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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc congratulates PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 6 sent a message congratulating Prayuth Chan-o-cha on his election as Prime Minister of Thailand.

In the message, PM Phuc expressed his belief that PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha will make greater contributions to the national socio-economic development, turning Thailand into a kingdom of peace and development, enjoying the growing prestige in ASEAN, the region and the world.

PM Phuc stated he will continue working closely with PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha to deepen the Vietnam-Thailand Strategic Partnership in an efficient manner.

Members of the House of Representatives and Senate of Thailand on June 5 voted for Prayut Chan-o-cha of the Palang Pracharath Party to be the 29th prime minister of the country.

After more than 10 hours of debate among MPs and senators, Prayut received a total of 500 votes, returning as PM for a second term after a five-year term since the 2014 coup.
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Memorial service honours fallen soldiers, civilians of 1968 Tet Offensive

Memorial service honours fallen soldiers, civilians of 1968 Tet Offensive

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in Ho Chi Minh City on June 14 held a memorial and requiem ceremony for heroes, martyrs, soldiers and patriotic civilians who lost their lives during the 1968 Tet General Offensive and Uprising and were buried at the former Do Thanh Cemetery, now Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park.

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