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Motorists advised to avoid Sanam Luang routes on Saturday afternoon

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid routes around Sanam Luang on Rajdamnoen Avenue on Saturday afternoon as the Restart Democracy (REDEM) group plans to rally there from 4pm.

Roads could also be busy tomorrow as the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Professional and Academic Aptitude Test (PAT) get underway in all districts throughout the capital.

Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake urged motorists to avoid the following roads from 4pm until the rally ends: Rajini Road, Ratchadamnoen Nai Road, Na Phra Lan Road, Kalayana Maitri Road, Sanam Chai Road, Tai Wang Road, Maharaj Road, Prachan Road, Na Phra That Road.

“Instead, motorists are advised using the following routes: Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Atsadang Road, Charoen Krung Road Bamrung Muang Road, Rama VIII Bridge, Somdet Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok Bridge and Phra Pok Klao Bridge,” he said.

Traffic updates or roadside assistance is available via the 1197 hotline, www.trafficpolice.go.th, Line “Police Traffic News”, or the mobile app “M-Help Me”.

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Army preparing border camps for 40,000 Myanmar refugees

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Army is preparing 23 refugee camps in the border province of Tak to accommodate Myanmar nationals fleeing the deadly crackdown following the February 1 coup.

The 3rd Army Area command said on Friday it had also drafted a plan that includes border health screening and arranging camps for almost 40,000 refugees.

Those arriving at the border will be classified into three groups:

1. Thai nationals working in Myanmar.

2. Myanmar nationals (civilians and armed forces).

3. Foreigners, members of international organisations or NGOs, and political refugees.

The 23 refugee camps can accommodate up to 39,400 refugees.

Ten of the camps are in Mae Sot district with room for a total 19,200 refugees, two are in Phob Phra district (2,000 refugees), two are in Mae Ramat district (6,000 refugees), five camps are in Umphang district (4,200 refugees), and four are in Tha Song Yang district (8,000 refugees).

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15 jailed in Thailand’s first football match-fixing case

NationalMar 19. 2021Somyot Phumphanmuang (centre)

By THE NATION

The Criminal Court handed prison sentences to 15 players, referees and officials on Thursday, in Thai football’s first case of match-fixing since the league was established 25 years ago.

Among the defendants slapped with sentences of between one and five years was a Fifa-certified Thai referee.

The case stems from four Thai League matches played in 2017 by Si Sa Ket FC, Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC, and Rajchanavy FC, in which fans and media noticed unusually high scoring toward the end of the games.

Somyot Phumphanmuang, Thai Football Association president and former national police chief, vowed to bring everyone involved in throwing the matches to justice.

Somyot called in Chakthip Chaijinda, his successor as national police chief, to investigate the case. Over 30 police investigators began collecting evidence from the association and the clubs involved.

On November 21, 2017 the association held a press conference to announce that at least 12 culprits had been identified in the match-fixing scandal. Another four suspects were added to the list after further investigation in 2018, but prosecutors decided to dismiss one suspect and file charges against 15.

Thailand passed the Professional Sports Promotion Act in 2013. The law stipulates that match-fixing in professional sports is punishable with up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine of between Bt200,000 and Bt600,000.

Before this case, there was no record of legal cases involving match-fixing in other sports besides boxing in Thailand.

All 15 defendants were granted bail and plan to lodge appeals against the verdict with a higher court. However, this case is still a landmark in Thai footballing history, with the Football Association taking swift action against match-fixing suspects to restore fan’s confidence in the beautiful game.

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Quarantine period cut to 10 days from April 1 for overseas travellers

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday approved reducing the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days for travellers as proposed by the Public Health Ministry, starting from April 1.

Also read: Thailand to ease quarantine rules for some arrivals

CCSA spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin also revealed plans for further relaxation from June and quarantine-free travel from October.

He said in the coming months, people in hotel quarantine would be allowed more activities outside their room as per conditions set by the Public Health Ministry.

In the first phase of relaxation of quarantine from April 1 to June 30, quarantined travellers will be allowed to use the fitness centre and gym including outdoor exercise, pool and cycling in a controlled area. They will also be allowed to buy food and products outside the quarantine area.

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In the next phase of relaxation, from July 1 until September 30, quarantined people will be able to eat in the hotel’s dining hall and use spa and massage service.

From October 1, only travellers from countries specified in the watchlist by the national commutable disease committee will have to quarantine. However, quarantine measures will change to close observation, using technology to help manage and track the travellers.

Businessmen who make a short visit from April 1 until September 30 can now use the hotel meeting room but still have to follow Public Health Ministry’s guidelines and conditions.

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Govt panels greenlight Bt63 billion for 2022 regional and provincial development projects

NationalMar 19. 2021

By THE NATION

The government’s Regional Development Committee and Provincial Development Committee recently approved a budget of Bt63.59 billion for development projects in all six regions in fiscal year 2022, a source revealed.

“The committees, both chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, agreed at their joint meeting that 505 projects would receive budgets, of the total 1,670 projects worth Bt88.61 billion proposed by government agencies and state enterprises,” said the source.

Budgets and projects granted and divided by regions are as follows:

Northern region: Bt13.6 billion budget for 62 projects, mainly focusing on tourism and service industry promotion.

Northeastern region: Bt22 billion for 154 projects, mainly involving water resource management and local economic promotion.

Central region: Bt9.6 billion for 90 projects, mainly focusing on tourism promotion and Bangkok smart city initiative.

Eastern region: Bt4.86 billion for 61 projects, such as EEC development, cross-border trading and tourism promotion.

Southern region: Bt10.2 billion for 87 projects, such as tourism promotion and rubber processing industry development.

Deep South: Bt2.8 billion for 51 projects, including the promotion of Sungai Kokok and Betong as cross-border trading centres.

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More Bangkok canals being spruced up to improve people’s quality of life

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is continuing work on improving the scenery of other canals in Bangkok after its success with the now-famous Khlong Ong Ang.

Khlong Ong Ang in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district won the 2020 Asian Townscape Award for Landscape Improvement Project last Saturday.

Khlong Ong Ang walking street, which opens daily, features music performances, street art exhibition and a variety of products and street foods from local retailers. Visitors also can enjoy a kayaking trip in the canal and appreciate the city landscape on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm until 10pm. Admission is free.

Bangkok governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang said the BMA had so far cooperated with related authorities on improving canals’ landscape in a bid to demonstrate their beauty and improve people’s quality of life.

He added that canals located near tourist attractions, such as Bangkok Yai, Phadung Krung Kasem, Khu Muang Doem, Lat Phrao, Chong Nonsi and Chalermchai Pattana are under landscape improvement.

“We will improve canals’ landscape in line with each area’s identity, by growing and trimming trees and repairing architecture, as well as cooperating with the public sector in maintaining water resources and promoting tourism,” he said.

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Pollution levels up in Bangkok, 31 provinces

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The air quality in Bangkok and 31 provinces hit unsafe levels on Friday morning, according to the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation.

Thailand’s standard for safe levels of PM2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) is 50 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), higher than the World Health Organisation’s 25μg/m3.

Apart from Bangkok, 31 provinces where the air quality exceeded the standard were: Chiang Rai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Loei, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Roi Et, Chaiyaphum, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buri Ram.

PM2.5 readings as of Friday morning:

North: 44 to 211μg/m3.

Northeast: 53 to 162μg/m3.

Central region and West: 20 to 57μg/m3.

East: 20 to 43μg/m3.

South: 18 to 43μg/m3.

Bangkok and its vicinity: 27 to 55μg/m3.

Meanwhile, Bangkok Air Quality and Noise Management Division said that air quality had hit unsafe levels in two Bangkok districts — Din Daeng (53 μg/m3) and Wang Thonglang (55 μg/m3).

The PM2.5 situation can be followed on Air4Thai.com and bangkokairquality.com websites, or via Air4Thai and AirBKK smartphone applications.

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Miss Grand International contestants dazzle in Bangkok’s Covid gloom

NationalMar 19. 2021

By THE NATION

Miss Grand International contestants from around the globe visited Bangkok’s famed Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) on Thursday, after completing 14 days in quarantine.

The contestants paid their respects to the temple and its iconic Buddha image before moving on to the Grand Palace nearby. The Palace features a mix of eastern and western art – appropriate surroundings for the world’s most beautiful women.

On March 4, the organisers announced that two contestants – from Nigeria and Kenya –had tested positive for Covid-19.

The two were admitted to Piyavej Hospital in Bangkok for further treatment. The remaining contestants all tested negative, organisers added.

A total of 61 contestants will vie for the crown in the final of Miss Grand International 2020 on March 27, at Show DC Hall in Bangkok. The pageant was postponed last year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The current holder of the crown is Miss Grand International 2019 winner, Valentina Figuera from Venezuela.

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One fatality, 100 new cases reported, half of them in Samut Sakhon

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday reported 100 new cases, four of them overseas travellers in quarantine facilities, and one death.

Of the 55 people exposed to the disease while visiting high-risk areas, 29 were in Samut Sakhon, 8 each in Bangkok and Phetchaburi, 4 in Samut Prakan, two each in Pathum Thani and Narathiwat, and one each in Suphanburi and Mukdahan provinces.

Also read:

Ban on splashing of water, powder or foam parties for Songkran

State of emergency extended until the end of May

Meanwhile, proactive testing led to the discovery of 41 cases — 18 in Samut Sakhon, 14 in Bangkok, three in Pathum Thani, two each in Phetchaburi and Ayutthaya, and one each in Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi provinces.

Of the overseas travellers found to be infected in quarantine facilities, two Thais had returned from Japan and the United Arab Emirates, while a Dutch man and a French student had arrived from their respective countries.

73 patients have recovered and been discharged.

Meanwhile, a 53-year-old woman who had diabetes, myocardial infarction and pneumonia in Samut Sakhon became the 90th fatality since the outbreak. She developed cough, had breathing difficulties and lost her sense of smell and taste on January 29. The patient was taken to a private hospital on February 2 with Covid-19 disease detected before transfer to a hospital in Bangkok the next day. She died on March 17 after a blood infection was detected in the previous week.

As of Friday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 27,594. Of these, 24,633 had been contracted locally, including 15,365 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,961 were returnees. So far, 26,450 have recovered and been discharged, 1,054 patients are still in hospitals, and the death toll has increased to 90.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Friday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 122.37 million (up by 546,090), 98.66 million have recovered, 21 million are active cases (89,162 in severe condition) and 2.7 million have died (up by 10,473).

Thailand ranks 115th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 30.36 million, followed by Brazil 11.78 million, India 11.51 million, Russia 4.43 million and the United Kingdom 4.28 million.

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Ban on splashing of water, powder or foam parties for Songkran

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday said that no water-splashing activities or wet parties would be allowed during the Songkran festival next month to avoid Covid-19 transmission.

CCSA spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin revealed that the CCSA had prohibited water splashing, concerts or any activities involving close contact between people, such as use of powder paste and foam parties.

However, traditional activities such as religious practices or ceremonies to show respect to the elderly can continue as usual. Inter-provincial travel can continue as normal with proper health practices.

Also read: One fatality, 100 new cases reported, half of them in Samut Sakhon