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For the past 44 days, Thailand has been among the top 10 countries with the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections, a medical lecturer said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

“It has also been among the top 10 countries with the highest Covid-related deaths for 15 days,” read the post from Thira Woratanarat, who is a lecturer at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine. 

On Saturday alone, Thailand ranked 7th worldwide and 3rd in Asia in terms of infections, and 3rd globally for Covid-related deaths and account for 31.89 per cent of Covid-19 deaths in the region, he said. 

Thira went on to say that Asia and Europe now account for 76.89 per cent of Covid-19 infections worldwide and 78.49 per cent of total Covid-related deaths.

“The number of Covid-19 infections and deaths in Asia alone accounts for 31.49 per cent and 31.57 per cent of global figures, respectively,” he said. 

The country now ranks 24th worldwide when it comes to total infections. 

Thailand recorded 11,535 new Covid-19 cases and 91 deaths on Sunday, bringing the country’s total caseload to 4,262,484. Of them 4,092,878 have recovered, 140,989 are still in hospital and 28,617 have died.

Published : May 01, 2022

By : THE NATION

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Thanking Thailand’s workforce for its contribution to the country’s economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Labour Day promise was also to protect them from disruptive technology.

“The government is helping build the technological skills of the Thai labour force so they meet international demands,” government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana quoted the premier as saying. “Boosting the skills of Thai labourers will further expand their employment potential.”

Prayut was also quoted as saying that measures have been launched to contain the spread of Covid-19 and mitigate the impact of the pandemic on labourers.

He added that the government has helped enhance workers’ quality of life by paying attention to the enforcement of law, aid for the unemployed and management of migrant workers.

“The authorities have also helped entrepreneurs along with stimulating the economy and creating trade and investment opportunities to ensure the business sector will recover from the Covid-19 crisis without leaving anyone behind,” Thanakorn quoted Prayut as saying.

He also said that Prayut wished members of the labour sector a happy and healthy future, as well as success in what they do as that is key to a sustainable future.

Published : May 01, 2022

By : THE NATION

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From today, Bangkok restaurants can serve alcohol for an extra hour, until midnight, while traditional massage shops can resume normal business.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said it had further eased Covid-19 controls in line with the government’s move to lift restrictions including the requirement for pre-travel RT-PCR tests.

The BMA order said that Thursday’s meeting of the Bangkok disease control committee had approved the following measures:

– Alcohol can be served until midnight in restaurants and eateries that are certified SHA Plus and Thai Stop Covid 2 Plus.

– Cinemas can open under official Covid-19 preventive measures.

– Beauty salons, barbers’ shops, nail salons and tattoo shops can open under preventive measures. Clients must be fully vaccinated or present a negative RT-PCR or ATK test taken within 72 hours of receiving the service.

– Health spas and traditional massage shops can open under the preventive measures. Clients must be fully vaccinated or present a negative RT-PCR or ATK test taken within 72 hours.

Published : May 01, 2022

By : THE NATION

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Nation Group (Thailand) CEO Shine Bunnag and Palang Pracharath MP Watanya Wongopasi registered their marriage at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Saturday.

The couple’s son and daughter, as well as guests, witnessed the ceremony, which came after 13 years of their life as a couple.

Following the ceremony, Shine posted photos of his marriage certificate and family on his Facebook page. He said he had always believed that what encourages people to start a family is not merely a marriage certificate but kindness, compassion and empathy.

“When the two little angels demanded it, it was time to register the marriage,” said Shine, referring to his children.

He also thanked InterContinental Hua Hin Resort for hosting the ceremony.

Echoing Shine, Watanya said that forgiveness and encouragement had always helped the couple overcome obstacles, until they were able to start their family life.

“What really matters is the two angels that bond us together,” she wrote on her Facebook page.

Watanya once told reporters that she was attracted to playful people. She also admitted that she initially thought Shine had a strict personality, before discovering his fun side.

Most importantly, the couple were friends who were ready to support each other in all matters unconditionally, she added.

Published : May 01, 2022

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A Myanmar migrant worker was killed and five others injured at a condominium construction site when concrete beams fell from the 27th floor in the early hours of May Day, police said.

Police learned of the accident at 1am and rushed to the site at the Bang Pho intersection. Firefighters and rescue workers also arrived at the scene to find the beams that had slid down from the 27th floor piled up on lower floors.

Officers from Bang Sue Police Station said they would investigate the site in cooperation with other concerned government agencies to determine the cause of the accident.

The 1.2-billion-baht condominium is being built by a major developer with its unit prices starting from 3.9 million baht.

Published : May 01, 2022

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No vehicles will be allowed on U Thong Nai Road near the old Parliament until further notice, the Metropolitan Police chief announced recently.

The order was issued by Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Pol Lt-General Samrarn Nualma in his capacity as Bangkok traffic police chief. Though the order was signed on April 18, it was published in the Royal Gazette on Saturday.

The same order also declared that Din Daeng 1 Road will only be open to one-way traffic from the Din Daeng intersection on Raja Prasong School’s side to the Jaturathit intersection.

The announcement said the aim of the order is to discourage speeding on roads and to protect pedestrians. The ban goes into effect on Sunday and will remain in place until the Bangkok traffic police issue a new order.

The announcement also said all previous orders related to these roads would be null and void.

The U Thong Nai Road starts from the equestrian King Rama V statue and runs until the Ratchawithi intersection where the headquarters of the Royal Initiative Volunteers is located.

The old Parliament complex, outside which protesters often camp out, and Chitralada Vocational School are also located on this road.

Published : May 01, 2022

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Motorists in Bangkok and other provinces flocked to petrol stations to fill up their fuel tanks on Saturday ahead of an increase in the price of diesel.

The price of diesel was hiked by 2 baht per litre on Sunday following a sharp rise in the global price of fuel, driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On Saturday night, the PTT station at Soi Phetkasem 81 in Bangkok’s Nong Khaem district was crowded with motorists waiting to refuel their vehicles.

Coastal fishermen, meanwhile, arrived at the same filling station to fill up the tanks on their trucks so they could later refuel their fishing boats, local media added.

The government on Saturday scrapped its policy of capping the price of diesel at 30 baht per litre. Sunday’s 2-baht rise was approved by the Fuel Fund Executive Committee on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the new price cap for diesel has been set at 35 baht per litre.

The committee will raise the price gradually by one baht each time over the coming months until it reaches the new ceiling.

The Energy Ministry said the Oil Fuel Fund spent about 50 billion baht to keep the price of diesel capped at 30 baht per litre. The government decided in April to scrap that ceiling to reduce pressure on the Oil Fuel Fund.

Published : May 01, 2022

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Summer thunderstorms with strong winds are forecast for the North, Northeast, Central region and East until Monday.

The Thai Meteorological Department warned people to stay away from large trees and unsecured billboards. It also advised travellers to take extra care while farmers should prepare for crop damage and stay tuned to weather updates.

Affected areas are as follows:

Sunday

North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, Kamphaeng Phet and Tak.

Northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.

Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Suphanburi, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Bangkok and its vicinity.

East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaew, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Monday

North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, Kamphaeng Phet and Tak.

Northeast: Nakhon Ratchasima, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.

Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Suphanburi, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Bangkok and its vicinity.

East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaew, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Published : May 01, 2022

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Public Health Ministry reported on Sunday (May 1) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 11,535 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 55 of whom have arrived in Thailand from abroad.

Death toll increased by 91, while 22,022 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country since January 1, 2022 are at 2,039,049.

Published : May 01, 2022

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A Navy drill instructor found to have forced new conscripts to drink his semen is being detained for 30 days before he is dismissed from service, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) announced on Saturday.

Petty Officer Thaksin Nogokpilai of the Royal Thai Marine Corp’s Security Regiment in Chonburi was slapped with 30-day detention for causing serious damage to RTN’s reputation, Navy Vice Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin said.

He added that once the detention period is complete, the officer will be dismissed from service as per RTN regulations.

The detainee’s two supervisors, meanwhile, have been ordered to observe the military-style “thamrong winai” punishment, which includes shaving their head, doing menial work and walking long distances dragging heavy weights or running with weights.

Thaksin’s immediate superior is being punished for 15 days, while the supervisor above him is getting seven days.

The incident occurred in October last year during a training session for a group of new conscripts at Chonburi’s Sattahip naval base.

A video clip of the incident went viral on social media and was picked up by Thai mainstream media, leading to a public outcry, which forced the Navy to investigate.

RTN offered an apology to the conscripts and their families but is maintaining that it respects human rights and has no policy of using violence in training.

Published : April 30, 2022