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Pathum Thani governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum donated three months of his salary on Thursday to help ease people’s suffering from the Covid-19 outbreak.

A Facebook post from the provincial state development and human security office said people who need assistance can call the 1300 Prachabodee Centre hotline.

The highest salary for a provincial governor is 76,800 baht, not including personal allowance and other extras.

Chaiwat was very popular and earned a name for himself when he was governor of Loei province. Hailing from Loei’s Wang Saphung district, Chaiwat picked up his master’s degree in Political Science from Chulalongkorn University.

Published : July 08, 2021

By : The Nation

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Thailand’s daily caseload hit a brand new high on Thursday with 75 deaths and 7,058 new cases, pushing the total infections and deaths in the country to 308,230 and 2,462 respectively.

Of the new cases, 5,249 were tested in hospitals, 1,732 found through proactive testing, 68 tested positive in prisons and nine came from overseas.

Bangkok led the list again with 2,212 cases, followed by Samut Prakan (565), Samut Sakhon (517), Chonburi (290), Pathum Thani (229), Songkhla (213), Nonthaburi (180), Pattani (175), Prachuap Khiri Khan (150) and Yala (146).

Meanwhile, 4,978 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Of the total 308,230 infections, 236,149 have recovered and been discharged, 69,619 are still in hospitals, and 2,462 have died.

Separately, another 248,933 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 42,642 were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 11,619,618.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Thursday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 185.84 million, 170.09 million of whom have recovered, 11.74 million are active cases (77,686 in severe condition) and 4.01 million have died (up by 8,269).

Thailand ranks 64th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.64 million, followed by India with 30.7 million, Brazil with 18.9 million, France with 5.79 million, and Russia 5.68 million.

Published : July 08, 2021

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The Public Health Ministry on Thursday proposed that maximum and strictly controlled areas be put under lockdown for 14 days.

This lockdown will be like the one imposed in April last year and will include the closure of most high-risk venues and prohibit people from going outdoors or travelling between provinces.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said it will consider the lockdown proposal on Friday.

As of May 15, Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan have been listed as maximum and strictly controlled areas.

Published : July 08, 2021

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Soldiers went the extra mile by handing out vegetables to residents of Ban Tue Ra Moo 2 community in Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district on Wednesday.

Maj-General Paisan Nusang, commander of the 15th Infantry Division, said 1,988 villagers in 546 households are suffering due to the Covid-19 crisis.

“Soldiers also advised villagers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible in a bid to create herd immunity,” Paisan said.

‘Caring’ soldiers troop into Narathiwat community to hand out vegetables‘Caring’ soldiers troop into Narathiwat community to hand out vegetables

In late June too, soldiers and police officers, including one dressed as the Masked Rider from the television series, showed up near Narathiwat’s Cho Airong market on Wednesday to hand out vegetables to residents.

Locals said they were touched by the concern and care shown by officials, and many recorded the event by posing for photographs with the soldiers.

‘Caring’ soldiers troop into Narathiwat community to hand out vegetables

Published : July 08, 2021

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The Samut Prakan Lawyers Council aims to pursue legal action against Ming Dih Chemical Co for negligence that caused the explosion at its factory in Bang Phli district on Monday, resulting in one death, injuries, damage to property and possible chemical leftover that may have long-term effects.

The fiery explosion occurred early in the morning at Ming Dih Chemical’s foam factory on Soi King Kaew 21 in Rachathewa subdistrict. Residents within a 5-kilometre radius of the factory were ordered to evacuate to avoid danger or inhaling harmful substances. Firefighters successfully brought the flames under control on Tuesday morning after spending more than 26 hours fighting it.

The incident resulted in one death of a firefighting volunteer, injured 40 and damaged over 100 houses in surrounding areas.

“We have set up six public service units around the blast site, where affected people can sign up to file a class-action lawsuit,” said Lawyers Council president Phumset Phutthawong on Wednesday. “We have also provided a QR code so people can scan and conveniently fill out the form online.”

Lawyers Council plans to file class-action lawsuit against Samut Prakan factory over chemical explosion

Phumset recommended that those who have been injured by the explosion should immediately see a doctor and attach a doctor’s note or evidence of treatment with their forms.

“Those whose property was damaged should make a list, including the price of the property,” he said.

“The council will investigate the long-term effect of chemical substances that could be contaminating the air and water around the blast site,” he added. “This may take years of study as we do not know how long the chemicals can build up in the human body before any symptoms are displayed.”

Published : July 08, 2021

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Nakhon Ratchasima locks down entire village after Covid-positive woman hosts party to celebrate being freed from prison

Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday prohibited all travel to and from Ban Pong Khok village in Serngsang district’s Nonsomboon subdistrict until July 20 after the district chief reported that three persons in a family tested positive for Covid-19, leading to fears of a new cluster with 36 people from 22 households being classified as high risk.

“The village has a total 68 households. We estimate there are at least 36 people who came into close contact with the patients during the past week, and another 160 who are in the low-risk group,” Serngsang district chief Sanit Srithawee said.

Sanit also said a preliminary investigation revealed that the infections stemmed from a woman who had just been freed from prison and returned to her house in Ban Pong Khok on June 23. She had been staying there without notifying the province’s public health office.

Nakhon Ratchasima locks down entire village after Covid-positive woman hosts party to celebrate being freed from prison

“After driving her home, her son, who resides in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Muang district, was tested on June 27 and found he was infected,” Sanit said.

“He alerted his mother to get tested and found that she and another person living in the house also tested positive.”

The woman reportedly said she had hosted a party among neighbours to celebrate being released from prison. They also helped her harvest tapioca at her plantation, resulting in at least 36 persons from 22 households being classified as high risk and other 160 being low risk.

The province’s public health office has ordered them to self-quarantine and monitor their symptoms closely.

Nakhon Ratchasima locks down entire village after Covid-positive woman hosts party to celebrate being freed from prison

Since the start of the new wave on April 1, Serngsang district has reported 42 cases. Of these, 12 persons have been cured and discharged while 30 are being treated at Serngsang hospital, which has a total capacity of only 30 beds. The district is planning to add 12 more beds in the next two weeks to prepare for additional infections caused by the new cluster.

Published : July 08, 2021

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Daily Covid-19 deaths reach new high on Thursday at 75 deaths with 7,058 new infections

Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday morning that in the past 24 hours there are 7,058 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 68 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 75, which is the country’s new high, while 4,978 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 308,230 with 2,462 total deaths.

Published : July 08, 2021

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Minister Varawut undergoes self-quarantine after passenger tests positive for Covid-19

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa and permanent secretary Jatuporn Burutphat are presently undergoing self-quarantine after a passenger on their flight returning from Phuket tested positive for Covid-19.

“Last month Minister Varawut Silpa-archa and permanent secretary Jatuporn Burutphat visited Phuket to inspect the province’s readiness to reopen to foreign tourists under the Phuket Sandbox program,” ministry spokesman Pinsak Surassawadee said on Wednesday.

“Both took a Thai Vietjet Air Flight VZ314 back to Bangkok on June 25. The ministry was informed on June 30 that one passenger on the same flight had tested positive for Covid-19.”

Pinsak said Varawut, Jatuporn and accompanying officials received a test on June 30 and the result came back negative. They took a test again on July 6 after news that the president of Surin’s Chamber of Commerce tested positive for Covid-19 after taking a photo with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Phuket, which prompted the premier to go into quarantine when he returned to Bangkok. The results of the second test also came back negative for all ministry officials.

“[However] the minister and permanent secretary have been in self-quarantine since they returned from Phuket and will remain in quarantine for 14 days,” Pinsak said. “They have cancelled all their outdoor activities scheduled in July but can still participate in ministry meetings via video conference,” he added.

Published : July 08, 2021

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Most of Thailand to be hit by more rains, with heavy showers in some areas

Keep your umbrella handy: the Meteorological Department forecasts more rains with the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy showers in the North, the Northeast, the Central region, the East and the South’s west coast on Thursday as the monsoon trough prevails across the North and the Northeast while the moderate southwest monsoon hovers over the country, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

The department warned people to beware of severe conditions and flash floods.

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees and highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees and highs of 28-33 degrees Celsius.

Central: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 34-35 degrees Celsius.

East: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 29-34 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and over 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-25 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 80 per cent of the area with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees, highs of 28-32 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and over 2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 26-27 degrees, highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : July 08, 2021

By : THE NATION