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Hot day with occasional thundershowers forecast for Bangkok and upper Thailand

Isolated thundershowers are forecast for parts of the country, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Aweak southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, while a low-pressure cell covers upper Vietnam and the South of China, the department said.

The weather forecast for 24 hours:

North: Hot day with isolated thundershowers mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan and Tak provinces; minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum 33-37°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Northeast: Hot day with isolated thundershowers and gusty winds mostly in Bueng Kan, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces; minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 35-38°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Central: Hot day with isolated thundershowers mostly in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Songkhram provinces; minimum temperature 25-26°C, maximum 37-39°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

East: Isolated thundershowers mostly in Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces; minimum temperature 25-28°C, maximum 32-36°C; southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves about a metre and 1-2 metres in thundershowers.

South (east coast): Isolated thundershowers mostly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 34-36°C; southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr; waves less than a metre high and 1-2 metres in thundershowers.

South: (west coast): Scattered thundershowers mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun provinces; minimum temperature 21-25°C, maximum 31-33°C; southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves about a metre high and 1-2 metres in thundershowers.

Bangkok and its vicinity: Isolated thundershowers; minimum temperature 26-28°C, maximum 33-38°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Published : July 04, 2021

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Bangkok area suffers power outage as bus rams into electric posts

A Bangkok No. 8 bus smashed into seven electric posts, causing a blackout in the neighbourhood.

Lat Phrao police were alerted to the accident on Saturday morning on Navamin Road, near Khlong Chan Stadium in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district. They rushed to the scene and found the front of the bus heavily damaged after colliding into seven electric posts, six of which had fallen down while the last one had a crack from the impact.

Bangkok area suffers power outage as bus rams into electric posts

The bus also downed several trees along the roadside while a falling post damaged a parked car. The impact from the accident caused a blackout in the neighbourhood.

Bangkok area suffers power outage as bus rams into electric posts

The bus driver and conductor were reportedly injured. Preliminary investigation revealed that the bus was heading back to the depot with no passengers on it except the two.

Bangkok area suffers power outage as bus rams into electric posts

“Luckily, the accident happened on Saturday morning when there was not much traffic in the area,” said a police officer. “The two suffered minor injuries and will be questioned regarding the cause of the accident.”

Bangkok area suffers power outage as bus rams into electric posts

Police have called in a crane truck to remove the bus and debris of electric posts, as well as notified the Metropolitan Electricity Authority to fix the blackout.

Published : July 03, 2021

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70 per cent of Covid patients in Thailand infected with Delta variant

An estimated 70 per cent of Covid-19 patients in Bangkok are infected with the Delta variant, virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan said on his Facebook page on Saturday morning.

His post was based on a study in June of over 700 samples. The virologist added that the Delta variant spread easily, and it is hard to trace the origin.

On Saturday, Thailand logged 6,230 new infections and 41 deaths, pushing the country’s total caseload to 277,151 infections and 2,182 deaths.

Published : July 03, 2021

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People letting their Covid guard down even in red zone provinces, poll shows

A recent poll by the Department of Health revealed that only 65 per cent of people in red zones were wearing a face mask correctly, while the rest were either wearing them incorrectly or not wearing at all.

According to the announcement by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on June 28, 10 provinces have been categorised as red zone, or under the highest control level based on Covid-19 infection rate. The red provinces are: Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Songkhla.

“Failing to wear a face mask properly could contribute to increased infection at community level,” Department of Health director-general Dr Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai said on Saturday.

“Please make sure that the mask fits snugly on your face and that no air is escaping from near the eyes or from either side of the mask. If you wear it correctly, you will feel hot air at the front of the mask, and sometimes will see the mask move in and out as you breathe.”

Suwanchai added that to increase protection while in crowded spaces, such as in public transport or when interacting with people that have high risk of infection, people can wear a cloth face mask on top of a sanitary mask.

“It is, however, not recommended to wear a cloth face mask first and then cover it with a sanitary mask, or wear two sanitary face masks, or wear another mask on top of an N95 mask. These ways will not only make it harder for you to breathe, but also offer no extra protection.

“People who should not wear face masks are children aged under 2 and people who have respiratory diseases,” he added.

Suwanchai said that besides wearing face masks, people should adhere to other disease control measures, like washing one’s hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol sanitizer, avoiding touching your face, staying at least 1-2 metres away from others, checking in and out via ThaiChana platform, and evaluating yourself via Thai Save Thai platform (https://savethai.anamai.moph.go.th/) before going to work every day to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Published : July 03, 2021

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Foreigner arrested for allegedly firing in the air

A British man in Chonburi province surrendered to police after allegedly angrily firing his gun a few times in the air.

Pattaya police on Friday was informed at 7pm about the case that took place at Palm Oasis Villa in Bang Lamung district. Numerous officials were told to surround a rented house, where the alleged shooter was hiding.

Police met the house caretaker Thanasiri Duangkwan, 36, and maid Porntip Sophonthawinphong, 38.

The British man was identified as Alexander Michael Gerasimidis, 44.

The caretaker and maid told the officials that the man had threatened them with his gun, before he decided to shoot at the sky. The person added that Gerasimidis was drunk at the time and in a bad mood. They reportedly attributed his bad mood to a quarrel he had with a woman three days ago.

At around 12.15am on Saturday, Gerasimidis left his house and walked to his car. When the police showed up before him, he reportedly surrendered without resistance.

Published : July 03, 2021

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THAI seat bookings from Europe a boost

Thai Airways on Saturday revealed that around 1,300 seats have been booked in advance for visiting Phuket in July under the sandbox scheme.

The airline said that until September there will be flights once a week, flying directly from five European cities to Phuket. The flights are from Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Paris every Friday, and from London and Zurich every Saturday.

This was a way to draw foreign tourists back to Thailand, in a bid to boost the economy hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.

The Phuket Sandbox opened on July 1. Under the scheme, tourists who can verify they have been inoculated against Covid-19 and test negative can fly into Phuket and move around freely in the province without having to quarantine.

After spending 14 days in Phuket and if they still test negative, the tourists can then travel to other parts of Thailand.

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand on Tuesday, a total of 13,000 rooms in Phuket hotels and resorts had been booked by foreign tourists.

Published : July 03, 2021

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Thailand reports another day of 6,000-plus new Covid cases

Thailand on Saturday recorded 6,230 new Covid-19 cases and 41 deaths.

Of the new cases, 4,412 were found in hospitals, 1,520 through proactive testing, 294 in prisons and four patients were overseas arrivals.

Meanwhile, 3,159 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Of the total 277,151 cases since the pandemic started, 217,499 have recovered and been discharged, 57,470 are still in hospitals, and 2,182 have died.

Meanwhile, another 275,533 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 69,576 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 10,572,292.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Saturday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 183.85 million, 168.27 million of whom have recovered, 11.61 million are active cases (78,081 in severe condition) and 3.97 million have died.

Thailand ranks 67th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.58 million, followed by India with 30.50 million, Brazil with 18.68 million, France with 5.78 million, and Russia 5.56 million.

Published : July 03, 2021

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Covid-19 call centre to get upgrade amid rising cases

The Department of Medical Services has joined hands with private agencies to improve the services of the 1668 Covid-19 call centre, amid concerns about the virus situation in Thailand.

According to a post on the department’s Facebook page on Saturday morning, the demand for beds for Covid-19 patients had gone up five times.

Responding to the problem, the department has joined hands with Thai Contact Centre Trade Association and other private agencies for extending the call centre line in a bid to cope with people’s calls as much as possible.

In addition to the 1668 hotline, people who seek beds for themselves or their family members, can contact Line ID “@1668.reg.”

Published : July 03, 2021

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TATs “Colourful Phuket” campaign kicks off today to attract sandbox tourists

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in association with Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has launched the “Colourful Phuket” campaign under the concept of “Bring Back the Happiness” to welcome Thai and foreign tourists visiting the island under the tourism sandbox programme.

Under the sandbox, tourists who can verify they have been inoculated against Covid-19 and test negative can fly into Phuket and move around freely in the province without having to quarantine. After spending 14 days in Phuket and if they still test negative, the tourists can then travel to other parts of Thailand.

The “Colourful Phuket” campaign will be held throughout July with a variety of activities that tourists can enjoy, including music performances, art exhibition and a gathering of delicious food trucks.

The opening ceremony will be held on Saturday at Patong Beach from 3pm. Visitors can witness a spectacular fireworks and fire baton show at the beach from 7.30-8pm.

On Sunday, a light and sound show will be held at Peranakannitat Museum, also known as Museum Phuket, from 7.30-9pm. Light will be projected onto the museum building to create remarkable images on one of Phuket’s notable landmarks.

TATs “Colourful Phuket” campaign kicks off today to attract sandbox tourists

Throughout July, events will be held at different areas of Phuket, starting with the first week (July 3-9) at Phuket’s Old Town and Patong Beach which include a music show, street food and exhibition of recycled art.

In the second week, activities will be held at Laem Phromthep from July 10-16 featuring surfing and outdoor yoga while watching the sunset view.

Third week activities include digital art and street music show at Patong Beach from July 17-23.

The “Colourful Phuket” activities will be recapped at Old Town in the final week from July 24-31.

TAT estimates that there will be over 548,600 visitors throughout the campaign, which will help generate THB5.51 billion revenue for the province.

TATs “Colourful Phuket” campaign kicks off today to attract sandbox tourists

Published : July 03, 2021

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GPO seeks nod for Moderna vaccine contract

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) on Friday submitted the contract draft for purchase of the Moderna vaccine to the Office of The Attorney-General.

The earliest the vaccine could arrive is the fourth quarter of the year, GPO director-general Dr Witoon Danwiboon said.

Witoon made the statement in response to a rumour that purchase of the Moderna vaccine had been delayed by the Office of the Attorney-General, prompting the office to clarify earlier this week that they had yet to receive a contract from the GPO.

The office added that normally it would take 1-5 days to approve the vaccine purchase contract.

“Zuellig Pharma is the sole authorised importer of Moderna vaccine in Thailand. The company has maintained that a total of 5 million doses will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022,” he said.

“It also estimated that the supply agreement would be signed in early August. The company will use the time in July to gather information on the vaccine budget and total doses needed from private hospitals and submit to the GPO.

“The procurement of Moderna vaccine is done by three parties: Zuellig Pharma, the GPO, and Private Hospital Association of Thailand, which has over 390 member hospitals throughout the country,” said Witoon.

“The three parties have met regularly to track the progress in the purchase process and plan the distribution to make sure that we receive the vaccine as soon as possible.”

Published : July 03, 2021

By : THE NATION