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Ransomware that attacked Saraburi Hospital ‘came from Europe’

NationalSep 11. 2020Pol Maj-General Phanthana Nuchanart 

By The Nation

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry said that the ransomware attack on Saraburi Hospital’s database had come from Europe.

Pol Maj-General Phanthana Nuchanart, chief of the anti-fake news centre, said the ransomware had been forwarded several times until it arrived in the Saraburi Hospital’s system, adding that the hacker did not demand cash yet.

“Government technology experts are investigating and collecting evidence about the attack, such as its origin and operation,” he said.

“We found that some hospitals and companies had been hacked in a similar manner and some had already paid to have their data restored. However, we cannot confirm the time, the hacker or the number of victims.”

He added that this is the first time that the Royal Thai Police is handling a case like this.

“From now on, police and related agencies will have to cooperate to boost efficiency to prevent cyberattacks,” he said.

He added that the police technology crime investigation department has been helping supress cybercrimes, which are becoming more complicated and frequent.

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Traffic policeman found in pool of blood at home

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

A traffic police officer reportedly shot himself to death inside his flat in Bangkok’s Lak Si district early Friday (September 11) presumably due to stress.

Thung Song Hong Police Station was notified of the incident at around 1am and sent police officers, a forensic team, medics from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital and rescue volunteers to the scene.

The body of Pol Sergeant Suriya Suwannarat, 33, was found on the floor in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to his right temple. A 9mm pistol was found next to him.

His girlfriend said they were together in the flat when she asked him to wash the clothes, adding that he replied saying he couldn’t because he had to leave. She said she then heard the gunshot and ran to call for help.

Suriya’s friends told police that he had never mentioned he was having any problems, but admitted that he and his girlfriend fought sometimes.

Police assumed the man had personal issues and sent the body for autopsy to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. His body has been returned to his family for funeral rites.

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Welfare payments to elderly and disabled by Sept 22, department clarifies

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

The Department of Local Administration has clarified that the monthly social welfare for the elderly and the disabled will be paid by September 22 after doubts had been expressed over hiccups in budgetary transfer.

On Thursday, Saensuk Municipality said on its Facebook page that the Comptroller-General’s Department cannot transfer monthly social welfare for the elderly and disabled to the Department of Local Administration’s account due to difficulties in budget allocation between the two departments.

Later, Prayoon Rattanasene director-general said on the department’s Facebook page on Friday (September 11) that they have allocated the department’s budget to pay as monthly social welfare for the elderly and disabled, confirming that the payment will be made by September 22 this year.

Normally, the Comptroller-General’s Department will transfer the budget to the Department of Local Administration on the 10th of the month for payment of monthly social welfare to the elderly and the disabled.

Senior citizens aged over 60 receive monthly social welfare from Bt600 to Bt1,000, while the disabled will receive Bt800 per month.

From October this year onwards, disabled people aged below 18 and those holding state welfare card will receive Bt1,000 per month.

The elderly and disabled who have not registered for monthly social welfare can contact subdistrict administrative organisations, municipalities or district offices nationwide.

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Still no sign of bears in Khon Kaen

NationalSep 11. 2020

By THE NATION

Officials announced on Friday (September 11) that they have had no luck in capturing the two bears that have been attacking people in Khon Kaen province.

Three days ago, the bears had injured five people in the area, and more than 100 locals and officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation arranged a stakeout in Si Chomphu district.

They also put seven cages on Thursday in areas where the bears could possibly be hiding and left jackfruit and honey to lure the animals.

However, as of early Friday morning, the bears had not visited any of the cages nor helped themselves to any of the treats left for them. Two drones used to comb the area also did not report any sightings.

Anan Pinnoi, from the Conservation Management Office 8, said drones will be set off again to hunt for the bears, adding that if the animals are not spotted, then it means they have made their way to Dong Lan forest in Phuphaman National Park.

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Red-flag express boats start plying Chao Phraya

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

The Marine Department launched the new airconditioned red-flag Chao Phraya express boat service on Thursday (September 11) after completing extensive tests to ensure they were ready for public service.

The double-decker boats can run at a speed of 14 knots and carry 202 passengers per trip.

Fares until the end of this year have been set at Bt30 per trip and will be increased to Bt50 next year. Passengers can also use their Rabbit card.

These express boats run between Nonthaburi pier and Sathorn pier from 6.50am to 6.30am daily.

Ten piers, namely Nonthaburi, Bang Pho, Rama VII, Kiakkai, Thewet, Prannok, Rajinee, Ratchawong, Icon Siam and Sathorn, will be serviced during rush hour (6.50am to 8.10am and 5pm to 7pm).

Meanwhile, eight piers, namely Sathorn, Icon Siam, Ratchawong, Rajinee, Prannok, Thewet and Bang Pho, will be serviced during off-peak hours (9.40am to 4.20pm).

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WEH removes controversial majority shareholder from board

NationalSep 11. 2020

By THE NATION

Wind Energy Holding (WEH) held a shareholders meeting on Thursday (September 10) and resolved to dismiss Nop Narongdej from its board and have shareholder Pradej Kitti-itsaranon take his post.

Nop is facing several lawsuits, and some of them are related to WEH, which the board believes is affecting the company adversely. 

In the meeting, more than half of the shareholders voted to dismiss Nop and have Pradej take his place. 

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Woman disappears leaving dogs inside to starve to death

NationalSep 11. 2020

By THE NATION

The tenant of a house in Samut Songkhram reportedly disappeared without paying the rent for eight months and left more than 10 dogs tied up inside.

The houseowner Orapin Pawangkapin, 84, called animal welfare officials and told them that the woman renting her house had disappeared since the end of August.

Upon learning of this case, officials entered the house to find tied up dog carcasses and suspected that the dogs ate each other. No dogs were alive.

They also found nine other dogs tied outside in a very bad condition and they were sent to hospital for treatment. These dogs will be sterilised before new homes are found for them.

Orapin said the missing tenant was young and had failed to keep her promise of paying the rent in advance.

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Lack of medical personnel in Thailand ‘an obstacle in developing vaccines’

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

Vaccine development in Thailand is hampered by lack of adequate medical personnel, Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, said.

He posted on his Facebook page that shortage of personnel, not money, was an obstacle in developing vaccines. He cited an instance in 2009 when the Thai government was subsidised by the World Health Organisation and Brazil to develop a vaccine during an influenza outbreak.

However, influenza is not a complex disease but vaccines for Covid-19 require more medical personnel to develop in various fields. In Thailand, we have limited personnel and they work separately, he said.

The development of vaccines requires laboratories with good laboratory practices that follow good manufacturing practices regulations, and every section has to collaborate to reach the goal since there are several recipes to create.

At present, Thailand has developed three strains of vaccines, unlike four globally, due to the outdated method, Yong said.

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Actor caught for drunk driving apologises for bad behaviour

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

Actor Surakiat “Pan” Bunnag, who had been arrested for driving while inebriated and tried to escape by claiming his father was an Army general, issued a public apology for his behaviour on Friday (September 11).

The 27-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and negligent driving causing damages.

He also refused to undergo a breathalyser test, declaring that his father had the authority to sack every police officer at the station.

His mother later showed up to protect him, sparking anger on social media with Thai netizens blaming the actor’s bad behaviour on his upbringing.

Surakiat finally posted an apology on Instagram saying he had lost control and that his family was not rich, but just wanted to protect him. He also took full responsibility for his behaviour.

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Five Thais, two foreigners found positive in state quarantine

NationalSep 11. 2020

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported seven new cases in state quarantine over a 24-hour period on Friday (September 11).

The new cases, all asymptomatic, included a 14-year-old Russian boy who had travelled to Thailand on August 31 and tested positive on September 9.

Three returnees — a two-year girl, an eight-year-old boy, and a 45-year-old man — had travelled back from Saudi Arabia on September 5 and tested positive on September 9.

Two Thais — a woman 33, and a man, 31 — as well an Indian male arrived from India on September 6 and tested positive on September 9.

Meanwhile, two patients have recovered and been discharged.

The total number of confirmed cases in Thailand stood at 3,461 (523 in state quarantine), of whom 91 are in hospital and 3,312 have recovered and been discharged. The death toll remains unchanged at 58.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Friday, the total number of confirmed global cases passed 28.3 million (increasing by 303,170). Of them, 20.3 million have recovered, while 60,753 are in serious condition and 913,908 have died.

Thailand is 123rd for most cases in the world, while the US has the most number with 6.58 million, followed by India 4.55 million, Brazil 4.23 million, Russia 1.04 million and Peru 710,067.

The CCSA expressed concern over the situation in Myanmar since the number of cases jumped in one month from 15 to 689 (from August 10 to September 10). Thailand has 10 provinces (40 districts) that border Myanmar. They are: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Ranong.