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Eateries hunt for space outside malls to survive lockdown

Some restaurant and food shop owners have started hunting for places to rent after the government decided to close their operations in malls from Tuesday as part of new lockdown measures.

The brands looking to relocate are Potato Corner, After You, Shinkanzen Sushi and Zen. In a joint statement, the eateries said they were looking for spots to rent temporarily outside malls with different requirements and durations.

On Tuesday, most businesses in shopping malls, including banks and restaurants, were ordered to close under the government’s measure to deal with the pandemic. This time, only supermarkets, pharmacies and vaccination sites inside malls can remain open.

Published : July 21, 2021

By : The Nation

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Stretched rescue staff toil day in day out as Covid fatalities increase

Rescue staff attired in vital PPE suits are going to the limits after Covid-19 infections and fatalities have increased alarmingly in Thailand, especially among the unfortunate homeless, at least four of whom so far have already died on the streets, according to the latest reports.

In one case, an anonymous man passed away on a Bangkok street on Tuesday. His body stayed on the street for many hours as there were not enough personnel to come and collect it.
People have voiced panic and distress at the occurrence and expect cases like this to increase.
Rescue staff responsible for the area said later that both personnel and equipment to deal with cases related to Covid-19 were limited. The staff are presently working hard day after tiring day without a break.
People are requesting related organisations to increase their staffing numbers and equipment in order to handle an expected rise in such fatalities.

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Published : July 21, 2021

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Endless lockdown: Workers at sealed Bangkok camp face more suffering

The Nation Thailand on Tuesday visited a construction camp in Bangkok’s Soi Ramkhamhaeng 7 and listened to the workers’ views on government lockdown measures. The workers have been kept in quarantine at the camp since it was closed in May. They are living on social security money and food donated by locals.

Aconstruction workers camp in Bangkok’s Soi Ramkhamhaeng 7 has been closed under Covid-19 restrictions since May. A total of 300 workers have been quarantined here. They normally get two meals per day, provided by their employer and the Labour Ministry. If they are lucky, they also receive food donated by locals.
 

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Oraphan Honghoi, a caretaker at the camp, told us that the workers panicked when they first heard about the closure. Some of them escaped, but all of those now living here are resigned to their fate. However, it will be a nightmare for both employer and employees if this quarantine is not ended soon, she added.

However, the workers face more misery after tighter Covid-19 restrictions were imposed on Bangkok and other Dark Red provinces from today (July 20).

Published : July 21, 2021

By : The Nation

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New surge in Thailand as 13,002 test positive, 108 succumb to virus

Thailand was hit with 13,002 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, which pushed the country’s caseload to 439,477. Deaths over the past 24-hours stood at 108.

Of the total infections, 9,012 tested positive in hospitals, 2,910 were found via proactive testing, 1,049 tested positive in prisons, while 31 were arrivals from overseas.

Meanwhile, 8,248 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Of the total 439,477cases, 304,456 have recovered and been discharged, 131,411 patients are still in hospitals, and 3,610 have died.

Separately, another 255,061 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 32,815 were given their second shot, bringing the total Covid-19 vaccines administered in Thailand to 14,805,120.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 192.22 million, 174.92 million of whom have recovered, 13.17 million are active cases 81,822 in severe condition) and 4.13 million have died (up by 8,267).

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Thailand ranks 51st on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 35.08 million, followed by India with 31.21 million, Brazil with 19.41 million, France with 6 million and Russia 5.89 million.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Photo of makeshift patient screening point in Saraburi sparks ire

This photograph of patients presumed to be infected with Covid-19 being treated outside Saraburi Hospital went viral on Wednesday.

The image, shared by Facebook user Manita Thodpetch, drew 116 comments and over 13,000 shares.

In the post, Manita advised the government to urgently manage Thailand’s Covid-19 caseload, as the situation will lead the country to doom.

However, Saraburi Hospital director Dr Thamrongsak Kongmun dismissed the allegation, saying the area outside the hospital was being used as a screening point for patients to see if they have contracted Covid-19 before they are taken inside for treatment.

He added that the hospital will set up tents in line with standards set for all provincial hospitals.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Female tutor, 39, who got AstraZeneca as 2nd jab after Sinovac, dies

A tutor given the Sinovac vaccine as her first jab died after receiving AstraZeneca as her second jab in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Tuesday.

She was identified as Pongpak Satthasophon, 39, tutor and owner of a tuition centre in Muang district.

Muang station police, who were alerted on Tuesday night, believe she had already died around three hours before her corpse was found at the tuition centre

The dead woman’s husband, Saksit Dujwan, 44, said both he and his wife received AstraZeneca as their second jab on Monday after previously being given Sinovac as the first jab.

He said his wife got a headache and cold on Monday but these seemed to ease on Tuesday morning. However, he found his wife dead in her room at 7pm on Tuesday and decided to call an ambulance.Saksit insisted that his wife’s body now undergo a thorough examination.

With her death, he said he felt no confidence in vaccines or in the country’s public health system.

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Saksit explained that his wife had high blood pressure and was taking medication for it.

He said that before the vaccination, medics confirmed her condition would put her in danger if she was administered the vaccine.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Transport Co puts the brakes on interprovincial services

Bus operator Transport Co Ltd announced it has suspended all interprovincial routes from July 21 to August 2 in keeping with the government’s order to limit travel in a bid to curb Covid-19 from spreading further.

“However, the company’s courier service is still open daily from 6am to 7.30pm,” said its president Sanyalak Panyawatthanalikhit on Tuesday. “Passengers who have bought tickets for trips during the shutdown period can ask for a refund or rescheduling until the end of 2021 at any of the company’s ticket booths nationwide.”

Those who bought the tickets using the state welfare card can only reschedule and will not be eligible for a refund, Sanyalak said.

Transport Co puts the brakes on interprovincial services

“Passengers who need to travel across provinces during this period can use interprovincial vans. However, it is strongly recommended that travellers check the disease control and screening measures of the destination province before booking a trip,” he advised.

“Passengers must also strictly adhere to the preventive measures on public transport announced by the Public Health Ministry, which include wearing a face mask and maintaining social distance,” he added.

For more information, call hotline 1490.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Covid-19 vaccine importers asked to draw up purchase plan to deal with more virus mutations

The Public Health Ministry urged six Covid-19 vaccine importers on Tuesday to prepare a procurement plan for next year in order to deal with expected virus mutations.

Six Covid-19 vaccine importers attended the meeting – AstraZeneca (Thailand), Pfizer (Thailand), Zuellig Pharma, Janssen-Cilag, Biogenetech and the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO).

Department of Disease Control director-general Opas Karnkawinpong said the National Vaccine Committee has resolved to procure 120 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines next year covering mRNA, viral vector and inactivated types.

He said six Covid-19 vaccine importers have reported progress in new vaccine development, production capacity, delivery schedules and vaccination methods.

“Each party will apply information received during the meeting and report on their progress periodically,” Opas said.

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He also said he was grateful that a local inactivated vaccine developed by the GPO had passed the first human-trial phase as it would help the country combat the virus mutation in the future.

He added that the ministry would discuss procuring other types of Covid-19 vaccines later, such as protein-based sub-unit ones.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Cabinet okays THB10.98 billion more for employers, workers

The cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional budget of THB10.98 billion for both employers and employees under Section 33 of the Social Security Act who have been affected by the lockdown of 13 provinces in the maximum control zone (dark red zone), government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

“This will be added to the previously approved THB2.51 billion in aid, which makes it an overall budget of approximately THB13.50 billion,” Anucha said.

The measure was proposed by the Labour Ministry, aiming to compensate employers and workers who have been affected by the government’s 14-day lockdown that commenced on July 12 in a bid to curb Covid-19 from spreading in ten high-risk provinces – Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla.

Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao and Chonburi were added to the list on July 18.

The aid is limited to those in nine sectors: construction; accommodation and food services; arts, entertainment and recreational activities; other services as stated by the Social Security Office; transportation and warehouses; wholesale and retail businesses; administration and services support; science and academic activities; and information and communications.

Published : July 21, 2021

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Prawit’s spokesman shoots down rumour deputy PM was in hospital because of Covid

Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan was not hospitalised because of Covid-19, his personal spokesman Lt-General Kongcheep Tantrawanit made clear on Tuesday, scotching social media rumours and adding that Prawit is in fact healthy.

Kongcheep’s statement came after rumours circulated on social media that the deputy PM was being treated for Covid-19 at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok.

“General Prawit is healthy and has not been in close contact with any confirmed patients lately,” said Kongcheep, who is also a Defence Ministry spokesman. “He was also vaccinated with two AstraZeneca jabs.”

Kongcheep added that on Wednesday Prawit is scheduled to record an event at Government House, where members of the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, will present birthday blessings to His Majesty the King, which will be aired on His Majesty’s birthday on July 28.

Published : July 21, 2021

By : THE NATION