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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and members of his Cabinet landed in Krabi on Monday to attend a mobile Cabinet meeting, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

“On Monday morning, the PM will check the progress of the passenger terminal improvement project at Krabi International Airport,” Thanakorn said on Sunday. “He will then travel to the Tourism Safety Development Centre in Sai Thai subdistrict to check on the centre’s work in providing rescue services in provinces along the coast of the Andaman Sea.

“The PM will then visit the Andaman Cultural Learning Centre in Pak Nam subdistrict and open the Andaman Otop Shop, which sells products from Ranong, Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun,” he added. “In the afternoon, the PM and Cabinet members will visit the Khlong Rhude Tourism Community in Nong Thalay subdistrict to meet with local tourism entrepreneurs, and finally travel to Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Ao Nang subdistrict to plant sea poison [Barringtonia asiatica] trees.”

Prayut, Cabinet in Krabi for mobile meeting, to check if Andaman provinces ready for tourists

Thanakorn added that the Cabinet meeting will be held on Tuesday after Prayut has met the governors of the six Andaman provinces to discuss economic measures.

“After the meetings, PM Prayut will take a helicopter to Trang province to open the newly renovated Pak Meng Port and meet with tourism operators in Trang before returning to Bangkok.

“The Cabinet meeting in Krabi is vital to the recovery of the local economy and tourism promotion in the South. The PM will check to see if these provinces are ready to be reopened to vaccinated visitors following the success of the Phuket sandbox scheme and Samui Plus Model,” Thanakorn said.

Prayut, Cabinet in Krabi for mobile meeting, to check if Andaman provinces ready for tourists

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has allowed schools to offer on-site classroom starting from Monday (November 15), after over 80 per cent of secondary school students in the province have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and the number of daily infections have declined continually.

“Schools that will reopen must comply to Ministry of Education’s “Sandbox: Safety Zone in School” measures, which include the implementation of DMHT-RC and SSET-CQ practices,” said Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Sunday via a facebook post. 

The DMHT-RC refers to Distancing, Mask wearing, Hand washing, Testing for Covid, Reducing crowdedness, and Cleaning. Meanwhile, the SSET-CQ practices include Self-care, using serving Spoon, Eating hot foods, Tracking movement, Checking oneself, and Quarantine.

“Each classroom will have not over 25 students. Schools may consider offering one-site classroom every other day and providing online classroom if necessary,” said Aswin. 

“In case a new patient was found in a classroom, BMA will issue an order to shut down the class for three days for cleaning,” he added. “If patients were found in more than one classes, the school may consider shutting down the entire grade for three days for cleaning.”
 

BMA will also employ 7 anti-Covid measures for non-boarding schools provided by Ministry of Public Health, which include self-evaluating via Thai Stop COVID Plus (TSC)+ platform, organizing classroom activities in small bubbles, providing clean and nutritious food, using standardized ventilation and waste management system, preparing school isolation facility, providing sealed routes for commuting students and staff, and setting up School Pass system whereas students and staff must perform ATK tests every 7 days.

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Pro-democracy protestors of Ratsadon and Anti Absolute Monarchy groups gathered at Pathumwan Intersection in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district at around 2pm of Sunday with an aim to march to the German Embassy on Sathorn Road.

Anews source revealed that protestors had previously planned to gather at Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, but were blocked by over 200 police officers who have been deployed around the areas, prompting them to switch the rally destination to Pathumwan Intersection instead.

The rally on Sunday reportedly aimed to protest the verdict of Constitutional Court from last Thursday which ruled that pro-democracy leaders Arnon Nampa, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok and Panassaya “Rung” Sitthichirawatanakul aimed to overthrow the government from the 10-point manifesto seeking monarchy reform that they had delivered at Thammasat University on August 10, 2020.

Timeline of Sunday’s rally from Pathumwan Intersection to Germany Embassy

At 4.45pm, crowd control police officers were deployed around Pathumwan Intersection and blocked the traffic at Chaloem Phao Junction. Pedestrians were also prohibited from using the Chaloem Phao Skywalk.

At 5pm, protestors marched toward Henri Dunant Road to avoid the police. 

Timeline of Sunday’s rally from Pathumwan Intersection to Germany Embassy
 

At 5.10pm, a gunshot sound was heard. One male protestor was reportedly shot at the chest with a rubber bullet. He was rushed to the hospital by medic staff.

At 5.45pm, protestors reached Henri Dunant Intersection while the police have closed the path to Ratchadamri Road.
 

Timeline of Sunday’s rally from Pathumwan Intersection to Germany Embassy
At 6pm, protestors reached the German Embassy, where over 450 crowd control police officers were blocking the entrance to the building.

At 6.30pm, three representatives of the groups led by Thatchaphong Kaedam submitted a letter opposing absolute monarchy system to an embassy official.

After the embassy official promised to forward the letter to the German ambassador, the protestors dispersed from the areas at around 6.50pm.

Timeline of Sunday’s rally from Pathumwan Intersection to Germany EmbassyTimeline of Sunday’s rally from Pathumwan Intersection to Germany Embassy
 

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday (November 15) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 6,343 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 188 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 45, while 7,663 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,024,753 – 1,910,509 of whom have recovered, 94,163 are still in hospitals and 20,081 have died.

Separately, another 169,641 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 351,591 their second shot and 23,942 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 85,012,905.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 254.04 million on Monday, 229.71 million of whom have recovered, 19.21 million are active cases (77,491 in severe condition) and 5.12 million have died (up by 4,464).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 47.92 million, followed by India with 34.44 million, Brazil with 21.96 million, the UK with 9.56 million and Russia with 9.07 million.

Published : November 15, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday (November 13) that the weak high-pressure system covers upper Thailand, but the North and the Northeast still remain cool.

Meanwhile, the low-pressure cell the upper Andaman Sea while the rather strong northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf of Thailand and the South. Isolated heavy rains are likely in the South. People in these areas should beware of severe condition that may cause flash floods and overflows. Waves are about 2 meters high in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea more than 3 meters high in thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution. 

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

North: Cool weather in the morning with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 20-23 degrees and highs of 29-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 9-15 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool weather in the morning with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 19-22 degrees and highs of 29-31 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 12-15 degrees Celsius.

Central: Mostly cloudy with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 29-32 degrees Celsius.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25 degrees, highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high and 2 meters offshore.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-24 degrees, highs of 27-32 degrees Celsius; waves 2 meters high and over 3 meters during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees, highs of 29-31 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high and 2 meters offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : November 15, 2021

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In a bid to prevent water erosion and help rebuild Bangkok’s ecosystem, eight district offices gathered on Sunday to install some 500 mangrove seedlings in concrete tubes on the seaside in Bang Khun Thien district.

Participating were district officials from Thon Buri, Khlong San, Chom Thong, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi, Bang Phlat, Taling Chan and Thawee Watthana. The activity was overseen by Suthathip Soniam, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy permanent secretary.

The seedlings have been planted in concrete tubes to stop them from being washed away by strong waves.

More mangrove trees added to the shore in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thien district

Before Sunday’s activity, Bangkok authorities have planted 7,500 mangrove seedlings in the area this year – 2,000 on May 26, 500 on June 6, 1,000 each on June 13, June 27 and October 30, and another 2,000 this Saturday.

More mangrove trees added to the shore in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thien district

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More mangrove trees added to the shore in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thien districtMore mangrove trees added to the shore in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thien district

Published : November 14, 2021

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Fans of the Japanese fictional Gundam multiverse flocked to either admire or snap up special “Gunpla” kits when the Gundam Base Thailand officially opened its doors on Thursday in Bangkok’s Siam Centre.

Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kit) became popular across the world since the dramatic military fiction storyline featuring spectacular robot battles hit anime screens in 1979. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, the franchise features giant robots or “mecha” named “Gundam”.

Gundam Base Thailand is the first outlet for the franchise in Southeast Asia and the 16th in Asia, including branches in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China.

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

The store in Siam Centre features a human-sized “RX-78-2 Gundam” along with Gunplas from different series, such as Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counter Attack, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam OO and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

The store is also offering limited items at special prices such as Full Mechanics 1/100 ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam Ver. GCP, Master Grade 1/100 Gundam Barbatos (Clear Colour) and High Grade 1/144 Second V (Clear Colour).

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

The Gundam Base Thailand is on the first floor of Siam Centre and is open daily from 10am to 10pm.

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

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Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

Gundam multiverse awaits Bangkokians in Siam Centre

Published : November 14, 2021

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Thailand’s first female candidate, Dr Vilawan Mangklatanakul, was elected on Friday to the 34-member International Law Commission (ILC) for 2023-2027 at the United Nations General Assembly. Vilawan is currently the director-general of the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs.

The election was conducted during the 76th session assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the US.

Vilawan, the only female candidate from the Asia-Pacific region, is the first female candidate from Thailand and the first female international lawyer in Asean. She received 162 votes, which came in second among the Asia-Pacific region candidates, and accounted for nearly 85 per cent of all 193 United Nations member states.

Four other women candidates from Kenya, Portugal, Turkey and New Zealand from a total of eight ILC women candidates, have also been elected to the Commission. This milestone has marked a new chapter in the history of the Commission to add diversity and inclusivity in the Commission’s perspective as for the past 74 years, there have been only seven women members.

Vilawan will work with the ILC to consider the key legal issues and develop new international laws that will promote the common interests of the international community, such as the law on climate change.

Published : November 14, 2021

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Japan is allowing some groups of people to enter the country and has eased a few restrictions as of November 8. The decision was prompted by the fact that Covid-19 infections in Japan are dropping, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Sangrat said on Saturday.

Under new measures, the quarantine period has been reduced from 10 days to three for Japanese nationals, foreigners who have resident status in Japan and people travelling to the country for business or other long-term activities, provided they are fully vaccinated.

The country only recognises Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines, and travellers are required to obtain approval from relevant Japanese authorities first.

Japan has also increased the limit of visas granted per day from 3,500 to 5,000.

Before entering Japan, visitors are required to provide details of their activities, which will then be verified by an agency.

The country is still not open to tourists.

Published : November 14, 2021

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With the number of daily Covid-19 cases and deaths dropping, the government is planning to reopen border checkpoints in the deep South by December 16.

Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said on Saturday that vaccine rollout in the provinces of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat has been accelerated, adding that the aim was to deliver at least one jab to more than 60 per cent of the population.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is planning to reopen Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla, Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat, Betong in Yala and Satun’s Wang Prachan checkpoint by December 16 in a bid to improve the tourism sector in the South, Ratchada said.

Published : November 14, 2021

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