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NHSO caps compensation for vaccine death, injury at THB400,000

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has decided to provide up to THB400,000 in compensation to those who have been permanently disabled or for deaths caused by Covid-19 vaccines. The amount was set by the NHSO committee on Monday.

Dr Jadej Thammathat-Aree, NHSO secretary-general, said compensation of no more than THB240,000 will be provided for the loss of organs and no more than THB100,000 for those who developed chronic conditions or injuries from the vaccine.

A system will be set up to organise the payments within five days, he added.

Published : May 05, 2021

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Improve Thailand’s economy to prevent ‘brain drain’, warns Thaksin

Young people can only be stopped from shifting overseas if the economy in their country is strong, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said in a Clubhouse comment on Tuesday.

Agroup last week set up the “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” (Let’s Leave the Country) Facebook page to protest against the political and economic situation in Thailand. It almost immediately won over half a million followers, with many sharing their experience in living overseas and providing advice on leaving Thailand.

In his comments on Clubhouse, Thaksin said most of the over 700,000 followers are aged between 25 and 35, pointing out that many Thais are living illegally overseas to escape the situation at home.

“Everyone is struggling for a better future. Information is easier to find now, and it is clearer to see that Thailand does not offer them a bright future,” he said.

Thaksin also said there are better opportunities overseas as many countries require young people because their population is ageing. Hence, he said, nobody should be blamed for kicking off the “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” trend. Instead, the economy should be improved for the future of the younger generation.

“Thailand’s GDP is low and new graduates are jobless. The GDP should grow at least 4.5 to 5 per cent to create jobs,” he said.

When asked what should be done in response to the “leave the country” call, Thaksin said this would not have happened if he were prime minister.

Published : May 05, 2021

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Over 2,000 cases, another 15 deaths as third-wave rages on

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 2,112 new cases and 15 deaths.

Of the deaths, four were in Bangkok, two each in Nonthaburi and Sukhothai, and one each in Pathum Thani, Rayong, Yala, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Phanom and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged between 50 and 86, and most reportedly suffered from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications.

Bangkok is again leading the list with 789 confirmed cases, followed by 249 in Nonthaburi, 226 in Samut Prakan and 110 in Chonburi.

Also included in the list of confirmed cases were five returnees, but the CCSA did not provide details on where they came from.

Separately, 1,886 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 74,900. Of these, 71,556 had been contracted locally, including 22,794 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,344 were returnees.

So far, 44,360 have recovered and been discharged, 30,222 patients are still in hospitals, and 318 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 154.94 million (up by 775,819), 132.42 million of whom have recovered, 19.28 million are active cases (111,075 in severe condition) and 3.24 million have died (up by 13,648).

Thailand ranks 99th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.27 million, followed by India 20.65 million, Brazil 14.86 million, France 5.68 million, and Turkey 4.92 million.

Meanwhile, another 44,493 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 29,965 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,573,075.

Published : May 05, 2021

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Thais saw 76% cut in working time in 2nd half of 2020: Gallup report

Employers in Thailand cut around 76 per cent of their employees’ working time during the second half of 2020 in order to save costs, a report by American analytics and advisory company Gallup said.

The report, published on Monday, collected data from 117 countries.

It pointed out that the 76 per cent decrease in working time in Thailand was equal to Bolivia.

Meanwhile, Swedish employers went in for the least working hour cuts, at 17 per cent.

The report also mentioned that income by Thai labourers dropped by 76 per cent, the highest in the world. The lowest drop in income was of those working in Switzerland, at 10 per cent.

Gallop said that 53 per cent of people around the world were suspended from their jobs because of the Covid-19 crisis in the second half of last year. Some 32 per cent lost their businesses, 49 per cent of firms shortened working hours and 51 per cent saw reduced incomes.

Published : May 05, 2021

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Foreign Ministry cautions Thais over ‘vaccination tours’ to US

The Foreign Ministry is cautioning Thais about availing of tours to the United States for the sole purpose of receiving Covid-19 vaccinations. Some tourism agencies have announced US tour packages for those who want to be inoculated in that country.

The packages were in response to a US regulation that allows people on arrival aged 16 or over to be vaccinated.

However, the ministry explained that the regulation can differ from state to state and said that some states will vaccinate only US citizens.

The ministry urged Thais to first contact it via telephone 02-572-8442 or the Thai Consular application before buying any of these tour packages.

Published : May 05, 2021

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Hot day across Thailand, thundershowers forecast for upper region

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast hot weather with thundershowers, gusty winds, hail and isolated heavy rain in some areas of upper Thailand, advising people to avoid the outdoors, big trees, unsecured buildings and billboards while farmers should prepare for crop damage.

It also noted that a high-pressure system from China is expected to cover the upper Northeast while southerly and the southeasterly winds will bring moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to the Northeast, the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East. These areas, too, are expected to see hot weather and isolated thundershowers.

Meanwhile, the department said, an easterly wind prevails across the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea, and will bring scattered thundershowers to some areas, while isolated heavy rain is expected in the lower part of the South’s east coast.

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

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 33-37 degrees Celsius.

North: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 19-25 degrees and highs of 36-39 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Hot day with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees and highs of 33-37 degrees Celsius.

Central: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the area; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 36-37 degrees Celsius.

East: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees, highs of 32-36 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

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

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 05, 2021

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Sweden, UK, Aussie embassies join the trend sparked by group urging people to leave Thailand

Three embassies have joined the new social-media trend started by the “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” (Let’s move out of this country) group by providing advice on their Facebook pages.

The “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” Facebook page was launched on Friday and quickly became popular, gathering as many as 650,000 followers as of Tuesday morning.

Most posts on this page are from people sharing their experiences overseas as well as advice on moving from Thailand to other countries.

This group is also one of the top trending hashtags on Twitter.

Meanwhile, the Australian, Swedish and British embassies have jumped on the “moving out of Thailand” trend by posting advice for those interested in their countries.

The Swedish Embassy, for instance, points out that Sweden is known for equality, a strong welfare system that covers everybody living there and innovation.

The Australian mission posted a list of Aussie slang, their meanings and the link to a quiz to see if readers understand the words.

The UK Embassy, meanwhile, presented the “graduate route visa” for those receiving degrees in the UK. Under this programme, those who graduate from a British university can apply to work in the country.

Published : May 04, 2021

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More infections found in Bangkok slums

Eighty residents of slums in Dusit district have tested positive for Covid-19, as Bangkok battles cluster infections in its poorest neighbourhoods.

The 80 cases are residents of three slums located in Dusit’s Mahanak intersection area, said Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin on Tuesday.

The worst-affected community is the Wat Yuan-Klong Lampak neighbourhood with 73 cases.

Another five cases were found at the community behind the Baan Manangkhasila royal mansion, while two people tested positive in the Paet Riu rail line community.

The slums reported their first Covid case on April 9, but the outbreak has spread quickly since April 21 in the wake of the Songkran holiday.

Ten cases were found last Thursday and seven more on Friday, indicating a new source was driving the outbreak.

Authorities have launched proactive testing for the 856 people who live in the worst-hit community, Wat Yuan-Klong Lampak.

Officials say the outbreak in Dusit is linked to three previous clusters – at Ratchada Pub and a pub near Rama II in Bangkok, and at a floating resort in Kanchanaburi during the Songkran festival.

Bangkok is also battling an outbreak of hundreds of cases in the Klong Toei slums, to the southeast of Dusit district.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Governor vows to contain Klong Toei cluster within two weeks

The serious outbreak of Covid-19 in Klong Toei’s slums should be contained within two weeks, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Tuesday.

Atotal of 304 people tested positive for Covid in Klong Toei district last month, according to health officials.

Of these, 193 cases were found in its 12 slums, while 111 live apartments adjacent to the slums.

Aswin said about 80,000 people live in Klong Toei, according to census data.

“They are at high risk of contracting the virus due to crowded living spaces that lack ventilation, with many families having to share common areas.”

Governor vows to contain Klong Toei cluster within two weeks

On Tuesday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) began vaccinating people in Klong Toei at two locations – Tesco Lotus Rama IV and Klong Toei Witthaya School.

“We estimate that each unit can vaccinate 500 people in the first day, and tomorrow we will add more staff plus two more units in the area, which should increase the vaccination capacity to 4,000 people per day,” said Aswin.

“To contain the cluster cases in Klong Toei, we estimated that about 70 per cent of the population, or 50,000 people, must be vaccinated.”

Governor vows to contain Klong Toei cluster within two weeks

On Tuesday, Bangkok reported 562 new cases of Covid-19, driving up the total caseload in the province to 14,520 since the third wave began on April 1. Third-wave infections throughout the country totalled 43,683 on Tuesday.

Governor vows to contain Klong Toei cluster within two weeks

Published : May 04, 2021

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Girl, 2, back home with teddy after a week of Covid treatment

The Boon Wipa Rescue Organisation on Tuesday posted photos of a 2-year-old girl being discharged from Ratchapipat Hospital in Bangkok after seven days of treatment for Covid-19.

The girl, nicknamed Pimai (New Year), reportedly contracted the virus from her father, who had already been sent to a field hospital. Her mother was not allowed to take her to the hospital in Thawee Watthana district and could only see her off at the ambulance.

Girl, 2, back home with teddy after a week of Covid treatment

A photo of the girl being taken to the hospital alone while clutching her teddy bear has been circulating on the internet since last week, as netizens prayed for her recovery.

“Pimai was discharged today with doctors saying that there is no trace of the virus left in her body,” said the rescue organisation. “Our team took her in an ambulance back to her home on Nonsee Road. She is healthy and in very good spirits.”

Girl, 2, back home with teddy after a week of Covid treatment

The organisation has been transporting Covid-19 patients to hospitals since the new wave of infections emerged in Thailand and said it welcomed donations of PPE suits, gowns, biohazard garbage bags and vehicles for transportation. Those who are interested can visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/594033564032197/

Published : May 04, 2021

By : THE NATION