ในโอกาสสำคัญแห่งเทศกาลเข้าพรรษาประจำปี 2568 บริษัท ทิพยประกันภัย จำกัด (มหาชน) ได้ดำเนินกิจกรรมเพื่อสาธารณประโยชน์และสืบทอดพุทธศาสนาอย่างต่อเนื่อง โดยคุณวิชชุดา ไตรธรรม ที่ปรึกษากรรมการผู้จัดการใหญ่ นำกลุ่มจิตอาสา “หนุมานทิพยจิตอาสา” ร่วมกับกัลยาณมิตรธรรม จัดโครงการ “พลังบุญทิพยร่วมสร้าง ครั้งที่ 240” โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อถวายเทียนพรรษาองค์มหาจักรพรรดิอันยิ่งใหญ่ เพื่อเป็นพุทธบูชา แด่พระพุทธศาสนา และน้อมอุทิศถวายเป็นพระราชกุศลแด่พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร รวมถึงเฉลิมพระเกียรติพระบาทสมเด็จพระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว
พิธีอันศักดิ์สิทธิ์นี้จัดขึ้น ณ สถานที่สำคัญทางพุทธศาสนาสองแห่งในจังหวัดพิษณุโลก ได้แก่ วิหารพระพุทธชินราช ภายในวัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหาร (วัดใหญ่) และพระอุโบสถวัดนางพญา โดยเทียนพรรษามหาจักรพรรดิ์ที่ถวายในครั้งนี้มีความสูงถึง 180 เซนติเมตร แสดงถึงความตั้งใจและความศรัทธาอันแรงกล้าของผู้จัดและผู้เข้าร่วม
ภายในงานมีการประกอบพิธีทางศาสนาที่งดงาม โดยได้กราบนิมนต์พระเถรานุเถระมาเจริญพระพุทธมนต์ เพื่อความเป็นสิริมงคล นอกจากนี้ ยังมีการถวายจตุปัจจัยไทยธรรมและภัตตาหารเพลแด่พระภิกษุสงฆ์ ณ วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหาร ซึ่งเป็นศูนย์รวมใจของพุทธศาสนิกชนในภูมิภาค แสดงให้เห็นถึงความมุ่งมั่นของทิพยประกันภัยในการสนับสนุนกิจกรรมทางศาสนาและสร้างสรรค์สังคมอย่างยั่งยืน
กิจกรรมครั้งนี้สะท้อนถึงการผนวกแนวคิดการทำความดีเข้ากับการดำเนินธุรกิจของทิพยประกันภัย ซึ่งไม่เพียงแต่ให้บริการด้านประกันภัยเท่านั้น แต่ยังให้ความสำคัญกับการตอบแทนสังคมและการรักษาไว้ซึ่งวัฒนธรรมประเพณีอันดีงามของไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งการส่งเสริมพระพุทธศาสนา ซึ่งเป็นรากฐานสำคัญของสังคมไทย
A volatile situation has unfolded in San Francisco as federal immigration enforcement activities draw fierce opposition from local activists. The intensified efforts by authorities to apprehend immigrants, even outside legal proceedings, have ignited public outrage and led to dramatic confrontations. This escalating tension highlights a fundamental clash between federal directives and community resistance, shaping a contentious narrative around immigration policy in one of America's most progressive cities.
Rising Tensions in Immigration Enforcement
The Bay Area has become a focal point for heightened tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement. Recent events underscore a shift in tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), moving beyond previous norms by conducting arrests in and around courthouse vicinities. This new approach has triggered significant community backlash, as activists and concerned citizens actively resist what they perceive as aggressive and disruptive enforcement actions, culminating in direct confrontations with federal agents.
A particularly jarring incident occurred recently when federal agents faced off against protesters who sought to prevent an arrest near a courthouse. The confrontation reached a critical point as agents attempted to transport a handcuffed individual, leading to demonstrators physically impeding their vehicle. Witness accounts and video footage depict a chaotic scene where masked agents, equipped with body armor, engaged in physical altercations with activists. This included the astonishing sight of protesters clinging to the moving vehicle as agents tried to depart. Such clashes are symptomatic of a broader unease within the community, where the increased visibility and assertive methods of immigration enforcement have been met with growing defiance. This shift marks a significant departure from earlier practices, where authorities generally avoided courthouse arrests to encourage compliance with legal mandates.
Community Resistance and Shifting Dynamics
The recent surge in federal immigration enforcement activities has fundamentally altered the landscape of immigrant interaction with the legal system, fostering an environment of fear and mistrust. This aggressive posture has not only sparked widespread protests but also raised questions about the long-term implications for due process and civil liberties. The community's organized resistance reflects a deep-seated commitment to protecting immigrant rights and challenging what many view as overreaching government authority.
Since late May, the presence of ICE agents has become a common sight around the San Francisco Immigration Court, extending into its hallways, waiting areas, and outside entrances. This pervasive presence has fueled a consistent and expanding protest movement, with demonstrators actively obstructing entrances and engaging in vocal confrontations with officers. These protest efforts have already yielded tangible results, compelling the temporary closure of immigration courts in both San Francisco and Concord for nearly two days on at least one occasion. The escalating friction between federal enforcement agencies and local advocacy groups signifies a critical moment in the ongoing debate over immigration policy, demonstrating the profound impact of enforcement strategies on community relations and the operational flow of the justice system.
A recent investigation by NPR, in partnership with PBS's FRONTLINE and climate data experts, has unveiled serious inaccuracies in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood risk assessments, particularly concerning Camp Mystic in Texas. This new analysis indicates that a significantly higher number of structures at the camp, including cabins that housed young campers, were vulnerable to floodwaters than FEMA's official maps suggested. The revelations come in the wake of a devastating flood event that led to tragic loss of life at the camp, underscoring a broader national issue where many communities face unacknowledged flood hazards due to outdated or incomplete mapping.
\nThe core issue lies in FEMA's mapping methodology, which historically has not adequately accounted for intense rainfall and flash flooding, instead focusing on coastal storm surges and large river overflows. This oversight has led to a critical underestimation of flood-prone areas across the United States. Experts from First Street, a climate risk modeling firm, assert that more than double the number of Americans live in high-risk flood zones than FEMA maps indicate, leaving homeowners uninsured and local authorities unprepared. Despite FEMA's awareness of these deficiencies, efforts to update and improve these maps have been hampered by a lack of congressional funding and political resistance, which often prioritizes economic development over public safety. The reluctance to adjust flood insurance costs and pressure from certain industry groups further complicate the implementation of more rigorous flood management regulations.
\nThe implications of these inadequate maps extend beyond property damage to human lives, as tragically demonstrated at Camp Mystic, where several buildings were situated within a designated 'floodway'—the most perilous area of a floodplain. Even with local ordinances passed to mitigate building in high-risk zones, and despite warnings from experts like Jim Blackburn of Rice University, who labels floodways as extremely dangerous, the official response has been slow. The ongoing emergency in Kerr County, Texas, and the broader national context highlight an urgent need for federal agencies to swiftly approve grants for updated flood mapping and for policymakers to prioritize science-backed solutions over political and economic considerations. This proactive approach is crucial to ensure communities are accurately informed and adequately protected against the increasing frequency and intensity of flood events.
\nThe safety and well-being of communities must be paramount, particularly in the face of escalating climate challenges. By embracing accurate scientific data and robust mapping technologies, government agencies, local authorities, and citizens can collectively foster a culture of preparedness and resilience. This involves not only updating flood maps but also enacting and enforcing stricter building codes, promoting public awareness of real flood risks, and ensuring that access to flood insurance is equitable and comprehensive. Such concerted efforts will empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions, mitigate potential disasters, and ultimately build a more secure future for all, reflecting a commitment to justice and shared responsibility.