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Isolated thunderstorms and rains forecast for Bangkok, upper Thailand and South

NationalApr 18. 2021

By The Nation

A moderate high-pressure system from China covers the North, the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea. It forces the southerly and southeasterly winds to blowing in with humidity from the South China Sea to the lower Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East regions.

Meanwhile, the westerly trough covers the North, the Northeast and the upper Central regions, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Outbreaks of summer storms are forecast for the North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity and the East regions. Thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail and lightning strikes, as well as isolated heavy rains are forecast for upper Thailand.

The department urged people to beware of the severe weather conditions.

In the Andaman Sea and the South of the country, the southerly and the southwesterly winds blow across, bringing scattered thundershowers to the South.

The 24-hour weather forecast for different regions:

North: Scattered thunderstorms and isolated heavy rains, gusty winds and hail in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit and Phetchabun provinces; minimum temperature 20-24 degrees Celsius; maximum 30-35°C; southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Northeast: Scattered thunderstorms and isolated heavy rains, gusty winds and hail in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Mahasarakham, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces; minimum temperature 22-25°C; maximum 31-35°C; southeasterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

Central: Scattered thunderstorms and isolated gusty winds and hail mostly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Ayutthaya, Singburi, Ang Thong, Lopburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces; minimum temperature 24-25°C, maximum 31-36°C; southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr.

East: Scattered thunderstorms and isolated gusty winds mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaew, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces; minimum temperature 25-27°C, maximum 32-36°C; southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr; waves under a metre high and above a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Scattered thundershowers mostly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla and Yala provinces; minimum temperature 24-25°C, maximum 33-36°C; southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves about a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Scattered thundershowers in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 31-33°C; southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves around a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and its vicinity: Isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds; minimum temperature 25-27°C, maximum 33-35°C; southerly winds 10-25 km/hr.

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More than 225,000 job vacancies to be advertised soon by Department of Employment

NationalApr 17. 2021Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin

By THE NATION

The Labour Ministry is putting together a list of more than 225,000 vacancies to help workers made jobless by the latest Covid-19 wave.

The ministry’s Department of Employment (DoE) will advertise 225,207 job positions from private firms and government agencies, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Saturday.

DoE statistics show that the 10 most sought-after jobs at present are:

1. Manufacturing labourer

2. General labourer

3. Assembly labourer

4. Sales agent for service businesses

5. Sales staff and product presenter

6. Customer service staff

7. Delivery staff

8. QC staff

9. Sales representative

10. Warehouse staff

“Those who are interested can register and browse available positions online at https://smartjob.doe.go.th/ or at www.ไทยมีงานทำ.com, to avoid the risk of contracting Covid-19,” said Suchart. “Alternately, you can contact your local Provincial Employment Office.”

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Free Covid-19 tests for social security members begins

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

On Saturday, state insurers – under Article 33, 39 and 40 of the Social Security Act – visited the Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai – Japan) for free Covid-19 testing provided by the government.

The service opened for registration on Friday, and Saturday was the first day of testing.

A total of 3,000 tests will be performed per day, 1,500 each in the morning and afternoon.

More information: https://sso.icntracking.com/icntracking/self_register.php

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Death toll from Songkran road accidents rises to 277

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Twenty-six people were killed on Friday and 255 injured in 253 road accidents on the last day of the Songkran holidays.

A total of 2,365 road accidents during the seven days from April 10-16 claimed 277 lives and injured 2,357, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said on Saturday.

Speeding was the single biggest cause of accidents (32.01 per cent), followed by drunk driving (28.29 per cent) and cutting lanes (18.27 per cent).

Motorcycles were involved in 86.01 per cent of the accidents, followed by trucks (6.17 per cent) and cars (2.76 per cent).

Nakhon Si Thammarat province recorded the highest number of road accidents (106) and saw the highest number of people getting injured (109), while Pathum Thani had the highest number of deaths (10).

No Songkran-related road accidents have been reported so far from five provinces.

The department added that during the Songkran holidays, 1,908 police checkpoints were set up nationwide with 59,389 officials working.

A total of 316,725 vehicles were stopped for inspection, while 65,549 motorists were charged with violating traffic laws, most of which were: driving without licence (15,631 people) and not wearing a helmet (15,201 people).

Interior Ministry deputy permanent secretary and director of Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Centre Atsit Samphantharat said that the centre would analyse the data and formulate suitable measures to reduce the risk of road accidents, in order to achieve the goal of having road accident-related deaths at fewer than 12 people per 100,000 population within 2027.

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Third consecutive day of over 1,500 new Covid-19 cases, two fatalities

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Saturday reported 1,547 new cases, with two deaths.

The dead persons included a computer programmer, 38, in Tak province, and an office worker, 51, in Pathum Thani.
According to reports, the patient from Tak had visited Krystal Club – a source of cluster infection – in Bangkok’s Thong Lor area on March 19.

The man died on Friday at Somdej Phrachao Taksin Maharat Hospital in Tak’s Muang district. He was also suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, Public Health Office deputy Ramet Wongvilairat said.

The victim in Pathum Thani who died on Thursday had contracted Covid-19 previously, and suffered from heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.

Over the past 24 hours, 90 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Saturday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 40,585. Of these, 37,353 were contracted locally, including 19,980 found via proactive testing, while 3,232 were returnees.

So far, 28,570 have recovered and been discharged, 11,916 patients are still in hospitals and 99 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Saturday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 140.51 million (up by 830,052) – 119.33 million have recovered, 18.17 million are active cases (107,017 in severe condition) and 3.01 million have died (up by 12,514).

Thailand ranks 111th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 32.3 million, followed by India 14.52 million, Brazil 13.84 million, France 5.22 million and Russia 4.68 million.

Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, 13,374 people have been given their first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine and 5,853 their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid vaccines administered in Thailand to 605,259.

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Government has arranged 25,000 beds for Covid-19 patients

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

The government has provided over 25,000 beds nationwide to field hospitals and hospitals, in order to treat the increasing number of Covid-19 patients.

Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek reported that 1,250 beds were usable in four field hospitals in Bangkok, where 500 more beds will be added.

She added that the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation had urged universities with readiness to open field hospitals. The result was that there were 12,822 beds available at 37 field hospitals across the country.

In addition, the Ministry of Defence has procured over 5,000 beds in Bangkok and regional areas. These beds will be delivered to the Ministry of Public Health.

Rachada said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has created a special team on Covid-19 vaccine procurement, led by Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn.

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Man arrested for setting own home on fire after wife leaves him

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Udon Thani police arrested a man accused of burning down his house, after his mother reportedly allowed his wife to leave.

On Friday, Huai Luang Police Station was informed that a house in Muang district was on fire. Firefighters were called to the scene.

With help from locals, the firefighters were able to put out the fire in around 15 minutes. However, the house was thoroughly damaged.

The alleged perpetrator, Amnat Chathasena, 32, who used to live in the house with his mother, was caught by locals.

Amnat reportedly confessed to his crime before the police. He said he was angry that his mother had allowed his wife to leave the house.

The village chief, Manus Kaewsita, told police that Amnat had a history of narcotics consumption and allegedly always attacked his wife. “His wife left home when the man was in anger,” he added.

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After month-long hunger strike, weak Parit needs help for walking

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Detained pro-democracy protester Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, who has been on a fast for over a month, was tired and in need of help for walking, the Department of Corrections said on Saturday morning.

The protest leader had announced on March 15 that he would go on a hunger strike until he and others accused of insulting the monarchy were granted bail.

The official who checked Parit’s condition on Saturday morning found him to be conscious and able to talk. Also, he had no dizziness or angina.

However, Parit’s legs were quite weak and he was in need of help for walking, the official said.

The protester is having only water and electrolytes.

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Experts explore ways to protect ‘James Bond islet’ from erosion

NationalApr 17. 2021(Photo: Facebook @prhotnews02)

By THE NATION

Officials are surveying the risk of collapse of Khao Ta Pu, a natural marine landmark in Phang Nga province, due to corrosion by seawater.

Khao Ta Pu, or Ko Ta Pu (nail island), is a 20-metre tall limestone islet and is a part of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Since 1974, when it was featured in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”, Ko Ta Pu has been popularly called “James Bond islet”.

“The ministry is working with the Department of Mineral Resources and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to survey the islet and surrounding areas to find ways to prevent erosion that might cause it to collapse,” Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa said on Friday, during his visit to Phang Nga.

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“We are adapting the techniques used in surveying damage of limestone at Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park in Surat Thani province and at the Pun Yod Rock Castle in Satun province,” he added.

“A 3D scanner, marine seismic scanner and echo sounder have been deployed to gather necessary information.

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“Preliminary estimation suggests that we can reinforce the islet’s foundation without jeopardising the scenery,” said Varawut. “Furthermore, we are establishing a monitoring programme with cooperation from local communities to track change of weather and marine conditions in the area that might affect the landmark.”

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Amid Covid-19 crisis in 2020, fruit exports savour sweet smell of success

NationalApr 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Thailand’s fruit export in 2020 grew 13.45 per cent year on year despite the pandemic, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) director-general Somdet Susomboon said on Friday.

“In 2020, total export of fresh, dried and frozen fruit amounted to Bt128.33 billion, increasing from Bt113.11 billion in 2019,” he said.

“This is thanks to the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Covid-19 prevention best practices between the Commerce, Public Health, Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Interior ministries, who have initiated a campaign to promote Thailand’s products as safe and free from Covid-19 among foreign customers.”

Somdet Susomboon

“The DITP also promotes the improvement of manufacturing and packaging process among exporters to help them meet international standards and establish Thai fruit as premium-grade products in the global market,” he added.

Total export volume of fruit in 2020 was 2,138,698 tonnes. Fresh fruit accounted for 1,645,505 tonnes, or Bt104.25 billion, up 15.44 per cent year on year. Dried fruit exports were 448,612 tonnes with total value of Bt16.01 billion, down 0.23 per cent year on year and frozen fruit exports totalled 44,581 tonnes with total value of Bt8.06 billion, up 18.09 per cent year on year.

Thailand’s major fruit export markets are China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States.