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Covid-19 infected woman dies, 78 new cases reported

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Saturday reported 78 new cases, and one death taking total fatalities since the outbreak to 86.

The dead person was a woman with cancer and dyslipidemia, who had lived in Samut Sakhon province, and had tested positive on February 19 died on March 12.

Of 11 overseas travellers found positive in state quarantine, four were Thais from Bangladesh.

The others were citizens of Sri Lanka, the US, the UK, Afghanistan, Poland, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe from their respective countries.

Separately, 30 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Saturday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 26,757. Of these, 23,844 had been infected locally, including 14,829 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,913 were returnees. So far, 26,086 have recovered and been discharged, 585 patients are still in hospitals, and 86 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Saturday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 119.6 million (up by 488,414), 96.25 million have recovered, 20.7 million are active cases (89,376 in severe condition) and 2.65 million have died (up by 9,361).

Thailand ranks 116th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 29.99 million, followed by India at 11.36 million, Brazil 11.33 million, Russia 4.37 million and the United Kingdom 4.24 million.

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Most people unaware of vaccine passport: poll

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

Most people do not know what a vaccine passport is, according to Bangkok Poll.

On Saturday, Bangkok University revealed its poll results on “vaccine passportand tourism in the future”, conducted recently among 1,210 samples nationwide.

The vaccine passport reduces the number of days in quarantine for travellers with vaccination certificates from 14 days to seven.

According to the poll, 69.2 per cent did not know what the measure was, while some 44.6 per cent aimed to use the vaccination certificates to travel to Japan.

Asked which business would benefit from the vaccine passport, 49 per cent of respondents said tourism attractions, while 23.9 said aviation and 13.4 per cent tourism agencies.

The rest 5.9 and 3.6 per cent said accommodation and restaurants respectively, the poll added.

However, 49 per cent of those surveyed were concerned the vaccination certificates could be forged if the vaccine passport is available.

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On National Elephant Day, veterinarian strolls down memory lane

NationalMar 13. 2021Photo credit: Pattarapol Maneeon

By THE NATION

A veterinarian recalled memories of the first wild elephant he had cured, on the occasion of National Elephant Day on March 13.

On Saturday, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation veterinarian Pattarapol Maneeon posted on his Facebook page an account of his reunion with the first wild elephant he had cured.

The veterinarian said that he had met the elephant 12 years ago, when it suffered from trypanosomiasis.

The elephant had fever, edema at chin, neck and stomach, inflamed eyes, stiff legs and back, and anaemia, which he added could cause sudden death.

Pattarapol said the elephant was smart, and it took a long time before allowing him to approach it and begin the treatment.

He added that the last time he found the animal, it was still able to remember him.

National Elephant Day is marked on March 13 every year since 1998. The day was announced to underline the importance of the close relationship elephants have had with locals in Thailand for hundreds of years. The elephant is Thailand’s national animal.

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Helicopters deployed to tackle forest fires in Chiang Mai

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

KA-32 helicopter was sent on Friday to put out forest fires on a mountain in Chiang Mai province where fire-fighters could not reach.

The helicopter sourced water 15 times from a reservoir in San Sai district to put out the fires in Doi Saket district. Some 30,000 litres of water were used for the operation.

The helicopter belonged to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and had been used 174 times to deal with fires since February 14, 2021.

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Top Thai entities pick up accolades at World Branding Awards

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

Leading Thai brands made their presence felt at the 2020-2021 World Branding Awards.

The prestigious awards, now in its 12th edition, saw over 400 brands from more than 45 countries named “Brand of the Year”, nominated by over 250,000 consumers across the globe.

Amongst the top tier brands listed as “Global Tier” winners were: Beijing Tong Ren Tang, CoCo, Faber Castell, Fender, Heinz, Ikea, Lego, Lurpak, McCain, Netflix, Pilot, Spotify, Yakult, and Yamaha, amongst others.

“Regional Tier” winners included Anchor (New Zealand), Cotton On (Australia), Elkjøp (Norway), LuLu (United Arab Emirates), Isetan and Uniqlo (Japan), amongst others.

“National Tier” champions included Aurora (jewellery), Café Amazon (retailer – coffee), King Power (retailer – duty free), M-150 (energy drinks), PTT Station (petrol/gas stations), Thai Life Insurance (insurance), and TrueOnline (broadband/ISP), all of which are returning winners, amongst others.

Winners are judged through three streams: brand valuation, consumer market research, and public online voting. Seventy per cent of the scoring process comes from consumer votes.

There can only be one winner in each category per country.

The voting and nomination had taken place amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic whilst many countries were faced with restriction measures that had greatly disrupted the economic landscape.

The awards celebrate the innovative and creative ways these successful brands have managed to remain distinct and relevant to their consumers over the past year.

Now in its seventh year, the awards are organised by the World Branding Forum, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing branding standards. It organises and sponsors a range of educational programmes.

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Thai consumers most focused on financial discipline in Asean amid Covid-19: survey

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

More Thai consumers are prioritising financial health during the Covid-19 pandemic compared with their Asean counterparts, according to the UOB Asean Consumer Sentiment Study 2020.

The study found that close to three in four Thai consumers (72 per cent) want to manage their financial health, ahead of respondents in Malaysia (70 per cent), Vietnam (69 per cent), Indonesia (60 per cent), and Singapore (46 per cent).

Sixty-four per cent of Thai respondents also said they have changed the way they manage and track their personal budgets to stay financially disciplined during Covid-19.

Among Thai consumers, millennials (66 per cent) have made the most prominent shift to tighten their budgets and are tracking spending more closely during the pandemic.

More than three in four (76 per cent) of millennials also say that they are using digital platforms and tools to help them look after their finances more effectively.

The same trend can also be seen among customers of TMRW, Asean’s first mobile-only bank for the region’s digital generation that is powered by UOB, the bank said. In 2020, the number of TMRW customers – many of whom are millennials – who actively tapped the mobile-only bank’s AI-driven Smart Insights to keep track of and to manage better their finances grew by four times in 2020, UOB said.

Each Smart Insight is personalised to the customer as it is based on his or her transaction data.

Through TMRW, customers are also able to set a budget for their monthly expenses and receive alerts when their spending reaches their pre-set limit, UOB said.

In addition to reshaping the financial behaviours of Thai consumers, the Covid-19 pandemic has also influenced their financial aspirations.

The UOB Asean Consumer Sentiment Study 2020 found that more than half of Thai consumers (52 per cent) recalibrated their financial portfolio to grow their savings pot during pandemic.

Savings accounted for 40 per cent of change in holdings followed by fixed deposits (39 per cent) and insurance plans (36 per cent). A third of Thai respondents (36 per cent) also said that they had increased their investments during the pandemic.

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Bangkok motorists urged to avoid routes around protest site today

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid routes around Democracy Monument on Rajdamnoen Avenue as pro-democracy protesters have announced plans to hold a rally there on Saturday from 2pm, and later march to Government House in Dusit district.

“This Saturday, avoid using the following roads and bridges, ideally from noon until the rally ends: Rajdamnoen Klang Avenue, Rajdamnoen Nok Avenue, Din Sor Road, Tanao Road, Phitsanulok Road, Nakhon Sawan Road and Phra Pin Klao Bridge,” said Pol Major-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake, deputy Metropolitan Police chief.

“People wishing to travel from Phra Nakhon district to Thonburi should use Sawan Khalok Road once they get off the Yommarat Expressway. The road will lead to Rajavithi Road and then Thonburi Bridge,” he added.

“If you come from Rama VI Road, take the Liab Khlong Phadung Krungkasem Road which will lead to Yaowarat Road and then Phra Pok Klao Bridge. If you come from Rama IV Road, then take South Sathorn Road and head to Taksin Bridge to cross to Thonburi.”

Those in Thonburi wishing to travel to Phra Nakhon district should use the elevated road to get to Srirat Expressway or use Sirindhorn Road which leads to Krung Thonburi Bridge, he advised.

To inquire about traffic routes or request roadside assistance, contact hotline 1197, visit www.trafficpolice.go.th, Line official account “Police Traffic News”, or download the mobile application “M-Help Me”.

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A joint venture to alleviate global warming

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

BTS Group has joined hands with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation and VGREEN, Kasetsart University in an effort to sustainably mitigate global warming.

Daniel Ross, the chief investment officer and member of the Sustainability Committee of BTS Group Holdings Pcl, Kiatchai Maitriwong, executive director of Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (Public Organization), and Asst Prof Rattanawan Mungkung, director of the Centre of Excellence on Environmental Strategy for Green Business (VGREEN), Faculty of Environment, Kasetsart University, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between 14 organisations from the public, private and academic sectors.

The signatory parties will be participating in the Carbon Offsetting Programme established with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their business activities.

The objectives of this MoU are to demonstrate leadership in global warming, showcase corporate social and environmental responsibility, and support low carbon initiatives. Narissara Srisan, strategic communication adviser of BTS Group, also witnessed the signing ceremony at The Sukosol Hotel.

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Bangkok canal wins Asian landscape improvement award

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

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

Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang posted a photo of the certificate on his Facebook page on Friday. The award organiser, UN-Habitat Fukuoka, has selected Khlong Ong Ang as one of six places in Asia that demonstrated outstanding improvement in landscape, art, culture, safety and quality of life of people in surrounding communities.

Other countries that also won the award were Japan, South Korea, China, Nepal and Malaysia.

“I would like to thank every related agency and the public for helping improve Khlong Ong Ang into a beautiful landmark that deserves this international recognition,” said Aswin.

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.

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Up to Bt1 million insurance coverage okayed for Covid-19 vaccine side-effects

NationalMar 13. 2021

By THE NATION

The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has approved maximum coverage of up to Bt1 million for side-effects from the Covid-19 vaccine.

The office secretary-general, Suthipol Taweechaikarn, revealed this on Friday to the Digital Economy and Society Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre, which had sought clarification after some companies advertised the maximum coverage of their insurance plans in case customers show side-effects and allergic reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine.

The advertisements have sparked public curiosity, and many wanted to verify the legitimacy of those insurance plans.

“The OIC has approved the insurance plans for Covid-19 side-effects of some general insurance companies since February to boost people’s confidence in receiving the vaccine, as well as to make sure that they are well protected financially in case they suffer from side-effects or allergic reactions,” he said. “Some plans have maximum coverage as high as Bt1 million, depending on conditions set by the insurance companies.”

Suthiphol advised people who have queries about insurance plans to contact the commission hotline on 1186.