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Bottlenose dolphin rescued from Samut Prakarn canal

NationalFeb 21. 2021Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

By The Nation

Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources officers on Sunday rescued a bottlenose dolphin floating in the Klongdan irrigation canal in Samut Prakarn province.

Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

The dolphin has been taken to the Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre in Tha Sa-An subdistrict of Chachoengsao province for a health examination.

“Officers and volunteers have been instructed to take care of the bottlenose dolphin,” the department said.

Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

The department added that they have prepared a backup plan to move the dolphin to the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development Centre in Koh Mun Nai in Rayong province.

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Transfer of one’s subsidy scheme rights to another ‘a criminal offence’

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The NationExchanging or transferring one’s rights under the “Rao Chana” (We Win) scheme may be considered an act of fraud, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) warned on Sunday.

In a Facebook post, the CSD said rights under the scheme cannot be exchanged for cash or be transferred to others in the same way as the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) tourism stimulus scheme.

The CSD said wrongdoers would also face punishment under the Computer Crimes Act.

The CSD added that people who do not have a smartphone can register for rights under the scheme at Krungthai Bank, Government Savings Bank or Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives nationwide by using their ID card.

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Three alleged online gambling administrators arrested

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Three people suspected of organising illegal online gambling in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district were arrested on Saturday by Patrol and Special Operations Division police officers.

The police also seized eight computers, a money-counting machine, an internet transmitter, 95 bank books, 19 smartphones and Bt6.2 million cash.

“Mr A [real name not revealed], one of the three arrested suspects, pleaded guilty that they were administrators of 28 gambling websites,” the police said.

“Initially, police filed charges against the three suspects under the Gambling Act BE 2478 (1935).”

The prosecution process will follow, police said.

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Politicians should be the last to be vaccinated against Covid-19: Nida Poll

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Medical workers should get top priority for vaccination, while politicians should be last on the list, according to a public survey by National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).

The Nida Poll public survey of 1,318 people on “Who should be the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19?” was conducted between February 15-17 among people aged 15 years and above from all regions, education levels and occupations nationwide.

In February, the Covid-19 vaccine will be injected into the first group of health personnel both from the public and private sectors.

According to the survey, the “occupations that should be the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19” were:

Healthcare workers: 40.48 per cent

General contractors/labourers: 14.41 per cent

Professionals in tourism sector: 8.87 per cent

All professional groups at the same time: 7.59 per cent

Professional groups of all types of travel and transportation: 5.29 per cent.

Students: 4.93 per cent

Business owners/self-employed: 4.85 per cent

Civil servants/employees/state enterprise employees: 4.38 per cent

Private company employees: 3.82 per cent

Butler/maid/retirees/unemployed: 3.49 per cent

Fisheries farmers: 1.4 per cent

Politicians: 0.48 per cent

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Government wins no-confidence vote but loses people’s confidence: poll

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

The majority of respondents of a Suan Dusit Poll said they do not have faith in the present government despite the government defeating the opposition’s move to censure 10 Cabinet ministers.

The survey was conducted between February 17 and 20 on 1,712 samples nationwide.

Asked about the channels through which respondents had followed the censure debate:

43.81 per cent said social media;

29.20 per cent said live broadcast;

26.99 per cent said TV, radio and newspaper.

On the strong points in the censure debate (multiple choice):

52.64 per cent said the opposition party’s arguments;

51.50 per cent said the opposition party’s choice of issues;

41.30 per cent said both parties’ preparation;

38.60 per cent said the debate between the parties;

33.19 per cent said the House speaker’s role.

Asked about weak points in the censure debate (multiple choice):

71.26 per cent said the arguments between the parties;

51.20 per cent said the ruling coalition’s unclear answers;

50.62 per cent said both parties weering off the subject;

46.98 per cent said both parties’ ill manners.

42.40 per cent said both parties blaming each other.

On their view of Thai politics after the debate:

55.40 per cent said it would be the same;

30.28 per cent said it would be worse;

14.32 per cent said it would be better.

Asked about the respondents’ faith in the government after the debate:

43.25 per cent said they do not have faith;

23.28 per cent said they have lost faith;

20.57 per cent said they still have faith;

12.90 per cent said they have more faith.

Asking about the opposition and ruling coalition parties’ performance during the debate (a perfect score of 10 points):

Opposition party: 6.90 points.

Ruling coalition party: 5.01 points.

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Two-thirds of 92 new Covid-19 cases in Samut Sakhon

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 92 new cases, of whom six are overseas travellers in quarantine facilities.

Of the 48 exposed to the disease while visiting high-risk areas, Samut Sakhon had the most cases with 33, followed by seven cases in Pathum Thani and three in Ang Thong.

Meanwhile, proactive testing led to the discovery of 38 cases, mostly in Samut Sakhon (27), Pathum Thani (10), and Ang Thong (1)

Of the overseas travellers found to be infected in quarantine facilities, two Thais had returned from Oman and the United States, a Briton had arrived from Brazil, a Bahraini from Kuwait, a German, and a Zimbabwe national from their respective countries.

Meanwhile, 156 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 25,415. Of these, 24,285 had been contracted locally, including 14,393 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,696 were overseas travellers. So far, 24,285 have recovered and been discharged, 1,047 patients are still in hospitals, and 83 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 111.64 million (up by 372,396), 86.81 million have recovered, 22.3 million are active cases (94,448 in severe condition) and 2.47 million have died (up by 8,446).

Thailand ranks 113th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 28.7 million, followed by India 11 million, Brazil 10.13 million, Russia 4.15 million and the United Kingdom 4.1 million.

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Chiang Mai gets a taste of cannabis-laced cuisine

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Scores of people enjoyed a wide range of food, drinks and snacks that were prepared using the cannabis plant in Chiang Mai on Saturday.

‘Maejo Chuan Yim Chim Kan (Cha)’, or Maejo university cannabis open market, was held on Saturday at the Natural Agricultural Research and Development Centre, with more than 45 famous restaurants from Chiang Mai participating.

Maejo University has assigned the Natural Agricultural Research and Development Centre to research on growing and harvesting medical marijuana in an industrialised system.

Maejo University in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health used cannabis plants for cooking to make it accessible for the general public. Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital served as a model for the use of marijuana in cooking.

The event was held to test and promote the good properties of cannabis for use in cooking.

The event received a lot of attention from people in Chiang Mai and nearby areas, especially those interested in the healthy use of marijuana.

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Foxes trapped in Si Sa Ket forest rescued

NationalFeb 21. 2021Photo credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

By The Nation

Officials at Phanom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary in Si Sa Ket province have rescued two foxes that were caught in a trap on Saturday.

Photo credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

The sanctuary chief, Bancha Prasertsri, said he went to the scene after the officials informed him about two foxes being trapped in the forest near Ban Non Charoen-Phu Makhuea Road.

Photo credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant ConservationPhoto credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

An eight-year-old female fox that was slightly injured was released while the severely injured eight-year-old male fox is being provided medical treatment.

Photo credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

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New lung of Bangkok expected to fully ready in Feb 2022

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

The first phase of redeveloping the Benjakitti Park will be completed by June 2021 to be open for Mother’s Day, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

The overall construction plan is expected to be completed by February 2022.

The first eight months in phase one are focused on completing the garden by June 2021 to honour the Queen Mother on her birthday on August 12, 2021.

Renovation work on the sports building and a museum will be completed in February 2022.

Benjakitti Forest Park Project (phase 2-3), a park spread over 259 rai, is being built to fulfil the royal wishes of the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother of “planting a forest in the hearts of people” by creating an urban forest.

The park aims to become a place of learning that creates a bond and appreciation of the value of forest, water, natural resources and care of natural resources and the environment in a sustainable way.

This part of the project will have the most forested area (216 rai). Large trees will be planted including shrubs, ground cover, and various types of water plants. Work is going on to create an amphitheatre, sky walkway, jogging lanes, bicycle path and walkways surrounding the project by providing suitable facilities that blend into the urban park.

In addition, the original buildings (warehouse, museum and pavilion) are being renovated to be fully functional and meet the purpose of the project.

According to WHO, at least 9 square metres (m2) of green space per individual should be provided in urban areas. Bangkok has managed a marginal increase in green area — from 6.43 m2 of green space per person in 2017 to 6.7 m2 in 2018.

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Medical officer at Chon Buri hospital tests positive for Covid-19

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

A medical officer at Banglamung Hospital has been found to be infected with Covid-19, Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office reported on Sunday.

The infected officer was responsible for taking care of Covid-19 patients transferred from state quarantine facilities. The officer is currently receiving medical treatment.

“Eleven medical personnel who were in contact with the officer have been instructed to undergo 14 days of quarantine at a local quarantine facility,” the office said.

The office said the medical personnel have tested negative, but they will undergo another Covid-19 test during quarantine.

“Two people who were not in contact with the medical officer also tested negative, but we plan to conduct tests on three other people who were not in contact with the officer,” the office said, adding that they will continue the investigation.