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People want police to tackle narcotics problem: poll

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

Most of the respondents of a Super Poll opinion survey want police officers to tackle the narcotics problem as soon as possible.

Noppadon Kannika, Super Poll Research Centre director, said the survey was conducted between January 10 and 15 with 1,675 respondents nationwide.

When asked which problems the police should tackle immediately (multiple choice):

91.8 per cent said narcotics;

87.8 per cent said gambling dens;

87.3 per cent said illegal migrant workers;

86.1 per cent said online crimes;

85.3 per cent said human trafficking.

When asked about reasons to reform the police force:

98.0 per cent said there were many problems, such as inequality in the judiciary system, gambling dens, illegal migrant workers and narcotics;

2.0 per cent did not respond.

When asked about ways to reform the police (multiple choice):

98.9 per cent said police should investigate corruption among its officers;

98.7 per cent said the prime minister should seek commanders who are ready to reform the police;

98.3 per cent said the police should allow citizens to participate in the reform;

95.8 per cent said the prime minister should initiate reform of police.

When asked about respondents’ confidence in the prime minister’s move to reform the police:

96.2 per cent said they had confidence;

3.8 per cent said they had no confidence.

When asked if the Covid-19 crisis was the best time for the prime minister to reform the police:

98.6 per cent said they agreed;

1.4 per cent said they did not agree.

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Safety of Thai people most important for vaccination: PM

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said he would not risk Thai lives by rushing to approve vaccines that have not been fully tested

.In a message on his Facebook page on Sunday, the PM refused to let Thais be guinea pigs.

The PM alluded to recent news about side-effects or adverse effects from Covid-19 vaccine in some foreign countries. He said Thailand must wait to hear opinions of experts on whether the symptoms were vaccine-related, or other factors, such as certain medical conditions, physical condition, or age, including whether the rate of side-effects is acceptable?

He said some countries wanted to start vaccination early, even before the efficacy and safety of the vaccine had been fully tested.

“I have an important policy — to ensure that the vaccine is safe, so it can be used for Thai people,” he said.

The National Vaccine Committee will advise and closely supervise the whole process, he said.

Success in curbing Covid-19 can be better achieved by cooperation and implementation of various measures, especially wearing a mask at all times, frequently washing hands, and social distancing. In addition, if you want the disease control to be effective, scan the QR Code “ThaiChana” every time you are in public, and using the app “MorChana” will be very good, he said.

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Villagers in Mae Sot allow use of resort as Covid-19 rehabilitation centre

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

A village community in Tak province has given the green light to health authorities for the use of a resort as a rehabilitation facility for people who have recovered from Covid-19.

Some 110 villagers in Mae Pa Klang, in Mae Sot district, allowed the Tak province public health authorities to use Huen Kam Fah Resort with an area of more than 100 rai (16 hectares), located 2km away from the community, as a rehabilitation facility for patients who have recovered from Covid-19 for seven days.

Mae Sot sheriff Chaiyapruek Chianthanarak explained to the public the need for a rehabilitation facility and measures to monitor 24 hours a day, while a Mae Sot health officer clarified that asymptomatic patients who had recovered from symptoms would be kept in quarantine and supervised throughout. They said a patient who is asymptomatic and returns home, might engage in travel and increase the risk of spreading the virus. Even if there are no symptoms, the virus may be left in the body.

Villagers attending the meeting asked for a list of names and the number of people who need rehabilitation, both inbound and outbound. The villagers reportedly unanimously raised their hands to cooperate with the government sector in preventing the transmission of Covid-19.

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Samut Sakhon sees big jump in Covid-19 cases after testing at factories

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

The number of Covid-19 cases in Samut Sakhon province rose to over 4,000 cases on Saturday after the Provincial Health Office conducted proactive screening in factories.

As of 5pm, the number of patients increased by 335 to 4,359 — 989 Thais and 3,370 migrant workers. Of the total, 636 Thais and 316 migrant workers were hospitalised.

Separately, the provincial agencies opened a fourth field hospital at Nadi subdistrict Municipality in Muang Samut Sakhon district which can treat 350 patients.

“As most patients at the first field hospital in the province’s Central Shrimp Market had been discharged, we would undertake a cleaning operation before reopening the market at the end of January,” the provincial officials said.

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374 new Covid-19 cases, mostly from proactive testing in Samut Sakhon

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 374 new cases on Sunday.

Of the total, 10 had arrived from foreign countries.

Six are Thai nationals — three coming from Malaysia, one from Qatar, one from United States, and one from Denmark.

An American man, a German man, and two Indians flying in from their respective countries also tested positive.

Of the new cases, 43 were exposed to the virus while visiting high-risk areas. Provinces with the highest number of infections are Bangkok with 10 and Samut Sakhon with 24.

Proactive testing led to 321 cases, mostly in Samut Sakhon where 311 foreigners tested positive. Two cases were also found in Trang province, a possible outbreak in a rubber factory.

Meanwhile, 109 patients have recovered and been discharged.

The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand has risen to 12,054 – 9,777 of which were contracted domestically including 3,707 found via proactive testing, and 2,277 returnees. So far, 9,015 have recovered and been discharged, 2,969 patients are still in hospital and the death toll remains at 70.

CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said 7,817 cases had been found in the second wave since December 18. He said there was a downward trend, but peak daily numbers were seen in the red-coded areas, including Bangkok.

According to Worldometer, as of midnight on Saturday, the total number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 94.93 million (up by 641,328), 67.77 million have recovered, 25.15 million are active cases (111,614 in severe condition) and 2.03 million have died (up by 12,908).

Thailand ranks 127th on the global list of most cases, while the US tops the list with 24.3 million, followed by India 10.56 million, Brazil 8.45 million, Russia 3.54 million and the United Kingdom 3.35 million.

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Students celebrate Teachers’ Day with symbolic dig at teachers

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

The “Bad Student” group of high school students as well as student organisations from 50 educational institutions nationwide organised activities to mark Teachers’ Day at a park outside the Education Ministry on Saturday.

At 3pm, the group set up a pile of rulers and rods, together with three vinyl signs in the area.

At 3.20pm, the group played a song to pay their respects to teachers and poured a red syrup on a pile of rulers and rods. The group representative also poured syrup on herself.

Group leader Laponpat “Min” Wangpaisit said the symbolic moves were aimed at urging society and the Education Ministry to resolve the issue of abuse of students as teachers have both good and bad sides.

“Red syrup represents students’ blood due to teachers’ violence,” he said.

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Four suspects in custody over explosion in Bangkok at pro-democracy rally site

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

Police have detained four people suspected of allegedly exploding a ping-pong bomb on Rama IV Road in Bangkok, near Samyan Mitrtown complex, the site of a gathering of pro-democracy protesters on Saturday evening.

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Two injured in explosion at pro-democracy protesters’ Bangkok rally site

The four suspects — two men and two women — were arrested soon after the explosion occurred at around 6pm.

Four people were injured in the incident — two police officers, a citizen and a reporter.

National Police chief Pol General Suwat Jangyodsuk has already received a report on the incident and expressed concern over the injuries to police officers.

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BMA advises caution as city’s air quality declines

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

Air quality has fallen below safe standards in most areas of Bangkok, the Environment Department of the city administration said on Sunday.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported on Sunday at 7am that the PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) 24-hour average dust index was found to have exceeded the safe standard in 57 areas.

Measured in the range of 39-76 micrograms/cubic metre (mcg/m3) the 24-hour standard value should not exceed 50mcg/m3.

Air quality in Bangkok averaged at 58.8mcg/m3.

Most of the air quality ranged from moderate to unhealthy.

The general public in areas with excess air pollution should monitor their health. If there are initial symptoms such as cough, difficulty in breathing or eye irritation, the duration of outdoor activities should be shortened, especially for the elderly, children and respiratory patients, and protective equipment must be used if necessary, the BMA said.

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Colder and windy conditions forecast for upper Thailand

NationalJan 17. 2021

By The Nation

Another rather strong high-pressure system from China covers upper Vietnam and will extend to upper Thailand by Sunday, bringing colder conditions and strong winds.

Temperatures are likely to fall by 4-6 degrees Celsius, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.

Meanwhile, a strong northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and the South. Strong winds and waves are likely in the Gulf of Thailand, rising 2-3 metres in the lower Gulf. All ships in the Gulf of Thailand should proceed with caution and small boats in the lower Gulf should keep ashore from January 17-20, the department said.

The weather forecast for different regions of the country:

North: Cool to cold with strong winds, and 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 12-17°C, maximum 28-33°C; cold to very cold on mountaintops with minimum temperature 5-12°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph.

Northeast: Cool to cold with strong winds, 4-6°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 15-18°C, maximum 28-31°C; cold to very cold on mountaintops with minimum temperature 6-13°C; northeasterly winds 15-30kph.

Central: Cool with strong winds with 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 17-20°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph.

East: Cool with strong winds, 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 18-22°C, maximum 32-33°C; northeasterly winds 15-35 kph; waves 1- 2 metres high and about two metres offshore.

South (east coast):

Surat Thani northwards: Cool morning with strong winds; northeasterly winds 20-35kph; waves about two metres high.

Nakhon Si Thammarat southwards: Isolated rain mostly in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces; northeasterly winds 20-40kph; waves 2-3 metres high; minimum temperature 20-25°C, maximum 30-32°C.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with isolated rain mostly in Trang and Satun provinces; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 15-35kph; waves 1-2 metres high and about two metres offshore.

Bangkok: Cool with strong winds, 2-3°C drop in temperature, minimum temperature 21-22°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph.

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Girl, 11, allegedly raped by grandfather, dies of pregnancy complications

NationalJan 16. 2021

By THE NATION

A girl aged 11, who had allegedly been raped by her grandfather, died in her mother’s embrace on Friday, after suffering from severe morning sickness.

The funeral of the girl was held at her house in Sahatsakhan district of Kalasin province. The body was earlier taken to Srinagarind Hospital in Khon Kaen for medical examination.

The mother, 33, said that she had divorced from the girl’s father for five years, and acknowledged later that the daughter had been raped by her grandfather.

The mother also mentioned that she had taken her daughter to a hospital in December, and a doctor there had confirmed the girl had an ectopic pregnancy. The girl vomited both food and medicine, she added.

According to the mother, on Friday night her daughter vomited and trembled with pain and eventually died in her embrace.

Meanwhile, Sahatsakhan police have collected evidence in the girl’s case, and they will soon seek an arrest warrant from the local court.