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Hot day with isolated thundershowers forecast for upper Thailand, heavy rains in the South

A hot day has been forecast for upper Thailand, with rains and gusty winds expected in the Central, the East and the South’s west coast.

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the southwest monsoon prevailed over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand and heavy rains were possible in some areas of the South.

People should beware of severe weather conditions, the department said, while farmers were warned of damage to crops.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot to very hot with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees Celsius, highs of 36-39°C.

Northeast: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 35-37°C.

Central: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 37-39°C.

East: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 25-28°C, highs of 33-36°C; waves less than a metre high and over a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 33-36°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-35°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 26-28°C, highs of 33-37°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 18, 2021

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Covid-sniffer dogs prepped for Bangkok streets

Covid-sniffing dogs led by volunteers will soon be screening Bangkok communities, as the capital battles record daily cases in Thailand’s third wave of infections.

Juti Krairiksh, Social Development and Human Security Minister, said volunteers were being sent to the sniffer-dog project at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science.

The project team has trained six Labrador retrievers to sniff out Covid-19 in human sweat.

Dr Kewali Chatdarong, Chula’s deputy dean for research and innovation, said the project utilised the dogs’ sense of smell – which is 50 times greater than that of humans – to detect infection in humans. The project was conducted by placing cotton wool and socks into cans for dogs to sniff. The dogs were successfully trained to sit when they detected Covid-19 in sweat on the fabric. The Labradors were found to have an accuracy of 94.8 per cent in detecting asymptomatic patients. The dogs will be used to complement normal screening operations.

Juti said at least two ministry volunteers will be sent to each of Bangkok’s 50 districts, where they will train others to conduct sniffer-dog screening operations. The dogs will offer an alternative, speedy method to testing for Covid-19, especially when it comes to screening bedridden patients.

Published : May 17, 2021

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Amata launches Covid testing centre at massive EEC industrial estate

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has visited the recently launched Covid-19 proactive screening centre at the sprawling Amata City Industrial Estate on the border of Rayong and Chonburi. Hundreds of companies operate at the estate, which is considered an industrial powerhouse in the Eastern Economic Corridor.

More than 900 workers from 48 companies have registered for Covid-19 tests at the centre so far, according to Viboon Kromadit, executive director of the estate’s operator, Amata Corporation.

The centre was established by the operator, the ministry, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand and the nearby Vibharam Amata Nakorn Hospital

“The industrial estate is an important part of the country’s economic system, especially labour, which is the heart of the production line,” Viboon said.

“Therefore, proactive testing points for Covid-19 were established to build confidence in businesses and people surrounding the industrial estate.

“This collaboration to speed up detection of vulnerable and infected people within the industrial estate provides another channel to eliminate risk and forge safety in the industrial estate,” he added.

Published : May 17, 2021

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50,000 inmates set for release as Covid explosion hits Thai prisons

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin says about 50,000 prisoners could be released next month as part of urgent plans to tackle the explosion of Covid-19 in Thai prisons.

Somsak was speaking on Monday as overcrowded prisons logged 6,853 new cases, accounting for 71 per cent of Thailand’s daily caseload.

The Department of Corrections is continuing its proactive testing programme in prisons, which have so far recorded a total of 10,384 infections. All prisons will now give weekly reports on the number of inmates infected and recovered from infection, the minister said. The department has also informed the ministry that it needed stocks of Favipiravia and fah talai jone (Andrographis paniculata) to treat infected prisoners.

Meanwhile, a new drugs law before Parliament would enable about 50,000 inmates convicted of non-serious drugs offences to be released wearing electronic monitoring (EM) bracelets, said Somsak.

Thailand has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, leading to serious prison overcrowding and difficulty in maintaining social distancing necessary to keep Covid-19 from spreading.

Published : May 17, 2021

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Covid jab registration for all Thai adults from May 31; foreigners must wait till Aug

All Thais aged 18-59 can register for a Covid-19 vaccination from May 31, government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced on Monday.

People can register for the jab at the MorPrompt app or Line account, or through public hospitals, health volunteers and other channels. Walk-in registration will also be available as per announcements in each province. Universal registration has been brought forward from July amid record daily numbers of new cases. Registration for the over-60 age group and people with chronic conditions has already opened.

Meanwhile, the Public Health Ministry is also in the process of setting up a vaccination registration system for expats and foreigners working in Thailand. The system is expected to be up and running by August.

Ratchada assured the public that all Covid-19 vaccines registered in Thailand stimulate an effective immune response against the virus.

The country will rely mainly on locally made AstraZeneca vaccine, though it has also approved the Sinovac, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson brands.

Recipients who suffered serious side effects from the vaccination would be compensated by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), Ratchada said.

Data collected for Chiang Mai since April 5 shows only 0.05 per cent of vaccine recipients required hospital treatment for side effects, namely fever.

Published : May 17, 2021

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Covid patient-management centre launched as Bangkok logs record cases

The Erawan Emergency Medical Centre became the headquarters for Covid-19 patient management in Bangkok on Monday, in an upgrade ordered by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

The upgrade came as Thailand logged a record 9,635 new virus cases on Monday, 6,853 in prisons and 1,843 in Bangkok.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Permanent Secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon said on Monday that three teams were set up to accelerate the patient management:

1. Busarakham Hospital will be responsible for Bangkok’s North and East areas.

2. The reception centre at Nimibutr Stadium will be responsible for Bangkok’s central and southern areas.

3. Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital will be responsible for Thonburi.

“Meanwhile BMA Deputy Permanent Secretary Wanthanee Watthana will propose guidelines to the CCSA,” she said.

Covid patient-management centre launched as Bangkok logs record cases

The BMA will cooperate with relevant authorities to speed up operations so that Covid-19 patients receive medical treatment at hospitals, field hospitals or hospitels as soon as possible, she added.

Covid patient-management centre launched as Bangkok logs record cases

Covid patient-management centre launched as Bangkok logs record cases

Published : May 17, 2021

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Thai bulls swap fighting for beach holiday

Locals in the southern province of Songkhla are training their bulls at the beach while bullfighting rings remain closed as part of Covid-19 restrictions.

Residents of Muang district are getting used to the sight of bulls walking on Chalatat Beach with their owners. Bullfighting is a traditional spectator sport in southern Thailand, but it has none of the blood and gore associated with its Spanish counterpart. Instead of facing matadors armed with cloaks, spears and swords, Thai water buffalo lock horns with each other in a thunderous battle of wills, cheered on by packed stadiums.

However, with the stadiums closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, some of the bulls and their owners are getting a well-deserved “holiday” at the beach.

Published : May 17, 2021

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Jurin in trade talks with New Zealand ahead of APEC summit

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday laid the groundwork for a key regional trade summit with his New Zealand counterpart Damien OConnor.

New Zealand will host the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on June 4-5 via videoconference.

“New Zealand’s minister asked Thailand to support three statements to be announced at the summit next month,” said Jurin, who doubles as deputy prime minister.

“The first statement is to announce multilateral trading as a key factor in solving the Covid-19 crisis and supporting the BCG [Bio-Circular-Green] economy. The second is to urge APEC members to remove the limit on exporting Covid-19 vaccine, except in case of shortages in their own countries. The third statement focuses on promoting logistics cooperation among member countries to boost imports and exports of necessary products including medical equipment, vaccines, food and agricultural produce.”

Established in 1989 and featuring 21 countries, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is responsible for over 70 per cent of Thailand’s international trade at around THB10 trillion per year.

“New Zealand also asked that Thailand scrap import tax on their onion seeds under the free trade agreement between both countries, which the ministry expects to propose to a Cabinet meeting in July,” said Jurin. “Meanwhile, we have asked New Zealand to import more Covid-19 related products from Thailand such as rubber gloves as well as processed foods and fruits to boost trade volume during the pandemic.”

Published : May 17, 2021

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Over 100 Myanmar border crossers deported from Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai authorities deported 101 illegal Myanmar border crossers on Monday.

The migrants were handed over to Myanmar authorities at the Mae Sae border point in the northern province after a joint operation by the Army, Chiang Rai Immigration and the Thai-Myanmar Co-operation Office.

Thai authorities said the illegal migrants had been prosecuted and deported in line with the bilateral agreement between the two countries. The number of border crossers from Myanmar has risen dramatically since a bloody crackdown by the Myanmar junta following the February 1 military coup.

Published : May 17, 2021

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Almost 10,000 inmates in 8 prisons test positive for Covid-19: source

As many as 9,783 prisoners in eight prisons nationwide tested positive for Covid-19 after the Department of Corrections began testing inmates between May 12 and 16, a news source said on Monday.

The cases were found at:

• Chiang Mai Central Prison: 3,929 of 6,469 prisoners infected

• Bangkok Remand Prison: 1,960 of 3,023 prisoners infected

• Central Women’s Correctional Institution, Bangkok: 1,039 of 4,488 prisoners infected

• Klong Prem Central Prison, Bangkok: 1,016 of 8,088 prisoners infected

• Thonburi Remand Prison: 1,725 of 4,015 prisoners infected

• Chachoengsao Central Prison: 43 of 2,671 prisoners infected

• Central Special Treatment Center, Bangkok: 12 of 5,876 prisoners infected

• Nonthaburi Prison: 59 of 2,661 prisoners infected

Chiang Mai governor Charoenrit Sa-nguansat is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday afternoon to announce official Covid-19 test results of prisoners and steps that will be taken to control the outbreak.

Published : May 17, 2021

By : THE NATION