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In an expansive sting operation, police netted several suspects believed to be involved in two human-trafficking cases – one getting Thais illegal jobs in Cambodia and the other involving Rohingya refugees in Malaysia.

Former Immigration Police chief Pol Lt-General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, who has been reinstated as assistant police chief, and deputy police chief Pol General Roy Inkapairo jointly made the announcement on Friday.

Suspects Ubolrat Puttapraisakul and Li Tianfong were arrested on Thursday in Chiang Mai’s Fang and Wiang Haeng districts respectively for allegedly tricking Thais into taking up jobs at an illegal “romance” call-centre in Sihanoukville.

Additional evidence led to the issuing of arrest warrants for 10 suspects, including four Chinese nationals, four Cambodians and two Thais.

Roy said Cambodian police have rescued some 20 victims and moved them to a safe house until they can be returned to Thailand.

He said the victims had answered ads placed on social media and Line offering people who can speak English high-paying jobs in Cambodia. The victims were also persuaded to make investments.

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However, when the victims realised they had been scammed and wanted to return, they were quietened down with threats of violence. Eventually, one victim managed to send out a call for rescue on social media.

Police also tracked down another human-trafficking suspect who goes by the name Jaepa Lapidi. This man is linked to a human-trafficking network in Malaysia and reportedly fled across the border to Thailand in 2015.

He and eight Thai nationals are wanted for a crime committed in 2015 in Malaysia.

Investigators believe this group trafficked and detained Rohingya refugees in Malaysia’s Perlis state, and even whipped many of the victims to death. Malaysian police say they found 30 graves near the so-called detention area in Wang Kelian in Perlis.

Surachate said police are investigating to see if this case may be linked to the human-trafficking ring run by former Army adviser Lt-General Manas Kongpan, who died in prison earlier this year.

It is believed that traffickers transported Rohingya refugees from Myanmar through Thailand to other neighbouring countries.

As for the other eight suspects, police say they travel frequently to neighbouring countries and will be caught soon.

The police are also cooperating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office to keep track of shady transactions.

Thai police crack open two major international trafficking rings

Published : October 22, 2021

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday that Thailand is ready to welcome travellers from low-risk countries in a bid to revive Thailand’s economy.

Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said fully-vaccinated travellers from 46 countries will be allowed to enter Thailand from November 1 without having to quarantine. He also said the PM wants every organisation to cooperate and protect the public.

As for fears that the country’s Covid-19 caseload will surge with outsiders bringing in infections, Prayut said it’s a chance Thailand has to take otherwise tourists will go elsewhere. He also said the country’s capability in dealing with Covid-19 has improved and we must learn to live with the disease.

However, he advised people to continue observing all preventive measures like wearing masks, washing hands regularly and maintaining social distancing. He also called on the Public Health Ministry to accelerate the vaccination rollout.

From November 1, quarantine will not be mandatory for double-jabbed travellers from Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong.

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Published : October 22, 2021

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A 63-year-old US national was arrested on Thursday – one day before the statute of limitations expired – in relation to charges of tech fraud committed more than a decade ago.

The suspect, whose name has not been released, was arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district. He has denied all allegations.

In 2006, the suspect is believed to have set up a fake banking website to trick people into revealing their banking information. The fraudster then allegedly transferred their money to his own accounts.

In 2007, two suspected accomplices were arrested and one of them named the American man, who was then arrested, charged and granted bail. The American skipped the appointment with his attorney and has been missing until he was tracked down on Thursday.

He is scheduled to be formally charged on Friday.

Published : October 22, 2021

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The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is setting up strict control measures at its six major airports as Thailand gets ready to open its doors on November 1.

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Friday that people entering Thailand will be required to show proof of having received both jabs of a World Health Organisation (WHO)-approved vaccine and a negative RT-PCR test result.

He said the same rules apply to domestic travellers.

All travellers will be screened with an automatic infrared thermometer as soon as they land, and rescreened if their temperature is higher than 37.5 degrees Celsius.

If the second screening shows their temperature to be higher than 37.5 degrees then they will be sent to the hospital immediately.

Meanwhile, Don Mueang Airport will provide vaccines and Covid-19 tests for 900 walk-ins daily.

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As part of the government’s policy to stimulate the economy, Thailand is opening in three phases on November 1, December 1 and New Year’s Day.

From November 1, travellers from low-risk countries can enter the country without having to quarantine for 14 days.

Don Mueang Airport expects to see at least 10,000 travellers daily, far lower than the 50,000 travellers per day in 2019.

Authorities reckon there will be 60,000 domestic travellers per day in the first phase, up significantly from about 12,000 per day in October.

Published : October 22, 2021

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) earlier this week issued guidelines for people heading to Thailand from low-risk countries once it partially reopens on November 1.

TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said though people from low-risk countries do not have to undergo the 14-day quarantine, they are required to:

• Stay in Thailand for at least 21 days.

• Provide proof of having received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine that has been approved by either the World Health Organisation (WHO) or Thailand’s Public Health Ministry.

• Provide a negative Covid-19 result taken no more than 72 hours ago. If they test positive, they must provide evidence proving they had contracted the virus over the past three months and provide proof of US$50,000 insurance coverage.

• Provide evidence of reservation in a SHA-plus hotel on the first night.

• Download the MorChana application as soon as they land in Thailand.

The authorities have also released guidelines for travellers from other countries as well as those who have not been fully vaccinated.

Yuthasak said travellers from countries outside the low-risk list can stay in any of the “blue zone” areas for seven days before they can travel to other parts of Thailand.

As for those who have not been fully vaccinated, Yuthasak said those arriving by air will be quarantined for 10 days and those arriving by land for 14 days.

The blue zone comprises areas that are considered safe based on the number of local residents vaccinated and the number of Covid-19 patients currently in hospital. 

The blue zone at present covers:

• Phuket

• Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao)

• Phang Nga (Khao Lak area and Ko Yao)

• Krabi (Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ngai and Railay Beach)

Blue zones that will open on November 1:

• Bangkok

• Samut Prakan (Suvarnabhumi Airport)

• Phang Nga province

• Krabi province

• Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin and Nong Khae)

• Chiang Mai (Muang, Mae Rim, Mae Taeng and Doi Tao districts)

• Ranong (Koh Phayam)

• Nong Khai (Muang, Si Chiang Mai, Tha Bo and Sangkhom districts)

• Loei (Chiang Khan district)

• Buri Ram (Muang)

• Udon Thani (Muang, Na Yung, Nong Han, Prachaksinlapakhom, Kumphawapi and Ban Dung districts)

• Rayong (Koh Samet)

• Trat (Koh Chang)

Blue zones to open in December:

• Chiang Rai

• Mae Hong Son

• Lamphun

• Phrae

• Sukhothai

• Phetchabun

• Pathum Thani

• Ayutthaya

• Khon Kaen

• Nakhon Ratchasima

• Nakhon Si Thammarat

• Trang

• Phatthalung

• Songkhla

• Yala

• Narathiwat

Blue zone provinces that will open in January are:

• Surin

• Sa Kaew

• Chanthaburi

• Tak

• Nakhon Phanom

• Mukdahan

• Bueng Kan

• Ubon Ratchathani

• Nan

• Kanchanaburi

• Ratchaburi

• Satun

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Published : October 22, 2021

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The British Embassy says it expects Thailand to announce a net-zero carbon emissions target date at or before the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) between October 31 and November 12.

British Ambassador Mark Gooding said during a press conference on Wednesday that the UK COP26 presidency has identified four core goals:

> Mitigation: secure global net-zero emissions by 2050 while capping a global warming rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius.

> Adaptation: adapt to protect communities and natural habitats.

> Finance: mobilise public and private climate finance.

> Collaboration: work together to deliver.

Gooding pointed out that Thailand is the 20th largest emitter in the world and the 9th most impacted country by extreme weather events between 1999 and 2018.

“We hope Thailand will join others in the region to aim for net-zero emissions by 2050,” he said. “We also hope Thailand will make an ambitious statement on energy, particularly a ban on new coal-fired power plants. The UK and other partners stand ready to support Thailand in these efforts.”

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Meanwhile, Andrew Beirne, Economic & Prosperity Counsellor, Thailand, like other countries in the region, was likely to be at particular risk from heat waves, flooding, sea water inundation and crop failure due to climate change.

Beirne said that if key tipping points are passed, such as the melting of polar ice caps, global temperatures will rise faster and it will be difficult to reverse.

“Some studies now predict that Thailand’s crop output may drop due to extreme weather, drought and flooding – possibly within 15 years,” he warned.

He advised Thailand to seize three opportunities in tackling climate change in the next ten years:

* Energy: promote the use of low cost renewable energy resources.

* Transportation: promote the development of electric vehicles.

* Agriculture: promote low-carbon farming.

“Apart from escaping risks from global warming, all this will help Thailand draw more investment and boost the country’s competitiveness,” he added.

Separately, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft of the country’s long-term strategy for climate change proposed by the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry. The draft states that Thailand would aim to reach net zero emissions “as early as possible in the second half of the century”.

The Cabinet also appointed the ministry to submit the draft to the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change during COP26.

Published : October 22, 2021

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced the list of countries and territories permitted to enter Thailand from November 1 onward under the government’s plan to reopen the country.

Visitors from the 46 countries, described as low-risk group, may enter Thailand by air without quarantine, provided they have been fully vaccinated and tested negative for Covid-19 prior to arrival. They must also agree to take another test upon arrival.

The 46 countries and territories are:

1.  Australia 
2.  Austria 
3.  Bahrain 
4.  Belgium 
5.  Bhutan 
6.  Brunei Darussalam 
7.  Bulgaria 
8.  Cambodia 
9.  Canada 
10. Chile 
11. China 
12. Cyprus 
13. Czech Republic 
14. Denmark 
15. Estonia 
16. Finland 
17. France 
18. Germany 
19. Greece 
20. Hungary 
21. Iceland 
22. Ireland 
23. Israel 
24. Italy 
25. Japan 
26. Latvia 
27. Lithuania 
28. Malaysia 
29. Malta 
30. Netherlands 
31. New Zealand 
32. Norway 
33. Poland 
34. Portugal 
35. Qatar 
36. Saudi Arabia 
37. Singapore 
38. Slovenia 
39. South Korea 
40. Spain 
41. Sweden 
42. Switzerland 
43. United Arab Emirates 
44. United Kingdom 
45. United States 
46. Hong Kong

The ministry has earlier issued guidelines for foreign travelers wishing to enter Thailand from November 1 onward, with details as follow:

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Published : October 22, 2021

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Friday (October 22) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 9,810 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19.

Death toll increased by 66, while 10,513 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,831,389 – 1,710,447 of whom have recovered, 102,317 are still in hospitals and 18,625 have died.

Separately, another 318,428 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 368,380 their second shot and 27,296 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 69,217,162.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 243.3 million on Friday, 220.49 million of whom have recovered, 17.86 million are active cases (76,785 in severe condition) and 4.95 million have died (up by 7,194).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 46.17 million, followed by India with 34.14 million, Brazil with 21.7 million, the UK with 8.64 million and Russia with 8.13 million.

Published : October 22, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Friday (October 22) that the high-pressure system from China covers upper Laos and the upper South China Sea while the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevail over upper Thailand the Gulf of Thailand, the South and Andaman Sea.

Thundershowers with gusty winds will be likely over the country with isolated heavy rains in the North, the Northeast, the Central, the East and the South regions. People in risky areas should beware of severe conditions and rain accumulation that may cause flash flood and overflows.

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

North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees and highs of 29-34 degrees Celsius. 

Northeast: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 21-25 degrees and highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius. 

Central: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.

East: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 19-25 degrees, highs of 28-31 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with gusty wind and isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : October 22, 2021

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The Covid-19 crisis is tending to ease especially in Bangkok and its vicinity, but health officials are keeping an eye on the situation in the four southern provinces as infections there continue to rise, Department of Disease Control director-general Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said.

He also said all those who received two Sinopharm vaccine doses will get a booster shot starting late November or early December.

A committee has asked Chulabhorn Hospital to submit evidence that studies have shown that a booster dose is necessary to increase immunity against the virus.

Once this evidence is received, the dates on which people can get the booster shots will be announced.

Published : October 21, 2021

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