No ban on taking photos in Hua Lamphong station: SRT
There is no prohibition on taking pictures in Hua Lamphong Railway Station, the public relations centre of the State Railway of Thailand clarified via Facebook, but urged people to check for appropriateness and safety.
The response came after a Tik Tok user released a video clip claiming that the authorities did not allow people to take pictures inside the Hua Lamphong train station without official permission.
Those who are interested in doing a photoshoot with a model inside the station must seek permission as there were many instances where photographs were inappropriate or obscene, the SRT said.
If photographers enter or shoot in a potentially dangerous area, security personnel will warn or prohibit them, the SRT said.
Thailand recorded 14,029 Covid-19 cases and 180 deaths on Sunday
Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday (September 12) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 14,029 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 276 of whom have been found in prisons.
Death toll increased by 180, while 15,742 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.
Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,382,173 with 14,353 total deaths.
Isolated heavy rains are forecast for the North, the Central, the East and the South, while isolated heavy to very heavy rains are likely in the Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.
An active monsoon trough lies across the lower North, the upper Central, and the Northeast into the tropical depression “Conson” over the middle Vietnam.
Meanwhile, a strong southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand.
“People in the risky areas should watch for overflows and flash floods,” the department said.
Strong winds and waves are likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, rising 2-3 metres high in the Andaman Sea, about two metres in the Gulf of Thailand and above three metres during thundershowers.
“All ships should proceed with caution and keep away from thundershowers, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf should keep ashore until September 14,” the department said.
Meanwhile tropical storm “Conson” has downgraded to a tropical depression and will make landfall over Quang Ngai, Vietnam. It is expected to downgrade to an active low-pressure cell over Vietnam.
“Isolated heavy to very heavy rain is likely in the Northeast,” the department added.
The weather forecast for 24 hours:
North: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 32-35°C.
Northeast: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 29-34°C.
Central: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 30-33°C.
East: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 29-32°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.
South (east coast): Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-34°C.
Surat Thani upward: Waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.
Nakhon Si Thammarat downward: Waves one to two metres high and about two metres offshore.
South (west coast): Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 20-26°C, highs of 30-34°C.
Phuket upward: Waves two to three metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.
Krabi downward: Waves about two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 25-27°C, highs of 31-33°C.
Police vow to end Din Daeng pro-democracy protests by Oct
The Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau announced on Saturday that daily demonstrations by a pro-democracy group at the Din Daeng intersection will end by October.
The demonstrations have been organised daily by local people of the Din Daeng area since late August. The protesters, called “Thalu Gas”, have had frequent violent clashes with crowd control police.
The police bureau blamed the protesters for a car accident during a clash on Friday night, and not officials as reported on social media.
Bangkok’s deputy police chief Piya Tawichai explained that a demonstrator had run past the car, which caused the accident. Police later used a water canon to put out the fire caused by the damage to the car.
The US embassy held a memorial ceremony at the Chancery in Bangkok on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Acting deputy chief of mission James Wayman joined embassy officers in a wreath-laying ceremony.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in the US also will hold the 20th anniversary commemoration. The programme will commence at 8.30am eastern time (7.30pm Thailand time). A moment of silence will be observed at 8.46am. The ceremony will be exclusively for 9/11 family members. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit all three sites of the attacks.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. The first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center, while the second plane hit the South Tower. The third flight crashed into the west side of the Pentagon. The fourth flight was flown to Washington DC, but it did not hit the target and crashed in a field.
There were 2,977 victims including 344 firefighters; 71 law enforcement officers; 25,000 people were injured.
US Embassy says no intermediary in Pfizer donation deal The US killed Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the attacks and leader of al-Qaida, in Pakistan on May 2, 2011. The operation codenamed “Operation Neptune Spear” was ordered by former president Barack Obama and was carried out by the Naval Special Warfare Development Group or SEAL Team Six.
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4.5 million adolescents to get Pfizer vaccine from October
The Ministry of Public Health has approved the Pfizer vaccine for those aged between 12 to 18.
Public Health Minister Trinuch Thienthong revealed on Friday that a meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration approved vaccination for 4.5 million adolescents with the Pfizer vaccine.
The inoculation will start in October in 29 “dark red” provinces.
Students who volunteer to get the Pfizer vaccine will need consent from their parents.
The ministry will educate the adolscents about the vaccine next week. After that, the ministry will seek the consent of parents for vaccination. Schools will make a list and send it to provincial education offices. Provincial education offices will meet with provincial health offices to summarise the vaccination plan.
Siam Niramit Bangkok, where spectacular shows had entertained and educated visitors on Thai culture and history for close to two decades, is closing down due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
According to a report in Thansettakij newspaper, the theatre’s executives this week told over 200 staffers about the permanent closure, as well as the compensation.
Before this decision, Siam Niramit Bangkok had been closed temporarily since March 17, 2021.
The theatre was built on a leased site near the Thailand Cultural Centre in the Ratchada area. Although the lease contract had another seven years to go, the Ratchada Niramit company did not think it would be worth continuing the business, as it would take a long time for Thailand’s economy and tourism to recover.
However, Siam Niramit Phuket has not been closed permanently, though it has been shut temporarily.
NACC denies dragging its feet in probing alleged misuse of police aircraft
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is close to reaching a conclusion in the case of police planes being allegedly used to smuggle liquor from Hat Yai, the deputy secretary-general of the NACC, Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, said on Friday.
He was responding to a post on Facebook page “@Watchdog.ACT” which questioned progress of the investigation into the case. The alleged incident took place in March 2018 when two planes of the Royal Thai Police model CN235-220M and Falcon 2000 were reportedly sighted transporting liquor from Hat Yai International Airport in Songkhla province to the Thai Police Aviation Division (TPAD) in Bangkok.
Over 20 cases of liquor were reportedly covered with black plastic bags before being unloaded from the planes to a pickup truck at the TPAD while two police officers reportedly supervised the operation. A similar incident reportedly happened in May 2018, prompting related agencies to file a case with the NACC for immediate investigation.
“Although the incidents had taken place in 2018, the case was actually filed at the NACC only in October 2020, which is less than a year ago,” said Niwatchai.
“The commission found that there is prima facie evidence for two offences: using police airplanes to smuggle liquor without going through Customs procedures, and using police flight training allowance for wrongful propose.
“The NACC has carefully investigated all evidence and witnesses and is nearly at the conclusion stage. The case has not been delayed or interfered with by other parties as rumoured,” he added.
Meanwhile, National Police chief Pol General Suwat Jangyodsuk said that he has ordered Internal Affairs chief Pol General Wisanu Prasatthong-osot to investigate the incident and report the findings as soon as possible.
Thailand reports decline in new Covid cases but deaths higher
Thailand logged 15,191 new Covid-19 infections and 253 deaths over the past 24 hours on Saturday. Of the new cases, 726 were in prisons.
On Friday, 16,031 cases were reported with 220 deaths.
Meanwhile, 18,721 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.
Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,368,144 – 1,216,112 of whom have recovered, 137,859 are still in hospitals and 14,173 have died.
Separately, another 323,285 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 432,647 their second shot, and 2,571 a booster shot, bringing the total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 39,631,862.
According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 224.67 million on Saturday, 201.21 million of whom have recovered, 18.83 million are active cases (103,613 in severe condition) and 4.63 million have died (up by 9,080).
Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 41.74 million, followed by India with 33.20 million, Brazil with 20.97 million, the UK with 7.17 million and Russia with 7.10 million.
India donates 300 oxygen concentrators to Thailand
The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday handed over oxygen concentrators to the Ministry of Public Health.
India’s ambassador Suchitra Durai presented them to Deputy Minister Sathit Pitutecha. The ambassador said that India stands with the Thai government and people in tackling the Covid-19 situation.
She emphasised the importance of the longstanding relations and friendship between the two countries.
Thailand and India are members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
The Indian government donated 300 oxygen concentrators to Thailand. They were sent by INS Airavat and reached Thailand on September 3.
This humanitarian aid is a part of India’s policy of Security and Growth for All in the Region (Sagar) launched by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the Sagar policy, the Indian Navy has operated many humanitarian missions.
India also donated liquid oxygen and oxygen concentrators to many countries in the region last week, including Indonesia and Vietnam, the embassy said.
India donates 300 oxygen concentrators to Thailand
US embassy marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
US embassy marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Siam Niramit ceases Bangkok operations
India donates 300 oxygen concentrators to Thailand
