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Anutin vows better communication with Bangkok City Hall after vaccine spat

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday promised to improve communication between his Department of Disease Control (DDC) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) after many hospitals postponed Covid-19 vaccination this week.

Anutin had earlier sought to blame the BMA for the suspension of vaccination services.

Several public and private hospitals said the suspension was due to a lack of doses from the Public Health Ministry, sparking public complaints about the government’s vaccine allocation.

Anutin said that the DDC and BMA must communicate in-depth to resolve this issue.

The DDC would now give other agencies weekly figures for the number of doses delivered and their estimated time of arrival, he said.

He also apologised to people for the problems with vaccine allocation.

He added that he would discuss with the DDC director-general about how to deliver vaccination to Bangkokians who had registered via the Mor Phrom (Doctors Ready) application.

“Initially, we may allow them to receive jabs at a vaccination station in Bang Sue Grand Station,” he said.

Published : June 14, 2021

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3,355 new Covid-19 cases and 17 deaths reported

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Monday reported 3,355 new cases and 17 deaths over a 24-hour period.

Bangkok led the list of most cases with 925, followed by Nakhon Pathom (292), Nonthaburi (232), Samut Prakan (196), Samut Sakhon (158) and Songkhla (106).

Meanwhile, 3,530 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Total 10 returnees were Thais – 9 from Cambodia and 1 from Malaysia.

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 199,264.

So far, 157,944 have recovered and been discharged, 39,854 patients are still in hospitals, and 1,466 have died.

Meanwhile, another 75,128 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 31,754 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 6,188,124.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 176.71 million (up by 300,173), 160.74 million of whom have recovered, 12.16 million are active cases (85,067 in severe condition) and 3.81 million have died (up by 6,784).

Thailand ranks 79th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.32 million, followed by India 29.50 million, Brazil 17.41 million, France 5.74 million, and Turkey 5.33 million.

Published : June 14, 2021

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NACC to probe suspected corruption in buying of solar-powered lamp posts

The National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking into the budget disbursement for procurement of decorative solar-powered lamp posts in several provinces for possible corruption, NACC secretary-general Worawit Sukboon said on Sunday.

The move came after Samut Prakan residents approached the NACC and called for an investigation into budget disbursement by Rachathewa Subdistrict Administrative Organisation in Bang Phli district. The organisation reportedly has spent an unusually high amount of money on the street lamp posts designed like a Kinnari, a half-bird, half-woman Buddhist mythological creature, and equipped with a solar power panel.

It is reported that the Rachathewa subdistrict has paid THB642.6 million for 6,773 posts, at THB94,884 apiece. The project listed Bangkok Road Lighting Co Ltd as the sole contractor.

The residents also urged the commission to look into discrepancies in contract details and actual installation. It is reported that the posts have been installed 10-14 metres apart, while the contract specified that each post must be 20-25 metres apart.

“It has come to light that several other provinces have spent their budget on decorative light posts in a similar manner, so the commission will look into the issue thoroughly for possible corruption by local administrators,” said Worawit.

Published : June 14, 2021

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Three killed in car collision in Phetchabun

Three people were killed in a deadly head-on car collision in Phetchabun province.

The accident involving a luxury sport car and a hatchback happened on Saraburi-Lomsak Road in Nongphai district on Sunday.

Na Chaliang Police Station said that a BMW Z4 and a Suzuki Swift were found wrecked on the road from a head-on collision, which killed the driver and a passenger of the Suzuki Swift and the driver of the BMW. The only survivor of the accident is an 18-year-old girl who was on the front seat of the BMW. She was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.

Three killed in car collision in Phetchabun

A news source reported that the driver of the BMW was identified as Suraphak (last name withheld), aged 50 years, a programmer residing in Bangkok and former leader of the pro-democracy group “Seri Panyachon”, which mostly consists of college students in Bangkok.

Suraphak made headlines in 2015 when he was sued for violating the lese majeste law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code, for posting online messages defaming the monarch, but the court eventually dismissed the case.

Witnesses said that they saw the BMW driving from Khao Kho National Park and heading to Bangkok at high speed when the car reportedly weered out of control on the wet road following rains, slid across the traffic island and hit the oncoming Suzuki Swift.

Published : June 14, 2021

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New benefits package for VITT diagnosis and treatment under Universal Coverage Scheme

The National Health Security Board has approved laboratory testing and medication for treating vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) under the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS)’s benefits package.

VITT is a prothrombotic syndrome observed in a small number of people who received adenoviral vector-based vaccines in Covid-19 vaccination programmes. The exact incidence of VITT appears to be rare. Only one in 125,000 to one million vaccine recipients develop this condition.

VITT symptoms include severe headache, numbness, visual changes, difficulty in breathing, one-sided paralysis, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, petechiae, leg pain, or swelling. The symptoms may show up in individuals within four to 30 days after vaccination.

Public Health Minister and NHS board chairman Anutin Charnvirakul said that the introduction of VITT laboratory testing and treatment in the UCS’ benefits package aimed to instil confidence in the Covid-19 mass vaccination programme.

“The Thai government will take care of people experiencing adverse effects after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine,” Anutin said.

Vaccine recipients who experience symptoms caused by VITT can request free laboratory testing at their registered hospitals. They will receive free treatment, too, if they are diagnosed with VITT.

NHSO Secretary-General Dr Jadej Thammathat-Aree said that the NHSO would cover the cost of four items relating to VITT diagnosis and treatment;

•Complete blood count, maximum of THB50 per test

•Heparin-PF4 antibody ELISA assay, maximum of THB1,550 per test

•Heparin-induced platelet activation test, maximum of THB1,550 per test

•Human normal immunoglobulin, intravenous (IVIG) for treating VITT.

The NHSO has allocated around THB9.28 million to cover the cost of IVIG, said Dr Jadej.

Published : June 14, 2021

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Bangkok postpones Covid jabs for registrants via Thai Ruam Jai

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Monday postponed Covid-19 vaccination for people who have registered via Thai Ruam Jai website (www.ไทยร่วมใจ.com) from June 15.

“The BMA will resume the vaccination for registrants as soon as it receives vaccine supplies,” it announced on its Facebook page.

“The system will dispatch an SMS to registrants once the vaccines become available to notify the date and time to get the jab. We are sorry for any inconvenience.”

The BMA has set up the website for vaccine registration since May 27, and started inoculating the general public on June 7. The registration option is also available via the Pao Tang app and at specific convenience stores. Those who have registered with the BMA can select from 25 vaccination units to receive the jab, which can be viewed here: https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40001370

BMA also reported that 14,681 people received Covid-19 jabs from 25 vaccination units on June 13, with accumulated recipients from June 7 to 13 at 97,532 people.

Published : June 14, 2021

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Isolated heavy rains forecast for the North and Central regions

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that the monsoon trough lies across the upper North with an active low cell over upper Laos.

Meanwhile, a strong southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.

Isolated heavy to very heavy rains are possible in the North and the Central regions. People should beware of the severe conditions, the department said.

Waves in the Andaman Sea are expected to rise 2-3 metres high and more than three metres high during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats should keep ashore, the weather department said.

Meanwhile, tropical depression “Koguma” has downgraded into an active low cell over upper Laos, as a result the monsoon trough remains over the upper North of Thailand and upper Laos, resulting in isolated heavy to very heavy rains in the North, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 80 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees Celsius, highs of 27-30°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-24°C, highs of 29-35°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 33-35°C.

East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-28°C, highs of 33-35°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-35°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 20-26°C, highs of 30-33°C; waves 2-3 metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-35°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : June 14, 2021

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BMA denies responsibility for distribution of vaccines to inoculation centres

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Sunday said it was not responsible for distributing Covid-19 vaccines to vaccination stations across the capital.

The BMA rebuttal came after the Public Health Ministry claimed that the BMA and provincial government agencies were responsible for distributing Covid-19 vaccines to vaccination stations in the area.

The ministry added that it had delivered 1 million doses of AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines to the BMA to commence the vaccination drive in June this year.

Reacting to the claim, the BMA said the Public Health Ministry had promised to deliver 2.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to the authority.

The BMA said that it had received only 350,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine and 150,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine to be used from June 7 to 14 this year.

The BMA also explained that its vaccine allocation plan was:

AstraZeneca

– 181,400 doses for people who had registered via Mor Phrom (Doctors Ready) application.

– 52,600 doses for the second jab.

– 8,000 doses for elderly and bedridden patients.

– 100,000 doses for the general public.

– 8,000 doses as a reserve for containing the spread.

Sinovac

– 128,000 doses for the second jab for people living in areas at risk of Covid-19 infection.

– 26,000 doses for containing the spread of new Covid-19 clusters.

“Officials are ready for mass vaccination once the vaccines are delivered,” the BMA added.

Published : June 13, 2021

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Betting amounting to tens of billions of baht expected during Euro 2020

Football betting is expected to intensify during the European Football Championship 2020, currently underway, the Centre for Gambling Studies (CGS) said on Saturday, while warning parents to keep an eye on their children.

The month-long Euro 2020 ends on July 11.

The centre said a study with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Economics and Research Centre for Social and Business Development showed that more than 30 million people in Thailand are gambling addicts.

“Of the total, 700,000 people are new gamblers who are seeking the easiest way to make money amid the pandemic,” the centre said.

A study by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation showed that 2.4 million people were engaging in football betting, and 82.6 per cent of them were children.

In Euro 2016 alone, 16.8 per cent of gamblers were children who claimed that they were invited by friends or they got carried away by the tournament’s atmosphere.

Kasikorn Research Centre and the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce revealed statistics of funds flow during previous European Football Championships:

▪︎THB33 billion in 2004

▪︎THB41 billion in 2008

▪︎THB78 billion in 2012

▪︎THB57.8 billion in 2016

Both centres also forecast that Euro 2020 would generate funds flows in tens of billions of baht.

Published : June 13, 2021

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Govt agency told Bangkok hospital to alter FB post on vaccine shortage, co-founder claims

The co-founder of Namarak Hospital in Bangkok, Assoc Prof Dr Youwanush Kongdan, revealed on Sunday that the hospital had received a telephone call from a government agency, urging her to contact them and also delete the hospitals Facebook post about temporary suspension of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Youwanush said she was frustrated about the issue, adding that she was having to waste time instead of working for the people.

Meanwhile, there was a change in Namarak Hospital’s Facebook post which stated that people could contact “related government agencies” to know the reasons for the vaccine shortage.

Earlier, the hospital had said that people could contact the “Public Health Minister” to find out the reasons for the shortage of vaccines.

Published : June 13, 2021

By : The Nation