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Thailand Post Distribution teams up with THAI to deliver vaccines

NationalMar 10. 2021

By THE NATION

Thailand Post Distribution (THPD) has joined hands with Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to deliver Covid-19 vaccines via its vast country-wide logistics network.

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to cooperate in delivering Covid-19 vaccines to both domestic and overseas destinations.

“The THPD will use this opportunity of working with THAI to improve our logistics and warehousing systems as we aim to be certified under ISO9001 and the Good Storage Practice standards,” said THPD managing director Pheera Udomkitsakul.

“We also hope this campaign will expand into future cooperation between the THPD and THAI in selling and distributing foods and products of both companies to a wider audience,” he said.

Pheera said the THPD currently has a modern warehouse management system and has been operating cold storage warehouses of international standard, thus making it an ideal candidate in handling the delivery of drugs and medical supplies.

“Our delivery staff have been trained under GDP [good delivery practices] to ensure on-time deliveries and have received the Q-Mark certification, which has been issued by the Department of Land Transport as a service quality standard for truck operations,” he added.

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Baht strengthens, but could weaken if investors offload EMC

NationalMar 10. 2021

By THE NATION

The baht opened at 30.75 to the US dollar on Wednesday, strengthening from 30.80 at close on Tuesday.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 30.65 and 30.80, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said.

He said that despite the baht strengthening in line with the dollar, the Thai currency is expected to fluctuate in a wide range or weaken again if investors offload more emerging market currencies (EMC).

Poon predicted that exporters would sell the dollar when the baht reached 30.80 per US dollar. Meanwhile, importers are likely to buy the US currency when the baht moves to 30.50. He said the baht could weaken to 30.90 at maximum.

He also predicted that it was possible the Thai currency would strengthen again if the dollar weakened and foreign funds flowed back into the Thai capital market.

SCB Securities meanwhile believes the baht will be supported by the weakened dollar today. Asian currencies will become more reliable for investors as businesses in the region gradually reopen.

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No monkeying around: Phetchaburi macaques given a vasectomy

NationalMar 10. 2021Photo: Facebook @DNP1362

By THE NATION

The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry on Tuesday gave long-tailed macaques in Phetchaburi’s Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park a vasectomy in a bid to control their population and reduce the impact on surrounding communities.

Photo: Facebook @DNP1362

“Long-tailed macaques live in a large pack in the park and usually damage the property of people living nearby and in Khlong Krasaeng, Ban Mo, Rai Som and Thongchai subdistricts,” said Yutthaphol Angkinan, adviser to the Natural Resources and Environment minister.

“Furthermore, there have been reports of the animals passing in front of oncoming vehicles and causing road accidents.”

Photo: Facebook @DNP1362

Yutthaphol said the ministry’s campaign aims to reduce the conflict between people and monkeys and prevent incidents in which locals might unknowingly break the law as they handle the monkey problem on their own, as long-tailed macaques are a protected species under the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act.

“The best way to solve this problem is to keep the monkey population at a balanced level so they can coexist with surrounding communities,” he added.

Photo: Facebook @DNP1362

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Ministry debunks fake news of new GSB emergency loan

NationalMar 10. 2021

By THE NATION

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has warned people against believing or sharing news and Internet posts claiming that the Government Savings Bank (GSB) has launched a new emergency personal loan of Bt10,000 per person, in which applicants must register via their mobile phones and repay at Bt400 per month.

“The ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre contacted the GSB’s Organisational Communication Department to verify this information and was told it was false,” the ministry said.

“The GSB said the loan had been announced in 2020 to alleviate the financial burden of self-employed customers during the Covid-19 crisis, but the campaign has now ended,” it said.

“Please do not share such posts as they will only spread misunderstanding. To receive the latest information on GSB’s financial assistance, please contact the bank’s hotline at 1155 or visit its official @GSBSociety Facebook page,” it added.

To report any fake news, contact www.antifakenewscenter.com

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Hot, hazy day forecast for upper Thailand, less rain in the South

NationalMar 10. 2021

By THE NATION

A weak high-pressure system covers the Northeast, while southerly and southeasterly winds are blowing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand to the Northeast, the Central region including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East, bringing thundershowers with gusty winds to these regions, while upper Thailand will experience hot weather with haze, the Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. It added that the weak easterly wind prevails over the South and the Gulf and will bring less rains to the S

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot weather with haze during the day; temperature lows of 15-23 degrees and highs of 34-39 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Hot weather with haze, isolated thundershowers with gusty winds in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 20-24 degrees and highs of 34-36 degrees Celsius.

Central: Hot weather with haze, isolated thundershowers with gusty winds in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 35-39 degrees Celsius.

East: Hot weather with haze, isolated thundershowers with gusty winds in 20 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 24-27 degrees, highs of 32-37 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1 metre offshore.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees, highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and over 1 metre during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees, highs of 34-36 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1 metre offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot weather with haze, isolated thundershowers in 20 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 25-26 degrees, highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Bryde’s whale and calf spotted off Surat Thani again

NationalMar 10. 2021Photo credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s Facebook page

By THE NATION

A female Bryde’s whale and her calf appeared in Surat Thani’s Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park this morning, treating observers to one of the most spectacular sights that the ocean has to offer.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said the colossal sea mammals were spotted cruising near the islands of Ko Rok and Ko Hin Taek.

The mother whale measured an estimated 8 metres in length and the calf about 6 metres. Department officials said the whales were probably the same ones spotted previously in late February.

Agencies have asked local fishermen and tourism businesses to avoid disturbing the animals.

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Charges brought against tiger farm after grisly find

NationalMar 09. 2021

By The Nation

The operator of a tiger farm in Mukdahan province has been charged with illegally possessing three tigers that were seized in a raid by authorities last November.

The raid by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) uncovered grisly evidence of wildlife trafficking, including a severed tiger’s head and other tiger parts.

Somdit Thamwet, the operator of Mukda Tiger Zoo and Farm, has been charged with possessing protected wildlife without permission and making false claims to officials, the DNP said on Tuesday.

Rungnapa Phatthanawiboon, DNP deputy director-general, said DNA tests on three tigers seized from the farm showed they were not related to other tigers at the zoo.

She added that the zoo operator faces a prison sentence, fine or both if found guilty.

The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand said the zoo, located close to the border with Laos, was being used as a holding facility for wildlife being smuggled into neighbouring countries.

Meanwhile, the probe into possible wildlife-trafficking at the zoo continues.

“The department is currently investigating the case of Vietnamese businessmen who were in contact with the zoo,” said Rungnapa.

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ID verification for Bt4,000 handout scheme extended

NationalMar 09. 2021

By The Nation

The Cabinet on Tuesday extended the identity-verification period for people registering for “Mor33 Rao Rak Kan” relief payments, from March 15 to May 31.

Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhanadirek said the payment scheme will be divided into three stages:

Registrants who authenticate themselves between March 15 and 21 will be given Bt1,000 per week for four weeks (March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12).

Registrants who authenticate themselves between March 22 and April 11 will be given Bt2,000 on March 29 and then Bt1,000 per week, capped at Bt4,000.

Registrants who authenticate themselves between April 12 and May 31 will be given the whole Bt4,000 payment immediately.

The scheme will cost the government an estimated Bt40 billion.

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Birds splash Phuket beach with vivid hues

NationalMar 09. 2021

By The Nation
Photo by Charoon Thongnual

Phuket bird lovers gathered at the Saphan Hin cape on Tuesday morning to let their feathered friends fly free.

A vast variety of birds, from brightly hued macaw and cockatoos to lovebirds, added a splash of colour to the blue sea and white sands.

After several weeks of strict Covid-related restrictions, Saphan Hin has finally opened, though there were very few foreigners in sight.

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Songkran stretched to 6-day holiday, decision on water splashing next week

NationalMar 09. 2021

By The Nation

The Songkran holiday will be extended to six days this year, after the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a special holiday on April 12. The Songkran festival break will now run from April 10 to April 15 (Saturday-Thursday).

However, the Cabinet will decide next Tuesday whether Songkran water splashing activities can go ahead this year under Covid-19 restrictions.