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Rubber prices could hit Bt100 a kg

NationalOct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

The Rubber Authority of Thailand estimates that rubber prices could soon reach Bt100 per kg, significantly above the government’s guaranteed price, after many rubber producing nations reeled under floods while demand from China jumped due to the country’s local governments promoting the use of small vehicles.

“As of October 27 the price of third-grade smoked rubber sheet in Nakhon Si Thammarat was Bt77.72 per kg, about 30 per cent higher than the guaranteed price of Bt60 per kg, while the price of latex was Bt68.5 per kg, about 20 per cent higher than the guaranteed Bt57,” said the authority’s governor Nakorn Tangavirapat.

“These prices are the highest in three years and eight months, and they could soon surpass the Bt80-per-kg milestone and reach Bt90-100,” he said.

“The reason behind rising rubber prices is reduced output due to floods, especially in southern China and Vietnam, that have affected several countries which produce rubber. Thailand also reported around 10 per cent lower-than-normal rubber output due to frequent rains in the South, which have prevented farmers from harvesting latex.”

Furthermore, rubber demand in China has increased rapidly after local governments started promoting the use of small vehicles, prompting tyre manufacturers to increase production volumes by around three-fold,” Nakorn said.

“We estimate that this year’s rubber exports would be roughly the same as last year’s at 4.1 million tonnes, but the price will be around 30 per cent higher than last year’s total export value of Bt187.12 billion,” he added.

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12 Thais, one foreigner found positive in quarantine

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday reported 13 new cases in quarantine over a 24-hour period.

The latest cases are:

> A 62-year-old asymptomatic Thai delivery man, who returned from the United States and Hong Kong on October 15 and tested positive on October 26 under quarantine at a Bangkok hotel.

> A 35-year-old asymptomatic Thai man, who came home from Bangladesh on October 16 and was found positive on October 26 with cough during quarantine at a Bangkok hotel.

> Four asymptomatic male students (aged 21, 30, 25, 23), who travelled back from Jordan and tested positive on October 25 in Chon Buri state quarantine.

> A 51-year-old asymptomatic Thai woman, who returned from Germany and was found positive on October 25 in Chon Buri state quarantine.

> Two masseuses (22, 40), who came home from the United Arab Emirates on October 23 and tested positive on October 26.

> A 49-year-old French businessman, who arrived on October 23 and was found positive on October 26 under quarantine at a Bangkok hotel.

> A 46-year-old asymptomatic Thai woman, who returned from Russia and tested positive on October 26 in Samut Prakan state quarantine with a cough and fatigue.

> Two monks (28, 30), who came home from the United Kingdom on October 26 and was found positive the same day; one had a fever, cough, runny nose and phlegm.

Meanwhile, ten patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand stands at 3,759 (811 in state quarantine). Of these, 139 are in hospital and 3,561 have recovered and been discharged. The death toll remains unchanged at 59.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am the number of confirmed global cases has increased to 44.2 million (rising by 459,020). Of these, 32.4 million have recovered, 10.63 million are active cases (79,922 in severe condition) and 1.17 million have died (increasing by 7,023 in 24 hours).

Thailand ranks a safe 147th for most cases in the world.

The US has the most number, with 9 million, followed by India (7.98 million), Brazil (5.44 million), Russia (1.54 million) and France (1.19 million).

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Raja 4 finally towed back to port – 2 months after capsizing

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

Two months after capsizing, the Raja 4 ferry has finally been recovered off Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.

Raja Ferry managing director Apichart Chayopas announced that the Raja 4 has been recovered and they managed to tow the vessel back to Donsak port in Surat Thani.

An engineering team would now assess the ferry for damage.

“During the operation, the company strictly enforced environmentally protective measures, including using a screen net, a silt trap and an oil-absorbent boom to make sure there were no effects on the environment,” Apichart said.

The operation went into effect from the beginning of August.

The incident occurred when the Raja 4, carrying a garbage truck and some other vehicles, departed from the Raja Ferry jetty on Koh Samui, heading for Donsak district. The ferry capsized between four islands, about two nautical miles from the Samui pier, with 16 passengers on board (12 crew members, four truck drivers).

Five people lost their lives in the accident.

As for the compressed garbage cubes that went under the surface, all have been retrieved and sent to another company for disposal, he added.

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Schoolgirl slapped for not standing up during national anthem

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

A 15-year-old schoolgirl was slapped in the face by a nationalist who got angry when the girl did not stand up for the national anthem at a train station in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

On Tuesday, a woman dressed in red approached the girl at 6pm after the national anthem ended and attacked her. Others intervened to prevent the violence from getting worse.

The girl’s family, who arrived to take her home, learned that the assailant was a food vendor at the station. The vendor admitted that she slapped the schoolgirl because the girl did not stand up for the national anthem.

The family subsequently lodged a complaint with the police, asking them to arrest the woman for assault. They explained that the girl was on her period and therefore decided not to stand up during the anthem.

The incident sparked widespread criticism online.

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Dugong severely injured by boat propeller dies

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

Urgent attempts by veterinarians and Krabi’s Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials to save the life of a severely injured dugong have proved unsuccessful.

On Tuesday, a team of veterinarians from the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and park officials attempted to rescue the unfortunate dugong, whose back was supposedly cut by a boat propeller.

The dugong, a male aged between 8 and 12 years, measured two metres and weighed around 150 kilogrammes. The wound was quite big – 30cm in length and 5cm wide.

The veterinarians believed the animal suffered from the wound for more than a week and might have come to seek shelter in Maya bay.

They transported it to a veterinary hospital for endangered marine species in Phuket. However, the dugong succumbed to its wound during transportation.

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Almost 10% of candies, gum have harmful artificial colours: Medical Sciences Department

NationalOct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Almost 10 per cent of candies and chewing gum contain exceeding amounts of artificial colours than those permitted by the Public Health Ministry, Department of Medical Sciences acting director-general Dr Supphakit Siriluck said on Tuesday.

“The department has carried out tests on 387 samples of candies and gum sent in by the manufacturers from 2017 to 2019 and found that 30 samples, or 9.8 per cent, have used an exceeding amount of artificial colouring or prohibited artificial colouring,” he said.

Supphakit explained that out of 147 samples of hard candies (which break down when chewed), seven samples, or 5.7 per cent, had erythrosine colours from 2.9 to 18 milligrams per kilogram. Out of 204 samples of soft candies (which do not break down when chewed), 21 samples, or 13.9 per cent, used erythrosine and erythrosine colours from 2.2 to 38.8 milligrams per kilogram. The latter is not allowed for use in candies. Meanwhile, out of 36 samples of gum, two samples, or 6.3 per cent, use quinoline yellow, which is not allowed in such gum.

“The Public Health Ministry has allowed the use of artificial colours in limited amounts as specified in Ministerial Regulations No 389 BE 2561 [2018],” he pointed out. “These artificial colours can be harmful if consumed in high amounts or if they accumulate in the body over a long time, as they can obstruct the digestive system and cause flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, reduced weight, inflammation of the kidney or liver, as well as cancer at the lymph nodes,” he warned.

“Consumers must check the package before buying candies or gum to see that these items have been registered with the Food and Drug Administration and display all ingredients and additions,” he said.

“Do not buy any of these if the package is damaged, torn or has a hole. Avoid buying candies that have too bright colours. Always store candies in a cold, dry place and away from sunlight and insects,” Supphakit advised.

“The Department of Medical Sciences will continue to conduct tests on food and consumer products and prevent those that could be harmful to consumers from hitting the market shelves,” he added.

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Chon Buri man held for ‘physically abusing’ stepson

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

An “abusive” stepfather in Chon Buri has confessed to physically assaulting his 5-year-old stepson after the boy’s teacher leaked a photo and asked for help online.

The kindergarten teacher posted a picture of the boy with bruises all over his body and asked organisations related to child abuse to help him.

On Tuesday, police acknowledged the situation and arrested the 24-year-old stepfather. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime.

The police also reported that the man allegedly had drugs on his body and he was charged with using illegal substances.

The boy’s mother was summoned to meet the police on Wednesday.

The provincial social development and human security office has taken in the boy to evaluate his mental condition before sending him for treatment.

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Gold price rises

NationalOct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

The price of gold rose by Bt50 per baht weight in morning trade on Wednesday, the Gold Traders Association reported.

As of 9.21am, the buying price of a gold bar was Bt28,100 per baht weight and selling price Bt28,200, while gold ornaments were priced at Bt27,591.20 and Bt28,700, respectively.

The spot gold price moved to US$1,907 (Bt59,507) per ounce in the morning, after the price rose by $6.20 to $1,911.90 per ounce at close on Tuesday. This came after investors purchased more of the safe-haven asset as the US consumer confidence index decreased over Covid-19 worries.

The Hong Kong gold price meanwhile rose to HK$17,640 (Bt70,990) per tael.

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Gambler accused of shooting two at massage parlour

NationalOct 28. 2020

By The Nation

A famous gambler was accused of shooting two people at a massage parlour in Bangkok’s Phasi Charoen district early on Wednesday.

Phasi Charoen police station, who were notified of the shooting at 3am, dispatched officers to investigate the incident at Saree Sauna & Spa on Ratchapruek Road.

The police said a fight involving the three broke out around 10.30pm on Tuesday and one of them reportedly decided to pull a gun and shoot the others, one in the neck and the other in the bottom.

A female Facebook user, who claimed to be a witness, posted a picture of the incident, explaining that the alleged gunman was Apirak Chat-arnon, who was previously invited by a government organisation to provide counsel on online gambling issues.

However, the police are checking footage from security cameras and collecting more evidence before they identify the offender.

The disputants have already begun legal proceedings against each other by reporting the incident to the police.

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SET Index falls in opening trade

NationalOct 28. 2020

By THE NATION

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index fell by 1.07 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,207.88 in the morning session on Wednesday.

An analyst at Krungsri Securities expected the index to fluctuate near 1,220 points as no new negative economic factor has emerged in the market. The existing factors include the Covid-19 situation and doubts over new economic stimulus in the US.

However, the analyst expected investors to focus on business turnovers in the third quarter of this year.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones decreased by 222 points after the White House signalled that fresh economic stimulus policies would not pass consideration or be introduced before the election next month.

He recommended that investors buy TU, STGT, STA, CBG, SCC, IVL, Com7, Synex, Asian, Hana, SVI and TVO, whose third-quarter performance is expected to improve.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,208.95 points on Tuesday, up 0.98 points, or 0.08 per cent. The volume of total transactions was Bt45 billion, with an index high of 1,212.03 points and a low of 1,197.74.