No end in sight for Hanoi’s traffic woes

Most people that I know often said that you will be surprise with the amount of motorbikes when you first visit Vietnam. Some told me that walking in the streets of Vietnamese city can be dangerous. In this post, therefore, I would like to talk about the traffic congestion in Ho-chi-minh city which is the main problem now. After I read the articles, I have realized that the traffic problem in Vietnam is worse than Thailand. So, this is why I choose this news.

In the article, it said that The Vice Director of the Hanoi Police Department are trying to solve the traffic problem in their country. They are facing on many road traffic violation problems, for example using sidewalks and roads wrongfully, traveling on road without wearing helmets and running red light. But the most important problem is traffic congestion, it's cause traffic really mess in the Capital city. Also it likely to be continue from now until the end of this year. In additional, the increasing in number of new cars and motorbikes on the roads are also become the primary cause of this terrible traffic. Moreover, the projects that designed to help improve traffic flow, such as tunnels, flyovers and road have been delayed contributing. The buses and cars also added to congestion problems because they regularly drive in the wrong lanes which not only block traffic on both sides but also limiting motorbikes mobility. Finally, the city's Department of Transport and police were requested from The Hanoi Steering Committee 197 to focus on controlling traffic flow especially areas of heavy jammed and speed up the progress of construction in anticipation of the 1,000 year anniversary of Hanoi.

From my view point, I think the situation in Vietnam will be getting worse and worse day by day if their people still avoiding and breaking the rules. It is necessary to encourage people obey the traffic rules which will make greatly change in traffic problem. For Thailand, we are also forcing on this serious problem, but we only have terrible traffic mass in center of the town. The government are trying to build the skytrains and underground railways as much as possible. Moreover, many groups of Thai people are encourage other to travel by walking instead of cars. It is a very good idea, isn't it? :D:D

Vietnam traffic Intersection

Black boxes ordered for heavy trucks, coaches

Have you ever heard someone say,"Safety First" in your life? For me, I have heard this word for more than thousand times. Also, I think it is a word that come together with everything in the world. So, in this post I would like to talk about the security of drivers and passengers in Vietnam. The reason why I choose this news is because it is a very important thing for us and we have to use it for our transportation in everyday life.

In this news article, it was said that the Ministry of Transport in Vietnam has ordered all of aboard heavy trucks and coaches to install a black box from July next year. This device are very useful. It is not only for the polices to detect driver transgressions but also records the vehicle's speed. In additional, the technical data it provides will help polices to understand the causes of traffic accidents. However, Mr. Cao Xuan Hong, The public Security Ministry's General Police Department chief, said the data from the black box would be used to punish traffic violations and investigate the cause of traffic accidents. For this device, it is really easy to install and highly secure. However, the driver could not interfere with it. The ministry would now work with the relevant ministries and agencies to issue a decree of this device ,so the coaches and trucks without the black box would be definitely put off the road.

From my point of view, I think it is a very good news for Vietnamese because it surely can be safe their life. This device are very useful and beneficial for them as well. On the another hand, it can be useless if the driver are not careful when they are driving. Comparing to Thailand, we have not has any idea of installing a black box in any of car yet. But I think the government will be consider about this in one day.

Dreams of university education

Talking about education in Vietnam, it is a very important thing for this country. Most of the parents are expect to send their children to study as high level as they can. Even they have to sell their land and move to work at big city, they are able to do it. However, I choose this news because it was really surprised me when I read it. But I think it is unusual for country like USA or UK. Because their government are very supported and provide scholarships for the students.

In this news article, it was talking about the countryside families that have to sell their buffaloes, pigs and rices, and temporarily leave their farm work to big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, The largest city in Vietnam, for their children brighter future. And one of the family that he talk about is Le Thi Teo. She came to this city for first time to bring her daughter to took the university entrance exam. She and her daughter have spent 600,00 dong already and they have only 500,000 left. Now, they have no idea where they can earn money for the next if the have to stay here for another days. Moreover, she hope that her child will pass this entrance exam although she have to stay here in big city and work harder. In order to have enough money for her to sit the exam for HCM City Economics University, her mother has had to save money for a month which has only 500,000 and she had to borrow 600,00 dong from relatives. However, she will still try her best for the children. They also think that only knowledge can help they change their life.

As for me, I think the government should support their citizen because it is very important for developing country like Vietnam. If they want to become a developed country they should concern more about education. In additional, new generations people are need knowledge to make the dream of developed country come true. They should give more opportunities to their people, for example build school in rural areas. For Thailand, I suggest that we should also give our countryside people more opportunities to study. Most of their school are very far away form their house. They have to travel for long distant to go school. Finally, their parents think that why don't their children stay home and do work. So, that is why most of the countryside children are lack of knowledge.

Many students suffer from depression because of pressure to study hard

Since we are living in a competitive world, education become the most important factor for everyone. Most of the parent hoped that their children would have higher level of education than another people. Therefore, parents tried to force their children to study hard and get the highest score in class. Also, they give the big promised awards for their children if they can pass the famous school or university entrance exam. In short, the reason why I choose this news article is because it's an important thing that we should consider on. Almost every country of the world are face on this kind problem.

In this article, it talked about a student, name Cao Thi Xuan T, who attempting to end her life by the sleeping pills. She was born into a well-to-do family. T's parents hoped that T would pass the university entrance exams. Furthermore, they will award the LX motorbike, which cost more than one hundred million dong(or 169,128 Baht), for her daughter if she can pass it. This promised awards were very big, and it put a hard pressure on the children. T did not do well on her final exams. So, T's parents tried to force T to study hard, day and night. Everyday, she did not go to bed until two o'clock in the morning. Moreover, when T complained that she was too tried to read books, she got a good scolding from her mother. "You have to try to learn more and more. If you do not pass the exam, you will not only become miserable, but your parents will also feel ashamed to the neighbors. Try to learn if you still love your family," the mother said. However, T did not pass the entrance exam. She did not want to have meals and became close-mouthed. After that, T became aggressive and also had quarrels with her mother. T's parent were very worried about her daughter ,so they decided to install a camera in the daughter's room to keep watch over her. In contrast, it does not help anything. T took 10 sleeping pills to end her life. Now, she was hospitalized.

From my viewpoint, I think this story is very depressing. T was trying to escape from this terrible situation by herself. Not only she could not ask other people to help but also nobody give her a hand even her parents. However, it does not anyone fault. But we should keep this story in our mind and avoid it to happen again.

Bodybuilder grabs top honor for fifth time

In this post, I would like to talk about one of the most successful Vietnamese athletes. His name is Pham Van Mach. Mach is a bodybuilder who grabs the honor so many times. He have an extremely beautiful shape. The reason why I choose this article is because he is an interesting guy who is a member of the national team and also a coach in his own gym. However, this kind of sport are not so popular in Thailand, that is why I choose that article.

Similarly to other athletes, Mach start to play this kind of sport because he want to improve his health. After he join the bodybuilding, he realized that it was his true passion. He started to take place in bodybuilding competition and won his first national title when he was eighteen. Moreover, His performances were so attractive to every audiences. Before becoming bodybuilder he had a career as a master of ceremonies which has contributed to his success today. Because this career help Mach to have a confidence on stage. Now, Mach is 30 years old and he feel really satisfied with his choice and will devote all of his life to it. Finally, this bodybuilder said that he would like to become a trainer to pass along all of his experiences to young athletes when he retire.

As for me, to talking about bodybuilding I think it doesn't only about a person who have a big muscle. But it is about healthy person who have a balance diet and really care of their health. So, I would like to honor Pham Van Mach as a good-hearted person because I like his idea that doesn't selfish at all. He would like to share his knowledge to all the young sports lovers. Furthermore, I think it's a good idea if everyone could share their experiences to other people. Finally, It will absolutely bring a good result in the future and the new generation children will become more successful. :):):)

Vietnamese second biggest football fans in Asia

Have you ever known that Vietnamese are the second biggest football fans in Asia Pacific? Is this information amaze you? I am the one who is really surprise in this survey. As you know, The FIFA World Cup 2010 recently finished and the winner is Spain!!!! All around the World are keep in sight on this football festival because this football matches are once every four years. This is why the number of football fans in Vietnam are increased. Finally, the reason why I choose this story is because it's such a unbelievable news that I haven't heard before.

In the article, it was said that Vietnamese are trailing only, the biggest football fans, Indonesians. This survey were concluded by The Nielsen Company. Also, It was indicated that 52 percent of Vietnamese saying they were fans of the games. At the final match which kick off Friday, it was shown that the number of FIFA World Cups football fans were higher than the traditional football fan base. However, The survey also found that 85 percent of Vietnamese World Cup followers would watch the games via live TV broadcasts.

From my point of view, I think we should be glad to all of the football players that they have so many fans which support their team. Even those teams were eliminated form this competition, their fans still supporting them. I surely know that when the football players read this article they will have more spirit and power to compete the next FIFA World Cups. :)