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Police officers in Phang Nga’s Thai Muang district found a mysterious sack outside their police station at around noon and called explosive ordnance disposal officers to check it out.

The ordnance team found guns and some bullets in the sack, but no explosives.

Officers have also collected other evidence and fingerprints to hunt down the suspect.

Thai Muang Police Station chief Pol Colonel Weerayuth Sitthirattanakun said it is possible that the suspect was afraid of being caught with a cache of weapons and decided to drop them off at the police station.

Police are also wondering if this may have anything to do with the upcoming subdistrict administration elections.

Sack filled with guns dropped off at police station in Phang Nga

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Published : November 13, 2021

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Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his appreciation for Chinas continued support to his country in fighting the pandemic.

China on Friday provided another batch of COVID-19 vaccines and anti-pandemic supplies to Thailand to help it fight the virus.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his appreciation for China’s continued support to his country in fighting the pandemic, saying that Thailand stands ready to further enhance cooperation with China, including in research and development of COVID-19 vaccines.
 

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The prime minister said Thailand is willing to boost cooperation between the two countries in all fields including economy and regional affairs.

Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang said that China stands ready to work with Thailand to fight the pandemic and promote economic recovery, boost communication and coordination in international and regional affairs and jointly maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world at large.

Published : November 13, 2021

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The Royal Gazette website on Friday published a new set of fees for app-based ride-hailing services effective immediately.

According to the new rules set by the Transport Ministry, fares for small cars will start at 40-45 baht for the first two kilometres, after which the cost is between 6 and 10 baht per kilometre.

The starting fare for medium cars is 45-50 baht for the first two kilometres and 7-12 baht for every kilometre after that.

Fares for larger vehicles start at 100 to 10 baht for the first two kilometres and 12-16 baht for each kilometre after that.

The announcement covers vehicles that have been registered with the Department of Land Transport to provide ride-hailing services via an electronic channel.

The service fee for calling a ride via an app starts at 20 baht, but if a cab is called during rush hour when few vehicles are available, then the calling fee can rise up to as much as 200 baht. The application will calculate the fare plus calling fees in advance so passengers can choose whether to go ahead with the booking.

This means a 2km ride on a taxi called via an app can cost 60 baht – 20 baht calling fees plus 40 baht initial fare.

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Published : November 13, 2021

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The nasal-spray Covid-19 vaccine “NASTVAC”, developed by the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotech), is expected to start testing on humans by April 2022, said Dr Anan Jongkaewwattana, director of the agency’s Veterinary Health Innovation and Management Research Group Unit on Friday.

Biotech is an affiliate of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), which had started researching on Covid-19 vaccine since January 2019.

“We expect to submit all vaccine documentations to the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by February next year, and hope that the human trial could start in April 2022,” he said. “In the trial phase, 200-300 doses of NASTVAC will be applied to volunteers. We will announce volunteer application once the FDA approves the human trial.”

“We have developed NASTVAC based on three kinds of nasal-spray vaccines: The virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine, the influenza-based vaccine, and the adenovirus vector-based vaccine,” he added.

Biotech said in August that laboratory mice treated with the adenovirus spray vaccine showed a strong immune response against Covid-19. Meanwhile, the modified influenza vaccine generated high levels of both antibodies and T cell immunity in mice.
 

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Published : November 13, 2021

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Thailand on Friday took over the rotating chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) from New Zealand, declaring the theme for 2022 Apec as “Open. Connect. Balance.”

During the handover of the Apec chairmanship, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that the 2021 theme of APEC, “Join, Work, Grow. Together,” was inspired by the Maori.

“Traditionally, building a waka (canoe) involved entire Maori communities working in harmony toward a common goal. These waka enabled Maori to traverse vast expanses of ocean. Likewise, building Apec prosperity requires collaborative effort from all the APEC economies to reach a common goal,” she said.

“New Zealand is confident that Thailand would paddle the APEC canoe forward with enthusiasm, creativity and ingenuity,” Ardern said. 
 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that Thailand was honored to host the Apec meetings in 2022, and would continue to work and collaborate with the Apec economies for common development.

He explained the theme for 2022 Apec — “Open. Connect. Balance,” hoping for Apec to be “opened” to all opportunities by facilitating trade & investment, “connected” in all dimensions through safe & seamless resumption of cross-border travel, and “balanced” in all aspects towards sustainable & inclusive growth.

He called for the Apec economies to synergize strength and determination in reaching the goal to create the opened, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Apec community.

Prayut also insisted that Thailand will be ready to welcome members of Apec family as well as all visitors in November next year.

With input from Xinhua
 

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Published : November 13, 2021

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday (November 13) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 7,057 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 198 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 55, while 7,393 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,011,331 – 1,895,929 of whom have recovered, 95,413 are still in hospitals and 19,989 have died.

Separately, another 259,689 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 481,230 their second shot and 33,025 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 84,094,565.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 253.24 million on Saturday, 229.02 million of whom have recovered, 19.12 million are active cases (76,945 in severe condition) and 5.1 million have died (up by 7,193).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 47.83 million, followed by India with 34.41 million, Brazil with 21.94 million, the UK with 9.49 million and Russia with 8.99 million.

Published : November 13, 2021

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

Meanwhile, the active low-pressure cell covers the South of Thailand. It is expected to move to Andaman Sea by November 14, while the strong northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf of Thailand. Very heavy rains are likely over Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranong and Krabi with isolated heavy rains over Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Phang Nga, Trang and Satun. People should beware of the severe condition that may cause flash floods and overflows. Residents along the Gulf should beware of inshore surge. 

Waves are 2-3 meters high in the Gulf and more than 3 meters high during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore until November 14. The high-pressure system cover upper Thailand is weakening, but it remains cool in the North and the Northeast.
 

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

North: Cool weather in the morning with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 21-23 degrees and highs of 28-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 10-15 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool weather in the morning with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 20-22 degrees and highs of 30-31 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 11-15 degrees Celsius.

Central: Mostly cloudy with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees, highs of 32-33 degrees Celsius.

East: Mostly cloudy with isolated light rains; 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 80 per cent of the areas with heavy to very heavy rains in many areas; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 26-32 degrees Celsius; waves 2-3 meters high and over 3 meters during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with heavy to very heavy rains in many areas; temperature lows of 21-24 degrees, highs of 27-30 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high and 2 meters offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 25-26 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.
 

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : November 13, 2021

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The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has ordered a hunt for the person responsible for hacking into the Constitutional Court’s website, DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn said on Friday.

The court’s website (constitutionalcourt.or.th) was hacked on Thursday, with home page data being replaced with the clip of a man, believed to be a foreigner, yelling at a vehicle with his hands on his head.

This happened after the court ruled on Wednesday that pro-democracy leaders Arnon Nampa, Panupong “Mike” Jadnok and Panassaya “Rung” Sitthichirawatanakul were aiming to oust the government.

“Our investigation revealed that the court’s website is being managed by a private company and its firewalls are not strong enough,” he said. “The website has been closed temporarily and retrieval of data is most likely not possible. The hacker, however, did not access the court’s database and no valuable data was stolen. Only data related to public relations was lost,” the minister said.

“We believe the hacking was done to discredit the court and had been planned in advance. It is yet to be concluded whether the hacking was related to the three pro-democracy leaders and the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group that the court was working on,” Chaiwut added.

“The investigators are checking on the IP addresses of those who logged into the system during that period. The DES Ministry will hold a press conference once the hacker has been identified.”

The minister also advised all government agencies to boost safety measures against attackers on their websites and avoid using passwords that are easy to guess.

“If you hire a private company to manage the website, be sure to select one that has experience in cyber security and offers comprehensive and standardised protection for all valuable data,” Chaiwut said.

He added that the DES Ministry was planning to use funds from its yearly budget of between 4 billion and 5 billion baht to help government agencies that do not have enough funding to overhaul their website’s security system.

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Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a meeting on Friday with Dr Jos Vandelaer, the new World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Thailand, who took office on October 1.

The aim of the meeting was to show how Thailand has been supporting and working in line with WHO’s medical and public health strategies.

Anutin apprises new WHO rep of Thailand’s Covid-19 situation

Anutin said special attention was being placed on the new WHO Country Cooperation Strategy, which comprises plans on:

• Digital health

• Noncommunicable diseases

• Road safety

• Migrant population

• Public health emergency

• Strengthening Thailand’s leadership in global health

The minister said 303 million baht has been earmarked for implementing these plans over five years.

Anutin also reassured Vandelaer that Thailand will be able to reach its target of administering 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines by yearend, which should not be difficult given that 85 million doses have already been administered across the nation. He added that the government is also working on providing booster jabs to those who have been fully vaccinated.

Anutin also told Vandelaer that the government has approved the purchase of approximately 2 million pills of Molnupiravir, which will be used with the locally produced Favipiravir. He said with this shipment, Thailand should have enough Covid-19 medication in reserve.

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Published : November 12, 2021

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The date of reopening entertainment venues, pubs, bars and karaoke joints across Thailand was shifted from December 1 to January 15 on Friday.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said the decision was made in line with the Covid-19 situation and vaccination status.

The CCSA along with Interior and Public Health ministries, provincial disease control bodies and related agencies will work with business operators to prepare for the opening of the venues and ensure all safety measures are in place.

Also on Friday, the CCSA meeting led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decided to shift Chanthaburi province from “dark red” zone to “red” zone, bringing the list of provinces under maximum disease control from seven to six. Tak, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Songkhla are still marked “dark red”.

Currently, 39 provinces are classified as “red” or high disease control areas. They are Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Chumphon, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Chachoengsao, Trang, Trat, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Ayutthaya, Phatthalung, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Ranong, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Satun, Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Saraburi, Sa Kaew, Suphanburi, Surat Thani, Ang Thong, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and now Chanthaburi.

The “orange” zone or controlled area covers 23 provinces, namely: Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Chai Nat, Chaiyaphum, Buri Ram, Phayao, Phrae, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Yasothon, Roi Et, Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Singburi, Sukhothai, Surin, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Uttaradit, Uthai Thani, Amnat Charoen and Si Sa Ket.

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The “yellow” zone or monitored area includes five provinces: Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Bueng Kan, Mukdahan and Sakon Nakhon.

The “blue” zone or the tourist pilot area covers four provinces, namely Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket.

Opening of pubs, bars postponed to Jan 15, Chanthaburi shifts to “red” zone

Published : November 12, 2021

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