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Two teens nabbed for running underage prostitution ring in Kanchanaburi

Members of Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons task force nabbed two teenagers, 19 and 16, at a hotel in Kanchanaburi’s Muang district for allegedly running a prostitution ring.

Officers also rescued two 15-year-olds who had been brought to the hotel by the suspects to provide sexual services.

Police said they had been keeping an eye on the Twitter account “@aethanwawadi”, which offered to procure girls aged 16 to 18 at a fee of 1,300 baht per session. The account, which only offered services in Kanchanaburi, has more than 7,000 followers.

Two teens nabbed for running underage prostitution ring in Kanchanaburi

“The two suspects, claiming to be mature women of 25, would invite young girls to join their business,” police officers said. “They would drive the girls to the hotel their client was at and collect the money. They would then pocket 400 baht as their fee and give 900 baht to the girls.”

Two teens nabbed for running underage prostitution ring in Kanchanaburi

The suspects reportedly said they had been running the business for about two months because most brothels in the province have been shut down in police crackdowns.

Two teens nabbed for running underage prostitution ring in Kanchanaburi

Published : August 02, 2021

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Prayut launches Red Line commuter train service

The long-awaited Red Line commuter train service was launched on Monday morning in a virtual ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The line, which is two years behind schedule, will cut travel time between the heart of Bangkok and its suburbs to less than half an hour thanks to high-speed electric trains.

A three-month trial run kicked off at 10.30am on Monday, and the service is expected to start commercial operations from November.

The Red Line runs two routes – the 10-station 26km Bang Sue-Rangsit route which takes 25 minutes to cover and the three-station 15km Bang Sue-Taling Chan route which takes about 15 minutes.

Fares range from 12 to 42 baht.

The service starts at 6am and ends at 7.30pm on both routes.

Trains will run at an interval of 30 minutes during normal hours but every 15 minutes during rush hour (7am-9am and 5pm to 7.30pm).

Published : August 02, 2021

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More Sinopharm jabs arrive in Thailand

The fifth batch of the 10 million doses ordered by the Chulabhorn Royal Academy arrived from China on Sunday. This batch had one million doses.

The academy is one of the five organisations authorised to import Covid-19 vaccines. Sinopharm, approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation, is one of the five vaccines given the go-ahead by the Thai Food and Drug Administration.

In cooperation with the Public Health Ministry and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the academy has been distributing the jabs to people in the capital at the set price of 1,554 baht for two doses.

Meanwhile, the delivery schedule of the Sinopharm vaccines is as follows:
June 20: 1 million
July 4: 1 million
July 18: 1 million
July 25: 1 million
August 1: 1 million
August 15: 1 million
August 22: 2 million
August 29: 2 million

The vaccine has been allocated as follows:
• 4.5 million doses allocated for corporations
• 3.9 million doses for local administration offices
• 114,068 jabs administered to the general public since July 28
• 351,047 jabs administered to vulnerable and underprivileged groups

The aim is to provide Sinopharm jabs free of charge to five targeted groups, namely:
• People with disabilities
• Underprivileged people living in crowded conditions
• Elderly, bed-ridden or chronic patients
• Monks
• People at risk who are unable to register on the official vaccination scheme.

Of the 10 million doses ordered, 8.9 million have been booked, while 1.1 million doses are still up for the taking.
The academy will launch a second round of registration this month for individuals and companies, which will be eligible to book 100 to 2,000 doses.

The academy is also considering providing Sinopharm jabs to children between the ages of three and 17, as the Chinese government has approved emergency use of the vaccine for this age range.

The Chulabhorn Royal Academy will gradually slow down the import of Sinopharm jabs once vaccines are more easily available later this year.

Published : August 02, 2021

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Economy expected to take up to THB400 bn hit from Covid control measures

The two-week extension of the lockdown period and expansion of the “dark red” zone to cover 29 provinces would cost the economy around THB300-400 billion due to lost economic activities, the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Sunday.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Sunday extended lockdown measures for another 14 days starting August 3 in a bid to tackle the fast-spreading Delta variant. In addition, the CCSA also increased the number of provinces in the “dark red” zone from 13 to 29.

The CCSA will evaluate the situation again on August 18 and may extend the lockdown to August 31 if the situation does not improve.

“The damage from lockdown and control measures in 29 dark red zone provinces is estimated at THB300-400 billion per month, as the newly announced dark red zone provinces are business centres and locations of industrial estates, such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Rayong, Saraburi and Samut Songkram,” chamber chairman Sanan Angubolkul said.

Meanwhile the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) president, Suphan Mongkolsutee, said on Sunday that the government’s extension of the lockdown was not unexpected based on the trend of infections, but classifying more provinces as dark red zones from the 13 earlier would further affect the manufacturing sector. “The dark red zone provinces account for 70-80 per cent of the country’s overall production capacity. Increasing disease control measures would hinder economic activities even further,” he said. “Furthermore, if there aren’t enough rapid testing and vaccination facilities provided to people in these provinces, it could lead to a surge of infections in lockdown areas.”

Published : August 02, 2021

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Pulled down by the Covid crisis, baht on brink of 33 to the dollar

The baht opened at 32.96 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from 32.88 at close on Friday.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 32.90 and 33.05 during the day and between 32.70 and 33.20 this week, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said.

He said the two factors that could determine the baht’s direction was the dollar’s movement and the Covid-19 situation.

Poon predicted that the dollar could move sideways in the short term, while its strengthening factor was a demand for haven assets as the world is in the grip of the virus crisis.

However, the dollar would weaken if economic numbers of the US, such as the nonfarm payroll, were lower than observers’ expectations, he added.

Poon said that the baht could be pressured to touch 33 to the US dollar due to Covid-19 situation in Thailand. However, he believed the Bank of Thailand would help reduce currency fluctuation in some way.

This week, Poon suggested that investors monitor information in the US labour market, as well as performance reports of registered companies.

Published : August 02, 2021

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Classification of provinces under dark red, red and orange Covid zones announced

The Royal Gazette website on Sunday published the announcement by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on the updated Covid-19 control zones in Thailand effective from August 3.

Based on the current Covid-19 situation, the CCSA has increased the number of provinces in the “dark red” zone, or areas under highest disease control level, from 13 to 29. The 29 provinces are: Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Tak, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Narathiwat, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Pattani, Ayutthaya, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Yala, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Songkhla, Singburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Saraburi, Suphanburi and Ang Thong.

The 37 provinces classified under red zone, or high disease control area, are: Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Chanthaburi, Chainat, Chaiyaphum, Chumphon, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Trang, Trat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Sawan, Buri Ram, Phatthalung, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham, Yasothon, Ranong, Roi Et, Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Si Sa Ket, Sakon Nakhon, Satun, Sa Kaew, Sukhothai, Surin, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Uttaradit, Uthai Thani, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen.

The 11 provinces classified under orange zone, or controlled area, are: Krabi, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Bueng Kan, Phayao, Phang Nga, Phrae, Phuket, Mukdahan, Mae Hong Son and Surat Thani.

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Published : August 02, 2021

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Expats in Thailand can now register for Pfizer jabs

Registration opened on Sunday for foreigners living in Thailand to get the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

The website https://expatvac.consular.go.th/ was opened by the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Only those who have not received any Covid-19 vaccination can register. Priority will be given to those over 60 years old, women at least 12 weeks pregnant, and people who have one of the following seven underlying medical conditions:

1. Chronic respiratory diseases

2. Cardiovascular diseases

3. Chronic kidney diseases

4. Cerebrovascular diseases

5. All types of cancer during chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autoimmune therapy

6. Diabetes

7. Obesity (weighing more than 100 kilograms or body mass index more than 35 kilograms per square metre)

Foreign residents of the eligible age, living in any province, can apply.

A news source from the Ministry of Public Health said that the Pfizer vaccine is a part of 1.5 million doses that Thailand has received from the United States as donation, 10 per cent of which — 150,000 doses — have been earmarked for foreigners living in Thailand and Thais who need to travel overseas (eg for study or sport competition).

Published : August 02, 2021

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Thailand recorded 17,970 Covid-19 cases and 178 deaths on Monday

Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday (August 2) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 17,970 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 175 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 178, while 13,919 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 633,284 with 5,168 total deaths.
 

Published : August 02, 2021

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North, Northeast warned of flash floods as isolated heavy rains forecast for regions

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that a rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand while a low pressure cell covers Laos and upper Vietnam.

Isolated heavy rains are possible in the North and the Northeast.

People in these areas should beware of the severe conditions that may cause flash floods, the department said.

Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to rise 2-3 metres high and more than three metres during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats should keep ashore, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 30-34°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 32-34°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 33-36°C.

East: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-28°C, highs of 32-35°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 33-35°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 21-27°C, highs of 31-33°C; waves 2-3 metres high and over three metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 26-28°C, highs of 33-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : August 02, 2021

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BMA arranges vaccination for religious officials

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has conducted a vaccination drive to cover monks, temple staff and officials of other religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism, at the vaccination centre in SCG Bang Sue headquarters on Sunday.

Monks, temple staff and other religious officials in 35 Phra Nakhon districts received the first AstraZeneca jab on Sunday.

BMA officials will administer the second AstraZeneca jab 12 weeks later, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said.

“Monks, temple staff and other religious officials can register for Covid-19 vaccine jabs via the National Office of Buddhism,” he said.

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BMA arranges vaccination for religious officials

He added that the vaccination centre in SCG Bang Sue headquarters also vaccinated disabled people under the Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand, and citizens who have registered via the Thai Ruam Jai website.

BMA arranges vaccination for religious officials

“Moreover, Bangkok’s district offices have been instructed to survey communities as some citizens were unable to get vaccination,” he added.

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Published : August 02, 2021

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