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The Public Health Ministry reported on Sunday (August 28) that over the past 24 hours, 1,769 Covid-19 patients have been admitted to hospitals.

The death toll has risen by 27, while 2,305 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals. 

The number of cumulative cases in the country since January 1, 2022, stands at 2,422,977.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 4,646,412 – 4,596,636 of whom have recovered, 17,554 are still in hospitals and 32,222 have died.

Separately, another 6,539 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 13,021 their second shot and 37,183 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 142,668,189.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 605.60 million on Sunday, 580.78 million of whom have recovered, 18.33 million are active cases (43,581 in severe condition) and 6.48 million have died.

Thailand ranks 29th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 96 million, followed by India with 44.40 million, France with 34.46 million, Brazil with 34.38 million and Germany with 32.04 million.

Published : August 28, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019427

A new law to regulate decriminalised kratom comes into force today (August 27) following its publication in the Royal Gazette on Friday.

The law covers not only kratom leaves but also beverages obtained from boiling leaves and extracts of the plant, said government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves have opioid properties and are used as a mild stimulant and painkiller.

The Kratom Plant Act of 2022 decriminalises kratom leaves and removes them from the list of narcotics.

The law allows the possession, consumption and use of kratom leaves. However, it places restrictions on the sale, marketing and advertising of leaves and on blending them with other psychotropic substances. Official permission is required to import or export the leaves.

Rachada said the new legislation requires that relevant state agencies encourage people to grow and process kratom for use in their communities and development as an economic crop.

“The government’s policy is to turn kratom into an economic crop and push for its medical use to create incomes for farmers,” she said.

She added that the law aims to prevent overuse and consumption of kratom by vulnerable people.

Anyone caught selling kratom leaves and products to children under 18, pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers faces a fine of up to 30,000 baht.

The sale of kratom is forbidden at educational institutions, dormitories, public parks, zoos and amusement parks, as well as from vending machines. Violators risk a maximum fine of 50,000 baht.

Import or export of kratom leaves without permission is penalised with a maximum of one year in jail and/or a fine of up to 100,000 baht.

The law also bans the advertising of kratom leaves or leaves mixed with psychotropic substances for recreational purposes. Violators face a maximum two-year sentence and/or a fine of up to 200,000 baht.

Published : August 27, 2022

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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will implement a passenger validation system (PVS) for departing local and foreign passengers at Terminal 4 from September 1.

In an announcement on Saturday, the airport said PVS will make the screening of passengers more efficient and boost the airport’s security level to meet international standards.

The system has been installed in:

• Eight counters in rows C-D for outgoing Thai passport holders.

• Two counters in Zone 2 rows J-K for outgoing foreign passport holders.

• Two check-in counters in rows L-M

• Three counters in Zone 3 rows S-T for foreign passport holders.

To use the PVS, passengers must place their boarding pass or e-boarding pass on the reader, and the system will automatically check their travel information.

“The PVS will ensure that passenger screening process is fast and accurate, and will prevent unauthorised persons from entering restricted or flight-controlled areas,” the airport said. “This system will also prevent the reuse of boarding passes that have already been scanned.”

Officials will be deployed at counters to provide instructions and assistance to passengers.

For more information, contact call centre 1722 

Published : August 27, 2022

By : THE NATION

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Thailand’s Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, reigning ONE bantamweight world champion, overpowered British striking superstar Liam “Hitman” Harrison to retain his crown in Singapore on Friday night.

Nong-O showed superior Muay Thai skills to end his rival’s challenge in the first round of their ONE Fight Night 1 bout at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The pair began by trading low kicks before launching strikes to the body. Nong-O began targeting Harrison’s knee with his shin, almost sending his challenger spinning to the ground after one brutal kick.

Sensing a weak point, the Thai launched a barrage of low kicks, breaking through the Englishman’s defences and causing his legs to buckle beneath him. At the 2.10 mark in round one, Nong-O landed a vicious kick just below Harrison’s knee, sending him down for the count. The challenger tried desperately to get back on his feet but when his damaged left leg wouldn’t hold him, the referee waved off the bout.

Nong-O earned a US$50,000 (1.8 million baht) performance bonus after his sixth successful defence of the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title.

The 35-year-old Thai, whose real name is Apichet Kotanon, became a Muay Thai instructor in Singapore after taking a hiatus from Thai boxing in 2015.

Another bout on the main card saw third-ranked contender Panpayak Jitmuangnon defeat fourth-ranked Michael Savvas with a second-round knockout in their One flyweight Muay Thai world grand prix semi-final.

The victory earned Panpayak a spot in the final plus a $50,000 bonus.

Superlek Kiatmoo9, also from Thailand, delivered another spectacular knockout to beat Walter Goncalves and earn the $50,000 bonus. The No 1 ranked Muay Thai flyweight contender will take on compatriot Panpayak in the grand prix final later this year.

Published : August 27, 2022

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https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019420

Dr Boon Vanasin, chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), was slapped with a 2.34 million baht fine for allegedly releasing a false statement that could affect THG’s share price or investment decisions.

Apart from hitting him with a fine, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also banned Boon from sitting on boards of listed companies for three and half years.

SEC said that from July 12 to August 4, 2021, Boon had released statements through several media outlets saying that THG had purchased the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and that the first lot of 5 million doses were to be delivered within July 2021.

An investigation found that THG had not signed a contract with Pfizer during the said period, and in August last year, Boon publicly admitted that THG could not import the vaccine as it claimed.

The SEC found Boon guilty of violating Article 240 of the 1992 Securities and Exchange Act, which stipulates that no person shall inform, disseminate or certify any statement or information that is false or materially misleading about the financial condition, business operation, price of securities or any other information related to a securities issuing company in such a manner that is likely to have an effect on the price of securities or the decision making on securities investment.

As punishment, the commission ordered Boon to pay the maximum fine of 2 million baht as well as cover the 348,834 baht investigation bill. The SEC has warned it will take the case to court if Boon refuses to pay the fine.

THG said on Friday that Boon has stepped down as chairman and director effective immediately, while his wife Charuvarn will replace him in both capacities from Saturday onwards.

“The company has qualified directors, with a variety of abilities, as well as a professional management team. We are confident that such changes will not affect our operations or business plans. We have always adhered to the corporate governance practices and ethics, and are committed to working for the benefit of society,” THG said.

Published : August 27, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019419

Telecom giants True Corporation and Total Access Communication (Dtac) have written to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) objecting to the publication of allegedly false information about the merger.

Chakkrit Urairat, True’s deputy director for regulatory relations, wrote to the NBTC board on Friday after the commission published “five facts” about the True-Dtac merger on social media platforms, including Facebook, on Thursday.

The telecom companies believe this information will create a misunderstanding among people and wanted to verify whether the board had approved the publication.

True and Dtac said that if the information was published without the NBTC board’s approval, then the person behind the move should be held responsible for the damage.

Chakkrit said NBTC board member Pirongrong Ramasoota had reportedly provided the August 3 NBTC board meeting with information about the merger. However, he said, care should have been taken to ensure the information provided was accurate and fair, and that the NBTC should not present as fact opinions and information that has not been finalised.

He said such false information causes confusion and damages reputations.

As soon as the letter was sent, NBTC deleted the so-called “five facts” it had listed on its Facebook page. The “five facts” were:

• The merger status
• Previous telecom mergers outside Thailand
• Duration of these mergers
• Result of a study conducted by four subcommittees
• Result of a study conducted by Chula Unisearch

Published : August 27, 2022

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Buri Ram authorities dismissed social media warnings of a crack in the Lam Takhong Reservoir, saying that heavy rain had only damaged the neck of a bridge nearby.

Photos of a cracked wall with a stream of water flowing through it went viral on social media on Friday. The post included a message warning people in Satuek and Khaen Dong districts that the reservoir had a crack and that they should prepare for flash floods.

Sunthawat Riewluang, chief of Buri Ram Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, responded by saying that the person who posted these photos may have mistaken the bridge for the reservoir’s wall and confirmed that the dam’s structure has been investigated and no cracks were found.

He said that heavy rains in several parts of Buri Ram over the past few days had forced the Chorakhe Mak Reservoir in Muang district to discharge more water into the Lam Takhong Lake, causing an overflow and damaging the bridge as well as the road leading to the reservoir. However, he said, no damage was done to the reservoir’s structure.

Sunthawat added that runoffs caused by the damaged bridge had created a minor flood in some residential areas and temples in Khaen Dong district. He added that work is being done and the bridge should be fixed by Saturday if there is no more rain.

Published : August 27, 2022

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A 21-year-old Thai woman who had been working as a traditional Thai masseuse in Qatar was confirmed as Thailand’s sixth monkeypox patient, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Friday.

DDC director-general Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said the department had been alerted by Maha Sarakham’s Phayakkhaphum Phisai Hospital on August 24 that a female patient had tested positive for the virus.

The hospital reported that the patient had reportedly developed blisters in her genital area since August 10 while she was in Qatar and had returned to Thailand on August 21.

She went to the hospital the following day and was admitted immediately because her symptoms indicated she might have monkeypox.

The patient had reportedly come in contact with 28 people, four of whom are considered to be in the high-risk group. Everybody has been told to monitor their symptoms closely.

Opas said the patient had started developing symptoms while she was in Qatar and that she had taken preventive measures while travelling to Thailand, including wearing a facemask and maintaining social distancing.

Since July, when the first case was detected, Thailand has reported a total of six monkeypox cases. Three of the patients were foreign arrivals and three locals who had come in contact with foreigners.

Of the six confirmed patients, four have been cured and discharged, while the other two are still being treated.

Opas added that all 44 people who were at high risk after having come in close contact with the first through fifth confirmed patients have tested negative for the virus after 21 days of observation.

The virus can spread by touching the patient’s rash, pustules or body fluids, eating uncooked meat and touching rodents like rats, squirrels and primates that may be carrying the virus.

“If you travel to a country with reports of monkeypox outbreak, avoid touching animals or the body fluids of others or having sexual intercourse with untested persons. Always wear a facemask in public, wash your hands regularly and eat freshly cooked food,” Opas advised.

“If you find blisters, rashes or pustules on your body along with symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle ache and swollen lymph nodes, get tested immediately in the hospital or call the 1422 DDC hotline.”

There are now more than 46,000 monkeypox cases worldwide with 15 deaths. The top five countries with the most cases are the United States, Spain, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Published : August 27, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019410

The Public Health Ministry reported on Saturday (August 27) that over the past 24 hours, 1,631 Covid-19 patients have been admitted to hospitals.

The death toll has risen by 29, while 1,667 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals. 

The number of cumulative cases in the country since January 1, 2022, stands at 2,421,208 with 10,497 deaths.
 

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 4,644,643 – 4,594,331 of whom have recovered, 18,117 are still in hospitals and 32,195 have died.

Separately, another 4,468 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 7,259 their second shot and 21,918 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 142,611,446.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 605.1 million on Saturday, 580 million of whom have recovered, 18.61 million are active cases (43,715 in severe condition) and 6.49 million have died (up by 1,791).

Thailand ranks 29th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 95.97 million, followed by India with 44.4 million, France with 34.45 million, Brazil with 34.37 million and Germany with 32.04 million.

Published : August 27, 2022

By : THE NATION

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https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40019403

Thais are suffering from a wave of “burnout syndrome”, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warned on Friday.

“Arecent survey found that many employees are suffering from burnout syndrome. This happens to all groups of working people — company employees, state enterprise workers and civil servants,” NESDC secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan said.

He advised companies, agencies and organisations to combat burnout with projects to encourage creativity and mental health among their employees.

Meanwhile, working conditions should be improved to meet the needs of employees, he said. “New working environments should be created to increase motivation among workers.”

Burnout syndrome describes a situation where workers feel dejected, stressed and lacking in motivation.

The main causes are long days of hard work, an inflexible organisational structure, a lack of proper tools for work, and irresponsible supervisors who are blind to the problem.

A recent survey by Mahidol University found that 12 per cent of 1,280 Bangkok workers polled were suffering from burnout syndrome while another 57 per cent were at risk.

Separately, a 2021 survey by the Adecco Group found that more than four in 10 company employees worldwide were suffering from burnout syndrome.

Published : August 26, 2022