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However, pubs, bars, karaoke joints and other entertainment will remain closed.
Published : November 29, 2021
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This year’s festival, named “Wheelchair Monkeys Party 2021”, was presided over by provincial governor Niwat Rungsakorn, who gave away 100 wheelchairs to those in need.
The festival was held in the complex of the famous 13th-century temple Phra Prang Sam Yot.
Lopburi monkeys enjoy their yearly party despite small human audience
Lopburi monkeys enjoy their yearly party despite small human audience
This was the 33rd annual buffet to be held for Lopburi’s population of primates but was not very crowded due to the Covid-19 situation and the Subdistrict Administrative Organisation elections held on Sunday nationwide.
However, the absence of a big audience did not bother the monkeys as they spent all day munching on fruits, especially durian, and other delicious treats piled onto the tables at 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm.
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Lopburi monkeys enjoy their yearly party despite small human audience
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Also participating were representatives of large multinational companies. The annual meeting highlighted the changes and developments made in Thailand’s health, technology, digital, medicine and service sectors, and how these changes can help businesses planning to invest in the country.
Prayut said he was happy to see the progress and will push through more policies to introduce changes as soon as possible.
The premier also said that Washington has no problem cooperating with his government, even though Thailand was not included in the US-hosted Summit for Democracy.
He pointed out that Anthony Blinken, President Joe Biden’s chief foreign affairs adviser, is slated to visit Thailand, indicating that Washington still considers the Kingdom important.
He also confirmed that the US has made no comments on Thai politics and will not interfere.
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Prayut asked for cooperation from everyone to help make Thailand stable, adding that the country cannot move forward if there is confusion.
As for the new Covid-19 variant, Prayut said people should not worry too much now that entries from southern Africa have been banned. The variant was first detected in South Africa and spread to other countries in the region.
Prayut also urged people to get their Covid-19 jabs, adding that those waiting for alternative vaccines should trust and take the free jabs offered by the government as soon as possible to build herd immunity.
Published : November 29, 2021
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“The ministry was initially planning to let foreign visitors use the ATK [antigen test kit] now that Thailand is opening more provinces,” Deputy Public Health Minister Dr Satit Pitutecha said on Monday.
“However, with the emergence of this new variant, we may have to put this plan on hold and continue making the RT-PCR test mandatory for all international visitors.”
Omicron, which was marked a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organisation (WHO) last week, is a new and potentially more contagious strain of Covid-19. The variant was detected on November 24 in South Africa from a sample collected on November 9.
Satit also said he has ordered agencies under the Department of Medical Sciences to find the most suitable and effective method of testing for the Omicron variant as soon as possible.
“Admittedly, no vaccine is effective against all variants of the virus,” he said. “But manufacturers are working to create vaccines that can efficiently fight virus mutations. The ministry has been monitoring the situation closely and will let you know as soon as a new, better vaccine becomes available.
“People should not panic over the new variant as the data on Omicron is not extensive enough, especially concerning the rate of transmission and symptoms in specific age groups,” he pointed out.
“Currently, no Omicron cases have been detected in Thailand as the authorities have immediately cancelled flights from high-risk countries. However, the variant may be brought in through natural channels and across borders with neighbouring countries, so everybody should be on alert.”
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The Nida Poll on “free access to porn”, conducted on November 22-24, covered 1,315 people aged 18 and above across the nation.
The survey found that 54.14 per cent of the respondents had never read pornographic magazines, 45.78 per cent admitted they had, while 0.08 per cent chose the do not know/will not answer/not interested option.
Meanwhile, 56.50 per cent admitted to watching pornography and 43.50 per cent denied doing so.
When asking whether respondents wanted free access to pornography, the responses were divided:
• 62.89 per cent strongly disagreed claiming it would get children obsessed with sex, went against Buddhism and may lead to crime and sexual harassment.
• 14.15 per cent disagreed, claiming it would have a long-standing impact on children, while some said age restrictions should be applied.
• 12.55 per cent said they found it acceptable as we live in modern society, while some said it was human nature and a personal right.
• 7.98 per cent strongly agreed as they believe porn can create jobs, while some pointed out that the pornography industry will continue flourishing even if it is not made legal.
• 2.43 per cent said they do not know/will not answer/not interested.
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The forest, funded by the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT), is approximately 6 kilometres from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Visitors can enjoy 270 species of rare plants and pick up tips on eco-forest plantation and reforestation.
The Metro Forest is divided into three zones, namely forest planting, water source and learning centre.
Bangkok gets a new green lung – the Metro Forest
Groups of no more than 50 people are allowed to enter the forest twice a day – from 9am to noon, and from 1pm to 4pm. Visitors are required to wear a face mask at all times and book their visit three days in advance by calling (02) 136 6380.
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He was speaking at a meeting with the Emergency Operation Centre and representatives from provincial public health offices nationwide on Sunday.
“The departments of Medical Sciences and Disease Control have been tasked with monitoring the new variant closely and communicating with the public regularly to ease their concerns,” he said. “Meanwhile, all provincial public health offices must follow the VUCA measures – vaccination, universal prevention, Covid-free setting and use of antigen test kits.
“These measures should especially target priority groups, namely seniors above the age of 60, pregnant women and those with health problems,” he added. “Members of the public who have been vaccinated should focus on maintaining universal prevention and Covid-free settings in their daily lives to make their families and communities safe.”
Kiattiphum added that so far there have been no reports of the Omicron variant in Thailand.
“The ministry has increased screening measures for people coming from countries with high risk. People should not panic about the new variant, but should stay alert and follow updates from the ministry and related government agencies,” he said.
Omicron, which was marked a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organisation (WHO) last week, is a new and potentially more contagious strain of Covid-19.
Thailand and several other countries have restricted travel to and from certain nations in southern Africa, where many people have been infected by the strain. Omicron was detected on November 24 in South Africa from a sample collected on November 9.
The ministry also reported that between November 1 and 27, 116,323 people have arrived in Thailand by air. Of them, only 149 or 0.13 per cent tested positive for Covid-19.
Most of the tourists in November hail from the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, South Korea, France, UAE and Singapore.
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“The EC received 268 complaints related to the SAO elections. Of these, only 20 are about vote-buying,” EC deputy secretary-general Kittiphong Boriboon said.
“Most of the complaints are about campaign posters being destroyed or vandalised, officials’ lack of impartiality and posters not being removed after the election was concluded.
“The Sunday election saw no serious problems or abnormalities from start to finish,” he added. “However, there have been reports of people taking photos of their ballot and voiding their ballots by tearing the ballot paper by accident. But these incidents were relatively rare from more than 60,000 polling stations nationwide.”
Kittiphong added that the EC will carefully inspect all complaints and approve election results within 30 days if no problems are found. In case there are instances of cheating, the commission will complete the investigation and release poll results within 60 days.
“The EC thanks all voters who came out to exercise their rights despite the Covid-19 situation,” he added.
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A22-member film crew including movie stars, director, producers and technicians is in-country during the whole month of November, 2021 to shoot the romantic comedy ‘Ostrov’ (The Island). Scheduled for release in September 2022, it will feature the beautiful scenery of the two popular southern Thailand destinations, including the sea, island and beach settings so loved by travellers the world over.
This marks the first time a Czech film production is concentrating its filming almost entirely in Thailand, with 97 per cent of the movie being shot in Krabi and Phuket.
The lead actor in the movie is Jiri Langmajer and during filming he has posted pictures and videos of his experiences in Thailand to his over 270,000 Instagram followers, amounting to valuable exposure for the destination.
The TAT Prague Office and Czech-based filmmaker Logline Production announced the making of the movie at a press conference on October 27, 2021. The press conference was attended by over 20 members of the Czech media, and the news was published on various channels including cnn.iprima.cz (TV) and super.cz, idnes.cz and pravy.com (online).
“The international exposure and marketing value for Thailand in the making of foreign movies like Ostrov is invaluable, and it is encouraging to see this film crew making a production here almost immediately as was possible after Thailand’s reopening to tourism,” TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said.
Picturesque Phuket and Krabi star in new Czech movie
The shooting of the film in Thailand is possible thanks to Thailand now welcoming fully vaccinated visitors from 63 countries and territories via the Exemption from Quarantine (Test & Go) programme. The Czech Republic is among the 63 countries and territories.
Thailand is also welcoming fully vaccinated visitors from every country around the world via the Living in the “Blue Zone” (17 Sandbox destinations) programme. Meanwhile, partially or unvaccinated visitors are also much welcomed via the Happy Quarantine programme.
Published : November 29, 2021
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The monorail will run from Sri Iam station to Samrong terminal station in Samut Prakan and then return to the depot, passing many buzzing districts including Sri Lasalle, Sri Bearing, Thipawan and the Seacon Square and Paradise Park shopping centres.
The Yellow Line is a joint-investment project between Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Eastern Bangkok Monorail Ltd. It is an elevated mass rapid transit route linking Bangkok’s Lat Phrao to Samut Prakan province. The 30.4-kilometre-long line will have 23 stations and is planned to fully open in mid 2022.
Test run of Yellow Line monorail starts now
The Yellow Line monorail is expected to help alleviate traffic congestion on Lat Phrao Road and around the Airport Rail Link stations. It will also connect with MRT Blue Line at Lat Phrao station and with Airport Rail Link at Lam Sa Li station.
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