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62 provinces get orders to prepare vaccination centres

The Interior Ministry on Friday told provincial governors and chambers of commerce in 62 provinces to prepare 322 locations in their areas for vaccinating people against Covid-19.

The order, signed by ministry permanent secretary Chatchai Phromlert, also attached the floor plans made by Siam Cement Group and Central Group, who have converted their facilities into vaccination units in Bangkok, as a guide for private parties in provincial areas who wish to turn their sites into vaccination venues.

The provinces and suggested locations are as follows:

Northern region: 46 locations in 11 provinces, namely Kamphaeng Phet, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Phayao, Phichit, Lampang, Phetchabun, Sukhothai and Tak.

Northeastern region: 63 locations in 16 provinces: Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Phanom, Buri Ram, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Yasothon, Roi Et, Loei, Sakon Nakhon, Surin, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani.

Central region: 98 locations in 18 provinces: Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Pathom, Chai Nat, Nakhon Sawan, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi and Ratchaburi.

Eastern region: 52 locations in 7 provinces: Chanthaburi, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Trat, Prachinburi, Rayong, and Sa Kaew.

Southern region: 63 locations in 10 provinces: Krabi, Chumphon, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Phatthalung, Phuket, Ranong, Songkhla and Surat Thani.

Detailed information can be viewed at https://www.moicovid.com/

Published : May 15, 2021

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UN special envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Don

Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai on Friday exchanged perspectives and views on the situation in Myanmar with the UN secretary-generals special envoy.

Don, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, met special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener, and held talks regarding approaches to addressing the situation in Myanmar, the Thai Foreign Ministry said.

UN special envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Don

The two discussed the important role of the UN, Asean, including Thailand as a neighbouring country of Myanmar, as well as other countries, in promoting dialogue and finding possible sustainable solutions for the current situation in the interests of the Myanmar people.

Don underlined Thailand’s ongoing commitment to engage and cooperate constructively with mechanisms of the UN and Asean, while the special envoy stressed that the UN placed importance on Asean finding possible solutions to the situation in Myanmar as well as the issue of humanitarian assistance, according to the ministry press release.

UN special envoy to Myanmar holds talks with Don

The special envoy’s visit to Thailand is a part of her regional tour to meet with various interlocutors on the situation in Myanmar.

Don also had a discussion on the phone with the special envoy before departing for the Asean Leaders’ Meeting.

On the same day, the special envoy also met Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. The PM reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness and support for the role of the UN and Asean with regard to the situation in Myanmar.

Published : May 15, 2021

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Hot day and thundershowers forecast for upper Thailand, isolated heavy rains in South

The southwesterly and southeasterly winds covering upper Thailand result in hot weather on Saturday with thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas.

Meanwhile, the easterly and southerly winds prevailing across the South and the Gulf of Thailand bring thundershowers and isolated heavy rain to the South, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot day with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 34-39°C.

Northeast: Hot day with thundershowers in 40 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-27°C, highs of 35-37°C.

Central: Hot day with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 25-27°C, highs of 36-38°C.

East: Hot day with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 25-29°C, highs of 32-37°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rain; 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 40 per cent of the areas with isolated heavy rain; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with thundershowers in 20 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 26-28°C, highs of 33-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 15, 2021

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Thai Muslims swap mosques for social media as Covid dampens Eid celebrations

Celebration of the Eid al-Fitr festival was muted in Thailand on Thursday, as the Covid-19 crisis continued to take a toll – especially on Bangkok and its vicinity. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr as the end of the Ramadan fasting period.

Traditionally, Muslims gather at mosques for the Eid prayer, before visiting relatives or friends at home to eat sweet dishes. Zakat, or almsgiving, also plays a prominent role at Eid.

However, this year Covid-19 dampened celebrations among Thai Muslims, who make up around 5 per cent of the population.

A source told The Nation Thailand that this year there was no congregation at his community mosque since locals decided to conduct the Eid prayer at home.

Neither was there a communal celebration with relatives and friends. Instead, sweets made at home were delivered to their cousins’ house, he said.

The source explained that though Eid this year was practically silent, communication via phones and internet demonstrated that Muslims were not really parted from each other.

Meanwhile, this year’s zakat donations were transferred via middlemen to those in need, including orphanages. In the past years, almsgiving was done by hand, the source said.

Muslims in several other countries celebrated Eid al-Fitr as usual this year. Photos published by Al Jazeera show people performing the Eid prayer at mosques or town squares in Indonesia, Turkey, China, Pakistan and Scotland. Almost all worshippers in the photos wore medical masks.

Published : May 15, 2021

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Family of Covid victim sues Prayut, CCSA for THB4.5m

The mother of Kulsub Watthanaphol, a well-known figure in Thailand’s e-sport industry, filed a case at Administrative Court on Friday to demand THB4.53 million in compensation for the death of her son.

Kulsub died on April 23 during the ongoing third wave of the epidemic, becoming Thailand’s 137th Covid-19 fatality.

Kulsub’s brother, Kulchet, appeared in court as his mother’s proxy and demanded the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), the prime minister, his secretary and the PM’s Office pay compensation of THB4.53 million for “negligence” in treating Kulsub, who contracted Covid-19 from an infection cluster in Bangkok.

Kulchet said that his brother died because he had not received proper treatment in time. “The CCSA announced telephone helplines – 1330, 1422, 1668, 1669 and 1323 – for people who suspected they had contracted Covid-19,” he said.

“When my brother developed Covid-like symptoms he called these numbers. However, they were either busy or someone picked up but did not send help right away.”

Negligence by agencies the family is suing was also what fuelled the Covid-19 outbreak at Thong Lor entertainment venues in late March, Kulchet added. Therefore, those agencies must pay for the damage that has befallen his family, he said.

“Had the CCSA imposed a strict lockdown on entertainment venues and banned travel during the Songkran holiday, the latest wave of Covid-19 with over 2,000 new infections daily would never have happened.”

Kulchet also explained that the THB4.53-million compensation demand was based on the money that Kulsub sent to his mother – THB15,000 every month. Since he died at 35 and would have sent the money until he was 60, his mother is now missing income of THB4.5 million, plus the funeral costs of THB30,000.

Published : May 14, 2021

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Modular ICUs that can be built in a week

The Siam Cement Group (SCG) and Rajavithi Hospital have co-developed modular ICU rooms for dealing with Covid-19 patients in a serious condition.

The innovation can be built in just a week.

The modular ICU will be an option for seriously ill patients in case normal ICU rooms in hospitals are not available. The extension unit separates the air circulating in the patients’ area from that of the medics.

The facility has ready medical tools, with nurses in monitoring rooms. There are also rooms for doctors, for wearing protective gear and for trash disposal.

Published : May 14, 2021

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Transport Ministry to spend THB7.2bn on EEC road network

The Transport Ministry will spend over THB7.2 billion on building a new road network in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) next year.

About THB211.61 has been allocated to the Transport Ministry in the draft budget for fiscal year 2022, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. The draft budget will be put before the House of Representatives on May 31-June 2.

The minister said that over THB100 billion of the ministry’s 2022 budget will be invested in transport and logistics projects, such as highway 35 (Rama II Road) heading south from Bangkok, and a railway linking Phrae (Den Chai district) with Chiang Rai (Chiang Khong district).

Published : May 14, 2021

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CCSA eyes easing restrictions on red-zone provinces

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is considering easing restrictions on provinces under strict control soon and will release a new list of guidelines on Saturday.

CCSA spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin said the easing of restrictions will be considered based on several factors, such as outbreak characteristics, terrain, the number of people at risk of spreading the virus, and the number of vaccinated persons.

CCSA may make the following changes:

Restaurants

Maximum and strict controlled areas: A limited number of people will be allowed to dine in until 9pm and takeaways allowed until 11pm.

Maximum controlled areas: People can dine in until 11pm.

Controlled areas: Open as usual.

Sale of alcoholic beverages is still not allowed.

Schools and Tutoring Centres

Maximum controlled areas: Students allowed to attend class provided the school has received approval from relevant Provincial Public Health Offices.

Controlled areas: Classes can be held as normal, but schools must comply with measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Published : May 14, 2021

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Statement of the Kingdom of Thailand on the Violence in Israel and Palestine

Thailand is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine and strongly urges all parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any provocative actions that could escalate the situation and cause further casualties of innocent civilians and damages to heritage sites.

Thailand also expresses its condolences and sympathies to those who have been affected by the violence.

Published : May 14, 2021

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Impact’s huge Challenger Hall set up as fully equipped field hospital

Bussarakham Hospital, a field hospital in Nonthaburi’s Impact Muang Thong Thani exhibition centre, was opened on Friday in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The premier was accompanied by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda.

“This field hospital has been set up in cooperation with many parties and will be supervised by the Public Health Ministry,” Prayut said in his opening speech. “It is part of the government’s efforts to handle the outbreak, which includes establishing more field hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients and setting up vaccine venues and staff to inoculate as many people as possible.

Impact’s huge Challenger Hall set up as fully equipped field hospital

“We still have the ability to handle the situation better than many other countries. So, don’t lose hope or point fingers at each other,” he added. “We may have to do our best work yet, but at least what we have done is not our worst.”

Prayut also thanked frontline medics for sacrificing their time and effort to keep Covid-19 at bay. “I wish this Bussarakham Hospital will help fulfil our mission in controlling the outbreak and help us overcome this crisis together,” the premier said.

Impact’s huge Challenger Hall set up as fully equipped field hospital

Bussarakham Hospital, set up in Impact’s Challenger Hall, can accommodate 1,200 patients right away and has enough space for another 3,000 to 5,000 beds. The hospital will be staffed with 780 medical professionals, who will work in three shifts at 260 personnel per shift. The hospital is also equipped with respirators for patients who develop severe symptoms.

Impact’s huge Challenger Hall set up as fully equipped field hospital

Published : May 14, 2021

By : THE NATION