on Nile Tilapia farming and pink fish The Prime Minister then joined in feeding the fish and watching a demonstration of catching fish weighing 5 to 6 kilograms, with a price of about 3,600 baht per fish. The Prime Minister believes that if done well, this type of fish can more than double its value to 7,200 baht.

Reporters reported that In the past, the Prime Minister has mentioned Sai Nam Lai tilapia many times. Recently, in a debate in Parliament, the Prime Minister mentioned this type of fish that is needed. Increase the value of products and goods of Thailand

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

– After more than a year serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has left significant imprints, appreciated by the international community.

On this occasion, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has penned an article reflecting on Vietnam’s first year as an UNHRC member for the 2023-2025 term.

– Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, had working sessions on February 27 – 28 with Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO; Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO; and Anthony Ohemeng Boamah, Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations.

During the meetings, the Vietnamese diplomat emphasised the importance of multilateralism and the role and contributions by UNESCO in addressing increasing global challenges, contributing to preserving peace a
nd security, and promoting sustainable development in the world.

– The 23rd conference of the nine provinces of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand that share the use of Road 8 and Road 12 took place in the northeastern Thai province of Sakon Nakhon on February 27 – 29 to review their cooperation in 2023 and propose future cooperation directions.

The event saw the participation of representatives from the central provinces of Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Quang Binh of Vietnam; Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Nong Khai provinces of Thailand; and Bolikhamxay and Khammouane province of Laos. It was also attended by representatives of dozens of businesses from the three countries.

– Vietnam earned some 9.84 billion USD from agro-forestry-fishery exports in the first two months of this year, representing a year-on-year rise of 50.3%, and a trade surplus of 2.68 billion USD, up nearly 2.9-fold, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported.

In February alone, the revenue stood at 4.48 billion USD, up 21.8%
year-on-year, but down 16.5% from January.

– Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the first two months of this year surged 38% to about 749.7 million USD, which is expected to peak at nearly 7 billion USD this year.

The sector is hoped to remain a bright spot in 2024 as many businesses reported that order books are full until the end of the first quarter, according to Lao dong (Labour) Newspaper.

– Vietnam hosted more than 3 million foreign tourists in January and February, increasing by 68.7% annually and almost equal to the pre-pandemic level.

According to official figures released by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) on February 29, air travelers accounted for 84.2% of the sum, up 1.6 times compared to 2023, road and sea passengers made up 12.8% and 3%, respectively.

– Vietnam saw more than 22,000 newly-established firms in the first two months of this year with total registered capital amounting to 218.71 trillion VND (over 8.87 billion USD), according to the General Statistics Offic
e (GSO).

The figures represented yearly increases of 12.4% in the number of firms and 32.8% in capital, it said.

– Ho Chi Minh City authorities have freshly assigned tasks of stimulating foreign investment attraction, with the municipal Department of Information and Communications asked to suggest measures drawing tech firms into local software and semiconductors sectors.

The Department of Planning and Investment, meanwhile, is tasked with joining the implementation of steps to attract direct foreign capital and making recommendations of selective criteria for foreign-funded projects in the southern economic hub.

– Seventy-two Vietnamese students won medals at the International Talent Mathematics Contest 2024 (ITMC 2024) organised in Thailand on February 24-27.

The students brought home 34 gold and 25 silver medals and one merit prize, marking the best achievement that Vietnamese students have earned at this contest so far. ./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Feb. 28 – The case of the abduction and murder of a young Taiwanese man who buried his body in the area of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Recently, one more Taiwanese suspect was arrested after escaping to return to his hometown. It is considered an important jigsaw puzzle to solve the mystery of the murder of a fellow countryman.

The murder case of a young Taiwanese man whose body was shot and buried in the Suvarnabhumi Airport area on February 25th. Police caught up with “Namtan”, a Thai woman who joined the movement, in Cambodia yesterday (Feb. 27). Most recently, she was arrested. One more Taiwanese suspect has escaped and returned to his homeland. It is considered an important jigsaw puzzle in solving the mystery of the murder of a fellow countryman.

There are reports from the Taiwanese authorities that they were able to arrest “Mr. Cao”, one of the killing team, in Taiwan. Police Lieutenant General Jirasan Kaewsaeng-aek, Commander of Provincial Police Region 1, confirmed that there was an actual report of the
detention. But I would like to check for sure first. As for the case, investigators are in the process of questioning and hastening to examine the remaining evidence. From the strong evidence, we are not concerned at all because the preliminary interrogation of the accused is consistent with the evidence that the police have. He was able to confirm that the scene of the murder was at the house the accused group had rented in the Lat Pla Khao area, but he admitted that he was worried about tracking down the remaining suspects who had fled the country. As for the drugs found at the scene, they are still being investigated. As for the accused, will there be more or not? No evidence of connection has been found yet.

While the man who owns the red car Traveled to give evidence Show yourself as the owner of the car And he was the one who gave this car to Ms. Piyanuch or Nong Tan, the only Thai girl in the Umklai team. for personal use and confirmed that he was not involved in the murder case. As for Nong Tan, he i
s still undergoing a stressful examination. Throughout the day No relatives have come to visit yet.

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung held an online meeting with Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba Emilio Lozada Garcia on February 29.

At the talks, they briefed each other on the outstanding achievements of the Parties in the two countries, as well as the cooperative relationship, the direction of the masterplan, and the relationship between the two Parties.

They spoke highly about the coordination between the two Parties in common political tasks, contributing to strengthening the special friendship and implementing the cooperation agreements. They also touched upon the success of important bilateral foreign relations activities in 2023, especially works to mark the 50th anniversary of the late leader Fidel Castro’s first visit to the liberated zone in Southern Vietnam (September 1973 – 2023).

The two sides agreed to further promote their roles in advising and urging th
e implementation of high-level agreements between leaders of the two Parties and the two States. They agreed to continue coordinating to promote the removal of obstacles to further strengthen cooperation in trade, production, and investment between the two countries, and create conditions for enterprises of the two countries to operate more and more effectively, especially in the field of agriculture.

Trung also expressed his sympathy with the difficulties that the Cuban people have faced and said he believes that Cuba will overcome the current difficulties and challenges. He also emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always support the just revolutionary cause of the fraternal Cuban Party, State and People./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Betong: “Seththa” confirms that he will not abandon the southern border peace talks after 11 years from the Yingluck government. But I took you to travel to create opportunities. and emphasized that this government gives importance to the Provincial Administrative Region, revealing an appointment with the Prime Minister. Malaysia came to travel together but was on a mission. We hope to see each other next year.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, gave an interview on the occasion that today is the 11th anniversary of the peace talks. That starts with the government Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, a general agreement was signed between the Thai Peace Talks and the BRN Movement on February 28, 2023, until the government was changed to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha also had continuous talks with the government of Mr. Settha at the Peace Talks Committee. Approved the JCPP peace action plan with the BRN movement. which will have to find a conclusion on the ceasefire public consultation and seeking political solutions The goal
is to have a ceasefire by 2024.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the talks were for peace in the southern border provinces. Still working all the time But this visit to the three southern border provinces Have the intention to talk about opportunities and the good future that this government gives importance to the three southern border provinces, confirming that the talks will not collapse. Section will be cancelled. Emergency Decree or not? It is a matter that the security department will consider.

‘Today I don’t want to talk about insecurity. I want to talk about opportunities and potential. I want there to be unity. Our brothers and sisters in the southern border provinces have received equality with us. In the past, the government had a large budget to come here and already put in money. It’s not as successful as paying attention.’

Mr. Settha also revealed that Visiting the three southern border provinces for 3 days and 2 nights was very impressive. And I’m glad to be the Prime Minister in 10 years w
ho stayed overnight. It is considered a statement of intent that this government will bring equality. Equality and opportunity come to the southern border provinces. Please trust this government. Soon the month of Ramadan will begin and we will fast and be patient and tolerant together. The government will connect citizens with people across the country. Let’s focus on opportunities with our brothers and sisters in the Southern Border Provinces. As for security, over the past 1 year, the security department has worked well. The violence has decreased a lot. Therefore, I want to see everyone have money in their pocket. I believe that if the economy is good and education is good, everyone will have the same rights. Peace arose.

The Prime Minister also revealed that Originally made an appointment with Mr. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. Let’s travel together in Betong District, Yala Province, but the Prime Minister of Malaysia On mission in Australia Regional discussions were held with the Prime Mini
ster of Cambodia. A photo was sent to confirm that it was not distorted. And hope that next year we will travel together. Malaysia has good intentions to help solve problems in Thailand’s southern border provinces, where the people of the two countries have excellent relations-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Hanoi: The article by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the occasion of the 94th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930-2024) has set out important policies and guidelines for the whole Party, people, and army to navigate through challenges and move ahead, Party members and scholars said.

Entitled ‘Proud and confident under the Party’s glorious flag, determined to build a Vietnam more prosperous, powerful, civilised, heroic with a fine and long lasting culture’, the three-part article reflects all of the Party’s policies and strategies, and serves as the lodestar during the mindset development and operational reality of the Party, said Nguyen Xuan Tung, a Party member from Ngoc Ha ward in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district.

In the article, the leader described the Party and political system building and rectification as a decisive solution to sailing through headwinds, Tung said, citing the Party chief as saying that the work must be done drastically, comprehensively, conce
rtedly, regularly, and effectively, covering the all the aspects of politics, ideology, morality, and organisation and personnel affairs.

Regarding preparations for all-level Party Congresses for 2025-2030, towards the 14th National Party Congress, Tung stressed that officials and Party members, especially heads of agencies, must set bright examples to encourage the public to follow the Party’s guidelines and policies.

At the same time, they should be well aware of the domestic and international situation, maintain vigilance, and make greater efforts to successfully materialise programmes, plans, targets, and tasks set for the 13th tenure, as well as national development goals by 2030.

Dang Thanh Huong, from the Vietnam Lawyers Association, held that it is an elaborate and scientific article which offers a full, comprehensive, intensive, and clear review on the Party’s development for nearly a century.

She called the article a product of knowledge and theoretical thinking tested by the vivid reality of th
e Vietnamese revolution, and expressed her impression on its third part on further promoting glorious patriotic and revolutionary traditions, staying resolved to successfully implement the national development goals to 2025 and 2030, and building an increasingly wealthy, strong, civilised, and heroic Vietnam.

Huong suggested that the popularisation of the article be carried out seriously, regularly, intensively, and extensively among the Party units with diverse forms associated with the Party and political system building and rectification, the implementation of political tasks, and the organisation of national political events./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

“Add Carabao” cheers for the younger generation to fight, saying that Uthen-Chula are brothers, while Ajarn Jess Suanklap has been together for 30 years and has never felt like brothers.

One of Uthen Thawai alumni, Yuenyong Opakul or Add Carabao, posted on Facebook. With the message “…Uthen fight, Uthen fight to the death… It’s a pity I live in England… if this house, this city… There are only people who design it. But there is no builder. The world would have ended long ago… Uthen offered to Chulalongkorn It is like brothers and sisters who His Majesty the King gave each other a piece of land (a small piece of Uthen, a large piece of Chulalongkorn) with the hope of helping each other build houses and transform the city to prosper until today. But why? Chula uses deceit. will come to seize our small piece of land, the Uthen people Until having to lend a hand to Mr. Pao (Maybe former students) come and take our land…is that fair? Great World War Era East Asia Japan dropped bombs on Siam. Our ance
stors, the Por Chang people, offered it to us. Went to restore and repair it until it was back in good use as before. The legend of the craftsman Uthen offering must be to move the land that the King has bestowed upon us. I cannot accept this and would like to protest against Chulalongkorn University. The person who brings about this unrighteousness also. 3. If we love to be willing, then think about being willing. The blue place is the place where love gathers together…brothers and sisters.”

From Uncle Add’s post, “Ajarn Jess” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessada Denduangboriphan Lecturer, Department of Biology The Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn, responded by posting a message via Facebook asking Uncle Aed about the issue of fraternity between the two institutions, saying, ‘Uthen Thawai and Chulalongkorn. They are like brothers and sisters. I have been on the fence at Chula since I was in elementary school. Until I’ve been working now, for more than 30 years, I’ve never felt this way. That you’re brothers with him
, hehe.”

The news team inquired from the Uthen Thawai side. After coming out to move yesterday, Mr. Thawat Vachirabongkot, a student with a Master’s degree in Uthen Thawai, said that now his side We are waiting for the Minister of U.S.A. to set up a central committee to solve the problem, which has three parties: Uthen Division, Chulalongkorn University Division, and the Ministry Division. Ready to emphasize that in the order of the Central Administrative Court Not specified for Uthen Move out of the area If you read the entire judgment, you will understand. On this issue, he has already submitted evidence to the parliament and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. If there is evidence that Uthen offered If you actually rent a place from Chula, please bring out the rental contract and confirm that Uthen Thawai is still accepting first-year students and will definitely study in the same place. along with asking society Don’t think of Uthen as a stubborn child, but please wait and see all the evid
ence first.

There was an opinion from Prof. Dr. Thongthong Chandransu, former Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, saying that he was worried the problem would escalate. This matter requires legal discussion. The executives of the two institutions must turn to negotiate. More than giving alumni – current students Let’s use our emotions to interact with each other. As for the Uthen side There is an understanding that King Rama VI gave the area to be used to build an institute related to mechanics. Acharn Thongthong said that in the past there is no evidence in the annals to confirm this. He used to serve as the director of the Chula History Hall. for more than ten years I have researched every document regarding the location of Chulalongkorn University. There is no evidence that “Uthen Thawai” has been granted or transferred. or have ownership rights in the land where Uthen Thawai is currently located There is only a rental contract. which was due long ago

Another issue that has been attacked
is that If Uthen Thawai moves, Chulalongkorn University will use the land to build a shopping center for profit. Ajarn Thongthong considers it missing the point. As far as he knows, this area has been in the land use plan for educational purposes for a long time. But if in the future Thinking about adjusting the plan to use it in other ways. It is also a matter of the Chula community. Including the public will be able to criticize because Chula is an autonomous university. It is not the personal property of anyone. If there is corruption Use the area to benefit It is believed that both former and current students Definitely refuses to stay still.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok: The 23rd conference of the nine provinces of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand that share the use of Road 8 and Road 12 took place in the northeastern Thai province of Sakon Nakhon on February 27 – 29 to review their cooperation in 2023 and propose future cooperation directions.

The event saw the participation of representatives from the central provinces of Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Quang Binh of Vietnam; Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Nong Khai provinces of Thailand; and Bolikhamxay and Khammouane province of Laos. It was also attended by representatives of dozens of businesses from the three countries.

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Chu Duc Dung said the agency is actively strengthening cooperation with provinces in northeastern Thailand, particularly those with overseas Vietnamese communities and bordering Laos, focusing on areas of trade, investment, tourism, culture, education, and health care in provinces along Road 8, Road 9 and Road 12; and fostering development
in the nine provinces.

Participants reviewed their cooperation in 2023 and discussed orientations for future cooperation.

They agreed to continue promoting cooperation in education, health care, culture, sports, tourism, science, and technology, including expanding partnerships in training human resources; supporting migrant workers to move freely in accordance with agreements within ASEAN and on the basis of each country’s legal regulations; and strengthening information exchange on preventing COVID-19, monkeypox and other diseases are spreading.

Regarding transportation, participants unanimously agreed to urgently request the governments of the three countries to complete documents for constructing the Ha Tinh – Thakhek – Nakhon Phanom – Bangkok transport route; coordinate to open a passenger transportation route connecting Quang Binh, Khammouane, Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon; create favourable conditions for logistics businesses in the nine provinces to set up partnerships in transporting goods via Ro
utes 8 and 12 to the Vung Ang Industrial Zone of Ha Tinh province, Hon La of Quang Binh province, Cua Lo of Nghe An province, and delivery to third countries.

They underlined the necessity to accelerate the construction project of the Vientiane – Hanoi expressway via the Thanh Thuy (Nghe An) – Nam On (Bolikhamxay) intersection, towards facilitating trade, travel, and socio-economic development in Laos and Vietnam.

For agriculture cooperation, the localities also agreed to intensify information and experience sharing in training and technology transfer in agriculture among them; and cooperation in combating the trafficking of wild animals along border areas.

The 24th event of this kind will be held in Quang Binh in February and March, 2025. The 23rd preparatory conference for the event will take place in Laos’s Khammouane province in September and October this year./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency