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Thailand logs 13,897 new cases, 188 deaths

Thailand’s daily numbers rose slightly to 13,897 new cases and 188 deaths over the past 24 hours on Thursday. Of the new cases, 394 were in prisons.

Meanwhile, 13,527 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.

Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,434,237 – 1,290,556 of whom have recovered, 128,728 are still in hospitals and 14,953 have died.

Separately, another 316,107 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 512,728 their second shot and 1,578 a booster shot, bringing the total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 42,477,514.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 227.27 million on Thursday, 203.97 million of whom have recovered, 18.63 million are active cases (101,818 in severe condition) and 4.67 million have died (up by 10,200).

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Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 42.48 million, followed by India with 33.35 million, Brazil with 21.03 million, the UK with 7.31 million and Russia with 7.19 million.

Published : September 16, 2021

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Phi Phi police find body of missing Austrian hotel manager

The body of Florian Hallermann, 56, who had gone missing five days ago was found on the Ao Plaew hill on Krabi’s Phi Phi Island at 5pm on Wednesday.

The site was about 200 metres from the island’s main road.

Hallermann, who was general manager of the Zeavola Resort on the island, was captured on CCTV leaving the resort on Saturday afternoon. He was last seen walking along the beach with a backpack.

Police have been hunting for Hallermann since Monday.

The body has been sent to the Prachasantisook Foundation for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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Postpone countrys reopening to November 1, Siriraj Hospital prof advises

Thailand is not ready to reopen the country on October 1 as the Covid-19 vaccination rate has not yet reached a safe level, Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, Siriraj Hospital’s dean of the Faculty of Medicine, said on Wednesday, suggesting that the reopening be postponed to November 1.

Prasit said his main concern was that another new virus variant could possibly emerge at any time, making current vaccines ineffective.

Compared with other countries, it would be too quick if Thailand were to reopen on October 1, he said, as the vaccination rate should first exceed 70 per cent of the population.

Only 38 per cent of the country has been vaccinated so far with a first dose and just 18 per cent have received the second dose, the dean pointed out.

“The government should wait for one more month to ensure that the country is ready to reopen for tourists. We have learnt from the Phuket Sandbox programme that people who have been fully vaccinated can still get infected and spread the disease. I also strongly suggest not to lift quarantine measures in the meantime,” Prasit said.

“Medical personnel will also be required to continue their duties after this long period of hard work. If there was another outbreak, patient beds would be inadequate, and we have to avoid that,” he warned.

“Whoever makes the decision will need to be responsible for it. My only hope for now is that there would be no further virus mutations which could affect vaccine efficiency,” he added.

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DRT tackling noise, security problems on Red Line route

The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is conducting an investigation into complaints by residents that the Red Line urban trains from Bang Sue to Rangsit stations are creating excessive noise since the line opened for public use on August 2.

“We have dispatched technicians to use sound meters to check the noise level along tracks in those areas and should have the results soon,” DRT director-general Kittiphan Panchan said on Wednesday.

“Initially, the DRT is considering installing noise barriers along the tracks in residential areas to minimise the impact on surrounding communities,” he said.

DRT tackling noise, security problems on Red Line route

Kittiphan also said that during the survey officials discovered that cables at track axle counters have gone missing, which rendered the mechanical system inoperable.

“We speculated that someone might have broken into the track system to steal the cables,” he said.

“The DRT will install additional CCTV cameras in risky areas, increase the number of security guards, and do away with parking sites at connecting tracks to prevent intruders,” he added.

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The Red Line train comprises two routes. The Bang Sue-Rangsit route is 26km long with 10 stations and a total travel time of 25 minutes. The Bang Sue-Taling Chan route is 15km long with three stations and a travel time of about 15 minutes. Fares range from THB12 to THB42.

Each train runs at an interval of 30 minutes during normal hours. During rush hours (7-9am and 5-7.30pm), trains arrive every 15 minutes.

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Thailand recorded 13,897 Covid-19 cases and 188 deaths on Thursday.

Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday (September 16) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 13,897 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 394 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 188, while 13,527 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,434,237 with 14,953 total deaths.
 

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Unesco declares Chiang Mai’s Doi Chiang Dao as new biosphere reserve

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on Wednesday approved Chiang Mai’s Doi Chiang Dao as a new biosphere reserve – the fifth site in Thailand to receive the prestigious listing.

The other biosphere reserves are Sakae Rat in Nakhon Ratchasima, Suan Sak-Huai Nak in Lampang, Huai Khok Ma in Chiang Mai and the Ranong Mangrove Forest.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said Unesco’s International Coordinating Council on the Man and the Biosphere Programme held an online meeting on Wednesday to review 22 international areas, including Doi Chiang Dao, for listing as biosphere reserves.

Unesco declares Chiang Mai’s Doi Chiang Dao as new biosphere reserve

Doi Chiang Dao is located in Ban Pang Ma-O in Chiang Dao district, which is part of the upper Ping River basin, where the ecosystem has been protected by the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary for four decades. The surrounding area is home to protected animals such as gorals and serows.

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The 2,175-metre-high mountain is part of a limestone massif located 6km west-northwest of Chiang Dao town.

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Unesco declares Chiang Mai’s Doi Chiang Dao as new biosphere reserve

Besides the abundance of rare flora and fauna, it is also diverse in ethnic groups such as the Tai Yai, Hmong, Lahu, Lishu and Paganyaw, as well as the Lanna culture.

Doi Chiang Dao is the third most visited ecotourism site in Thailand and one of the most popular birdwatching sites in the country, with more than 300 species of birds, including the rare giant nuthatch and Hume’s pheasant.

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Bangkok distributing 2 million ATKs to residents in high-risk groups

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in cooperation with the National Health Security Office, is handing out from Thursday 2 million antigen test kits (ATKs) to Bangkokians who are at high risk of contracting Covid-19.

“The move aims to expand the scope of active case finding in Bangkok,” deputy governor Sophon Phisutthiwong said on Wednesday. “People who test positive can isolate themselves early on, which will lead to efficient control against the virus spreading.”

Each person in high-risk groups that fit the following criteria will be eligible for two set of ATKs:

– Aged over 60, bedridden patients, disabled people, and those with seven underlying health problems.

– Displaying symptoms of fever, coughing, loss of smell and taste, troubled breathing.

– Residing in the same house as an infected patient.

– Working as a community coordinator.

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Eligible candidates can register via the Pao Tang application and collect their ATKs at participating clinics, pharmacies or hospitals.

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Those who do not have a smartphone can head over to participating hospitals to register for their ATKs.

“The test kits must be used five days apart,” Sophon advised.

“Those who had already received the ATKs can reapply if they find out later that they are in high-risk groups – for example, if any of their family members or neighbours have just tested positive for Covid-19,” he added.

Published : September 16, 2021

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Continuous rainfall forecast across Thailand, isolated heavy showers in some areas

The country will experience continuous rainfall, with isolated heavy showers in the North, the Northeast, the Central region, the East and the South’s west coast amid a monsoon trough even as a moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday.

It advised people in risky areas to beware of rain water accumulation that may cause flash floods.

The department also advised all ships to proceed with caution and keep away from areas with thundershowers as waves in the Andaman Sea are 1-2 metres high and above 2 metres during thundershowers.

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 26-27 degrees, highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius.

North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees and highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25 degrees and highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Central: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 32-34 degrees Celsius.

East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-26 degrees, highs of 29-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the area with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 20-24 degrees, highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 metres high and over 2 metres during thundershowers.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Only 91 of over 30,000 Phuket Sandbox arrivals tested positive: CCSA

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Wednesday that of the 32,005 travellers under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, only 91 or 0.28 per cent have tested positive so far.

This announcement was made in a bid to allay people’s fears about infection clusters.

CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin said most of the infections were traced to the Delta variant.

Between July 1 and September 14, 359 flights have landed in Thailand and most of the arrivals were from the United States, followed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Since July 1, 524,221 nights have been booked in SHA+ hotels in Phuket and 7,135 nights in Surat Thani, Phang Nga and Krabi.

The spokesman said the prime minister has instructed tourism authorities to prepare for the high season, which falls in the fourth quarter of the year, and make adjustments in line with the new normal.

Published : September 15, 2021

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Vaccination mandatory in Covid-Free Settings from Oct 1

All employees in malls and other at-risk businesses will need to be vaccinated by October 1 when the Covid-Free Setting (CFS) measure rolls out.

Department of Health chief Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai announced the move during his visit to check Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall on Wednesday. The Covid-Free Setting measure is being piloted at the mall this month.

CFS will be deployed in full from October 1, aiding Thailand’s return to normal life after months of heavy restrictions to curb infections.

Suwanchai said starting next month, all employees in Covid-Free Settings (CFS) should be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and take an antigen kit test every 7 days.

Employees in Covid-Free Settings who have had only one dose of vaccine will need to test negative and undergo a risk assessment before being allowed to work.

Meanwhile, customers who have not had both doses may need to present a negative antigen test to enter malls, said health officials.

Under the CFS measure, shopping malls and other businesses must have a contingency plan to immediately control any outbreaks of Covid-19. All business owners must also make quarantine preparations to ensure speedy isolation and treatment of any employees who contract the virus.

Published : September 15, 2021