Hang said the fire occurred at about 2:30 on April 3 at Ratchethewri apartment building in Bangkok, Thailand, killing three people and injuring 60 others. The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand immediately worked with local authorities to ask for verification and search for Vietnamese citizens, she stressed. The three dead victims were identified as not Vietnamese, Hang said, adding that among the wounded were 13 Vietnamese citizens. Right in the afternoon of April 3, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Hai Bang visited and gave support to the Vietnamese injured victims who were being treated at local hospitals. A number of victims had been discharged from hospitals by April 5 while the remainders are still undergoing treatment. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked the embassy to keep a close watch on the case, get regular updates from local authorities and hospitals, and take necessary steps to protect Vietnamese citizens, she … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to protect citizens involved in Bangkok fire
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Stamps on Vietnam displayed in Thailand
A stamp exhibition titled “Vietnam - Endless charm” has opened at the Thai Philatelic Museum in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is being held by Thailand Post to mark the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relationship. It gives visitors an insight into Vietnam’s struggle for independence and reunification under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh as well as the country’s post-war economic transformation into a dynamic economy. Besides, It also provides general information on President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career and the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Thailand. Addressing at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Tat Thanh highly appreciated the work of the Thailand Post in organising the exhibition and hoped that the coordination between the two countries’ post sectors will contribute to the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership. The exhibition will run until the end of December 2016./. … [Read more...] about Stamps on Vietnam displayed in Thailand
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand presents credentials
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Tat Thanh on August 14 presented his credentials to Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, stating that he will do his best to step up bilateral multi-faceted cooperation. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn welcomed the newly-accredited Vietnamese Ambassador and received the document on behalf of the King at the event in Bangkok. Ambassador Thanh informed the host of Vietnam’s socio-economic situation and foreign policies, affirming that he will pay special attention to speeding up of the completion of an action plan to deploy the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership. The diplomat expressed his hope that with the valuable support from the King and the effective collaboration between the two governments, the bilateral ties will grow more strongly in all fields for peace, stability and cooperation in the region and the world. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn relayed to the diplomat a letter from the King, who wrote that he is delighted to see the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand presents credentials
Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s development: Diplomat
Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam has made important contributions to ASEAN’s development during its 21-year membership, especially in implementing key policies for intra-bloc cooperation and links between the bloc and partners, a Vietnamese diplomat has said. In an interview with Vietnam News Agency in Jakarta, Indonesia on the occasion of ASEAN’s founding anniversary (August 8), Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation to ASEAN Ambassador Nguyen Hoanh Nam stressed that as an active member of the group, Vietnam contributed to setting up the ASEAN Community (AC) and approving plans for the development of the bloc for the next ten years. Vietnam has worked hard to maintain unity within the bloc, enhance regional resilience and uphold the central role played by ASEAN in the region. The country’s role in maintaining peace and security in the region, including ensuring navigation security and safety in the East Sea, has also been … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to ASEAN’s development: Diplomat
Vietnamese ambassador to Thailand opposes Chinese colleague’s view
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Nguyen Tat Thanh on July 7 wrote an article on the country’s daily Matichon, opposing the wrongful view of Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Ning Fukui on the East Sea published earlier on the same newspaper. Following is the full text of Ambassador Thanh’s article under the title “Who is the real trouble-maker in the South China Sea ? – a few words to Ambassador Ning Fukui.” On 23rd June 2014, Ambassador Ning Fukui wrote on the Matichon Daily expressing his opinions on the issue of the South China Sea – called “the East Sea” by Vietnam. With a view to a better-informed public opinion on this particular issue, I would like to present here some facts and information to help the Daily’s readers have a more complete assessment of “Who is the trouble-maker in the South China Sea ?”. First, the information Ambassador Ning used in his article to argue that Vietnam “disrupted” … [Read more...] about Vietnamese ambassador to Thailand opposes Chinese colleague’s view