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128 workers infected in new Samut Prakan factory cluster

The Samut Prakan provincial health office is turning a factory into a field hospital after 128 factory workers tested positive for Covid-19.

Dr Non Chindavech, deputy provincial health chief for Samut Prakan, said 128 of the 309 workers tested were infected, 80 of whom are migrant workers. The foreign workers are waiting for hospital beds under the social security system, while Thai patients have been sent to Bang Phli Hospital.

Health officials will use the 120-room five-storey workers’ dormitory as a field hospital to accommodate infected migrant workers.

The provincial health office will also arrange for medical personnel to take care of patients based on their symptoms. Migrant workers with severe symptoms will be sent to the hospital as they are all in Thailand legally.

The health office will also conduct Covid-19 tests widely because infections are spreading.

On Tuesday, 201 new cases were confirmed in Samut Prakan, bringing the total number of infections in the province during the new wave to 2,368.

Published : May 04, 2021

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27 deaths, 1,763 new cases as new Covid wave continues to rage

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Tuesday reported 1,763 new cases and a record high of 27 deaths.

Of the deaths, eight were in Bangkok, five in Nonthaburi, two each in Samut Prakan and Lamphun, and one each in Chonburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Buri Ram, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chainat, Nan and Kamphaeng Phet.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged from 25 to 92, and most reportedly suffered from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications.

Bangkok again led the list of most cases with 562, followed by 201 in Samut Prakan, 168 in Nonthaburi and 91 in Chonburi.

Meanwhile, 13 returnees tested positive for Covid-19 in state quarantine, eight of whom were Thai nationals and five foreigners.

Of the Thais, four had arrived from Malaysia, two from Egypt and one each from Italy and Sudan. Of the foreigners, two were Pakistani nationals, while one each came from India, Nigeria and Egypt.

Separately, 1,490 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 72,788. Of these, 69,449 had been contracted locally, including 22,642 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,339 were returnees.

So far, 42,474 have recovered and been discharged, 30,011 patients are still in hospitals, and 303 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 154.17 million (up by 669,689), 131.57 million of whom have recovered, 19.38 million are active cases (111,453 in severe condition) and 3.22 million have died (up by 10,478).

Thailand ranks 99th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.23 million, followed by India 20.27 million, Brazil 14.79 million, France 5.65 million, and Turkey 4.9 million.

Meanwhile, another 6,611 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 5,099 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,498,617.

Published : May 04, 2021

By : The Nation

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Social media group urging Thais to leave country gets over half a million followers

More than half a million Thais have joined a social media group urging people to move out of the country, reflecting dissatisfaction with the government.

“Yai Pratet Kan Ter” (Let’s move from this country) was created as a Facebook group on Saturday. By Tuesday morning the number of people who had signed up had reached around 650,000.

Most of the content in this group is about experiences of people outside Thailand, as well as advice on how to move from Thailand to other countries.

Some members shared important details, such as welfare and salary range in the countries they were currently living in.

In addition to these main contents, some posts in “Yai Pratet Kan Ter” attacked the government’s administration and showed dissatisfaction with Thailand’s welfare system.

The social media movement also raised concern about most youngsters moving out of Thailand, hampering the development of the country in the long term.

Reacting to this development, former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said the government must not overlook it, or think of it as a joke or dream of youngsters.

“My daughter who lived abroad even asked me if I wanted to move out of Thailand,” he added.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Phuket imposes night curfew from today

Phuket province has requested cooperation from residents to refrain from leaving their homes or their residential areas from 10pm to 4am the next day.

The order, approved by yhe Phuket Communicable Disease Committee, comes into effect from Tuesday until further changes.

There will be checkpoints to advise and warn those who violate and do not cooperate in helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

As the number of Covid-19 cases is currently going up in Phuket, the situation has become worrisome. Phuket added 25 new patients on Monday, taking the cumulative total to 463 of whom 246 have already recovered.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Embassy in New Delhi urges Thais in India to return to Thailand

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has asked Thai people in India to return to their homeland In view of the Covid-19 situation there. Flights are available for Thais to travel to Thailand on May 8 and 15, the embassy posted on its Facebook page on Monday.

The first flight is WE8074 of Thai Smile, from Chennai to Bangkok. Interested persons can register from May 5 onwards.

Another flight is Air India AI332 from New Delhi to Bangkok. Interested persons can register here from May 7.

The embassy added that there will be a special flight from New Delhi on May 5. Interested persons can register from May 4 here.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Bangkok opens first field ICU for severe Covid-19 patients

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open the first field ICU facility, called Erawan 3 Hospital, on Tuesday.

“The Chaloem Phra Kiat Stadium in Thung Khru district has been converted into a field hospital and it will be able to accommodate up to 432 patients,” Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang posted on his Facebook page.

“Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital will be providing medical professionals and equipment that can take care of Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms, including lung x-ray machines, oximeters and comprehensive telemedicine network to ensure that the patients are monitored by doctors at all times.”

Bangkok opens first field ICU for severe Covid-19 patients

The governor added that since the new wave had been reported in late March, Bangkok had seen increasing numbers of patients with moderate to severe symptoms at about 14 per cent of all confirmed patients.

“The province has been working hard to establish field hospitals capable of treating patients with severe symptoms,” he said.

“We aim to set up more field ICUs to support up to 200 per cent of current severe patients to make sure that intensive treatment will be available if the infections rise.”

On Monday Bangkok and its surrounding areas reported 1,164 new Covid-19 cases, driving up the cumulative cases in the metropolitan since April 1 to 19, to 220 patients, nearly half of the overall cumulative infections throughout the country of 41,933 patients.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Koh Lan put on lockdown for 15 days to control Covid-19 from spreading

The famous Koh Lan in Chonburi will be closed to tourists from May 5 to 20 in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Koh Lan community announced on Monday.

The community has also announced the following measures:

▪︎ Hotel and resort operators are required to ensure guests leave the island on May 4 and no bookings are taken until the situation is resolved. Tourists with Covid-19 symptoms are required to inform the authorities immediately.

▪︎ Residents are not allowed to leave the island unless absolutely necessary, while outsiders wanting to enter the island must seek permission from the Covid-19 administration centre at the pier.

▪︎ Every individual on the island must monitor their symptoms, and those with cough, fever or sore throat must contact the community’s medical centre via (038) 434 144.

▪︎ Residents must avoid gatherings or outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary.

▪︎ Hawkers and stall operators from Pattaya City are not allowed to enter the island, though mail and goods can be dropped off at the pier.

▪︎ Speed boat operators have been told to suspend services, with people required to seek permission from the Covid-19 administration centre if they wish to use one. Ferry services to and from Pattaya City have been cut to twice a day – 7am and 6pm.

▪︎ Restaurants are only allowed to provide takeaway services.

▪︎ Transporting migrant workers is banned.

▪︎ Ships transporting foods and goods must not carry other passengers than delivery personnel.

▪︎ Island residents must strictly follow the guidelines as well as other related announcements by the province.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Three Covid-19 vaccines have got FDA approval, three more under consideration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has so far approved three Covid-19 vaccines for use in Thailand, while three more companies are in the process of registration, FDA secretary-general Dr Phaisan Dankhum said on Monday.

“The vaccines that have been approved are AstraZeneca that is imported by AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd and manufactured domestically by Siam Bioscience Ltd; CoronaVac or Sinovac, which is imported by the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO); and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that is imported by Janssen-Cilag Ltd,” he said.

“FDA is currently approving Moderna vaccine, which will be imported by Zuellig Pharma, who have already submitted all registration documents for use of the vaccine in Thailand,” he added. “Meanwhile, two more companies have submitted some of the registration documents but not all, namely Bio Genetech Ltd who will import Covaxin vaccine and Kingen Biotech Ltd who will import the Sputnik V vaccine,” he added.

Phaisan added that it usually took the FDA 30 days to finish the approval process after all the documents had been submitted.

“The FDA will carefully consider the quality, efficacy and safety of the Covid-19 vaccines to make sure that they can be used in Thailand as soon as possible while following international standards of vaccine approval,” he said.

Published : May 04, 2021

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CCSA orders urgent vaccination for Klong Toei residents

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday issued an urgent order for vaccination of people residing in and near slums in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district to prevent further spread of the virus, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Monday.

The CCSA reported on Sunday that 304 people residing in or near slums in Klong Toei district had tested positive for Covid-19. Of these, 193 people are residents of the 12 slums in Klong Toei, while 111 patients reside in condominiums or apartments adjacent to these slums.

“Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who chaired the CCSA meeting on Monday, ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to start the vaccination on Tuesday at two locations in Klong Toei: Tesco Lotus Rama IV and Klong Toei Witthaya School from 1pm,” said Aswin.

“We expect to vaccinate 1,000 people on the first day, and about 2,000-3,000 in the following days.”

Aswin added that the BMA would also launch active testing in Klong Toei areas at up to 1,000 people per day until May 19.

“We expect to test up to 20,000 people living in Klong Toei from the estimated total of 90,000 people in the areas.”

Aswin added that controlling the outbreak in Klong Toei would be harder compared to the case of the Samut Sakhon seafood markets and nearby communities.

“The areas of Klong Toei slums are much larger and have a large population. Therefore, people must further protect themselves by refraining from leaving their homes unnecessarily,” he added.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Thundershowers and gusty winds ease through most of Thailand

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the weakening southerly and the southeasterly winds across upper Thailand would result in a decrease in thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas.

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

Meanwhile, the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevailing across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, will bring scattered thundershowers in the areas.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 34-38°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 35-37°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 22-26°C, highs of 36-38°C.

East: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 33-37°C; waves less than a metre high and over a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 34-35°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 22-26 degrees, highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 25-26°C, highs of 34-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 04, 2021

By : THE NATION