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Timeline of 5 infected cases in Bangkok (nationthailand.com)

Timeline of 5 infected cases in Bangkok

NationalDec 10. 2020

By The Nation

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Wednesday announced the timeline of five Covid-19 patients who are medical personnel at Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facilities.

BMA spokesperson Pongsakorn “Earth” Kwanmuang posted on his Facebook page that the medical personnel may have become infected by coming into contact with people undergoing self-isolation or other medical personnel.

He said the BMA and the Department of Disease Control have disinfected the patients’ residences and instructed medical personnel to perform their duties with caution and take a Covid-19 test immediately if they have any symptoms.

“We believe we can contain the spread of the disease in Bangkok until a vaccine arrives, so we would like to ask venues at risk of infection to strictly abide by BMA measures and recommendations,” he said.

“Moreover, everyone must protect themselves from the disease by wearing a face mask, washing your hands regularly, maintaining social distance and avoid going to risky areas,” he added.

The timeline of the five medical personnel are:

Patient one: female, 26

On December 1, she took over a shift from another medical worker (the third patient) at an ASQ facility in Bangkok.

On December 2, she took a MRT train to a job interview at a hospital in Thonburi. She returned from the hospital by a BTS train.

On December 3, she worked at a private hospital. She got a fever at 12 noon, so she took a Covid-19 test at 7pm.

On December 4, she received medical treatment at a private hospital. Her Covid-19 test came back positive.

Patient two: female, 40

On December 2, she went to an ASQ facility in Bangkok to collect laboratory samples and train another worker (the fourth patient) without wearing a face mask. She then went to her relatives’ house in Chachoengsao by personal car.

On December 3, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok and sent a Covid-19 patient to hospital.

On December 4, she took a Covid-19 test under ASQ in Bangkok. She went for medical treatment at a private hospital before her test came back positive the same day.

Patient three: female, 32

On December 2, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok with the first patient.

On December 3, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok.

On December 4, she took a Covid-19 test at an ASQ facility in Bangkok. She had sore throat that day.

On December 6, she received medical treatment at a private hospital. Her Covid-19 test was positive at 7pm.

Patient four: female, 25

On November 27, she took a rest from work with the second patient, then measured the temperature of a Russian mother and daughter.

On November 28, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok and had lunch with the first and second patients. She bought a meal at Wat Khaek Market but was wearing a face mask.

From November 29 to December 1, she had symptoms such as a runny nose and cough.

On December 2, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok and had a meal with the second patient.

On December 5, she finally took a Covid-19 test. She had diarrhoea that day.

On December 6, her Covid-19 test came back positive.

Patient five: female, 27

On December 3, she worked at an ASQ facility in Bangkok and had a meal with one of the staff.

On December 4, she and the second patient conducted a swab test under ASQ in Bangkok. She then had a shift in a private hospital emergency room from 3pm to 11pm.

On December 5, she took a Covid-19 test as her co-workers were found to be infected.

On December 6, the test resulted was positive, so she went for medical treatment to a private hospital.

Barrier set up to contain pro-democracy rallyists #SootinClaimon.Com

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Barrier set up to contain pro-democracy rallyists (nationthailand.com)

Barrier set up to contain pro-democracy rallyists

NationalDec 10. 2020Photos by Korbphuk PhromrekhaPhotos by Korbphuk Phromrekha 

By The Nation

Government officials set up containers and barbed wire to form a barrier at Makhawanrangsan bridge and Pracha Kasem Intersection on Wednesday night.

Barriers have also been put up around the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal and Government House to ensure protesters cannot besiege government buildings or royal residences.

The move came in response to an announcement by the Ratsadon pro-democracy group on social media that they would hold a political rally in front of the UN building on Thursday to force the government to revoke the draconian lese-majesty law, also known as Article 112.

The lese-majesty law of the Criminal Code states that “whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, will be punished with imprisonment of three to 15 years”.

More than a dozen pro-democracy protest leaders are facing lese-majesty charges after calling for the reform of the monarchy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s removal and a new Constitution.

Bangkok’s BNH Hospital confirms 4 health staff tested positive for Covid-19 #SootinClaimon.Com

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Bangkok’s BNH Hospital confirms 4 health staff tested positive for Covid-19 (nationthailand.com)

Bangkok’s BNH Hospital confirms 4 health staff tested positive for Covid-19

NationalDec 10. 2020

By THE NATION

BNH Hospital confirmed that four of its health staff working in an alternative state quarantine (ASQ) unit in Bangkok have tested positive for Covid-19.

The announcement on Wednesday came shortly after the Department of Disease Control reported that some health workers in alternative state quarantine had contracted Covid-19 after one of them took the temperature of a family of three in ASQ between November 24 and 27.

“The infected workers have been separated and treated under strict protocols of the hospital and supervision of the Public Health Ministry, while their close contacts have been traced,” BNH said.

“Other staff who carry a high risk of having close contact with the infected staff have also been quarantined, while those carrying a low risk were tested and all have negative results,” it said.

“The hospital has also employed preventive measures to make sure that all areas of the facility are infection-free,” it added. “If you are still concerned about the risk of infection at the hospital, you can opt to receive consultation services through our virtual platform online.”

Over 150 detained for drug test in raid on Bangkok nightclub #SootinClaimon.Com

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Over 150 detained for drug test in raid on Bangkok nightclub (nationthailand.com)

Over 150 detained for drug test in raid on Bangkok nightclub

NationalDec 10. 2020

By THE NATION

More than 150 club-goers were detained for a drugs test after Law Enforcement Operations Centre officers raided the Insanity Nightclub on Soi Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok’s Watthana district at 3am on Thursday following a tip-off that the establishment had no permit, allegedly sold baraku and other drugs to visitors, opened beyond the legal limit until 4am and did not employ Covid-19 preventive measures.

Officers found the more than 150 club-goers, both Thai and foreign nationals, dancing in a crowded space. Most did not wear a face mask.

All exits were promptly closed off and the club-goers detained for a drugs test via urine samples.

Officers also reportedly found several baraku smoking pipes in the building as well as white powder in the bathroom, which they suspect to be ketamine. They have collected all evidence for an investigation.

Operations centre director Ronnarong Thipsiri said a preliminary urine result found some club-goers tested positive for drugs.

“Once detailed testing and investigation are complete, we will file charges against the owner and customers,” he said.

“This establishment has clearly violated several orders of the National Council for Peace and Order, and is punishable by being shut down for five years,” he added.

No Chinese infected in Chiang Dao district, hospital insists #SootinClaimon.Com

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No Chinese infected in Chiang Dao district, hospital insists (nationthailand.com)

No Chinese infected in Chiang Dao district, hospital insists

NationalDec 10. 2020

By THE NATION

A Chiang Mai hospital has advised people not to believe or share news or Internet posts which claim that some Chinese nationals have tested positive for Covid-19 in Chiang Dao district, warning that sharing fake information via the Internet could violate the Computer-related Crime Act.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Baan Arunothai Health Promotion Hospital in Chiang Dao flatly denied an Internet rumour that infected Chinese were found when they were receiving a health checkup at the hospital.

“The hospital has no Covid-19 inpatient, and it has found no infection whatsoever among persons receiving treatment at the hospital so far,” it said.

“Posting or sharing false information on the Internet is punishable by a maximum 5 years imprisonment and/or Bt100,000 fine under Article 14 of the Computer-related Crime Act BE 2560,” it warned.

The hospital also mentioned another rumour being shared online that the three provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phayao would be shut down during the New Year holidays in a bid to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.

“We have contacted the Department of Disease Control and have been informed that this is false,” it said. “The DDC confirmed that there is no lockdown or city closures enforced at the moment, and asked people not to believe unconfirmed rumours or panic.

“People should stay tuned for updates from the government and maintain preventive measures to stay safe from Covid-19, including wearing face masks, washing your hands regularly and avoiding crowded areas,” the hospital added.

Motorists advised to avoid 6 Bangkok routes amid political rally today #SootinClaimon.Com

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Motorists advised to avoid 6 Bangkok routes amid political rally today (nationthailand.com)

Motorists advised to avoid 6 Bangkok routes amid political rally today

NationalDec 10. 2020

By THE NATION

Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid routes around the United Nations building located on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue in Phra Nakhon district on Thursday due to a planned political protest on Constitution Day.

The Ratsadon pro-democracy group announced on social media on Wednesday that they would hold a political rally in front of the UN building to force the government to revoke the draconian lese-majesty law, also known as Article 112.

“We expect traffic to be heavily congested around the UN building from early morning until the rally ends,” said deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake. “Motorists are therefore advised to avoid these roads and connecting routes.”

They are:

1. Luk Luang Road

2. Samsen Road

3. Nakhon Ratchasima Road

4. Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue

5. Phitsanulok Road

6. Nakhon Pathom Road

The police recommended that motorists instead use the following routes to bypass the rally venue:

1. Krung Kasem Road

2. Nakhon Sawan Road

3. Lan Luang Road

4. Chakkraphatdi Phong Road

5. Wisut Kasat Road

6. Sri Ayutthaya Road

7. Ratchawithi Road

8. Sukhothai Road

9. Rama V Road

10. Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge

11. Rama VIII Bridge

12. Krung Thon Bridge

Jirasan added that the Metropolitan Police would deploy officers around the rally venue to facilitate traffic flow and minimise impact on motorists and pedestrians.

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

Cool to cold weather in upper Thailand, less rain in the South #SootinClaimon.Com

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Cool to cold weather in upper Thailand, less rain in the South (nationthailand.com)

Cool to cold weather in upper Thailand, less rain in the South

NationalDec 10. 2020

By THE NATION

The North and the Northeast is seeing cool to cold weather, with mountaintops being cold to very cold and frost in some areas, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday, adding that the Central region and the East is also seeing a cool morning.

The department also said the weak northeast monsoon prevailing across the Gulf of Thailand and the South will bring less rain to those areas, though waves in the Gulf are about 1 metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

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

North: Cool to cold weather; temperature lows of 12-17 degrees and highs of 29-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 1-10 degrees Celsius, with frost in some areas.

Northeast: Cool to cold weather with morning fog; temperature lows of 13-18 degrees and highs of 29-31 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 7-13 degrees Celsius.

Central: Cool weather and fog in the morning; temperature lows of 18-21 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.

East: Cool weather and light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 20-23 degrees, highs of 32-33 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 21-24 degrees, highs of 31-32 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool weather in the morning; temperature lows of 21-23 degrees, highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius.

Bridge linking Nakhon Si Thammarat’s key subdistricts ready for use #SootinClaimon.Com

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Bridge linking Nakhon Si Thammarat’s key subdistricts ready for use (nationthailand.com)

Bridge linking Nakhon Si Thammarat’s key subdistricts ready for use

NationalDec 09. 2020Photos by Charoon ThongnualPhotos by Charoon Thongnual 

By The Nation

The construction of a temporary bridge linking Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Nopphitam and Krungching sub-districts has been completed after it was destroyed by flash floods on December 2.

The bridge was built by the Department of Rural Roads to facilitate travel.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported that 254,521 households in the provinces of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung and Songkhla are still struggling with floods.

Govt’s cash-handout scheme tops Thai search trend on Google this year #SootinClaimon.Com

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Govt’s cash-handout scheme tops Thai search trend on Google this year (nationthailand.com)

Govt’s cash-handout scheme tops Thai search trend on Google this year

NationalDec 09. 2020

By The Nation

The government’s “Rao Mai Ting Kan” campaign was Thailand’s top-trending search term on Google in 2020, the search engine’s insight on trends published on Wednesday shows.

Google’s annual Year in Search offers a unique perspective on the year’s major events, hottest trends and changes in consumer behaviour based on searches conducted in the country.

This year, Thais appeared to be most intrigued about campaigns launched by the government to help reduce the cost of living for those affected by the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as to stimulate the Thai economy.

Undoubtedly, five of the top 10 trending search terms were associated with government schemes, including “เราไม่ทิ้งกัน”, the Rao Mai Ting Kan or No One Will Be Left Behind cash-handout scheme; “คนละครึ่ง”, the Khon La Krueng or Let’s Go Halves shopping-subsidy scheme; “เยียวยาเกษตรกร” subsidy for farmers; “เราเที่ยวด้วยกัน”, Rao Tiew Duay Kan or We Travel Together tourism stimulus campaign; and the “ลงทะเบียนรับเงินค่าไฟ” power subsidy scheme.

The pandemic continues to attract the attention of Thais, as the search term “โควิด-19” (Covid-19) came in as No 3.

Meanwhile, two search terms related to education – “DLTV” (Distance Learning Television) and “สมัครสอบ ก.พ.” (OCSC exam registration) – made their way to the top 10 for the first time.

International news also drew interest from Thais as the top-trending list also includes searches for “US Election 2020”.

In addition, Covid-19 has driven Thais to get things done online as they’re adjusting to the new normal. The terms “เรียนออนไลน์” (online learning), “ลอยกระทงออนไลน์” (online krathong floating), “ยื่นภาษีออนไลน์” (online tax filing), “เวียนเทียนออนไลน์” (online light waving rite), and “อบรมใบขับขี่ออนไลน์” (online driving licence training) were the top five trending queries related to online activities.

When it comes to news, Thai netizens showed interest in several different topics. This year, the coronavirus outbreak has put people across Thailand on high alert as “โควิค-19” (Covid-19) topped the trending news list.

The list also includes search for “ไวรัส RSV” (RSV virus), which came in at No 4. Thais also showed interest in global politics with “US Election 2020” taking the second spot.

Meanwhile, four out 10 trending news are about tragic incidents that captured nationwide attention, including “ข่าวน้องชมพู่”, news about the death of three-year-old Nong Chompoo; “กราดยิงโคราช”, the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima; “โจรปล้นทอง”, murder-robbery at a gold shop in Lopburi; and “รถไฟชนรถบัส”, a bus-train collision in Chachoengsao.

News about natural events like the solar eclipse “สุริยุปราคา 2563” and storms in Thailand “พายุเข้าไทย” also made it to the top 10 of trending news queries this year.

For travel-related searches, the list is dominated by domestic destinations including those with natural scenery, mountains and cold weather like “เชียงใหม่” (Chiang Mai), “เชียงราย” (Chiang Rai), “เขาค้อ” (Khao Kho), and “กาญจนบุรี” (Kanchanaburi), as people are unable to travel overseas due to Covid-19. Beach and seaside destinations like “สุราษฎร์ธานี” (Surat Thani), “พัทยา” (Pattaya), “หัวหิน” (Hua Hin), “ประจวบคีรีขันธ์” (Prachuap Khiri Khan), “ระนอง” (Ranong), and “ระยอง” (Rayong) are also among the top 10 trending destinations.

Thais also showed their eagerness to learn “how to” do things to adjust to the new normal and take advantage of government’s campaigns. The terms “วิธีใช้คนละครึ่ง” (how to apply for Khon La Krueng scheme) ranked No 1 among the top 10 how-to queries.

The list also includes “วิธีลงทะเบียนค่าไฟ” (how to register for electricity bill subsidy), “วิธีทำหน้ากากอนามัย” (how to make a face mask), “วิธีทำเจลล้างมือ” (how to make hand sanitiser), “วิธีลงทะเบียนรับเงิน 5,000” (how to register for the Bt5,000 cash handout), “วิธีลงทะเบียนเยียวยาเกษตรกร” (how to register for a subsidy for farmers), and “วิธีแก้เครียด” (how to relieve stress).

Visit g.co/2020trends/TH to learn more about Google’s Year in Search 2020.

Covid-19 from Tachilek found in 7 Thai provinces #SootinClaimon.Com

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Covid-19 from Tachilek found in 7 Thai provinces (nationthailand.com)

Covid-19 from Tachilek found in 7 Thai provinces

NationalDec 09. 2020

By The Nation

Covid-19 cases from Myanmar’s Tachilek city have been found in seven Thai provinces, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported on Wednesday.

The first case was discovered on November 28, said DDC director general Opas Karnkawinpong, after Thais working in Tachilek began sneaking back over the border into Chiang Rai to escape a serious outbreak in Myanmar.

However, since December 6 new infections from Tachilek have been contained in Chiang Rai province, he added.

Tachilek-related confirmed cases now totalled 46, including two local infections.

More than 5,100 contacts of infected returnees have been tested in Chiang Rai, but only one was found to be infected.

Meanwhile, 55 close contacts of a Sing Buri woman who caught Covid-19 while taking the same flight as Tachilek returnees have all tested negative, according to Dr Sophon Iamsirithaworn, director of the Communicable Diseases Division.

Security camera footage from Chiang Rai airport shows the woman, 51, sitting close to two illegal returnees who are not wearing their masks correctly.

Elsewhere, five health workers in alternative state quarantine (ASQ) contracted Covid-19 after one of them took the temperature of a family of three in ASQ on November 24-27, said Sophon. The family was later found to be infected. The health workers eat together after work and share the same room. Their close contacts have been traced and tested. Among them are 226 workers at a private hospital (224 have tested negative while two are waiting for results), 6 co-workers (all negative), 7 at a government hospital (all negative), 14 in the first ASQ (negative), 20 in the second ASQ (negative), and 7 family members (negative).