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Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday (December 5) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 4,704 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 47 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 27, while 6,149 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,141,241 – 2,048,815 of whom have recovered, 71,482 are still in hospitals and 20,944 have died.

Separately, another 289,259 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 330,424 their second shot and 100,518 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 95,251,358.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 265.7 million on Sunday, 239.36 million of whom have recovered, 21.08 million are active cases (86,669 in severe condition) and 5.26 million have died (up by 5,650).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 49.93 million, followed by India with 34.63 million, Brazil with 22.13 million, the UK with 10.42 million and Russia with 9.76 million.

Published : December 05, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday (December 5) that the strong high-pressure system which covers Thailand is weakening causes an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C but cool to cold with strong winds in the area. 

The mountaintops are likely in the North cold to very cold with isolated frost a minimum temperature in range of 4-11 °C. The mountaintops are likely in the Northeast cold to very cold a minimum temperature in range of 6-13 °C. People should keep healthy due to the variable weather.

The weak northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf and the South. Less rain and isolated thundershowers are likely in the South.

The 24-hour weather forecast for different regions:

North: Cool to cold with light fog and a slight increase in temperature; temperature lows of 12-16 degrees Celsius, highs of 26-30 °C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 4-11 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool to cold with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 11-18 degrees Celsius, highs of 27-29 °C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 6-13 degrees Celsius.

Central: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 16-20 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C.

East: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 19-23 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C; waves about 1 metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Cool with strong winds; temperature lows of 20-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-31 °C; waves 1-2 metres high and about 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Isolated thundershowers; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 31-33 °C; waves 1-2 metres high and about 2 metres offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 20-21 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : December 05, 2021

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is scheduled to plant a tree at 4pm on Sunday in a ground-breaking ceremony for a monument to King Rama IX in Bangkok’s Princess Mother Memorial Park.

Metropolitan Police Bureau spokesman Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsaengaek told the press on Saturday said some 1,300 police officers will be deployed to provide security and control the traffic around the area.

From 6am until the ceremony is completed, Si Ayutthaya Road will be closed to traffic from Saowanee intersection to Wat Benchamabophit intersection. Commuters are advised to avoid Phitsanulok Road from Yommarat intersection to Phanitchayakan intersection and Rama V road from Phanitchayakan intersection to Wat Benchamabophit intersection.

Jirasan added buses will be waiting at the Royal Thai Army Stadium on Vibhavadi Road and at the Social Development and Human Security Ministry on Krung Kasem Road for people wanting to greet His Majesty. People can park their cars at these two spots and hop on the bus to be dropped off at different venues on the route to the park.

People travelling on public transport can hop on a shuttle bus at the Victory Monument, Suphachalasai Stadium, Wongwian Yai, and Sanam Luang.

Before heading to their designated venues, people will first be tested for Covid-19 using rapid test kits at Rajavinit Mathayom School or the Department of Highways.

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For the return trip, shuttle buses will be waiting on Si Ayutthaya Road to deliver people to different parts of Bangkok.

Extending an invitation to Bangkokians to join this historic event, Jirasan said police will be on hand to ensure safety.

Published : December 04, 2021

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Restaurants in some parts of Chiang Mai will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages to diners from Monday, provincial governor Prajon Pratsakul said on Saturday.

This restriction is being lifted in a bid to boost tourism during the New Year break.

“Restaurants in Muang, Chom Thong, Doi Tao, Mae Taeng and Mae Rim districts will be allowed to serve alcoholic drinks from 11am to 2pm, and from 5pm to 11pm,” he said. “Live music will also be allowed, provided bands have no more than five members.”

However, musicians are not allowed to get close to diners and are prohibited from sitting or dancing with the customers.

On-stage dance shows are also prohibited.

“Eligible restaurants must employ the Covid-free setting standard and pass an evaluation by Provincial Communicable Disease Committee. The committee will then publish a list of certified establishments for customers to choose the safest option,” the governor said.

“Pubs, bars, karaoke joints and massage parlours will remain closed until further notice,” he added.

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In a Facebook post on Friday, Assoc Prof Dr Thira Woratanarat from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine advised the government to hold off on fully reopening the country.

He cited comments made by Dr Takeshi Kasai, the World Health Organisation’s regional director for the Western Pacific, who warned countries in Asia to get ready for the Omicron variant.

Since it was detected in South Africa on November 24, Omicron has spread quickly in many parts of the world, from Africa to Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia.

Thira also pointed out that many countries near Thailand like Hong Kong, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia have reported Omicron cases.

The professor went on to say that all sectors, ranging from education to business, trade and service, need to adapt to the new changes, adding that there is no way everything will return to normal soon as many parties claim.

Thira also said that the administering of vaccines should be efficient and up to international standards and that the government should make RT-PCR tests free nationwide.

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He also advised that to keep infections low, the country should be reopened gradually, the number of arrivals limited as well as the standard of quarantine and subsequent monitoring improved.

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Expert virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said in a Facebook post on Saturday that people should not be careless, especially with the arrival of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.

He explained that this variant affects the throat first and can spread quickly, but pointed out that people have learned how to protect themselves better over the past two years.

Though Thailand has had more than 2 million Covid-19 cases, less than 1 per cent of them have succumbed to the virus, unlike the US and Europe, he pointed out.

Yong said that though Thailand was slow in administering vaccines, it was better at preventing the virus from spreading.

“We were not able to prevent it to the point of no patients at all, but we could reduce the number of patients as much as possible,” the post read.

Applauding Thais for their good discipline in adhering to strict measures, he said that following the “new normal” guidelines and getting as many people jabbed as possible will bring life back to pre-Covid levels soon.
 

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The Chulalongkorn University virologist also said that Thailand has enough vaccine doses available and the most important factor now is to find those who have not been vaccinated.

“Getting double jabbed will prevent infections from Delta or Omicron variants from getting too severe,” he said.

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A clip was posted on the Facebook page “Mueang Prakan News v2” on Friday evening showing three children lying on the shoulder of a very busy road near Samut Prakan’s Black Market area.

The images, captured by a dashcam, showed the three children lying prone on the shoulder a few metres after the U-turn in the right-most lane. They could have easily been run over by a speeding car.

The person who posted the clip said he had driven out of Big C Samut Prakan and was taking the U-turn to pick up his older brother from the Robinson department store on the other side.

He said he was shocked to see the three children on the side of a very busy and not very well lit road. However, when he got out of the car to find the youngsters, they had disappeared.

The clip has gone viral and some netizens have said they often spot a group of children begging in that area, while others are calling on the authorities to investigate the matter.

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Bangkok’s Nana Tai (Sukhumvit Soi 4), which is usually buzzing with Middle Eastern and African tourists, was rather quiet on Friday evening.

After the latest Covid-19 variant, Omicron, was detected in South Africa on November 24, Thailand cancelled all flights from eight southern African countries as of December 1.

Restaurants in the alley were mostly empty, though the ones near the top of the lane were doing better. The diners were generally European and American.

Though restaurants are allowed to serve alcoholic drinks until 11pm, they are also required to strictly adhere to Covid-19 prevention measures. All diners must be screened before entering, a bottle of alcohol gel must be provided at each table and social distancing must be maintained.

Every restaurant must have a Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certificate, which must be clearly displayed.

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People living in Pathum Thani can now book a free Moderna booster online, the provincial administration announced on Friday.

The booster shot will be available to all Thai nationals above the age of 18 currently living in Pathum Thani. To be eligible, candidates should have received at least two jabs of either Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccines 45 days earlier.

Those who have received the vaccine cocktail or other vaccines will not be eligible for the Moderna booster, according to conditions set by the Thai Red Cross Society.

Those interested can register via the Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organisation’s official Line account by scanning the QR code below.

The authorities are also urging those who have not received a jab yet to book a Sinopharm vaccine, which will be provided between December 14 and 20 at Zeer Rangsit shopping centre.

Applicants can book their shot by filling in a form here or by calling (02) 430 6695.

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The long-overdue Bangkok gubernatorial elections will be held within 2022, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the press on Friday.

“The election will be held next year when the situation is normal and everything is ready. There’s no point in arguing about it now,” the premier told the press.

Though a Bangkok governor’s term lasts no more than four years, the incumbent, Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang, has been in office since October 18, 2016. He was appointed by the National Council for Peace and Order.

The gubernatorial elections have been pushed back indefinitely due to the Covid-19 outbreak and political rallies.

Meanwhile, Prayut also told the press that he will stay in his position until his term ends in March 2023.

“If the country continues being peaceful, I will serve until my term is over. Let’s hope there is no political accident that causes damage to the country until the time comes,” he said.

When asked if he would go for the job of party-list MP after his term as PM ends, Prayut said he will consider that option closer to the time.

He also voiced concerns about the pilots of the F5 fighter aircraft that crash-landed in Lopburi’s Chai Badan district on Friday afternoon.

Wing Commander Sutthimet Uamma, 36, of the 21st Squadron in Ubon Ratchathani sustained serious injuries as he ejected from the plane before it crashed in an unpopulated area during a training exercise. The other two pilots, who also ejected from the plane, suffered minor injuries.

Royal Thai Armed Forces spokesman Lt-General Kongcheep Tantrawanich said on Friday that the seriously injured pilot is in hospital and officials are investigating the cause of the crash. He also added that the F5 fighter aircraft has been in commission for 43 years since 1978 and was undergoing an overhaul to boost its efficiency.

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Published : December 04, 2021

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