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A Facebook users outburst against retailers who are secretly sending real sulcata tortoise via parcel shipping went viral among netizens on Saturday.

In his post, Watchara Yokza Puriwanchana said the tortoise was tied with a tape and put inside a plant pot before sending it via courier companies, such as Kerry, SCG Express, Flash, J&T and Thailand Post.

He added that these companies do not have the policy to deliver living creatures.

“Tortoise is a living creature, not a Gashapon [capsule toy]. If you [retailers] want to sell creatures, you cannot torture them like this. It’s a sin,” he said.

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He said tortoises must be sent by using vehicles for transporting creatures, pointing out that sending tortoises via parcel shipping may cause them to suffer from illness.

“Hence, I would like to ask people not to support retailers who send living creatures this way,” he added.

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The director of the Special Case Operations Center, Area 9, of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Colonel Pipop Marohabout, visited the office of Siam Nest Company, and then walked to Niang Khoi Cave on Koh Thepada in Phatthalung province over damage to birds nests and their environmental impact.

Siam Nest Co, the winner of the auction of the 9th bird’s nest concession in Phatthalung province at a price of 400 million baht, lodged the complaint after collecting bird’s nests from various caves during September 9-16.

A group of criminals reportedly looted the bird’s nests, cleaned the area and started a fire to chase away the birds, damaging the ecosystem. The person behind this crime is believed to be a former local politician.

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Employees of Siam Nest Company told the investigators that the collection of bird nests from 107 caves in seven islands was completed on the evening of September 17. In the last cave, the remains of a dead baby bird were found on the ground. The company could only collect 60 grams of bird’s nests, while in front of the cave they found a bonfire and trash such as water bottles, energy drink bottles, and white shoes.

Initial investigation showed that at least 1.5 million young bird’s nests were destroyed and the damage was estimated at not less than a billion baht.

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Somsak sees huge potential in exporting kratom to Europe, America

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin aims to push kratom as an economic plant to be exported throughout Europe and America, because of the herbs medical properties.

Somsak told the Komchadluek show on Nation TV on Tuesday that as kratom has been legalised since August 14, the herb has become the new alternative plant for farmers to grow.

He expected huge benefits from export of kratom to Europe and America, as the herb can only be grown in areas with hot and humid weather.

The minister said that abroad, kratom is consumed for physical health.

“In America, kratom is used to help drug addicts, also to cure depression and diabetes, relieve pain and reduce symptoms up to 5-8 times better than morphine. We are currently conducting a research to treat amphetamine addicts with the herb. The trading of fresh kratom leaves can be done legally, and we urge farmers to plant the herb as they obtain more knowledge. However, if used to produce capsules, the permission from the Thai Food and Drug Administration will be required,” said Somsak.

The minister strongly disagreed with the consumption of “4X100”, which is a kratom drink mixed with cough syrup, Coca-Cola and ice. He said the drink needs to be banned as it will cause further problems to the legalisation of the herb, which had been a long difficult procedure.

“The Office of the Narcotics Control Board will organise a seminar on ‘Thai Kratom to the World Market’ on Monday to promote and raise awareness about the law, and create economic opportunities for the plantation of kratom,” the minister added.

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Netizens mourn forest ranger killed by wild bull

A Khao Yai National Park ranger was killed by a wild bull while patrolling in Prachin Buri province. There was an outpouring of sympathy from netizens for the rangers wife who is seven months pregnant.

Nakorn “Tak” Sriruang, the head of the 3rd reconnaissance squadron forest rangers, was attacked by a wild bull while performing his duty at Khao Yai National Park in Prachin Buri area. Nakorn was left with severe injuries, and later died due to blood loss at Chaopraya Abhaiphubejhr Hospital.

Later on Friday night, a Facebook user “บดินทร์ จันทศรีคำ” (Bordin Chansrikam), who referred to himself as the uncle of the deceased, posted a mourning message of the ranger’s death. The post also encouraged netizens to help support Nakorn’s wife who is seven months pregnant.

“For those who would like to help Tak’s family by making merit, the support money can be transferred to the bank account of Tak’s seven-month-old pregnant wife, Ratchanee Chokcharoen, Krungthai’s savings bank account number 3230426282. Rest in peace, Tak,” the post read with numbers of celebrities and social media users who have expressed their condolences and supported the forest ranger’s wife.

Nakorn’s funeral service is being held at Wat Kud Khla in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province from September 18-21.

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BMA sets up sharing pantries at four public parks

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set up more sharing pantries at four public parks in Bangkok in a bid to relieve peoples suffering due to the Covid-19 crisis.

The move was an extension of the “Too Pun Sook” (sharing pantries) project that started on September 6.

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the project aimed to help people to survive the ongoing pandemic and enable kindhearted ones to donate foods and other necessities to help society.

“Initially, the Environment Department has set up sharing pantries at the entrance to four public parks, namely Lumpini, Saranrom, Rommani Thungsikan and Santiphap,” he said.

“The department also called on companies, shops, civil society organisations and wealthy Bangkokians to participate in the project.”

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He added that Bangkokians wishing to donate can contact public park offices or security officers stationed near sharing pantries.

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Thailand records close to 13,600 new Covid cases

Thailand logged 13,576 new cases and 117 deaths over the past 24 hours on Sunday. Of the new cases, 395 were in prisons.

The situation was an improvement on Saturday’s 14,109 cases and 122 deaths.

Meanwhile, 12,492 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.

Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,476,477 – 1,330,019 of whom have recovered, 131,095 are still in hospitals and 15,363 have died.

Separately, another 281,812 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 313,636 their second shot and 782 a booster shot, bringing total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 44,485,657.

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According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 228.93 million on Sunday, 205.52 million of whom have recovered, 23.41 million are active cases (99,890 in severe condition) and 4.70 million have died (up by 6,764).

Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 42.86 million, followed by India with 33.44 million, Brazil with 21.23 million, the UK with 7.40 million and Russia with 7.25 million.

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News of Phuket agencies concealing Covid cases false

The Phuket Public Relations Department has denied news of provincial agencies concealing information that all people under the Phuket Sandbox scheme had been infected with Covid-19, the Anti-Fake News Centre said on Saturday.

The centre said the news posted on social media was distorted, claiming that provincial agencies report new Covid-19 cases every day, but they had never concealed such information, citing the department’s remark.

As of Friday, 235 Covid-19 infections were found locally with no infections under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, while total infections from April 3 to September 17 was 8,297.

“Therefore, we would like to ask people to avoid sharing such distorted news in order to prevent any effects that may occur,” the centre said.

The centre added that people can visit the Phuket Public Relations Department’s website or contact 076-216-118 for more information.

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Jurin pushes for including Ranong in Andaman sandbox tourism scheme

Koh Phayam in Ranong province will be included in the Andaman Sandbox scheme after Phang Nga and Krabi provinces under expansion of the Phuket Sandbox programme. Meanwhile, the opening of Bangkok on October 15 will require consideration from all parties, the Commerce Ministry said on Saturday.

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit revealed the plan on Saturday to include Ranong province in the Andaman Sandbox scheme, especially Phayam which would be appropriate as the island would require just a few thousand doses of Covid-19 vaccination. The minister said that the plan had been sent to the prime minister for approval, and more areas namely Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hua Hin are also under consideration.

As for the Andaman Sandbox scheme, which is the expansion of the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus Model programmes to Phang Nga, Krabi, and the latest, Ranong province, Jurin admitted that it is still a matter of accelerating the goal. The minister said that 31,000 foreign tourists had visited under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, but only a few hundred were travelling to Phang Nga and Krabi after the completion of the seven-day mandatory stay in Phuket. The officials will need to work on the matter in order to spread more tourists to Phang Nga and Krabi, Jurin said.

“The Phuket Sandbox programme marks the beginning of the country’s reopening. Bangkok is expected to reopen on October 15 as the prime minister has already made an announcement, but there will be more discussions on the proper measures. Reopening of other provinces must be made jointly by the government and the related officials. The readiness and suitability of each area are the main factors, while the economy and the pandemic situation need to be well-taken care of with balance,” the minister concluded.

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First dose of Pfizer vaccine for students set for October 4

The government has come up with a plan to vaccinate 70 per cent of the population, or 50 million people, by December, Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

According to the Ministry of Health’s vaccine supply plan, 152.9 million doses are expected by December, enough to cover 70 per cent of the population.

There are preparations to allocate 24 million doses from September 27 to October 31, to target groups, such as:

▪︎General people aged 18 years and above — 16.8 million doses

▪︎Students aged 12-17 years — 4.8 million doses

▪︎Workers in the social security system — 800,000 doses

▪︎Other agencies such as government organisations — 1.1 million doses

▪︎Those who have received 2 injections of Sinovac vaccine and need a booster — 500,000 doses.

The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, which is being given to students aged 12-17, will be administered on October 4 and the second dose at the end of October.

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Ministry aims to vaccinate 50 per cent of population by October

The Ministry of Public Health has set a target of a million Covid-19 vaccinations on September 24 and inoculation of 50 per cent of the population by October.

Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), revealed data on vaccination against Covid-19 from February 28 to September 16. Thailand achieved a total of 43,342,103 doses — 14,285,995 second dose and 28,436,015 first dose.

The DDC aims to hasten vaccination to reach 50 per cent of the population by October-end.

“The Ministry of Public Health has prepared a plan to vaccinate at least a million people on September 24, which is marked as Mahidol Day, to show respect to HRH Prince Mahitala Dhibesra Adulyadej Vikrom, the father of modern Thai medicine.

“We would like to invite people who have not been injected to hurriedly get vaccination services at a service centre near your home,” said Dr Opas.

Currently, four vaccines are used in Thailand — Sinovac, Sinopharm, AstraZeneca and Pfizer — which have been approved for efficacy and safety by the World Health Organization and the Food and Drug Administration.

The third booster dose will be given to those who have received two doses of the Sinovac vaccine from March to May, as immunity begins to decrease 3-6 months after receiving injections.

People will be notified by SMS messages via the Doctor Ready application, or people can register at the same hospital and receive services at the central vaccination point in each designated area without cost, such as in Bangkok at Bang Sue Grand Station.

Published : September 19, 2021