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Upper Thailand gets cooler, isolated thundershowers forecast for the South

NationalNov 02. 2020

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Monday that the high pressure system from China covers the upper North and the Northeast of Thailand. Cool weather is forecast for upper Thailand with isolated rain.

The weak monsoon trough across the middle South and the northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand are expected to bring isolated thundershowers to the South.

The department said that at 4am, the category 3 tropical storm “Goni” over the Philippines has moved into the middle South China Sea. It is expected to enter the coast of Vietnam on November 4-5.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Cool weather with rain in 20 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 20-24 degrees Celsius, maximum 30-33°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 9-14°C.

Northeast: Cool weather with isolated light rain; minimum temperature 20-23 degrees, maximum 32-33°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 12-15°C.

Central: Cool weather with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 22-24°C, maximum 31-33°C.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-24°C, maximum 32-33°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-24°C, maximum 32-34°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 32-34°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-24°C, maximum 32-33°C.

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Minister checks Phuket airport’s readiness to receive foreigners under STV scheme

NationalNov 02. 2020

By The Nation

Phuket International Airport is ready to welcome foreigners arriving with the Special Tourist Visa (STV).

Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob went to the airport on Saturday to follow up on preparations to receive tourists and businessmen issued the STV. He also supervised the screening checkpoint and the examination process in Phuket Airport.

Saksayam had told

Airports of Thailand (AOT) and relevant agencies to assess the readiness and potential enhancement plans of Phuket International Airport and five other airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport, and Hat Yai, to accommodate STV visa holders, according to government policy.

At Phuket Airport, all systems are ready, especially the sample collection and Covid-19 testing.

When the first group of tourists arrives and the screening system works well, it is expected to lead to an increase in the rate of easing virus control measures. Phuket province and related agencies are required to make adequate arrangements in case of an increase of tourists, including the management of the airport premises, quarantine areas, tools and equipment.

The Phuket provincial office, the Harbour Department and the relevant departments have requested the government to consider ways to promote water tourism like yachting and cruise ships in Phuket to stimulate the local economy.

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SRT to invite bids worth Bt2.7 billion next year for repair of 57 locomotives

NationalNov 02. 2020

By The Nation

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will sell bidding documents for the repair of 57 electro-diesel locomotives worth Bt2.4 billion at the beginning of next year, expecting to be completed by 2025, SRT governor Nirut Maneepan said.

The SRT is holding a second public hearing on the first project to repair 36 GEA locomotives worth Bt1.67 billion until November 3, expecting to sell price-bid documents by January next year, and sign the contract by June next year.

“The first project must be completed within 1,200 days after sending the locomotives. The bid winner must return the locomotives periodically and procure repair facilities and equipment. The winner must contact SRT if it wants to rent the authority’s repair facilities,” he said.

“SRT will consider the bidders’ total price and experience in manufacturing and repairing electro-diesel locomotives. Previous contracts have been made at a value not less than Bt80 million.”

Meanwhile, SRT reportedly said if there were no objections during the public hearing, the authority would propose the project to the SRT governor and board by the end of this year and sell the bid documents by January next year.

“The authority also issued a draft of the price-bid document for the repair of 21 HID locomotives worth Bt777 million whose details would be similar to the first project, expecting to sell price-bid documents at the beginning of next year and start the repair in the fourth quarter of next year,” SRT said.

SRT added that it had signed a contract to procure 50 new electro-diesel locomotives and

equipment worth Bt6.52 billion since August 31, which will be sent periodically within 540 days.

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Why some pro-democracy Thammasat graduates refused to attend commencement ceremony

NationalNov 01. 2020

By The Nation

Some pro-democracy students from Thammasat University refused to participate in the graduation ceremony in which the King handed out the certificates on Saturday.

They instead held their own ceremony.They placed cutouts of distinguished people, such as two academics — Somsak Jeamteerasakul and Pavin Chachavalpongpun — who have contributed information to the pro-democracy movement in Thailand.

They made 112 replicas of degrees, the number signifying Thailand’s lese-majeste law (Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code).The group had planned a bigger event at Thammasat University’s Tha Phra Chan campus in Bangkok but decided to drop it on Sunday afternoon.

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Info on students who skipped Thammasat graduation ceremony, presided over by King, reportedly with authorities

NationalNov 01. 2020

By The Nation

State authorities have reportedly collected information from Thammasat University on students who did not participate in the graduation ceremony on Saturday when the King handed out the certificates.

The ongoing political unrest coloured the atmosphere of the ceremony as several students refused to join it, but they are reportedly being monitored.

At Tha Phra Chan campus, security officers both in and out of uniforms surrounded the university to inspect people coming for the ceremony on Saturday.

Though strict security measures were in force, none of the bags was searched. According to iLaw, the only identification that was required was at the entry point, and people without a “red label” could not get in.

The screen showed that people who were allowed to enter the ceremony were people whose identifications were “not on the database”.

Thai PBS reported that the participants were sorted into six groups according to the colour of a sticker which the authorities placed on their body.

The measure was reportedly used to single out people who might showcase political messages during the ceremony. The university was accused of delivering the list of names of those students to the authorities. However, the university denied the allegation.

Students who did not join the rehearsal said their names were highlighted in “purple” with a message: “the name of a student who did not participate in the rehearsal is found in the database”.

Thai Academic Network for Civil Rights on Saturday demanded that Thammasat University clarify the allegation, as the decision not to participate in the ceremony was a student’s right. However, there was no official response.

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MRTA launches three-month trial of 24-hour parking lot

NationalNov 01. 2020

By The Nation

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Sunday opened a 24-hour parking space on a trial basis for three months.

The parking lot trial at MRT Huai Khwang Station (Entrance/Exit 1) will be from November 1, 2020, to January 31, 2021.

At Huai Khwang MRT Station, those who park to use the electric train will be charged Bt15 for two hours, and Bt150 for those who park for 20-24 hours.

Those who do not use the train service will be charged Bt50 per hour. A package fee of Bt1,000 per hour will be offered to those who park for 20-24 hours.

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Eleven pro-democracy protests planned today in Thailand and abroad

NationalNov 01. 2020

By The Nation

The Ratsadon (People) will organise 11 protest rallies on Sunday, which will take place in six provinces in Thailand as well as abroad, starting at 4pm local time.

In Bangkok, a rally will be held at Future Park Rangsit where the pro-democracy protesters were planning to stay overnight, and the other at the Udomsuk intersection, which will have the theme of liberty for the LGBT group.

The protest in Yasothon province will be organised at the Loeng Nok Tha District Office from 4pm to 8pm, while in Chonburi province, a protest will take place at Pattaya Beach Central shopping mall at 5pm.

Saraburi province will have a protest at a public park near a bypass stop, in Si Sa Ket province at the shrine of the city pillar and in Surat Thani province on Naris Bridge.

In New Zealand, the protesters will gather at midnight (local time) at Aotea Square in Auckland, while the protests in the US will take place at The Bean in Chicago, the International Fountain (Space Needle) in Seattle, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square in Boston.

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Three foreigners and a Thai found positive for Covid-19 in quarantine facilities

NationalNov 01. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Sunday reported four new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period.

A 28-year-old British male teacher arrived on October 18 and was confirmed positive on October 30 with cough and runny nose symptoms in a Bangkok alternative state quarantine.

A 27-year-old Thai woman travelled back from the United Kingdom on October 26 and tested positive on October 30 in a state quarantine facility in Bangkok.

A 65-year-old British male security adviser travelled back from Afghanistan and the United States on October 25 and tested positive on October 30 in an alternative state quarantine hotel in Nonthaburi province.

A 41-year-old Russian businessman arrived on October 26 and test positive in an alternative state quarantine hotel in Bangkok on October 28.

Meanwhile, two patients recovered and were discharged.

The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand increased to 3,784 (836 in state quarantine), of whom 133 are in hospital, 3,592 have recovered and been discharged, while 59 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10 am on Sunday, the total number of confirmed cases has increased to 46.37 million (up by 475,201), 33.48 million have recovered, 11.7 million are active cases (84,221 in serious condition) and 1.2 million have died (up by 6,488).

Thailand is 147th for most cases in the world, while the US has the most number with 9.4 million, followed by India 8.1 million, Brazil 5.53 million, Russia 1.61 million and France 1.36 million.

Related story: Infected Myanmar worker poses no threat of Covid-19 spreading in Thailand: DDC

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Royalists oppose rewriting of Constitution

NationalNov 01. 2020Haruethai Muangboonsri by Korbphuk Phromrekha 

By The Nation

Thai Phakdee, a group of royalists, gathered at the Sala Daeng intersection on Saturday to show their loyalty to the Royal Family and oppose the rewriting of the Constitution.

The group was led by Warong Dechgitvigrom, who had a critical role in levelling allegations against the deposed Yingluck Shinawatra government, and Haruethai Muangboonsri, a former singer, who claimed the conflicts in Thailand were backed by the US.

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Protest leader Panusaya arrested in hospital

NationalNov 01. 2020Phot Credit to Waaddao on Twitter 

By The Nation

Pro-democracy protest leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul, who was closely guarded at her room in Praram 9 Hospital, was arrested on Saturday with a warrant issued by the Pathumwan Municipal Court.

On Saturday, police from Pathumwan Police Station came to the hospital with the arrest warrant for her, for violating the state of the emergency during the Covid-19 pandemic on June 5 and June 22.

Despite her hospitalisation, the police requested her to give them her fingerprints as she will be taken from the hospital on Monday.

After the previous arrest, Panusaya’s hair was cut and dyed black, presumably by the authorities. Her glasses were reportedly broken during the detention.