Military chopper flies newborn to Chiang Mai for medical treatment
A military helicopter flew a sick baby from Mae Hong Son province to Chiang Mai for treatment.
The National Institute for Emergency Medicine instructed the helicopter assistant to transport the two-day-old newborn with hypoxemia and pulmonary hypertension.
The Pha Muang Force sent a helicopter with Medical Air Ambulance squadron from the Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital.
Meanwhile, the 36th Ranger Forces Regiment sent a nurse and rescue squad with medics from Maesariang Hospital to provide first aid to the baby and prepare for transportation.
They transported the baby from Mae La Noi district to Nakornping Hospital in Chiang Mai.
Chulabhorn Royal Academy signs agreement with Zuellig Pharma to purchase eight million doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna
Bangkok, 17 September 2021 – The Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) announced an official agreement with ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare services provider in Asia, on the supply and distribution of eight million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in Thailand. Aimed for use as prime and booster vaccination, if and when approved, a portion of the vaccines will be allocated to people from vulnerable and underprivileged groups.
Professor Nithi Mahanonda, MD., Secretary-General of Chulabhorn Royal Academy, said, “The Chulabhorn Royal Academy has been working closely with the government and related private organizations to combat the ongoing pandemic by offering more vaccine options to the general public, business corporations, vulnerable groups and underprivileged people amidst the emergency situation. The Academy also focuses on conducting research studies of COVID-19 vaccines in Thailand and plans to concurrently conduct systematic research to confirm the immune response results in the country’s environment, starting from the end of this year.”
“This collaboration with Zuellig Pharma is an important mission that marks our continued efforts to ensure the inclusivity of vaccine distribution and to drive Thailand’s economic recovery. Guided by the aspiration of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, Chancellor of Chulabhorn Royal Academy, we remain committed to equitably providing the public with quality medical services for all,” added Professor Nithi.
Ms. Sunaiyanaa Kidkasetpaisal, General Manager, ZP Therapeutics, Zuellig Pharma Thailand, said, “We are honoured to be collaborating with the Chulabhorn Royal Academy in increasing access to the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna. As the official partner of Moderna in Thailand, ZP Therapeutics draws upon our unparalleled commercialisation capabilities, expertise, and experience to support Thailand’s vaccination programmes. In particular, being future-ready to provide protection against new variants of concern with supportive clinical data and when approved by the local authorities.”
Similar to its previous COVID-19 vaccine procurements, the Chulabhorn Royal Academy will also work with the Ministry of Public Health in allocating a portion of the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna to interested business corporations. The central nationwide vaccine price, inclusive of vaccination insurance, will be announced in due course.
Zuellig Pharma provides world-class distribution, digital and commercial services to over 350,000 medical facilities and its more than 1,000 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally. With over 70 years of experience in Thailand, the company is equipped with global standard warehouses and cold chain capacity of more than 40,000 sqm, and distributes more than 80% of the nation’s vaccines today.
Covid cases and related deaths in Thailand see a decline
Thailand logged 14,109 new cases and 122 deaths over the past 24 hours on Saturday. Of the new cases, 854 were in prisons.
The situation was an improvement on Friday’s 14,555 cases and 171 deaths.
Meanwhile, 13,280 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.
Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,462,901 – 1,317,527 of whom have recovered, 130,128 are still in hospitals and 15,246 have died.
Separately, another 175,306 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 371,686 their second shot and 332 a booster shot, bringing total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 43,889,427.
According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 228.41 million on Saturday, 204.99 million of whom have recovered, 18.73 million are active cases (100,503 in severe condition) and 4.69 million have died (up by 8,487).
Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 42.80 million, followed by India with 33.42 million, Brazil with 21.10 million, the UK with 7.37 million and Russia with 7.23 million.
Content creator and boyfriend in trouble over alleged sex video
OnlyFans star “Kai Nao” (rotten egg) and her boyfriend were called by police on Friday for allegedly producing a sex video and uploading through the platform.
OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service, through which content creators can earn money from users who subscribe to their content, or so called “fan”. Sexual content among others is popular on the platform.
The Cyber-Crime Investigation Bureau had learned that a female content provider known as Kai Nao had provided sexual content along with her boyfriend. Also, Kai Nao had encouraged interested persons to produce the same kind of content on OnlyFans, via a YouTube video.
Police concluded that Kai Nao’s action was a violation of the Computer Crime Act, as well as the criminal law for allegedly persuading others to engage in inappropriate sexual activity.
On Friday, the OnlyFans star and her boyfriend were called for questioning. The woman reportedly admitted to her actions. Officials said they would prosecute her and the boyfriend.
Police added that other Thai OnlyFans content providers were being investigated and could be prosecuted as well.
Chumphon launches Covid-19 testing for Thai and migrant fishermen
The public health office in Chumphon province on Friday launched a campaign among fishing boat workers at the pier in Pak Nam subdistrict to find Covid-19 cases.
“The campaign is in collaboration with entrepreneurs in the fishing industry, who helped donate money to buy antigen test kits for fishing boat workers, both Thais and migrants,” said Chumphon Governor Theera Anantaseriwitthaya.
“Those who test positive will be immediately isolated to prevent cluster cases. Workers who still have symptoms after completing their quarantine will be sent to hospitals in the province for treatment.”
The governor added that once all the workers are tested, the province will extend the campaign to cover high-risk citizens, such as elders, disabled persons and those with underlying health problems.
Chumphon launches Covid-19 testing for Thai and migrant fishermen
Chumphon launches Covid-19 testing for Thai and migrant fishermen
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“As the campaign expands, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Chumphon will likely go up. However, it is a good thing that infected persons are found and isolated early on before they spread the virus to family members and surrounding communities,” added Theera.
On Wednesday, Chumphon had provided 2,500 jabs of Sinopharm vaccine to workers of fruit plantations as more fruit buyers from all over the country are entering the province to buy durians and mangosteens.
A forest ranger was attacked and killed by a gaur while on duty in Prachinburi province on Friday.
Asquad of six rangers were patrolling the route in the Khao Yai National Park from September 15 to 18.
Two of the rangers were attacked by a gaur and injured. The aviation division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment sent a helicopter to airlift them for treatment.
Adisak Phusitwongsanuyut, chief of the park, said later that one of the rangers died from blood loss at Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital. Another ranger was being treated at Pakchongnana Hospital.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has arranged assistance for every officer and their families. The department would perform religious rites for the deceased.
After 7-year ban, Iraq to import second lot of Thai rice
A major Thai rice exporter has recently signed a contract with Iraqi importers to supply 44,000 tonnes of 100 per cent white rice.
The contract for supply was signed by Tanasan Rice Plc.
“This will be the second lot that Iraq has bought from Thailand this year,” Kriangsak Tabnanon, president of the Thai Rice Mills Association, said on Friday.
“The first lot of 44,000 tonnes had been delivered on August 18. The transaction marks a historic moment for rice export as Iraq had boycotted rice from Thailand for seven years over quality concerns.”
Kriangsak said the ban was the result of a Thai exporter, who had delivered 110,000 tonnes of rice to Iraq in 2014, failing to meet the country’s quality standards. The Iraqi importers also claimed that the delivered rice was 10 per cent less than what was agreed on, which had led to a ban on Thai rice that lasted seven years.
“The removal of the ban is great news for Thai rice exporters. Iraq has been a long-time customer of Thailand and could buy more rice from us,” he said.
“The association would urge all exporters to give rice quality top priority to strengthen customer confidence so as to secure more orders in the future.”
Rains expected to ease off across Thailand as monsoon weakens
The Thailand Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast less rain across the country as the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening.
Waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are about a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers. The department advised all ships to proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:
North: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-24 degrees Celsius, highs of 31-33°C.
Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 30-34°C.
Central: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 33-34°C.
East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (east coast): Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 31-35°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
South (west coast): Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 20-25°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.
Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-27°C, highs of 32-34°C.
Thailand recorded 14,109 Covid-19 cases and 122 deaths on Saturday.
Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday (September 18) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 14,109 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 854 of whom have been found in prisons.
Death toll increased by 122, while 13,280 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.
Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,462,901 with 15,246 total deaths.
Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, the only Thai member of the K-Pop girl band Blackpink, said she wants to improve the education standards of children in her home province of Buri Ram.
In an interview with the Korea Times on Thursday, the popstar voiced interest in launching an international cultural exchange programme with help from the Korea Foundation.
The foundation is building a cultural compound at the Non Suwan Phittayakhom School in Buri Ram this year and is also planning to set up a K-pop dance academy staffed by local teachers.
The all-girl group was launched in 2016 by YG Entertainment and was the first Korean band to enter and top Billboard’s Emerging Artists’ chart.
Military chopper flies newborn to Chiang Mai for medical treatment
Military chopper flies newborn to Chiang Mai for medical treatment
Chumphon launches Covid-19 testing for Thai and migrant fishermen
Chumphon launches Covid-19 testing for Thai and migrant fishermen
Forest ranger killed by gaur during patrol duty
Forest ranger killed by gaur during patrol duty
Forest ranger killed by gaur during patrol duty
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