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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) said that since January this year, 131 police officers have been disciplined for misconduct, 38 have been decommissioned and seven sacked.

The statement was made after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a meeting with the police bureau on Monday. The meeting was held to discuss the latest cases of police misconduct. This month, 28 police officers have been disciplined, 23 were dismissed and five decommissioned.

RTP spokesman Pol Maj-General Yingyot Thepjamnong said the disciplinary action taken proves that the commission is serious about dealing with misconduct among officers. He added that in criminal cases, officers will be punished based on the judicial process.

Prayut reportedly demanded at the meeting that immediate and strict action be taken against officers found guilty of misconduct.

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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a set of guidelines for people to follow, especially if they live in low-lying areas at risk of flash flooding from runoffs.

The department has advised residents to take the following steps:

• Track weather forecasts and pay strict heed to warnings.
• Monitor changes in natural surroundings, such as rising water levels or the water getting muddier than usual.
• Pack necessary items, food and important documents, and place the bags in a spot where they can be immediately picked up when evacuating.

In the event of flooding:

• Place valuables in high areas, evacuate pets and move vehicles to a safe place.
• Turn off all switches and the mains to prevent electricity leakage.
• Do not use or even touch appliances when the body is wet or if the floor is wet. Do not get close to power lines, electric poles or touch conductive media as there may be electricity leakage.
• Always wear boots when wading into the water to protect yourself from poisonous animals or sharp objects that may be underwater. Use floating materials for support.
• Avoid paths where the water is flowing at a high current or if the water level is high.

Help can be sought by calling the 24-hour DDPM 1784 hotline or contacting via Line ID @1784DDPM.

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For the first time since July 17, Thailand recorded fewer than 10,000 daily Covid-19 cases with 9,489 new cases reported on Tuesday. Deaths, however, remained high at 129. Of the new infections, 269 were in prisons.

Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,581,415 – 1,448,206 of whom have recovered, 116,711 are still in hospitals and 16,498 have died.

Separately, another 218,818 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 484,278 their second shot, 31,485 their third shot, 16 their fourth shot, bringing total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 51,398,473.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 233.12 million on Friday, 209.85 million of whom have recovered, 18.50 million are active cases (92,141 in severe condition) and 4.77 million have died  (up by 5,351).

Thailand ranks 28th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 43.89 million, followed by India with 33.69 million, Brazil with 21.37 million, the UK with 7.70 million and Russia with 7.44 million.

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The Northern Disaster Warning Associations paramotor team delivered food, drinks and other supplies by air to flood victims in Sukhothai Ban Kluay subdistrict on Monday.

Nantipat Sriampai, the association’s president, said 70 households in the area were suffering as they had not received any assistance so far.

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He added that these flood victims were unable to leave their residences due to the high water level, adding that the area suffered a blackout Sunday night.

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The flood situation in Sukhothai’s Muang district is currently critical as many subdistricts, namely Thani, Ban Kluay and Pak Kwai, were inundated and many routes were cut by strong tides.

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The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has delivered preliminary assistance of more than 230 million baht to 3,626 people who suffered adverse symptoms after the Covid-19 vaccination.

NHSO secretary-general Jaded Thammathatare said on Monday that from May 19 to September 27, 4,065 people had applied for preliminary aid after adverse reactions from the Covid-19 vaccination, while another 287 applications are pending. The district subcommittee has considered 3,626 compensation payments, and 1,152 rejections as they did not meet the criteria. The total amount that has already been paid as initial compensation is 230,798,800 baht.

The criteria for consideration of preliminary compensation are divided into three levels, according to the severity of the adverse reaction.

1. Payment not exceeding 100,000 baht to those who have an illness that requires continuous treatment; 3,121 people have received compensation.
2. Payment not exceeding 240,000 baht to those with damage, dismemberment or disability that affects living; 41 people have received compensation.
3. Payment not more than 400,000 baht in the event of death or permanent disability; 464 relatives of the deceased have received initial assistance.

“However, the principle of preliminary compensation payment by the NHSO does not clearly indicate that it is the effect from the vaccination in any way. It is a remedy to reduce the impact on people, when an adverse reaction occurs. The NHSO does not seek a refund even it can be proved later that the symptoms were not caused by the vaccination.

In the event that the applicant does not agree with the result of the compensation evaluation, an appeal can be made to the secretary-general of the NHSO within 30 days after the result notification,” Jaded added.

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Police have arrested 13 anti-government protesters of the “Thalu Fah” group at around 6pm on Monday at the Nang Lerng intersection in Bangkok’s Dusit district for allegedly taking down barbed wires deployed by the officials and throwing ping pong bombs and other objects at crowd control police.

Deputy police spokesperson Pol Colonel Krisana Pattanacharoen said that the group had gathered at Chamai Maru-chet Bridge at around 5pm before marching to the Nang Lerng intersection and taking down barbed wire that officials had deployed around the Government House area.

“Police had warned the protesters that taking down barbed wire was illegal but they didn’t listen. Instead, they fired bottle rockets and threw ping pong bombs and bags of paint at crowd control police, who responded by firing water cannon at the protesters,” said Krisana.

13 anti-government protesters arrested at Nang Lerng intersection

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“During the clash, police confiscated three vehicles and arrested 13 protesters, more than half of them are underaged,” said the deputy police spokesman.

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Their parents have been issued summons to be notified of the charges, as parents could have violated the Child Protection Act by allowing their children to participate in activities that caused public disturbance and violated the emergency decree.

“Some parents turned their children in to the police after finding out that they had participated in the rally. We thank them for their cooperation,” added Krisana. “Parents need to keep an eye on their children, as they can be persuaded by friends or other parties to join protests.”

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Thailand recorded fewer than 10,000 Covid-19 cases for the first time since July 17.

The Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday morning that 9,489 new patients had tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, of whom 269 were found in prisons.

The death toll increased by 129, while 12,805 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country increased to 1,581,415 with 16,498 deaths.

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that easterly and southeasterly winds prevail over Thailand, while the southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Adecrease in rainfall is forecast for the country. Isolated heavy rains continue in the North, the East and South.

People in risky areas should beware of overflows and flash floods, the department said. Waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are about 1-2 metres high and over two metres high in thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-24 degrees Celsius, highs of 31-34°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-24°C, highs of 31-34°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25°C, highs of 31-34°C.

East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 31-33°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-24°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 19-24°C, highs of 29-32°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-34°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Singapore on Monday delivered 122,400 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine pledged to Thailand in a loan deal.

The shipment, which also included 200,000 antigen rapid test kits (ATKs) and 500,000 sets of nasopharyngeal swabs, was handed over to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul by Singapore Ambassador Kevin Cheok.

The Singapore government has also been giving Thailand information and guidance on how to control Covid-19 since the second wave of outbreaks among workers in Samut Sakhon.

Anutin added that the US Embassy was currently preparing documents for the US government’s donation of another 1 million doses of Pfizer vaccine. Controversy flared last week when Sudarat Keyuraphan, founder of the new Thai Sang Thai Party, claimed US Senator Tammy Duckworth told her that delivery of the US donation was delayed because the Thai government had not completed the paperwork. Anutin denied the accusation.

On Monday, he suggested it was the US rather than Thailand that was not ready to process the donation.

“We will receive the donated vaccine when the United States is ready, which is the right of the country of origin,” he said. “We can’t make any demands,” he added, insisting there would be no delay once Thailand had received the donation documents.

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Published : September 27, 2021

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The Meteorological Department has forecast constant rainfall all this week nationwide, including Bangkok. This is after tropical storm Dianmu inundated as many as 27 provinces on Monday.

Low-lying provinces also face the danger of runoffs from the North, while the Chao Phraya River is in danger of overflowing.

The Royal Irrigation Department has also issued warnings to provinces lying below the Chao Phraya Dam, as the reservoir is releasing about 2,500 cubic metres of water per second.

As of press time, the Chao Phraya River’s level in Bangkok’s Pak Khlong Talat area stood at about 1.55 metres above the mean sea level, which is still about 1.45m below the river’s embankment.

During the great floods of 2011, the river had risen 2.3m above sea level.

Though the water level is not at the critical level yet, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said city officials are vigilant and taking steps to protect vulnerable areas between Rama VII Bridge and Bang Na. He said the floodgates and the Chao Phraya pumping station are being closely monitored. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has also set aside spare pumps, boats, sandbags and has staff members on standby to solve flash flooding problems.

Published : September 27, 2021