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Thundershowers and isolated heavy rains forecast for many parts of Thailand

NationalSep 04. 2020

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Thursday (September 3) that a weak monsoon trough lies across the lower Central, the East and the lower Northeast regions while the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Thundershowers and some heavy rains remain over the country.

People in risky areas should beware of the severe conditions that may cause flash floods and water runoffs.

The department also said that the category 5 typhoon “Haishen” is expected to move to the south of Japan and the Korean peninsula on September 6-7, with no effect on Thailand.

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

North: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius, maximum 35-37°C.

Northeast: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 34-36°C.

Central: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-25°C, maximum 34-36°C.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum 30-35°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 23-26°C, maximum 33-35°C; waves less than a metre high and a metre high during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 33-34°C; waves a metre high and two metres high during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 25-26°C, maximum 34-36°C.

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TAT offers ‘stress free’ weekend in Khao Yai

NationalSep 04. 2020

By THE NATION

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is offering a “stress free” time in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Khao Yai area during the upcoming long weekend.Friday and Sunday (September 4 and 6) have been marked as public holidays to make up for the Songkran holiday people had to give up due to the outbreak.

Rungthip Buakoontod, TAT’s director for Nakhon Ratchasima-Chaiyaphum area, announced on Thursday that the tourism agency was getting ready to welcome visitors at the “Stress Free Festival @Khao Yai”. The event will be held at TAT’s eco-tourism learning centre in Pak Chong district’s Musi area.

More than 30 local handicraft shops will set up stalls, while visitors can also sample organic food, participate in eco-workshops, watch fashion and magic shows, enjoy concerts and even get their fortunes told.

The director said the event will be organised in line with the new normal and visitors will be limited to 2,000 people a day.

Visit www.thailandfestival.org, the Thailand Festival Facebook page or call 1672 hotline for more information.

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Protest leaders Arnon, Phanuphong jailed after bail revoked

NationalSep 03. 2020Arnon Nampa (left), Phanuphong Chadnok (right) 

By The Nation

Two prominent pro-democracy activists were jailed on Thursday after a court ruled they had violated bail conditions by continuing to organise and attend anti-government protests.

The Bangkok Criminal Court revoked bail for Arnon Nampa, also a human rights lawyer, and Youth for Democracy leader Phanuphong Chadnok. 

Phanuphong was permitted to reapply for bail but refused as it would have prevented him from resuming his activism.

Following the court ruling, Arnon posted a message on Facebook to encourage protesters.

“I was honoured to participate in anti-government protests with everyone. My fight is over, so I invite you to participate in the rally at Thammasat University on September 19 to show that we are right,” he said.

Phanuphong posted a similar message.

“When everyone knows that society is ruled by the elite, our duty is to fight against the injustice and inequality undermining democracy. … Do not wait for others to stand up for you. Keep fighting to bring victory to our movement. Even though I am no longer free, others will stand up and find victory at last,” he said.

Both were taken to Bangkok Remand Prison at 5.20pm.

The pair were arrested last month on charges of sedition and breaching the emergency decree and public health rules, among other offences. Sedition is punishable by up to seven years in jail.

Arnon was granted bail on August 8 after being arrested for attending an anti-government gathering on July 18. Police arrested him again on August 19 after he called for reform of the monarchy, a taboo topic in Thailand, during an August 3 rally speech at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument.

Police issued a third arrest warrant against Arnon after he attended an August 10 protest at Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus, where student leaders issued an unprecedented 10-point manifesto calling for reform of the monarchy.

Phanuphong was first arrested on August 7 and again on August 24.

BBC Thai reported that journalists from only two news agencies were permitted to observe each of Thursday’s two rulings. Arnon had earlier asked the public prosecutor for a public hearing.

Police recently issued arrested warrants for several other student leaders.

Activists insist their right to freedom of speech and peaceful protest is guaranteed by the Constitution. Protesters have demanded that the government stop intimidating critics, rewrite the Constitution, dissolve Parliament and reform the monarchy.

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Prisoner tests positive becoming first local Covid-19 case in 100 days

NationalSep 03. 2020

By THE NATION

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed on Thursday (September 3) that a 37-year-old man being detained over drug charges has tested positive for Covid-19.

This is the first locally transmitted Covid-19 case in Thailand in over 100 days.

Dr Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, DDC director general, said the prisoner was recently shifted to the Central Special Correctional Institution in Bangkok.

The man lived in a condo in Bangkok’s Bang Mod area and worked as a DJ in Rama III and Rama V areas before being caught.

The prisoner has been sent to hospital, while the 34 prisoners who were in the same cell are being quarantined.

Medical officials have learned that the man had come in contact with five relatives, two of whom are living upcountry.

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‘If you see Vorayuth, arrest him immediately’: Immigration chief

NationalSep 03. 2020Immigration chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang 

By The Nation

Immigration chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang today ordered border checkpoint officers to arrest Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya on sight if he tries to return to Thailand.

The order comes after the court accepted three fresh charges against the Red Bull scion over a 2012 hit-and-run killing: reckless driving causing death, failing to help a victim after a crash, and drug use.

Sompong added that Immigration police have been monitoring developments closely since news in July that the original case against Vorayuth had been dropped.

“I would like to ensure everyone that his warrant has gone into the system,” said Sompong.

“Every immigration checkpoint countrywide got my order. If you see Vorayuth, you arrest him immediately.”

Immigration police are under pressure from national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda to close the case.

Vorayuth fled abroad in 2017 and has since been pictured living a luxury, jet-setting lifestyle.

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Prisoner may have tested positive for Covid-19: CCSA

NationalSep 03. 2020

By The Nation

Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said on Thursday (September 3) that one prisoner may have tested positive for Covid-19.

He added that the test detected genetic material of the virus, which means the man had picked up the infection from someone else.

The Public Health Ministry and Department of Disease Control are expected to make an announcement at 6pm.

The suspected Covid-19 case is a new inmate who was transferred to the Central Special Correctional Institute on August 26. Though asymptomatic, he tested positive on Wednesday.

The 30 other prisoners in the institute have tested negative, while the suspect has been isolated for treatment.

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Govt looking into visa extension for stranded foreigners

NationalSep 03. 2020Photo Credit: Royal Thai Government’s website 

By The Nation

PM’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai said he met Stanley Kang, president of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), on Thursday (September 3) to discuss the option of offering long-term visas to foreigners stranded in Thailand.

He also thanked JFCCT on providing advice and promoting trade and investment in Thailand, as well as helping the government come up with measures to boost the economy.

Kang said he wants Thailand to extend the visa for foreigners who are unable to leave Thailand due to Covid-19 restrictions. There are currently 2 million foreigners in Thailand, while the visa of 400,000 will expire this month.

“We believe Thailand is still an attractive destination for foreign investors,” Kang said, adding that JFCCT has also proposed guidelines on boosting the export of Thai agricultural products.

Complimenting Thailand on developing the agricultural sector, he said JFCCT is also cooperating with universities to teach students and provide advice to farmers to make their land productive.

He said if JFCCT and the government agree to cooperate, especially in the development of the agriculture sector, it will help boost the grassroots economy and enhance the industry.

“The government is accelerating the improvement of regulations to facilitate trading and investment to meet foreign investors’ needs,” Anucha said.

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Inquiry points finger at senior prosecutor in ‘Boss’ case

NationalSep 03. 2020

By The Nation

The government inquiry into the fatal hit-and-run case of Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya has revealed more evidence pointing to a high-level conspiracy to get Boss off the hook.

Vicha Mahakun, who heads the inquiry, said records showed a senior prosecutor had arranged a meeting between a lecturer and a police lieutenant colonel that resulted in the estimated crash speed of Vorayuth’s Ferrari being changed dramatically.

The name of the senior prosecutor, who works in the Bangkok office, was not revealed by Vicha.

However, last month a forensic police officer told a House committee he had changed the estimated crash speed from 177kph to 79kph on the advice of King Mongkut Institute of Technology lecturer Saiprasit Kerdniyom, who was brought to him by a commander.

On Wednesday, Vicha said his inquiry had video and records that reveal the prosecutor took Police Lieutenant Colonel “Th” and a police general to meet Associate Professor “S”, to propose a new speed calculation method.

The prosecutor also allegedly changed the recorded date of the 2016 meeting to February 26, when members of the group were abroad. The records show it actually occurred three days later on February 29.

Video of the group’s conversation was checked by the inquiry, said Vicha.

Yesterday, assistant national police chief Lt-General Jaruwat Wisaya held a press conference on the police probe of 21 officers accused of mishandling the case.

Jaruwat said that former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung could not be summoned for interrogation since he was no longer in the post.

Somyot allegedly brought lecturer Saiprasit to meet forensic police officer Pol Col Thanasit Taengchan, resulting in the crash speed recalculation.

However, Jaruwat said Vicha’s inquiry had not revealed the name of the high-ranking police officer at the meeting, so further investigation was necessary.

Jaruwat added that police will check their own records of the meeting’s date, which do not match with Vicha’s report.

He also said the police would take legal action against the 21 accused officers.

Athapol Yaisawang, chief of the Public Prosecutor Commission, said new evidence from the Vicha-led panel would be examined by the commission as soon as possible.

On August 31, Thong Lor police investigators used new evidence to indict Vorayuth on three charges: reckless driving causing death, failing to help a victim after a crash and drug abuse.

Police say they will apply for an Interpol warrant for Vorayuth’s extradition from abroad once prosecutors accept the case.

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Phuket to reopen on Oct 1 for long-stay tourists

NationalSep 03. 2020

By The Nation

Phuket will open to foreigners from October 1, but in four phases as part of an effort to rebuild its economy and restore confidence in the tourism sector.

Provincial governor Narong Woonciew had proposed the four phases of safely reopening the island to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in August, Vachira Phuket Hospital’s director Dr Chalermpong Sukontapol said on Thursday (September 3).

The first phase will start with foreigners who have signed up for the “Phuket Longstay” scheme and will stay on the island for at least three months. This phase will be implemented in line with the CCSA’s guidelines and standards.

The second phase implemented under the “Safety Tourism” scheme, will see Phuket open to foreigners from low-risk countries, who will be allowed to venture out twice during their 14-day quarantine.

Once authorities have gained enough confidence in Phuket’s virus-control measures, phase three will be launched for moderate-risk countries, though tourists will still need to undergo 14-day quarantine.

The last phase will be considered once a vaccine has been found and the pandemic is contained. Under this, arrivals will be tested at the airport, and if they are found to be free of the virus, they will be allowed to travel freely under the “new normal”.

“If these guidelines and measures prove to be successful, they can be applied to other destinations nationwide. We are confident that we will have a vaccine by next year, and Covid-19 will disappear in early 2022. Phuket has the advantage of having world-class safety and travel facilities. This is why Phuket is being opened first,” Dr Chalermpong said.

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Woman narrowly escapes fire

NationalSep 03. 2020

By The Nation

A 62-year-old woman managed to safely make her way out of her burning two-storey wooden house in Sa Kaew’s Aranyaprathet district on Tuesday (September 1).

It took firefighters nearly half an hour to control the blaze, which razed the house to the ground.

Pranee Kaokratoke said she smelled smoke while having a shower upstairs, and rushed downstairs to find her house on fire. She believes a short circuit may have sparked the blaze.

The Ban Thai Samart village fund committee and the Ban Dan sub-district municipality have provided Pranee with basic necessities, drinking water and temporary lodging.