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Koh Libong village hammered by waves finally sees signs of hope

NationalSep 14. 2020

By The Nation

High waves have been battering houses near the shore in Trang’s Libong island for the past five years, and many have been irreparably damaged.

Villagers complain that their calls for help have not resulted in anything concrete so far.

However, they were given some hope when officials Trang’s marine enforcement command centre showed up on Sunday (September 13) and studied the 11 houses had been badly damaged, as well as the trees and power poles that had been knocked over and roads that have been washed away.

As of Monday, the Koh Libong administration organisation had approved Bt20,000 in aid to repair homes.

In addition, Trang’s Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning is planning to build a 300-metre long barrier along the shore and have it completed by 2022. It has earmarked Bt36 million for the project.

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Two returnees found positive in state quarantine

NationalSep 14. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported two new cases over a 24-hour period on Monday (September 14).

The Thai returnees were in state quarantine in Chonburi province.

A 23-year-old man returned from the United States on September 6 and tested positive on September 12, while a 29-year-old female student returned from Qatar on September 7 and tested positive on September 11.

The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand are 3,475 (537 in state quarantine), of whom 105 are in hospital, 3,312 have recovered and been discharged, while the death toll is 58.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Monday, the total number of confirmed global cases since the outbreak passed 29.1 million (rising by 244,857 over a 24-hour period), 21 million have recovered, 60,487 are in serious condition and 928,267 have died.

Thailand ranks 125th for most cases in the world, while the US has the most number with 6.7 million, followed by India 4.84 million, Brazil 4.33 million, Russia 1.06 million and Peru 726,619.

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No casualties as apartment awning collapses

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

The awning of an apartment in Bangkok’s Srinakarin area collapsed early on Monday (September 14), but no one was injured.

The 21.5-metre-long awning collapsed from a first-floor apartment of this nine-storey building, obstructed residents from entering or leaving the building.

Pichet Kammakreu, a resident aged 49, said that he heard a loud noise at around 5.30am. When he checked, he found the awning had collapsing.

The damage in the awning had reportedly been brought to the attention of the apartment building administrator, but no action had been taken.

No injury was reported, but officials are investigating the incident.

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Five key red shirt members, ex-minister among 27,000 to get royal pardon

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

Five members of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and a former deputy education minister would be released from prison after they received royal pardons, Bangkok Remand Prison announced on Sunday (September 13).

The five UDD members, also known as red shirts, include Dr Weng Tojirakarn, Veerakarn Musikapong, Worachai Hema, Wiphutalaeng Pattanaphumthai and Payab Pankate, who had been jailed for taking part in several violent political protests against the Abhisit Vejjajiva administration in 2010.

Pol Lieutenant Chaowarin Lattasaksiri, a former deputy education minister, had been jailed for embezzlement from a Cambodian company since July 2019.

“These five political prisoners and one former politician are among 27,000 prisoners who would be released by Department of Corrections after they were given royal pardons,” said the announcement. “They are undergoing a 15-day coaching session to prepare them for life outside prison.”

Weng, Veerakarn and Worachai will complete their training and be released on September 15, while Wiphutalaeng, Payab and Chaowarin will be released on September 30.

According to the Royal Pardon Act BE 2563, in order to receive a royal pardon a prisoner must have less than one year of remaining time to serve if over 60 years old, and less than three years of remaining time to serve for those above 70.

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Short-term appreciation of the baht likely

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

The baht opened at 31.31 to the US dollar on Monday (September 14), unchanged from Friday’s close.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.23 and 31.43 on Monday and between 31 to 31.50 this week, said Jitipol Puksamatanan, head of markets strategy at SCB Securities.

The strategist said that the baht would have no worrying issues in the short term, and could strengthen in line with other Asian currencies.

During this week, he predicted that the currency would move in a narrow range, despite pressure from political issues and coronavirus in the country.

In the next phase, a recovery in export, as well as a change in oil price, would enable the baht to strengthen, he added.

This week, the Federal Open Market Committee will hold its meeting on Wednesday, while the Bank of Japan and Bank of England’s meetings will be held on Thursday.

The strategist also forecast that the dollar this week would move in a narrow range, due to the market not being open completely for risk. The dollar index was predicted to move between 92.5 to 93.8 points from the present 93.3 points.

He advised investors to monitor the yen and pound, as they could weaken and this at the same time would strengthen the dollar.

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Ministry dismisses as fake news reports of govt lacking money for salaries

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has warned people against believing or sharing news and Internet posts about the government being able to pay salaries of civil servants for only three more months.

“The ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre contacted the Fiscal Policy Office at the Ministry of Finance to verify this information and was told it was wrong,” the ministry said. “The Office said the government had earmarked sufficient budget for civil servants’ salaries until the end of each fiscal year. Moreover, currently the Budget Act of 2021 is being considered by Parliament and should be ready soon.”

The Office also assured that the country’s treasury reserves were still strong and able to support the operations and policies of all ministries and departments. “The income from tax collection and other sources in this fiscal year are still within the estimates, so there is no need to worry,” it added.

For more information on the fiscal budget, visit www.fpo.go.th or contact: 02 2739020. To report any fake news, please do so via website www.antifakenewscenter.com.

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51 Khon Kaen United footballers, staff test negative for Covid-19

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

After being tested twice for Covid-19, 51 footballers and staff of Khon Kaen United team have tested negative, Khon Kaen Governor Somsak Jangtrakul said on Sunday (September 13).

The team was under scrutiny after an Uzbekistan national, who plays for Buriram United, tested positive for Covid-19 last week upon completing his mandatory 14 days quarantine.

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Fifteen Khon Kaen United footballers were considered at high risk due to their contact with the infected person, while 36 staff were considered at low risk. They had been ordered to remain in quarantine from September 5 until 19.

“Staff from the Ministry of Public Health would visit them in quarantine to perform a third test on Friday [September 18], to confirm that they are free from Covid-19,” said the governor.

“I want Khon Kaen locals and Thai people to rest assured that we have strictly followed the regulations of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration in handling the situation to ensure everyone’s safety. Still, people must not lower their guard and keep wearing face mask in public, wash their hands regularly and maintain social distancing practice.

“There is still no report on when the team can start playing, as it would depend on the decision of the Football Association of Thailand,” added Somsak.

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Tuk-tuk taxi driver shot in Songkhla over professional rivalry

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

A tuk-tuk driver is in a critical condition after being shot nine times in Songkhla province.

Hat Yai Police Station were alerted to a shooting incident at a taxi stand near Hat Yai train station in Songkhla at 3pm on Sunday (September 13).

At the scene, they found Sao Phuangthong, 40, a tuk-tuk taxi driver, lying on the ground with nine gunshot wounds in the chest and back. He was rushed to Hat Yai Hospital where rescue staff said his condition was critical.

Police have arrested the alleged shooter, Chaowalit Phuthaksin, 40, who is also a tuk-tuk taxi driver, reportedly with a .38 handgun and a brass knuckle at the scene. A relative of Sao, who had witnessed the incident, told officials that the two had a history of getting into arguments which sometimes escalated into fist fights, mainly over who gets customers.

“Before the incident, Sao was calling passengers who had just got off the train to use his tuk-tuk service, when Chaowalit walked from behind and shot him repeatedly, reloaded the gun, and then shot some more until he went down,” she said.

Chaowalit was brought to Hat Yai station where he reportedly confessed that he had shot Sao because he was angry about Sao snatching his customers. He reportedly waited at the scene to turn himself in. Police are interviewing witnesses and are awaiting a report on the victim’s condition before pressing charges against Chaowalit.

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Thundershowers forecast for most of Thailand

NationalSep 14. 2020

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Monday (September 14) that the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and Thailand, resulting in thundershowers continuing over the whole country with isolated heavy rains in the East and the South.

People in risky areas should beware of the severe conditions, the department cautioned.

With moderate winds and waves in the Andaman Sea likely to be 1-2 metres high and above three metres high during thundershowers, ships have been advised to proceed with caution and avoid thundershowers, while small boats should keep ashore.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:

North: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius and maximum 32-34°C.

Northeast: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 31-33°C.

Central: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 31-34°C.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-27°C, maximum 30-32°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 33-35°C; waves less than a metre high and one metre high during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 22-24°C, maximum 31-33°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 25-26°C, maximum 31-33°C.

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Network takes a stand against dictatorship

NationalSep 13. 2020Photos by Tanachai Pramarnpanich 

By The Nation

Thai people are supporting pro-democracy activists, as the government has failed to improve their lives, participants at a gathering said on Sunday (September 13).

People who have “suffered” during the regime of the government led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, which succeeded the military-backed National Council for Peace and Order, gathered at Democracy Monument on Sunday.Most of the people were from small communities who came to discuss the negative effects on their lives from the actions of the current government.They also said that they had gathered to take a stand against dictatiorship to mark the first anniversay of their network.