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Health department tells food delivery operators to strictly follow Covid safety measures

The Department of Health has urged food delivery businesses to adhere to disease control measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“During the pandemic more people refrain from dining out and turn to food delivery services instead,” Dr Suwanchai Wattanayingjaroenchai, the department’s director-general, said.

“Our latest Anamai Poll showed that up to 53.9 per cent of respondents residing in red zone provinces have used food delivery services in the past month, while 35 per cent of people residing in orange zone provinces also use the service.

“The poll showed that most food delivery staff follow disease control measures, such as wearing a face mask while working (97.5 per cent) and using e-payment methods to avoid touching cash [93 per cent],” he said.

“However, it is a matter of concern that 27.6 per cent of delivery staff said that they did not wash their hands before and after handling the food.

“The department has urged the companies to provide their staff with alcohol hand sanitizers and have them clean their hands before and after they touch the food packaging, even when they wear gloves,” he added.

“We have also urged them to follow other disease control measures, including screening staff using thermo-scanning before dispatching them, performing online self-evaluation every day on the department’s website (https://savethai.anamai.moph.go.th/), and logging staff travel history to help with contact tracing in case of infection.”

Meanwhile, users of food delivery services are also urged to wear face masks and stand at least a metre away from delivery staff, use cashless payment method or prepare exact amount of cash so the staff won’t have to give the change, and wash their hands thoroughly after accepting the food.

Published : June 15, 2021

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19 deaths, 3,000 new cases push Thailand’s caseload over 200,000 mark

Thailand recorded 19 deaths and 3,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases, including five overseas arrivals, over a 24-hour period on Tuesday.

Bangkok led the list with 872 cases, followed by Samut Sakhon (336), Pathum Thani (202) and Samut Prakan (163).

Meanwhile, 4,774 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Of the five arrivals, three were Thai nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Cambodia, while the other two were a Belgian national and a Japanese citizen from their own countries.

As of Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 202,264.

So far, 162,718 have recovered and been discharged, 38,061 are still in hospitals, and 1,485 have died.

Meanwhile, another 230,149 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 92,911 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 6,511,184.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 177.02 million (up by 300,347), 161.2 million of whom have recovered, 12 million are active cases (84,628 in severe condition) and 3.82 million have died (up by 6,729).

Thailand ranks 79th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.33 million, followed by India 29.57 million, Brazil 17.45 million, France 5.74 million, and Turkey 5.33 million.

Published : June 15, 2021

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Thundershowers forecast for all regions, isolated heavy rains in the North

The southwest monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

Thundershowers are forecast all over Thailand with isolated heavy rains in the upper North. People in this region should beware of the severe conditions, the department said.

Waves in the Andaman Sea are expected to rise two metres high and more than two metres high during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 80 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 21-23 degrees Celsius, highs of 30-35°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25°C, highs of 32-35°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25°C, highs of 33-35°C.

East: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 32-35°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-36°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 21-26°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 32-34°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Electric ferries buzz Saen Saep canal ahead of August launch

Twelve electric ferry boats that will ply the eastern end of Bangkok’s Saen Saep canal from August were anointed in a religious ceremony on Monday.

Bangkok deputy governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul presided over rites invoking the boat-guardian spirit Mae Yanang as the e-ferries took a trial run from Wat Si Bun Rueang pier in Bang Kapi district to Minburi District Office pier in Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan.

Each boat has 40 seats and is powered by solar panels and batteries. The batteries will take 90-120 minutes to charge and run for 2-3 hours before being switched at piers when they run out of power.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says the boats will cause fewer waves, less noise, be eco-friendly and will discharge no waste along their 11-kilometre route.

The route will feature 12 stops and link with the existing ferry service to central Bangkok at Wat Si Boon Rueang pier.

Construction of eight piers is currently underway and due for completion by August. The e-ferry service will operate from 5.30am-8.30pm, except on public holidays when it will run 6am-7pm.

The e-ferries are due to start running around the end of August this year.

Electric ferries buzz Saen Saep canal ahead of August launch

Published : June 15, 2021

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18 Royal Thai Police pistols found for sale online

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) reported on Monday that 18 guns from police stations across the country had been seized from an online arms-trafficking gang.

CSD officers swooped on suspected members of the gang – which operated in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Ratchaburi, Songkhla and elsewhere – on June 10. They also seized 154 firearms including pistols and rifles, plus 14 explosive devices and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Among the seized firearms were 18 Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer and Glock pistols carrying the shield symbol of the Royal Thai Police (RTP). The pistols also carried markings identifying the police station from which they were drawn.

Five of the guns came from Thammasala Police Station and five were from Lak Song Police Station – both in western Bangkok.

The others were from Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police Investigation Division (2), Phutthamonthon Police Station in the same province (2), Bang Sao Thong Police Station in Samut Prakan (1), and Krathum Baen (1) and Khok Kham (1) police stations in Samut Sakhon. One of the RTP pistols is still under investigation.

Investigators believe police officers drew out the guns from stations and handed them to pawn shops that were in league with the arms traffickers. The CSD spotted the pistols before they could be sold.

18 Royal Thai Police pistols found for sale online

Published : June 15, 2021

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Khlong Toei smart community project forced to slice off 10 storeys

Port Authority of Thailand (PAT)’s smart residential project at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok needs a major change to building plans to comply with the land utility law, said PAT deputy director Somchai Hemthong on Monday.

“The original plan was to build four 20-storey apartment buildings for residents of communities around Khlong Toei Port, but the law stipulates that buildings located on a secondary road must not exceed 10-storeys,” he said. “Therefore, we will change the plan and build six to eight 10-storey buildings instead.”

The Khlong Toei Smart Community project will develop 58 rai of land around Khlong Toei Port with apartment buildings containing 6,048 residential units, plus offices, government buildings, a public health office, market, school, public park and parking space for residents. It aims to provide standardised accommodation for residents of Khlong Toei slums and is part of PAT’s long term initiative to turn Bangkok Port into a smart port.

The development project launched in 2019 with a completion date of 2038 and a budget of THB9.85 billion. PAT is currently conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and estimates construction could start by 2023.

Published : June 14, 2021

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Third phase of co-payment scheme opens to another 31 million people

Registration for the third phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” (Lets Go Halves) co-payment scheme opened on Monday (June 14). The third phase covers an extra 31 million people with a government budget of THB93 billion. The first two phases of the Covid-relief scheme covered a total of 15 million people.

Under the scheme, participants get a 50 per cent daily discount at participating shops and stalls. The discount is capped at THB3,000 per participant throughout 2021.

The first THB1,500 will be distributed to each registrant via the Paotang digital wallet from July to September, with the remaining THB1,500 disbursed from October to December.

The Finance Ministry expects the scheme to inject THB186 billion into the economy, half from the government and half from participants.

The Thai Chamber of Commerce forecast the first and second phases of Khon La Khrueng would add 0.3 per cent of economic growth. The higher budget for the third phase is expected to trigger greater growth than phase one and two.

Third phase of co-payment scheme opens to another 31 million people

Published : June 14, 2021

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No shortage of vaccines, stocks awaiting DDC approval: Anutin

Thailand still has sufficient Covid-19 vaccines in stock, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told Inside Thailand TV programme on Monday.

He explained that once the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration receives approval from the Department of Disease Control and other related agencies, the centre would inform the Public Health Ministry the locations where the vaccines must be delivered.

He reiterated that Bangkok would receive a total of 2.5 million doses in June, of which 500,000 doses would be delivered to universities, 1 million doses to social security members and another 1 million doses to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

“The BMA received 500,000 doses of vaccines from the Department of Disease Control on June 7, and the BMA will receive another 500,000 doses by this week,” he said, confirming that the country currently has over 6 million doses of vaccines.

Responding to many hospitals postponing their vaccination drive, he said they may not have contacted the BMA before posting Facebook messages.

“The fact is all agencies are working together, while the ministry would deliver vaccines once it receives requests from them,” he said, adding that leaders of each vaccination station are important for vaccine management.

He added that another 2.5 million doses of vaccines would be delivered to Thailand in the later part of this week — 1 million doses of Sinovac and 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca.

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Published : June 14, 2021

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18 staff test positive at Ayutthaya hospital

Eight ambulance drivers and 10 medical workers at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital in Pratuchai subdistrict have tested positive for Covid-19, the hospital’s director said on Monday.

“No doctors have been reported infected. Only some drivers and nurses have tested positive,” said Dr Chokechai Leethochawalit.

“The hospital has screened all high-risk people who had close contact with the patients but has so far found no additional infections,” he added.

The infected staff have been sent to a separate facility for treatment, said the director.

The hospital will test all 1,700 staff via saliva samples and nasal swabs on Monday and Tuesday.

“The hospital has a contingency plan for this kind of situation and will prioritise the safety of all patients,” Chokechai said. “During the testing period it will continue to provide treatment to patients as usual.”

18 staff test positive at Ayutthaya hospital

On Sunday, Ayutthaya reported 206 new Covid-19 cases, ranking third behind Bangkok (924 cases) and Samut Prakan (217 cases). Ayutthaya has logged a total of 1,841 cases during the latest wave of infections, which emerged around early April.

Published : June 14, 2021

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Massage shops, parks and beauty clinics reopen in Bangkok

Traditional Thai massage shops in Bangkok reopened on Monday after disease control measures were eased for five types of public venues.

However, the shops were only allowed to provide foot massage.

Meanwhile, strict Covid-control measures remain in place at massage outlets and other venues permitted to open on Monday.

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According to an announcement on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Facebook post on Saturday, the five venues allowed to reopen are:

▪︎ Museums and ancient sites

▪︎ Parks and botanical gardens

▪︎ Beauty clinics

▪︎ Health massage establishments (only foot massage)

▪︎ Nail salons and tattoo shops.

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Published : June 14, 2021

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