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The Tourist Police Bureau on Wednesday launched a mobile application “Tourist Police i lert u” to provide emergency response as well as general assistance to tourists and therefore promote safer travel in Thailand.

“The application was developed under cooperation with Ministry of Tourism and Sports with an aim to create a platform that helps increase ease of traveling for visitors to the country,” said tourist police chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Sukhun Prommayon. “The ‘Tourist Police i lert u’ application utilizes the global positioning system or GPS to locate tourists who require assistance from authorities while traveling in Thailand.”

“Users can directly ask for help or take a photo of an incident via the application and the system will connect to the 1155 Emergency Response Centre, which will call back to the telephone number used to register the application and dispatch a tourist police unit nearest to your location,” he said.

“The application enables police’s faster response to emergency situation and helps alleviate tourists’ concerns over the safety of their lives and property while traveling in Thailand,” he added.

Sukhun added that currently the 1155 call centre is available in five languages: English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese and Korean. Tourist police are planning to add French, German and Arabic supports within 2022.
 

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Published : December 16, 2021

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Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang issued an announcement on Wednesday providing guidelines for participants and organisers of New Year countdown events.

The guidelines are:

1. Launching of fireworks or lanterns or similar objects is prohibited. Exceptions will be made in case a written permit is given by the director of a district office. Violators could face a fine of up to THB60,000 or a 3-year imprisonment, or both.

2. Owners or operators of establishments serving as venues for New Year countdown events must make sure their fire prevention equipment, fire alarm systems, as well as emergency power systems are functional. They must also have fire escape routes, put up a floor plan, and organise fire drill practices on a regular basis.

3. Establishments must maintain the social distancing practice and provide proper ventilation inside buildings. They are advised to use fire retardant material as decoration and furniture, as well as avoid holding events in the vicinity where flammable materials are stored.

Event goers are advised to exercise caution and strictly abide by the Public Health Ministry’s disease control measures to keep from contracting Covid-19.

To report a fire, dial hotline 199 or contact the nearest district office.

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Published : December 16, 2021

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday (December 16) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 3,684 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 144 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 26, while 4,531 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,181,960 – 2,115,232 of whom have recovered, 45,442 are still in hospitals and 21,286 have died.

Separately, another 109,170 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 168,342 their second shot and 115,935 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 98,440,417.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 272.49 million on Thursday, 244.87 million of whom have recovered, 22.27 million are active cases (89,282 in severe condition) and 5.35 million have died (up by 7,822).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 51.29 million, followed by India with 34.72 million, Brazil with 22.2 million, the UK with 11.01 million and Russia with 10.1 million.

Published : December 16, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Thursday (December 16) that the high-pressure system over upper Thailand is weakening. Cool to cold weather is likely over upper Thailand, with a rise in temperature by 1-3 °C and morning fog. Mountaintops in the North and the Northeast are still cold to very cold. People should take care of their health due to variable weather.

Meanwhile, the active low-pressure cell over the lower South China Sea and Malaysia causes isolated heavy rains in the lower South of Thailand. People should beware of the severe condition that may cause overflows and flash floods. Waves in the Gulf are about 2-3 meters high and over 3 meters high during thundershowers. People along the Gulf shore should beware of inshore surges. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers. Small boats should keep ashore until December 18.

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

North: Cool to cold weather with morning fog; temperature lows of 13-17 degrees and highs of 29-32 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 4-12 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool to cold weather with morning fog; temperature lows of 14-19 degrees and highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 8-14 degrees Celsius.

Central: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 20-21 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius.

East: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 19-22 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high and 2 meters offshore.

South (east coast): Cool weather in the morning with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 21-26 degrees, highs of 28-32 degrees Celsius; waves 2-3 meters high and more than 3 meters during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in some areas; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 33-34 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high and 2 meters offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 21-22 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius.
 

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : December 16, 2021

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Nobody said that Hua Lamphong would be closed, Transport Ministry deputy permanent secretary Sorapong Paitoonpong said on Wednesday at the public forum “Future of Hua Lamphong Station: History and Development” organised by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

“We only want to lower the role of Hua Lamphong station. Most of the trains are destined to stop at Bang Sue Grand Station,” he said.

At present, there are 118 trains arriving at Hua Lamphong Station, and from December 23, it will be reduced to 22 trains – 6 trains from the North, 6 from the Northeast, 2 from the South and 14 from the East.

The main objective is to help reduce 27 intersections in Bangkok and cut down on the number of roadblocks from 826 times a day to 112, a reduction of 86 per cent, which will help solve traffic problems.

Meanwhile, SRT Asset Company Limited acting managing director Trithip Sivakritkul said the firm was set up according to the Cabinet’s resolution, with the SRT holding 100 per cent of shares to manage non-railway SRT assets to generate income. As for the 120-rai Hua Lamphong area, there is a plan to develop it into a historical site, learning centre, cultural site and commercial area, which confirms that Hua Lamphong station will not be demolished, he said.

The Transport Ministry and the SRT will collect various opinions by December 23 for consideration.

Published : December 15, 2021

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Forging official documents is a legal offence that is liable to both imprisonment and a fine, Royal Thai Police deputy spokesman Pol Colonel Kritsana Pattanacharoen warned on Wednesday after various online media reported about fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates.

ACovid-19 vaccination certificate must be issued only by the institution administering the jabs and those who have not been vaccinated cannot receive such a document.

Kritsana said fake news is distorted news causing damage to the country and people.

He pointed out that offences relating to the Computer Act Section 14(2), (5) carry the penalty of imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to THB100,000 or both.

Also, it may be considered an offence under the Emergency Decree, he added.

Published : December 15, 2021

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Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, as chairman of the Fruit Board, ordered relevant agencies to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation and discuss with China how to facilitate the transportation of Thai fruit through its checkpoints, Alongkorn Phonbutr, adviser to the minister, said on Wednesday.

There has been a recent report by the Department of Agriculture under the Consulate-General in Guangzhou that China has set up checkpoints to control and prevent the spread of Covid-19, which is affecting the smooth movement and management of imported and exported goods via trucks through the Youyuguan and Dongxing checkpoints in Guangxi Zhuang region.

It now takes longer for vehicles to pass through the checkpoints. As a result, the number of trucks entering and exiting the checkpoints has been reduced by more than 50 per cent.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Thailand has exported more than 2 million tonnes of fruit valued at THB148 billion to China from January this year. The top three fruit exported are durian, longan and young coconut, respectively.

Published : December 15, 2021

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Thailand is among the world’s top 5 countries having the best management to deal with the Covid-19 crisis, according to the Global Health Security Index 2021.

The kingdom has been ranked 5th worldwide and 1st in Southeast Asia.

In the region, Thailand is the best country for quick disease detection and reports in:
• Laboratory systems strength and quality
• Laboratory supply chains
• Real-time surveillance and reporting
• Surveillance data accessibility and transparency
• Case-based investigation
• Epidemiology workforce

Source: Global Health Security Index

Published : December 15, 2021

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The Railway Police Division arrested a 51-year-old man, Manus (last name withheld), in Phrae on Tuesday for allegedly stealing rail track screws and plates.

Manus was charged with theft of official property after police seized stolen screws and plates worth THB50,000.

Previously, railway officials had found there was someone making off with the screws and plates regularly and they were forced to replace them time and again, fearing a train might derail.

Railway Police commander Pol Maj-General Amnat Traipoj ordered officers to investigate and find the suspect.

They received a report on Tuesday at 5.30pm from a railway inspector at Den Chai district in Phrae that someone could be stealing railway property.

The police swung into action and allegely found Manus with stolen property. They sent him to Den Chai Police Station.

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Manus admitted to every charge, reportedly saying he stole the equipment many times and sold the items to junk shops. He said he used the money to buy amphetamine drugs.

Published : December 15, 2021

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Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin met with ministry deputy permanent secretary Sahakarn Petchnarin, Department of Correction’s director-general Ayuth Sintoppant and other department executives on Wednesday, taking note that more prisoners were escaping than before chiefly because they were in a quarantine area.

Somsak said the reason might be that the quarantine area was not secure enough or the number of security personnel was not enough.

The minister said the meeting came because he wanted to cheer up and encourage the concerned officials because, after all, he knew they were working hard and were tired.

He asked them to let him know if they encountered any problem.

Somsak said nine prisoners that escaped on Saturday were from the Thung Noi temporary detention centre in Nakhon Pathom.

He said if an investigation revealed that any officer helped the prisoners escape, the officer would be dismissed and face legal action.

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One officer has already been dismissed.

Ayuth said the men escaped from the quarantine area before entering the main area. Their violations might not be severe but they will lose certain rights, he added.

Published : December 15, 2021

By : THE NATION