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Virus claims 28, infects 2,662 over past 24 hours in Thailand

Thailand’s Covid-19 caseload came in at 28 deaths and 2,662 new confirmed cases over a 24-hour period on Tuesday.

Of the confirmed cases, 1,495 were patients admitted to hospitals, 617 were found via proactive testing, 534 prisoners tested positive, while 16 were overseas arrivals.

Bangkok again led the list with 1,098 cases, followed by Samut Prakan with 269 and Pathum Thani with 80.

Of the returnees, 12 were Thai nationals – eight from Cambodia, three from the Philippines and one from Indonesia. The remaining four were nationals from the US, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Russia who arrived from their home countries.

Meanwhile, 2,483 patients have recovered and been discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 182,548. So far, 131,999 have recovered and been discharged, 49,252 patients are still in hospitals, and 1,297 have died.

Meanwhile, another 388,872 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 27,975 were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccines administered in Thailand to 4,634,941.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 174.37 million (up by 312,278), 157.62 million of whom have recovered, 13 million are active cases (86,527 in severe condition) and 3.75 million have died (up by 7,900).

Thailand ranks 80th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 34.22 million, followed by India 28.99 million, Brazil 16.98 million, France 5.71 million, and Turkey 5.29 million.

Published : June 08, 2021

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Koh Samui gets ready to reopen on July 1

Popular tourist destination Koh Samui is ready to reopen on July 1 after tourists have been kept away for several months to curb Covid-19 infections.

Ratchaporn Phoonsawas, president of Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, said some 50 per cent or 57,000 of Samui residents have been inoculated.

“We need to vaccinate another 36,000 people to ensure 70 per cent of the population is inoculated to achieve herd immunity,” he said.

Koh Samui gets ready to reopen on July 1

“Next month Koh Samui can reopen to tourists under the ‘Samui Sealed Route’ model, in which tourists who have tested negative for Covid-19 can stay in a hotel and enjoy the beaches for seven days.”

Tourists wanting to stay beyond the initial seven days will be tested again either via the swab or PCR method. If they test negative again, they will be allowed to travel within Koh Samui as well as hop over to Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao.

Koh Samui gets ready to reopen on July 1

“On Tuesday [June 8] the association will call on the Tourism and Sports Ministry and Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration [CCSA] to come up with suitable measures to reopen Koh Samui,” he said. “We believe CCSA will allow flights to Samui, which will significantly boost tourism in the area.”
Koh Samui gets ready to reopen on July 1

Published : June 08, 2021

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Gold trade props up baht, but foreign investors watching Covid situation

The baht opened at 31.18 to the US dollar on Tuesday, unchanged from Mondays close.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.10 and 31.25, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said.

He explained that the dollar this time had weakened while the baht was supported by gold trade.

However, he said the baht could weaken if foreign investors decide to sell their assets in Thailand, due to concerns about the Covid-19 situation and vaccine distribution.

Published : June 08, 2021

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Hunt on for king cobras in Trang after over 20 seen last week

Locals in Trang province on Monday evening set up nets along the roads in Khok Kor village, in Banpho subdistrict, where over 20 king cobras have reportedly been sighted since last week, while one person was reportedly killed by snakebite.

Chokechai Phraethanareung, head of Trang emergency medical response team, said on Tuesday that so far the netting had proved to be ineffective as no snakes have been caught in them.

“We will consider using other kinds of bait to catch the snakes, such as chicks,” he added.

Hunt on for king cobras in Trang after over 20 seen last week

Chokechai added that king cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes that can hunt many kinds of prey, including other snakes.

“King cobras are fast and can even climb trees. When facing the snake, one should remain calm and try not to move suddenly,” he said. “Instead, back away from it as slowly as possible. Most of the time, if you stand still, the snake will move along on its way as it senses that you are not a threat.”

“If you see a king cobra in your area, contact officials immediately and do not try to catch it yourself,” he added.

Hunt on for king cobras in Trang after over 20 seen last week

Published : June 08, 2021

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Thundershowers forecast for most of Thailand, isolated heavy rains in some areas

The moderate southwest monsoon prevailing across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is strengthening while a low-pressure cell covers upper Laos and the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam, bringing more rain.

Isolated heavy rains are possible in the North, the Northeast, the East and the South’s west coast, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. People should beware of the severe weather, the department said.

Waves in the Andaman Sea are 2-3 metres high and more than three metres during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 32-36°C.

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

Central: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 24-27°C, highs of 33-36°C.

East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 25-28°C, highs of 30-35°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 a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rains; temperature lows of 23-26°C, highs of 29-33°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 : June 08, 2021

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Thailand on course for 300,000 jabs on 1st day of rollout

Thailand was on course to administer around 300,00 anti-Covid vaccinations on Monday, the first day of the national jab rollout. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said 143,116 people had been vaccinated as of midday on Monday.

DDC chief Opas Karnkawinpong said the rollout was going smoothly with no crowding at a total of 986 vaccination sites around the country. However, some lists of people who had registered via the Mor Prom app were missing, he added. Staff at vaccination sites were able to solve the problem by downloading the app to check the information.

Among those jabbed on Monday were 73,273 people aged over 60, 21,924 people with chronic diseases, and 12,081 health personnel including volunteers.

Opas added that some areas may encounter problems with hospitals postponing vaccination appointments because the number of bookings exceeds their vaccine quota.

“I would like to apologise to people who didn’t get the vaccination on the scheduled date,” he said.

The vaccination site at Bang Sue Grand Station reports it has jabbed 155,028 people between May 24 and June 6. On average, a vaccination at Bang Sue station takes 51 minutes.

Published : June 08, 2021

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Moderna vaccination at private hospitals to cost 3,800 baht

The Private Hospital Association has set the median price for vaccination with the Moderna jab at 1,900 baht per dose or 3,800 baht for the full two-dose inoculation.

The price covers the vaccine, hospital service fees and insurance.

The vaccine will be purchased through the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO), with delivery expected around October. The price for the Moderna jab will be the same at all hospitals.

The Private Hospital Association has ordered 10 million doses of Moderna vaccine from the GPO. It expects the first batch of 4 million doses to arrive in October, followed by another 1 million doses at the beginning of 2022. The remaining 5 million doses will be shipped in batches later next year.

Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) revealed it had received more than 800,000 applications for Moderna vaccination since registration opened at the beginning of this month.

Published : June 08, 2021

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Thai Airways to launch Europe-Phuket services from July 2

Thai Airways International (THAI) will fly foreign tourists from European cities to Phuket from July 2, when the island reopens to international travellers.

The direct flights will operate from Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Paris, London and Zurich until September.

The service will launch in Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Paris on July 2 before extending to London and Zurich.

Nond Kalinta, THAI’s commercial executive president, said the service would support the government’s policy to drive the economy under the Phuket Sandbox model, a pilot scheme for quarantine-free entry of foreign travellers. The scheme is scheduled to launch in other Thai tourist destinations in October.

Meanwhile, Thai Smile Airways will lay on four flights per week between Phuket and Hong Kong starting July 2. The service will run every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Published : June 08, 2021

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More than 200 cases of Indian Delta variant found in Bangkok

An outbreak of Covid-19 at a construction workers’ camp in Bangkok has spawned 206 cases of the Indian Delta variant, the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) said on Monday.

The 206 cases were found at a construction camp in Lak Si district, according to DMS chief Supakit Sirilak. They are among a total 235 cases of the Delta variant discovered around the country.

Two apiece were found in Nonthaburi and Phitsanulok, all linked to the Lak Si camp. Other provinces where the Delta variant has been detected are Nakhon Ratchasima (2 cases), Saraburi (2), Buri Ram (1), Ubon Ratchathani (1), Samut Songkhram (1) and Roi Et (1).

Another 17 cases linked to the Lak Si camp are under investigation in Udon Thani.

The Delta strain is thought to be at least 40 per cent more transmissible than Alpha variant or UK strain.

The UK variant still accounts for 90 per cent of all infections in Thailand, according to recent lab analysis of 3,595 cases, Supakit said.

So far, the country has seen only 26 cases of the South African or Beta variant, all of which were found in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province.

Published : June 08, 2021

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Thailand orders 25 million doses of J&J and Pfizer vaccine

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off Thailand’s delayed mass vaccination drive on Monday by insisting there would be enough jabs to cover the whole population. He added that Thailand had ordered 20 million doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and 5 million Pfizer vaccine.

Prayut made the pledge on a visit to Bang Sue Central Station, Bangkok’s main vaccination hub. The premier said more locally made AstraZeneca jabs and Chinese Sinovac vaccine would also be available soon.

The government aims to vaccinate 50 million people or 70 per cent of the population to achieve herd immunity by the end of this year.

Vaccine supplies to each province would vary according to their infection rate, the PM added.

Vaccination is being offered at hospitals, health centres and public buildings across the country, though limited supply of vaccines means some areas have received fewer doses than expected.

The government has signed a contract for 20 million doses of J&J and 5 million Pfizer vaccine, Prayut said. It had also ordered 8 million more doses of Sinovac, in line with the plan to secure 100 million doses for Thailand. Prayut said the arrival date of vaccines would be revealed once negotiations with the makers were complete.

Published : June 08, 2021

By : The Nation