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35,000 AstraZeneca bottles sent to Bangkok hospitals, as vaccination push begins on Monday

The Ministry of Public Health has distributed 35,000 bottles of the AstraZeneca vaccine to 148 hospitals in Bangkok to prepare for Covid-19 vaccination, Satit Pitutecha, Deputy Minister of Public Health said.

He said the vaccination drive would be launched as scheduled on June 7 since the vaccines had already been distributed.

Satit’s confirmation eases worries after there was confusion last week when many hospitals, especially private hospitals in many provinces assigned as vaccination units, called for cancellation of vaccination appointments for those registered under MohPrompt, saying vaccines had not been delivered to them.

The ministry has delivered 30 bottles to Bang Khun Thian 1 Hospital 1; 170 bottles to Bang Pakok 9 International Hospital; 100 bottles to Bangmod Hospital; 210 bottles to Kasemrad Hospital Bang Khae; 890 bottles to Bangpakok 8 Hospital; 500 bottles to Phyathai 3 Hospital; 420 bottles to Rajapipat Hospital; 1,030 bottles to Central Hospital; 650 bottles to Taksin Hospital; 290 bottles to Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital; 300 bottles Sirindhorn Hospital, among others.

Vaccination will be given to those registered with MohPrompt from June 7-13.

Published : June 06, 2021

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Kitten Jaguar, who took on dogs, succumbs to his injuries

Jaguar, one of two kittens who suffered severe injuries after a brawl with dogs, died on Saturday, according to @navakingcat Facebook post.

The Facebook page administrator said Jaguar died at 5am due to its severe injuries, adding that she was very depressed about the kitten’s death.

“Another kitten, Tiger, is still receiving medical treatment at a pet hospital,” the administrator said.

The story of the two kittens, posted on Arissana Sky Kaewthong’s Facebook page, went viral on Friday.

Arissana said that in the middle of May, she had found the little cats fighting dogs and getting severely injured. They suffered broken necks and leg injuries. She took them to a veterinarian for treatment and decided to adopt the cats.

Kitten Jaguar, who took on dogs, succumbs to his injuriesKitten Jaguar, who took on dogs, succumbs to his injuries

Published : June 06, 2021

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380 refugees sent back amid Karen, Myanmar ceasefire

Thai military officers on Saturday sent 380 refugees back to their homeland across the Moei River in Mae Sot district of Tak province following three days of a ceasefire between the Karen and Myanmar military in the Ban Pha Lu Noi area.

Both Karen and Myanmar military personnel waited on the other side of the river to take the refugees back.

However, a Thai military officer in the area said the battle between Karen and Myanmar continues on the border of Tak’s Umphang and Phop Phra districts.

380 refugees sent back amid Karen, Myanmar ceasefire380 refugees sent back amid Karen, Myanmar ceasefire

Published : June 06, 2021

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Thundershowers forecast for Bangkok with isolated heavy rain in all regions

The southwest monsoon across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is beginning to strengthen, while a low-pressure cell covers upper Vietnam, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

More rain is forecast for most parts of the country, with isolated heavy rain in the North, the upper Northeast, the East and the South (west coast).

People should beware of the severe weather, the department said.

Wind waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are getting stronger. In the Andaman Sea, waves 1-2 metres high are expected and more than two metres high in thundershower areas.

All ships should proceed with caution during thundershowers, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

Bangkok and its vicinity: Scattered thundershowers, mostly afternoon to evening; minimum temperature 27-29 degrees Celsius, maximum 34-38°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

North: Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain, mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae and Tak provinces; minimum temperature 23-27°C; maximum 35-37°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Northeast: Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rains and gusty winds, mostly in Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces; minimum temperature 24-27°C, maximum 30-36°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Central: Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain, mostly in Ratchaburi, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Chai Nat, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan and Lopburi provinces; minimum temperature 25-27°C, maximum 36-38°C; southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

East: Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain, mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces; minimum temperature 25-28°C, maximum 31-35°C; southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves about a metre high and 1-2 metres in thundershowers.

South (east coast): Scattered thundershowers mostly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces; minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 33-37°C; southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr; waves below a metre high and 1-2 metres in thundershowers.

South (west coast): Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi provinces; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 33-35°C; southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr; waves 1-2 metres high and above two metres in thundershowers.

Published : June 06, 2021

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Man faces charges for illegal practices in rubber business

Police on Saturday detained a rubber gloves dealer in Bangkok’s Sai Mai area for alleged illegal practices.

Police raided the house of the rubber gloves reseller following a tip-off from locals.

The place was a house, but converted into a warehouse and was run by Supragon Somtur, aged 25.

Police found employees putting rubber glove into packages.

The products were old or low-quality ones, but were being sold as new according to the reseller’s online advertisement, police said.

Police said that during interrogation, Supragon had admitted to purchasing the gloves from a place in Chachoengsao province.

He and related persons face charges for violation of the Consumer Protection Act, the officials said.

Man faces charges for illegal practices in rubber businessMan faces charges for illegal practices in rubber businessMan faces charges for illegal practices in rubber business

Published : June 05, 2021

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Bangkok father wins netizens hearts with videos showing care for Covid-infected son

A video clip of a father helping his son wear a PPE suit and taking him to a field hospital in Bangkok on a motorcycle has been widely shared and commented on by netizens after it was posted on TikTok on Saturday.

TikTok user 315068257, who claimed that he was the man in the video, posted that he had found out that his son had contracted Covid-19 while the boy was in quarantine at the Wat Saphan facility in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district.

Bangkok father wins netizens hearts with videos showing care for Covid-infected son

“The authority had instructed my son to wait for health officials to come and pick him up for treatment at a field hospital, but several days had passed with no one showing up. So, I decided to put on a PPE suit, get him on my bike, and drop him off at the field hospital,” he posted.

“I was crying all the way to the hospital. Although Covid has kept us apart, I will do everything to make sure that my son is safe,” he said.

The video has become popular on TikTok with more than 477,000 views and over 3,600 comments. Netizens also conveyed their best wishes for the boy’s speedy recovery.

Bangkok father wins netizens hearts with videos showing care for Covid-infected son

The father later posted another video of him making a video call to his son where he said: “It’s such a relief to see him smile again. Thank you all for the support that you have been sending to us. We hope to overcome this crisis together.”

Published : June 05, 2021

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Chiang Mai readies for mass vaccination starting Monday

Chiang Mai province will launch its mass vaccination programme against Covid-19 on June 7, with priority given to elders and people with underlying health problems.

All district hospitals, selected private hospitals and public venues will take part in the inoculation drive, a news source revealed on Saturday.

In Muang district, the main vaccination units are at Nakornping Hospital, Royal Park Rajapruek and Promenada Shopping Mall.

So far more than 100,000 people in Muang district have registered to receive the vaccine, according to the source.

Chiang Mai readies for mass vaccination starting Monday

Dr Worchet Techarak, director of Nakornping Hospital, said that the hospital’s vaccination unit could accommodate 500 people per day, while the unit at Royal Park Rajapruek, which is also managed by the hospital, can vaccinate up to 2,500 per day.

“We chose to expand our vaccination unit to a second location at Royal Park Rajapruek to avoid crowding at the hospital,” he said.

“The park has ample areas for parking and for vaccine recipients to register, get tested, get vaccinated and remain in the rest area to monitor for side-effects.”

Chiang Mai readies for mass vaccination starting Monday

Meanwhile, Yod Khunyosying, the chief of Doi Saket public health office, said that about 60,000 people in Doi Saket district have registered to get Covid-19 vaccine from June 7. The district’s main vaccination unit is located at Phra That Doi Saket Temple in Choeng Doi subdistrict.

“Public health officials have gone door-to-door to about 80 per cent of residents of Doi Saket to invite them to get the vaccine. Of these, 40 per cent said they would register for vaccination, 45 per cent said they were not sure due to concerns about safety, and the rest said they would not get vaccinated,” he said.

Published : June 05, 2021

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Kittens who got injured fighting dogs, recovering well in their new home

Two kittens, who suffered severe injuries after a brawl with dogs, have been adopted and are recovering well, according to a post on Facebook.

Facebook user Arissana Sky Kaewthong posted on Friday that the two kittens, now called Tiger and Jaguar, were doing well.

The Facebook user said that in the middle of May, she found the little cats fighting dogs and getting severely injured. They suffered broken necks and leg injuries. She took them to a veterinarian for treatment and has decided to adopt the cats.

Kittens who got injured fighting dogs, recovering well in their new homeKittens who got injured fighting dogs, recovering well in their new homeKittens who got injured fighting dogs, recovering well in their new home

Published : June 05, 2021

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Package with meth destined for New Zealand confiscated at Suvarnabhumi

A parcel containing over half a kilogram of drugs to be sent to New Zealand was intercepted at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the

Offices of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) announced on Saturday.

The ONCB revealed that the airport interdiction task force on Wednesday found a suspicious parcel sent by a Thai to an address in New Zealand.

Officials found seven pulses and 520 grams of methamphetamine inside.

The drugs were confiscated, and the ONCB has already informed the authorities in New Zealand.

Recently, a few cases have emerged of drugs being trafficked from Thailand.

Reacting to the cases, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Tuesday that he wants the ONCB to check whether local drug traffickers monitored by police have a hand in crimes overseas.

Package with meth destined for New Zealand confiscated at SuvarnabhumiPackage with meth destined for New Zealand confiscated at Suvarnabhumi

Published : June 05, 2021

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US assistance to Thailand to combat Covid-19 worth $30m

The US government has donated $30 million in total Covid-related assistance to Thailand, the countrys embassy in Bangkok said in a statement, underlining the close bilateral ties.

The assistance included $17.5 million in ventilators, respirators, surgical masks, goggles, and other protective equipment to Thai doctors and nurses, plus assistance to support refugees in border camps.

The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has provided an additional $13 million in assistance while working side-by-side with Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health.

To strengthen the Thai Covid-19 response at every level, USAID, CDC and the US Army have assisted the Thai government with boosting diagnostic capacity.

USAID assisted Thailand’s confirmation of the first traveller-imported Covid-19 case in January 2020.

US assistance to Thailand to combat Covid-19 worth $30m

The CDC developed an enhanced surveillance programme for nine camps on the Thai-Myanmar border. To date, it has tested more than 1,500 specimens for Covid-19 and detected three outbreaks, providing camp healthcare providers with early awareness which prevented widespread epidemics in a high-risk environment, the embassy said.

USAID supported online counselling and provided pulse oximeters to key populations who have been affected by Covid-19 to monitor their health and facilitate access to treatment. This includes migrants.

Meanwhile, the US Army medical scientists are collaborating with Thai counterparts to develop Thailand’s own vaccine candidates, intensifying efforts to protect Thais in the future.

The embassy said CDC and USAID have led outreach efforts to migrant communities. Over 117,601 migrants and vulnerable people have been educated on sanitary guidelines to eliminate or reduce the spread of Covid-19.

As part of quarantine assistance, USAID supported the PhonPhai mobile application to enable direct and timely distribution of 188,203 relief kits and drinking water (valued at nearly $4 million) to quarantined individuals across 69 of Thailand’s 77 provinces.

The US government has announced a framework for sharing 80 million vaccine doses globally by the end of June. The plan for the first 25 million doses includes 7 million for Asia, including Thailand. This is in addition to the $4 billion US commitment to Covax, a WHO initiative.

Published : June 05, 2021

By : THE NATION