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Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain forecast for most of upper Thailand

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A high-pressure system from China covers the upper Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea, while southeasterly and southwesterly winds prevail across upper Thailand.

Hot weather with thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail and heavy rains are forecast for the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East regions, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

People should beware of the severe conditions by avoiding outdoor places, big trees, unsecured buildings and billboards, the department said.

Farmers were warned of damage to crops.

Meanwhile, the westerly and the southwesterly winds prevail across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, bringing scattered thundershowers to the areas.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thunderstorms in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 20-24 degrees Celsius, highs of 29-36°C.

Northeast: Thunderstorms in 70 per cent of the areas; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 21-25°C, highs of 29-35°C.

Central: Thunderstorms in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 33-35°C.

East: Thunderstorms in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains, gusty winds and hail are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 32-34°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 24-25°C, highs of 32-34°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 23-25°C, highs of 30-33°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 31-34°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : April 27, 2021

By : THE NATION

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Survey shows one in 11 Thais suspect their identity was stolen, one in 12 know it was

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The most recent FICO survey on identity proofing and digital banking shows that identity theft is a tangible threat for people in Thailand. Of the respondents, 8.5 per cent said they know their identity has been stolen and used by a fraudster to open an account, while 9 per cent believe it is likely to have happened.

The acknowledged level of risk from identity theft means there is a good understanding of why identity proofing is key to banking.

Need for ID proofing

Just over two-thirds (69 per cent) of respondents recognised that identity proofing happens for their protection. However, in Thailand, some consumers are cynical about the reasons their identity is confirmed. While a large number (64 per cent) recognise there is an element of regulation driving providers to carry out more checks, 27 per cent think this is done to enable financial institutions to sell more.

A majority (62 per cent) of Thai respondents did see identity proofing as a way for banks to protect themselves, while 44 per cent regard it as a tool to prevent money laundering.

Most Thais are open to providing their bank with a biometric such as a facial scan, fingerprint, or voiceprint to secure their accounts. The survey revealed that once they understand why it’s necessary, 41 per cent are happy to provide their biometrics. Only 7 per cent said banks should never capture biometrics, while 8 per cent are willing but unhappy to provide them.

“In a lot of Asian countries, fingerprinting, identity cards and authentication apps have been commonplace for some time,” said Subhashish Bose, lead for fraud, security and compliance in the Asia Pacific. “There is less concern around privacy and the survey shows there is broad acceptance of the benefits that biometrics deliver when it comes to securing bank accounts and stopping money laundering.”

Asia is all about smartphones … and branches

In Thailand, 44 per cent of consumers prefer to open bank accounts digitally and 44 per cent prefer branches. However, over the last year, thanks to the pandemic, 66 per cent of Thais are more likely to open an account digitally than a year ago; while those who attend branches often do so for social and technical reasons.

“Digital account opening has been available in Thailand for some time, it just remained unused by some segments of the market who either hadn’t discovered it or weren’t willing to trust it,” said Bose. “This has created a belief that accessing a branch offers a more informed and secure account opening process.”

As attitudes change and more people experience the benefits of digital banking there will be further opportunity for banks who adopt multichannel strategies and can engender trust in new channels.

Don’t ask me to jump through hoops

Thais who open an account digitally, prefer to carry out the process entirely in their chosen channel whether it be smartphone or website. If customers are asked to move out of channel to prove their identities, many of them will abandon the application, either giving up on opening an account completely (4-5 per cent) or by going to a competitor (7-9 per cent). Of those who don’t immediately abandon, up to an additional 21 per cent will delay the process.

The survey found that any disruption matters. Asking people to scan and email documents or use a separate identity portal causes almost as much application abandonment as asking them to visit branches or mail in documents.

This survey was conducted in January 2021 by an independent research company adhering to research industry standards. Of the respondents, 1,000 were Thai adults, along with 13,000 consumers in the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

FICO will discuss the results at its free virtual event – Success Realised: Digital Transformation Delivered (APAC) – which runs from April 27 to 29.

More information: https://www.fico.com/en/latest-thinking/ebook/thailand-consumer-survey-2021-identity-proofing-and-digital-banking

Published : April 27, 2021

By : THE NATION

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Bangkok lockdown decision on Wednesday

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National Security Council (NSC) chief Gen Natthapon Nakpanich said the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will decide on Wednesday whether to impose a lockdown in Bangkok.

The proposal to lock down the capital follows successive days of record rises in Covid-19 cases, with another 901 infections and four deaths recorded in Bangkok on Monday.

Natthapon said the CCSA subcommittee would review options for the capital on Monday before forwarding its recommendations to the full committee chaired by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday.

However, the CCSA would wait to hear from the Public Health Ministry whether the situation has evolved into a crisis that requires further restrictions, said the NSC chief.

Bangkok went into partial lockdown on Monday, with mask-wearing mandatory in public and 31 types of businesses closed for two weeks.

Natthapon said the NSC and CCSA would also discuss the proposed 21-day quarantine for those travelling from Covid-19 hotspots abroad, especially India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Baggage swapped for jabs as Suvarnabhumi check-in counters become vaccination points

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Suvarnabhumi Airport has converted check-in counters into vaccination points as part of efforts to inoculate staff at Thailand’s main international gateway.

Those targeted for vaccination are front-line staff working for Airports of Thailand, airlines and other agencies at Suvarnabhumi.

To boost speed and social distancing of the inoculation programme, a total of 42 counters on the 4th-floor departure hall are now serving as vaccination service points, said Kittipong Kittikajorn, deputy general manager for Suvarnabhumi Operations 1.

The vaccination points are manned by medical staff from Bangplee Hospital and Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, communicable disease control officers, and representatives from various airlines.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Autopsy ordered on woman, 24, who died 2 days after Covid jab

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Officials are investigating why a 24-year-old woman died soon after receiving a Covid-19 vaccination in Angthong province, the Public Health Ministry revealed on Monday.

Relatives of the dead woman have consented to an autopsy as part of efforts to find out if the cause of death was related to the vaccine.

The woman died two days after being injected with the Sinovac vaccine, which has been linked with at least seven cases of partial paralysis in Thailand. All seven cases made full recoveries.

Dr Chawetsan Namwat, acting director for emergency health hazard and disease control at the Department of Disease Control, said a full autopsy was necessary as part of the investigation into the cause of the woman’s death.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Samut Sakhon preps 500-bed field hospital for Bangkok Covid patients

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After the Interior Ministry asked provincial governors to aid national disease-control efforts, Samut Sakhon province is preparing 500 field-hospital beds for patients from Bangkok.

The capital is at the epicentre of the country’s third wave of Covid-19, recording 901 new cases and four deaths on Monday.

As part of efforts to contain the Bangkok outbreak, Samut Sakhon deputy governor Surasak Ponyangsong led an inspection of field hospitals in the province on Monday. Surasak checked beds and other facilities designated for hundreds of Covid-19 patients from Bangkok, 40 kilometres to the northeast.

The field hospitals should be ready to receive Bangkok patients from Wednesday.

Published : April 26, 2021

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PM Prayut first person to be fined for not wearing mask

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha became the first person to be fined under Bangkok’s new mandatory mask rule on Monday.

According to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, Prayut was fined THB6,000 for not wearing a mask during a meeting.

The PM was photographed barefaced at the meeting.

Bangkokians woke up to new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday, with mask-wearing mandatory in public places and 31 types of businesses ordered to shut for 14 days.

Published : April 26, 2021

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China releases new list of approved vaccine passport providers

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The Chinese Embassy has released a list of medical institutions in Thailand where people can seek a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to travel to China. The new list only includes 36 institutes, compared to 51 listed earlier.

“The embassy has had to improve the list as arrivals from Thailand who had tested negative in the nucleic acid and antibody tests here, tested positive in China,” the announcement read.

People can seek a Covid-19 vaccination certificate at the following institutions:

1. Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute

2. Health Checkup Centre for Going Abroad, Ramathibodi Hospital

3. Bumrungrad International Hospital

4. Bio Molecular Laboratories (Thailand)

5. Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

6. Bangpakok 9 International Hospital

7. Praram 9 Hospital

8. Nakornthon Hospital

9. Asia Medical Laboratory and Research Centre, Ladprao General Hospital

10. Mahachai Hospital

11. Mongkutwattana General Hospital

12. Sukumvit Hospital

13. Princ Hospital Suvarnabhumi

14. Serirak Hospital

15. Kasemrad Hospital Ramkhamhaeng

16. Vibhavadi Hospital

17. Bangna 5 Hospital

18. CGH Hospital

19. Vichaivej International Hospital Samut Sakhon

20. Karunvej Hospital, Pathum Thani

21. PCT Laboratory Service

22. Bangkok Genomics Innovation

23. NewGen Diagnostics

24. Thonburi Lab Centre

25. Medical Line Lab

26. Bangkok RIA. Lab

27. Sri Sawan Hospital

28. National Healthcare Systems, Bangkok Hospital Rayong

29. Kasemrad Hospital Aranyaprathet

30. Supamitr Hospital

31. Kasemrad Hospital Chachoengsao

32. Kasemrad Hospital Saraburi

33. National Healthcare Systems, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

34. Vibharam Hospital Amatanakorn

35. Rajthanee Rojana Hospital

36. Labhouse (Chonburi)

The announcement in the Chinese language can be read here.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Bangkok commandeers spare vehicles as ambulances for Covid-19 patients

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As Bangkok was hit by another 901 Covid-19 cases and four deaths on Monday, deputy governor Kriangyos Sudlabha visited the city’s emergency medical service centre to check on preparations for the surge in infections.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s Erawan Centre serves as an emergency call centre for those in need of ambulances, while also operating the 1669 hotlines that provide Covid-19 information.

“As the number of calls is increasing every day, we have moved some night-shift staff to the day shift from 8am to 4pm, which is when more people require medical services,” said Kriangyos.

Bangkok commandeers spare vehicles as ambulances for Covid-19 patients

Meanwhile, the BMA’s 50 district offices have been ordered to hand over any spare service vehicles that can be used to transport Covid-19 patients to hospital, he said.

Kriangyos added that patients will not be sent directly to a hospital, field hospital or hospitel of their choice.

“We found that relying on information provided by the patients via the phone regarding their symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Therefore, we will send them to be accurately diagnosed at Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital or Sirindhorn Hospital before transporting them to suitable facilities,” he said.

Published : April 26, 2021

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Bangkok imposes face mask rule with THB20,000 fine for violators

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) underlined on Monday that everyone must wear face masks in public – even family members in the same car.

The requirement for mandatory mask-wearing in public to protect people against Covid-19 was issued on Saturday and came into effect today (April 26).

People driving alone in a vehicle are exempt from the requirement.

People caught violating the order can be fined up to THB20,000 as per the Communicable Disease Act.

Published : April 26, 2021

By : The Nation