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Japan’s donation of 1.05 million AstraZeneca jabs to arrive early July

Thailand has officially accepted Japan’s offer of 1.05 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which will be delivered early next month.

The letter of agreement was signed by Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Tuesday.

The “vaccine exchange” agreement decrees that the vaccine be only used to boost public health and forbids the use of doses for military purposes. Thailand will also have to cover any additional expenses and should be ready to disclose any vaccine-related information upon request.

Thailand’s vaccine rollout, which kicked off on June 7, relies on AstraZeneca shots produced locally by Siam Bioscience. However, the production has experienced delays, which has also had an impact on supplies for Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Published : June 30, 2021

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Sinovac batch found with sediment declared safe

Vials of the China-made Sinovac vaccine found with sediment are safe to use, Medical Sciences Department chief Dr Supakit Sirilak announced on Tuesday.

Vials from the CoronaVac batch numbered C202105079 were flagged by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for containing a milky sediment at the bottom, Supakit said.

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) immediately collected samples from the batch and sent them to the department for laboratory analysis.

The batch carries the registration number 1C 3/64 (NBC), date of manufacture 10.05.2021 and date of expiration 09.11.2021.

Analysis of the vaccine samples in seven syringes and 15 vials showed normal physical characteristics of a milky white liquid that separated when left to settle for 3-4 minutes. After settling for approximately 10 minutes, the liquid was observed to have separated into a clear level on top and a white level below. The test was carried out at the Institute of Biological Products, which also found the acid-alkaline balance of the vaccine was within acceptable limits.

Meanwhile, checks on the temperature at which the batch was transported and stored revealed no problems.

Dr Supakit cautioned, however, that it was important to verify the physical characteristics of each vial of vaccine prior to use. Any vials found with sediment that does not dissolve after shaking, or precipitates quickly, must not be used and instead be reported to health authorities for investigation, he added.

Published : June 30, 2021

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Buddhist Lent holiday cancelled to control virus

The Cabinet on Tuesday cancelled the national holiday on July 27 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19 from people travelling.

The holiday marked the start of the Rains Retreat, also known as Buddhist Lent.

Published : June 29, 2021

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Teachers in Khon Kaen have drawn short, fun language and maths lessons on the road

After studying online for so many months, students may find it difficult to pay attention in class now that schools have reopened. So, teachers at Khon Kaen’s Sok Ten Wittayakhom Primary School have made an extra effort by decorating the road to school with quick language and maths lessons.

Teachers from Khon Kaen’s Sok Ten Wittayakhom have drawn short, fun language and maths lessons on the road to school for their young students.

Patraporn Prachanan, director of Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, said the aim is to encourage youngsters to get back in the mood to study.

She said all schools have been instructed to ensure toilets are clean and canteens disinfected to curb the spread of Covid-19.

She added that Sok Ten Wittayakhom School was also accepting donations of sports equipment, such as table tennis, sepak takraw and badminton, to encourage students to be active during their breaks.

The school is also calling for donations of toys and sports gear so students can play during their free time.

Here’s what the teachers have been up to:

Published : June 29, 2021

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Nightlife workers join bikini protest in plea for govt aid

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A group of nightlife employees tied bikinis to the gates of Government House on Tuesday, in a symbolic plea for government aid after their workplaces were shut last year.

The group, including workers at bars, karaoke shops and massage parlours, said the government could close entertainment venues to combat Covid-19 but it must also compensate them for lost income.

Human rights defenders joined the protesters, who submitted a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha via the PM’s Office asking for monthly payments.

Nightlife workers join bikini protest in plea for govt aid

The group also placed 30 high-heeled shoes in front of Government House and vowed to return if the government did not tackle their problems.

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Published : June 29, 2021

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36 deaths, 4,662 new infections hit Thailand as third-wave rages on

Thailand recorded 4,662 new infections and 36 deaths over a 24-hour period on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total caseload to 254,515 infections and 1,970 deaths.

Of the new cases, 3,683 were tested in hospitals, 941 were found through proactive testing, 10 tested positive in prisons and 28 came from overseas.

Bangkok again led the list with 1,692 cases, followed by Samut Sakhon (647), Samut Sakhon (293), Nonthaburi (185), Songkhla (182), Pathum Thani (180), Nakhon Pathom (168), Chonburi (146) and Pattani (143).

Meanwhile, 2,793 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Of the total 254,515 infections, 205,064 have recovered and been discharged, 47,481 are still in hospitals, and 1,970 have died.

Meanwhile, another 185,261 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 86,273 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 9,416,972.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 182.19 million (up by 314,265), 166.74 million of whom have recovered, 11.51 million are active cases (80,394 in severe condition) and 3.94 million have died (up by 6,005).

Thailand ranks 76th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.51 million, followed by India with 30.31 million, Brazil 18.44 million, France 5.77 million, and Russia 5.47 million.

Published : June 29, 2021

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FDA warns medics not to use defective Sinovac vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned medics to avoid inoculating Sinovac vaccine if they find any abnormality in the dose, likely caused by improper storage and transportation.

On Monday, the FDA said that some lots of Sinovac looked like gel, and this could not be improved by just shaking the vaccine bottles.

The FDA explained that this condition was caused by improper temperature during storage or transportation. The FDA said that the vaccine must be stored at 2.8 degrees Celsius in order to preserve its quality.

In case medics find abnormal Sinovac doses, the FDA said they must not be used and the situation must be reported.

Published : June 29, 2021

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How teachers in a Bangkok school are catching the fancy of online students

Teachers at Suraomai School in Bangkok On Nut area have found a novel way of getting students interested in online classes: they are dressing up in fancy costumes for their classes.

Even though the school has now been allowed to organise on-site classes, it has decided to continue teaching online to ensure the safety of teachers and students and gain confidence among parents.

Warintorn Kanokwonganan, a school director, said after teachers organised online classes in fancy costumes, the atmosphere of the classes became livelier and students paid more attention to their studies.

How teachers in a Bangkok school are catching the fancy of online studentsHow teachers in a Bangkok school are catching the fancy of online students

How teachers in a Bangkok school are catching the fancy of online studentsHow teachers in a Bangkok school are catching the fancy of online students

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Published : June 29, 2021

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Thundershowers forecast for all regions with isolated heavy rains in the Northeast

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that a low-pressure cell still covers upper Laos and upper Vietnam, bringing isolated heavy rains to the Northeast.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, resulting in thundershowers in the North, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees Celsius, highs of 32-36°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 32-35°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 35-37°C.

East: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-28°C, highs of 32-36°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 35-36°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 20-25°C, highs of 31-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-26°C, highs of 33-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : June 29, 2021

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Songkhla on high alert after migrant workers head home to Malaysia

Songkhla province in the South of Thailand went into high alert on Monday and announced maximum control measures for 30 days after hordes of workers began crossing the border into Malaysia.

Colonel Ayuphan Karnasuta, commander of the 5th Infantry Regiment, said from now on, anybody travelling in or out of the province must be able to produce a “certificate of necessity”.

Security along the Thai-Malaysia border, especially in the districts of Sadao, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi has been tightened to stop people from sneaking across.

The Covid-19 situation in Malaysia is still unresolved, and the government recently announced an extension of the country’s “lockdown” for the third time in a row since June 1. The lockdown is expected to last for another two to three weeks as the daily rate of infections in the country is still in the thousands.

Security authorities in Thailand have promised to be more vigilant and prevent illegal border crossings.

The Songkhla Public Health Office on Monday reported 275 new Covid-19 infections, most of them transmitted via family contact.

Published : June 29, 2021

By : The Nation