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No clear explanation on why Japanese expats warned of terrorism

The Foreign Ministry said it has received a vague response to its query into why Japan has sent an email warning its citizens living in Thailand of terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia.

Ministry spokesperson Tanee Sangrat said on Monday that the authorities asked the Japanese embassy for an explanation, but the embassy only said a similar email had been sent to Japanese expats living in Myanmar, Singapore and Malaysia.

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Germany’s donated Covid-19 cocktail lands in Bangkok

The Covid-19 medication donated by Germany arrived in Thailand this morning.

The German Embassy had announced last week that the shipment worth 153 million baht included the casirivimab/imdevimab antiviral cocktail.

The drugs have been registered by the Thai Food and Drug Administration and will be distributed to specific hospitals.

The embassy said 2,000 doses of the cocktail will be used on patients in severe condition.

Casirivimab/imdevimab is an artificial “antibody cocktail” designed to trigger resistance against the Covid-19 virus.

The Covid-19 medication donated by Germany arrived in Thailand this morning.The Covid-19 medication donated by Germany arrived in Thailand this morning.The Covid-19 medication donated by Germany arrived in Thailand this morning.Related News

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Ayutthaya named among 50 top tourist spots by Forbes

Ayutthaya has been chosen by Forbes magazine as one of the 50 best places to visit in the post-pandemic era.

Ayutthaya, a former capital of Siam Kingdom before Bangkok, was invaded and sacked by the Burmese army in 1767.

Ayutthaya dates back to 1350, while its flourishing time was between 14th to 18th centuries, when it was a centre of global diplomacy and commerce.

Travellers from Bangkok can take trains that leave frequently from Hua Lamphong station. The travel time is around 90 minutes.

In the article, Forbes said: “You’ll get to see the temples in early morning and late afternoon, when they’re at their quietest. Sunset in particular is beautiful and a great reason not to leave too early”.

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Police explain why cop car ran over protester in Din Daeng

An investigation has been launched into an incident on Sunday when a police vehicle hit a protester while allegedly trying to flee a group of attackers. The vehicle was seriously damaged, and police are collecting evidence to take action against the perpetrators.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau held a press conference on Monday to explain images of a police car running over an anti-government protester at Bangkok’s Din Daeng intersection late on Sunday.

They said initial investigation shows that the vehicle belonged to the Plubpla Chai 1 Police Station and was being driven by Sergeant Noraset (last name withheld). He had reportedly been ordered by the Metropolitan Police Division 6 to support the crowd-control mission near the police headquarters before heading to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road.

At around 11.30pm on Sunday, Sgt Noraset was ordered to drive back to Plubpla Chai 1 Police Station as the situation at the Din Daeng intersection had been brought under control. About 15 minutes later, Sgt Noraset arrived at the intersection when a group of six or seven people ran towards his vehicle and began hitting it with sticks and other objects. They also shattered the windscreen on the driver’s side.

Sgt Noraset said he kept hearing “explosions”, so decided to speed away. However, he ended up hitting a protester who suddenly showed up in front of the car. The crash made a tyre burst and brought the vehicle to a standstill.

Preliminary examination found the vehicle badly damaged, with a shattered windscreen and burst tyre.

Metropolitan Police have said they will examine the facts and ensure all parties are treated fairly. If the injured person files a complaint against Sgt Noraset, then the investigating officer will collect relevant evidence for legal procedure, police said.

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Thailand marks slow decline with 12,583 new cases, 132 deaths

Thailand logged 12,583 new Covid-19 infections and 132 deaths over the past 24 hours on Monday. Of the new cases, 163 were in prisons.

Meanwhile, 16,304 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.

Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,394,756 – 1,248,158 of whom have recovered, 132,113 are still in hospitals and 14,485 have died.

Separately, another 109,213 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 106,570 their second shot, and 106 a booster shot, bringing the total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 40,276,356.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 225.48 million on Monday, 202.07 million of whom have recovered, 18.77 million are active cases (103,211 in severe condition) and 4.64 million have died (up by 5,910).

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Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 41.85 million, followed by India with 33.26 million, Brazil with 21 million, the UK with 7.23 million and Russia with 7.14 million.

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Help finally gets to stranded Phetchabun residents

Volunteers hand out food and other necessities to people stuck in their homes due to heavy flooding in Phetchabun’s Lom Sak district on Sunday.

Many areas in the district have been inundated due to heavy rain since last Wednesday, and some places could only be accessed with a boat.

Help finally gets to stranded Phetchabun residents

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In a heartrending scene, a kind volunteer was spotted sharing his lunch with a hungry dog.

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According to the Thai Meteorological Department thundershowers can be expected across the country, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas until Tuesday.

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How talk-show host Moddum accidentally sparks a battle online

A well-known TV talk show host issued a public apology over the weekend for “unfairly” comparing Thai artists who have made it big overseas.

In his show on Friday, Kachapa “Moddum” Thancharoen compared Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of K-Pop sensation Blackpink to other Thai K-Pop artists like Kunpimook “BamBam” Bhuwakul and 2PM band member Buck “Nichkhun” Horvejkul.

The incident took place not long after Lalisa, known in the entertainment industry as “Lisa Blackpink”, launched the music video of her first single “LALISA” on YouTube.

The video drew more than 100 million viewers overnight and became a hot topic of discussion.

In his show, Kachapa said: “Lisa is the pride of Thailand. We haven’t seen a superstar go this big. We had Nichkhun and BamBam earlier, but they were never this famous. Lisa is a real world-class superstar from our country.”

This remark, however, angered the fans of BamBam and Nichkhun, who immediately launched the #BanModdum hashtag on Twitter. The fans said comparing the artists was inappropriate and unfair as everyone was doing their best and had earned a name for the country.

The talk show host then posted an apology on Instagram on Saturday, saying: “I want to apologise to Nichkhun and BamBam and both their fan clubs for making inappropriate comments during my TV programme recently.

“The two artists have been Thailand’s pride and are good examples of well-mannered, polite Thai youth. I’m also a big fan who admires their talent very much.

“I never intended to humiliate or look down on these very nice gentlemen and am now regretting my comments. I would, therefore, like to apologise for my bad judgement and accept the condemnation.

“I hope those who love and care for Nichkhun and BamBam will forgive me. This lesson will also teach me to do a better job in the future,” the post read.

Kachapa added that would apologise again in his show on Monday.

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His apology was met with a variety of comments, some complimentary and some insulting.

Lalisa, who has earned a name for herself as a member of the K-Pop girl group Blackpink, released her first solo music video “LALISA” on Friday. The music video, which featured Thai costumes and cultural references, immediately became a huge hit in Thailand.

Meanwhile, BamBam underwent rigorous training in South Korea for three and a half years before joining the famous GOT7 boy band.

Nichkhun, meanwhile, is a Thai-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and model who is also a member of the popular South Korean boy band 2PM.

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More buses on Bangkok streets to match boost in daily commuters

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) added more vehicles to its fleet of buses after the easing of lockdown has bumped the number of commuters to 400,000 daily.

Panida Thongsuk, BMTA’s deputy director, said the authority has also extended the service timings, with the last bus leaving the depot an hour later at 9pm.

The BMTA will also increase the number of buses provided for people who work at places that operate until 8pm, such as malls, shopping centres and community malls.

Panida said after the easing of lockdown measures, the number of daily commuters has risen from 300,000 to 400,000 on average.

She said that BMTA is closely observing all virus prevention measures and that 13,000 members of staff or 95 per cent have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

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She added that Bangkokians can be assured of their safety when using the city buses.

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EEC infrastructure projects 41 per cent complete

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) recently reported that construction of 69 infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) had been completed during the first eight months of 2021.

“The 69 completed projects account for 41 per cent of all infrastructure projects in EEC areas,” said the office.

“Meanwhile, 65 projects, or 39 per cent, are under construction. Eight projects have been cancelled, while the rest have their construction process pending due to a variety of reasons, including waiting for land allotment and EIA [environmental impact assessment] study, and delayed procurement of materials due to the Covid-19 situation.”

The OTP said among the top priority projects that must be completed before the end of 2021 is the high-speed train connecting three airports (Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao).

“The project is now in the process of moving the infrastructure system. It is expected that the construction will be completed and the area can be delivered within this month,” it added.

Meanwhile, Laem Chabang Port development project has already selected private partners as joint investors and the contract for the third phase has been drafted.

Construction could start as soon as the Cabinet approves the contract, the OTP added.

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There are 20 infrastructure projects that have yet to start as they are waiting to be allocated funds from the fiscal 2022 budget. Most of these projects involve construction of new highways and railways that connect cities in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.

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The EEC has planned 168 infrastructure projects with a total budget of Bt988 billion. The projects have been divided into three phases: The urgent phase includes 99 projects worth Bt292 billion, starting from 2017 to 2018; 62 projects worth Bt414 billion in the middle phase starting from 2019 to 2021; and seven projects worth Bt252 billion in the extended phase from 2022 onwards, which will focus on connecting the existing infrastructure to those of nearby provinces and neighbouring countries.

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Rohingya rescued from human traffickers in Tak

Police and soldiers rescued 23 Rohingya from a human trafficking ring at two residences in Mae Sot district of Tak on Sunday.

The rescue operation came after they acknowledged that human traffickers had smuggled several Rohingya from the Myanmar border to Thailand.

Officers found 20 Rohingya (16 women and four men) at a residence in Ban Mae Tao Klang community.

Meanwhile, three Rohingya (two women and one man) and Muhammad, a 61-year-old Myanmar suspect, were found at a residence on Islam Bamrung Road.

The suspect pleaded guilty during the investigation, saying that he had provided accommodation to the 23 Rohingya who illegally entered Thailand.

He added that Myanmar human traffickers had sent these Rohingya to the accommodations before sending them to Malaysia.

Rohingya rescued from human traffickers in Tak

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Police arrested Muhammad for allegedly allowing immigrants to stay in Thailand and enabling them to escape arrest.

The police then sent him and his properties in dispute to investigation officers.

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Rohingya rescued from human traffickers in Tak

Meanwhile, the 23 Rohingya were sent to the provincial immigration office to conduct tests for Covid-19 and classify whether they are victims of human trafficking or not.

“If these Rohingya are victims of human trafficking, the police will investigate further to take legal action against the human traffickers,” the police said.

Published : September 13, 2021