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Thailand sees slight improvement in Covid situation

Thailand logged 14,029 new Covid-19 cases and 180 deaths on Sunday over a 24-hour period. Of the new cases, 276 were in prisons.

On Saturday, 15,191 cases were reported with 253 deaths.

Meanwhile, 15,742 patients have recovered and been discharged over the past 24 hours.

Thailand’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 1,382,173 – 1,231,854 of whom have recovered, 135,966 are still in hospitals and 14,259 have died.

Separately, another 239,941 people were given their first Covid-19 shot on Saturday, 187,368 their second shot, and 1,296 a booster shot, bringing the total Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 40,060,467.

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According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 225.10 million on Sunday, 201.63 million of whom have recovered, 23.47 million are active cases (103,437 in severe condition) and 4.64 million have died (up by 7,709).

Thailand ranks 29th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 41.82 million, followed by India with 33.23 million, Brazil with 20.99 million, the UK with 7.20 million and Russia with 7.12 million.

Published : September 12, 2021

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DDC reveals data on fatalities, adverse effects from vaccination

There have been more than 600 fatalities after administering over 35 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.

On Saturday, the DDC’s division of epidemiology also revealed data collected until September 5 of the symptoms after cocktail or booster vaccination.

A total of 35,912,894 Covid-19 vaccine doses had been administered until September 5. A total of 628 deaths were reported, of which 416 were determined by experts as irrelevant to the vaccination and 249 cases were concomitant events from other conditions. Meanwhile reports are awaited of 122 deaths.

Out of 791 people who received Sinovac as the first shot and AstraZeneca as the second shot, a total of 38 fatality cases was reported. Three of the cases were irrelevant to the vaccines, three cases were inconclusive while information is still being gathered in 32 cases. Symptoms that can be found after completing the cocktail vaccination are fever, headaches, vomiting, dizziness, nausea and muscle ache.

Among people who received AstraZeneca as a booster shot after two shots of Sinovac, three out of 293 people died. Two cases were reportedly irrelevant and information was being collected about one fatality. Symptoms that can be found are similar to the cocktail vaccination.

As for the Pfizer booster dose after two Sinovac doses, there were three fatalities. One case is inconclusive, while two cases are being investigated. Most of the symptoms that were found after the third shot were similar to other booster shots, but with rashes.

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A total of 15,292,644 Sinovac shots had been administered with 24 cases of severe allergic reaction. Vaccine-induced immune thrambotic thrambocytopenia (VITT) was found in five people after receiving AstraZeneca, and six cases of severe allergy out of 15,419,603 doses. From 4,330,836 doses of Sinopharm vaccination, some adverse effects were reported, but with no severe symptoms.

The DDC’s division of epidemiology said that symptoms of myocarditis in children and VITT were rarely found, and could be cured after immediate medical treatment. The division also said that the mRNA vaccines, namely Pfizer and Moderna, could cause myocarditis and pericarditis.

“People in high risk groups, especially the elderly, patients with seven major diseases and pregnant women, are urged to be vaccinated as the benefits still outweigh the side-effects,” the DDC’s division of epidemiology said.

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No ban on taking photos in Hua Lamphong station: SRT

There is no prohibition on taking pictures in Hua Lamphong Railway Station, the public relations centre of the State Railway of Thailand clarified via Facebook, but urged people to check for appropriateness and safety.

The response came after a Tik Tok user released a video clip claiming that the authorities did not allow people to take pictures inside the Hua Lamphong train station without official permission.

Those who are interested in doing a photoshoot with a model inside the station must seek permission as there were many instances where photographs were inappropriate or obscene, the SRT said.

If photographers enter or shoot in a potentially dangerous area, security personnel will warn or prohibit them, the SRT said.

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Thailand recorded 14,029 Covid-19 cases and 180 deaths on Sunday

Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday (September 12) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 14,029 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 276 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 180, while 15,742 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 1,382,173 with 14,353 total deaths.

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Wet spell continues across Thailand

Isolated heavy rains are forecast for the North, the Central, the East and the South, while isolated heavy to very heavy rains are likely in the Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

An active monsoon trough lies across the lower North, the upper Central, and the Northeast into the tropical depression “Conson” over the middle Vietnam.

Meanwhile, a strong southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand.

“People in the risky areas should watch for overflows and flash floods,” the department said.

Strong winds and waves are likely in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, rising 2-3 metres high in the Andaman Sea, about two metres in the Gulf of Thailand and above three metres during thundershowers.

“All ships should proceed with caution and keep away from thundershowers, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf should keep ashore until September 14,” the department said.

Meanwhile tropical storm “Conson” has downgraded to a tropical depression and will make landfall over Quang Ngai, Vietnam. It is expected to downgrade to an active low-pressure cell over Vietnam.

“Isolated heavy to very heavy rain is likely in the Northeast,” the department added.

The weather forecast for 24 hours:

North: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 32-35°C.

Northeast: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 29-34°C.

Central: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 30-33°C.

East: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 29-32°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-25°C, highs of 32-34°C.

Surat Thani upward: Waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Nakhon Si Thammarat downward: Waves one to two metres high and about two metres offshore.

South (west coast): Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 20-26°C, highs of 30-34°C.

Phuket upward: Waves two to three metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.

Krabi downward: Waves about two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 25-27°C, highs of 31-33°C.

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Police vow to end Din Daeng pro-democracy protests by Oct

The Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau announced on Saturday that daily demonstrations by a pro-democracy group at the Din Daeng intersection will end by October.

The demonstrations have been organised daily by local people of the Din Daeng area since late August. The protesters, called “Thalu Gas”, have had frequent violent clashes with crowd control police.

The police bureau blamed the protesters for a car accident during a clash on Friday night, and not officials as reported on social media.

Bangkok’s deputy police chief Piya Tawichai explained that a demonstrator had run past the car, which caused the accident. Police later used a water canon to put out the fire caused by the damage to the car.

Published : September 11, 2021

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US embassy marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

The US embassy held a memorial ceremony at the Chancery in Bangkok on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Acting deputy chief of mission James Wayman joined embassy officers in a wreath-laying ceremony.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in the US also will hold the 20th anniversary commemoration. The programme will commence at 8.30am eastern time (7.30pm Thailand time). A moment of silence will be observed at 8.46am. The ceremony will be exclusively for 9/11 family members. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit all three sites of the attacks.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. The first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center, while the second plane hit the South Tower. The third flight crashed into the west side of the Pentagon. The fourth flight was flown to Washington DC, but it did not hit the target and crashed in a field.

There were 2,977 victims including 344 firefighters; 71 law enforcement officers; 25,000 people were injured.

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4.5 million adolescents to get Pfizer vaccine from October

The Ministry of Public Health has approved the Pfizer vaccine for those aged between 12 to 18.

Public Health Minister Trinuch Thienthong revealed on Friday that a meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration approved vaccination for 4.5 million adolescents with the Pfizer vaccine.

The inoculation will start in October in 29 “dark red” provinces.

Students who volunteer to get the Pfizer vaccine will need consent from their parents.

The ministry will educate the adolscents about the vaccine next week. After that, the ministry will seek the consent of parents for vaccination. Schools will make a list and send it to provincial education offices. Provincial education offices will meet with provincial health offices to summarise the vaccination plan.

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The target is to vaccinate from October onwards, to open the second semester of the 2021 academic year in November.

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Siam Niramit ceases Bangkok operations

Siam Niramit Bangkok, where spectacular shows had entertained and educated visitors on Thai culture and history for close to two decades, is closing down due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

According to a report in Thansettakij newspaper, the theatre’s executives this week told over 200 staffers about the permanent closure, as well as the compensation.

Before this decision, Siam Niramit Bangkok had been closed temporarily since March 17, 2021.

The theatre was built on a leased site near the Thailand Cultural Centre in the Ratchada area. Although the lease contract had another seven years to go, the Ratchada Niramit company did not think it would be worth continuing the business, as it would take a long time for Thailand’s economy and tourism to recover.

However, Siam Niramit Phuket has not been closed permanently, though it has been shut temporarily.

Siam Niramit Bangkok opened on October 27, 2005.

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Siam Niramit ceases Bangkok operations

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NACC denies dragging its feet in probing alleged misuse of police aircraft

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is close to reaching a conclusion in the case of police planes being allegedly used to smuggle liquor from Hat Yai, the deputy secretary-general of the NACC, Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, said on Friday.

He was responding to a post on Facebook page “@Watchdog.ACT” which questioned progress of the investigation into the case. The alleged incident took place in March 2018 when two planes of the Royal Thai Police model CN235-220M and Falcon 2000 were reportedly sighted transporting liquor from Hat Yai International Airport in Songkhla province to the Thai Police Aviation Division (TPAD) in Bangkok.

Over 20 cases of liquor were reportedly covered with black plastic bags before being unloaded from the planes to a pickup truck at the TPAD while two police officers reportedly supervised the operation. A similar incident reportedly happened in May 2018, prompting related agencies to file a case with the NACC for immediate investigation.

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“Although the incidents had taken place in 2018, the case was actually filed at the NACC only in October 2020, which is less than a year ago,” said Niwatchai.

“The commission found that there is prima facie evidence for two offences: using police airplanes to smuggle liquor without going through Customs procedures, and using police flight training allowance for wrongful propose.

“The NACC has carefully investigated all evidence and witnesses and is nearly at the conclusion stage. The case has not been delayed or interfered with by other parties as rumoured,” he added.

Meanwhile, National Police chief Pol General Suwat Jangyodsuk said that he has ordered Internal Affairs chief Pol General Wisanu Prasatthong-osot to investigate the incident and report the findings as soon as possible.

Published : September 11, 2021