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Three Covid-19 vaccines have got FDA approval, three more under consideration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has so far approved three Covid-19 vaccines for use in Thailand, while three more companies are in the process of registration, FDA secretary-general Dr Phaisan Dankhum said on Monday.

“The vaccines that have been approved are AstraZeneca that is imported by AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd and manufactured domestically by Siam Bioscience Ltd; CoronaVac or Sinovac, which is imported by the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO); and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that is imported by Janssen-Cilag Ltd,” he said.

“FDA is currently approving Moderna vaccine, which will be imported by Zuellig Pharma, who have already submitted all registration documents for use of the vaccine in Thailand,” he added. “Meanwhile, two more companies have submitted some of the registration documents but not all, namely Bio Genetech Ltd who will import Covaxin vaccine and Kingen Biotech Ltd who will import the Sputnik V vaccine,” he added.

Phaisan added that it usually took the FDA 30 days to finish the approval process after all the documents had been submitted.

“The FDA will carefully consider the quality, efficacy and safety of the Covid-19 vaccines to make sure that they can be used in Thailand as soon as possible while following international standards of vaccine approval,” he said.

Published : May 04, 2021

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CCSA orders urgent vaccination for Klong Toei residents

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday issued an urgent order for vaccination of people residing in and near slums in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district to prevent further spread of the virus, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Monday.

The CCSA reported on Sunday that 304 people residing in or near slums in Klong Toei district had tested positive for Covid-19. Of these, 193 people are residents of the 12 slums in Klong Toei, while 111 patients reside in condominiums or apartments adjacent to these slums.

“Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who chaired the CCSA meeting on Monday, ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to start the vaccination on Tuesday at two locations in Klong Toei: Tesco Lotus Rama IV and Klong Toei Witthaya School from 1pm,” said Aswin.

“We expect to vaccinate 1,000 people on the first day, and about 2,000-3,000 in the following days.”

Aswin added that the BMA would also launch active testing in Klong Toei areas at up to 1,000 people per day until May 19.

“We expect to test up to 20,000 people living in Klong Toei from the estimated total of 90,000 people in the areas.”

Aswin added that controlling the outbreak in Klong Toei would be harder compared to the case of the Samut Sakhon seafood markets and nearby communities.

“The areas of Klong Toei slums are much larger and have a large population. Therefore, people must further protect themselves by refraining from leaving their homes unnecessarily,” he added.

Published : May 04, 2021

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Thundershowers and gusty winds ease through most of Thailand

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the weakening southerly and the southeasterly winds across upper Thailand would result in a decrease in thundershowers and gusty winds in some areas.

People should beware of the severe conditions, the department said, while warning farmers of damage to crops.

Meanwhile, the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevailing across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, will bring scattered thundershowers in the areas.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 34-38°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 35-37°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 20 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 22-26°C, highs of 36-38°C.

East: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the region; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 33-37°C; waves less than a metre high and over a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 34-35°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees, highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 25-26°C, highs of 34-36°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 04, 2021

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Police, rescue foundation face probe over man found dead at home in Bangkok’s Klong Toei area

Officers at the Tha Rua Police Station and members of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation are being investigated over the case of Boonjorn Suwatchai, 58, who was found in his house in Klong Toei’s Moo Baan Pattana 70 Rai on Monday.

Pol Captain Thanadet Chanmala, a deputy inspector from Tha Rua Police Station, said the man’s body has been taken to Chulalongkorn Hospital’s forensic department for autopsy.

“We expect autopsy results to be released in a couple of days,” he said, adding that the deceased man’s house has also been disinfected.

As of press time, there were no reports as to whether anyone else lived in the house or if the deceased has any relatives.

Police, rescue foundation face probe over man found dead at home in Bangkok’s Klong Toei area

Moo Baan Pattana 70 Rai is one of three communities in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district where a cluster of Covid-19 infections has erupted. On Monday, 99 of 1,336 people tested in the area had come out positive.

Police, rescue foundation face probe over man found dead at home in Bangkok’s Klong Toei areaPolice, rescue foundation face probe over man found dead at home in Bangkok’s Klong Toei area

Published : May 03, 2021

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Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

The Thai Journalists Association on Monday revealed the winning photos in its contest to mark World Press Freedom Day.

“This contest aims to enable the media and public to express opinions on the freedom of Thai media, which is an important part of the human rights and liberty enshrined in the Constitution,” the association said.

The theme of this year’s competition was “Media freedom amid the current situation”.

The winning photo in the media section captures a group of anti-riot police surrounding an individual on the ground at a protest with their batons drawn. Other scenes of tear gas and water cannon being fired at pro-democracy protesters feature among the winning shots.

Winners in the media category:

Winner: Ekkalak Mainoi (Thairath Online)

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

First runner-up: Tanachai Pramarnpanich(TNN)

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Second runner-up: Micky Fern (Raise) and Navapong Muangsiritham (Siamrath)

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contestDramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Honourable mention: Kotcharak Kaewsurach (Prachathai), Pae Nt(Dailynews), Suk Hengprapakorn (Bangkokbiznews) and Chin Ch (PPTV)

Popular vote: Sawita Poonsatien (The Standard)

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Winners in the public category:

Winner: Dear Adirach

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

First runner-up: Laila Tahe

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Second runner-up: Dear Adirach and Mu Suwannatwipa

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Dramatic shots of pro-democracy protests win Thai press freedom contest

Honourable mention: Karntachat Raungratanaamporn, Thikamporn Tamtiang, Dear Adirach, Laila Tahe Watcharawitwat, Atiwat Silpamethanont and Rahat Kijjariyapoom

A top prize of THB10,000 went to winners in each category.

The winning photos can be viewed at the website.

World Press Freedom Day is marked on May 3 to highlight the importance of media freedom and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined by the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Thailand ranks a lowly 137th out of 180 countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index.

The index is compiled by Reporters Without Borders, an international NGO with consultative status at the United Nations.

Published : May 03, 2021

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BMA reveals plan to deal with Klong Toei cluster

In a Facebook post on Monday, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesman Pongsakorn Kwanmuang said 99 of 1,336 people tested in Klong Toei’s three slums had come out positive for Covid-19.

People living in Moo Baan Pattana 70 Rai, Pattana Mai and Rim Klong Wat Sapan had been tested between April 27 and 30 in cooperation with the Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention (IUDC).

“The Klong Toei district office and health service centre are also cooperating with community leaders to track down people at risk of infection, especially those living in areas where many patients were discovered. The aim is to have these people tested for Covid-19 by May 19,” he said, adding that BMA aims to conduct at least 1,000 tests daily.

Apart from conducting proactive tests, he said Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang is submitting an urgent request for additional vaccine doses.

“The authorities will inoculate those at risk of infection in line with measures taken to tackle the Bang Khae and Thonglor clusters,” he said.

BMA reveals plan to deal with Klong Toei cluster

He promised that BMA and IUDC will track down and inoculate those at risk of infection in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 as soon as possible.

Published : May 03, 2021

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Moderna will sell vaccine to government only: Anutin

The manufacturer of Moderna vaccine is willing to sell its Covid-19 vaccine to the Thai government but not directly to private companies, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

“The ministry will register Moderna vaccine as soon as possible provided that the manufacturer submits all required documents and receives the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]’s approval,” said Anutin, speaking after meeting with representatives of Zuellig Pharma Ltd, the importer of Moderna vaccine in Thailand.

“The government does not obstruct the importation of Covid-19 vaccine by private parties, but Moderna and most other manufacturers insist that they will sell to the government only,” he added.

Anutin said the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation [GPO] would import the vaccine and then sell doses to private companies later. He said private companies who wish to buy the vaccine must submit the quantity desired to the GPO.

Three vaccine brands are currently registered for emergency use in Thailand – AstraZeneca, Sinovac and Johnson & Johnson – while the Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V brands are awaiting registration.

Zuellig Pharma submitted vaccine registration documents last week and the process should be completed this month, said FDA secretary-general Dr Phaisan Dankhum.

He added that the importers of Covaxin and Sputnik V vaccines had submitted some documents, but the FDA is waiting for the rest in order to complete the registration process.

Published : May 03, 2021

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Port Authority warehouse eyed to accommodate Klong Toei cluster

The authorities are considering turning a warehouse in the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) stadium complex into a field hospital to accommodate the rising number of Covid cases in Bangkok’s Klong Toei area.

On Monday, Deputy Transport Minister Athirat Rattanaset joined officials from Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) to check the area’s suitability as a field hospital.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported on Sunday that 304 people residing in or near the Klong Toei slums had tested positive for Covid-19 in April.

“Of them, 193 are residents of the 12 slums in Klong Toei, while 111 patients reside in condominiums or apartments near these slums,” CCSA said.

According to Klong Toei’s public health office, some 90,000 people are residing in these slums.

Port Authority warehouse eyed to accommodate Klong Toei cluster

“The Port Authority is willing to provide the 4,200 square metre warehouse covering 15 rai of land in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district as a base,” Athirat said. “The Defence Ministry will be responsible for setting up a 160-bed field hospital as well as providing other necessary facilities. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital will provide medical staff and equipment.”

Athirat added that the Public Health Ministry has, so far, only set up one field hospital in Klong Toei district’s Wat Saphan Temple.

“This field hospital only has 100 beds, and we hope the new one at PAT Stadium will help alleviate crowding should the number of cases in Klong Toei rise,” he said.

Published : May 03, 2021

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Deaths spike to record high of 31, over 2,000 cases confirmed

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Monday reported 2,041 new cases and a record high of 31 deaths over a 24-hour period.

Of the deaths, 10 each were in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, two each in Pathum Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, and one each in Chachoengsao, Ang Thong, Phetchaburi, Suphanburi, Lopburi, Chaiyaphum and Ranong provinces.

The ages of those who succumbed to the virus ranged from 31 to 83, and all reportedly suffered from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other complications. They were mostly infected via family members or contact with a patient.

Bangkok again led the list of most cases with 675, followed by 277 in Nonthaburi and 161 in Samut Prakan.

Meanwhile, a 27-year-old Thai man who returned from Cambodia tested positive in quarantine.

Separately, 1,726 patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 71,025. Of these, 67,699 had been contracted locally, including 22,411 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,326 were returnees.

So far, 40,984 have recovered and been discharged, 29,765 patients are still in hospitals, and 276 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 153.48 million (up by 680,160), 130.79 million of whom have recovered, 19.48 million are active cases (111,780 in severe condition) and 3.21 million have died (up by 9,960).

Thailand ranks 100th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 33.18 million, followed by India 19.91 million, Brazil 14.75 million, France 5.65 million, and Turkey 4.87 million.

Meanwhile, another 1,598 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, while 744 people were given their second shot, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Thailand to 1,486,907.

Published : May 03, 2021

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Narathiwat prison tides over serious Covid-19 crisis

All officials and prisoners who had contracted Covid-19 in Narathiwat prison had recovered on Sunday, officials said.

To contain the spread of the disease, officials and prisoners were instructed to strictly undergo measures issued by the Department of Corrections and Narathiwat Public Health Office.

Narathiwat prison authorities thanked Narathiwat Governor Jessada Jitrat, government agencies and the public for their encouragement and support during the crisis at the prison.

“We wish everyone to overcome the Covid-19 crisis safely,” the prison authorities said.

Narathiwat prison tides over serious Covid-19 crisis

Narathiwat prison tides over serious Covid-19 crisis

According to a Department of Corrections report at 6pm on Sunday, the total number of Covid-19 cases was 336, of which 32 were officials and 304 prisoners.

All officials and 301 prisoners had recovered, two prisoners had recovered and been released and one prisoner had died.

Narathiwat prison tides over serious Covid-19 crisis

Published : May 03, 2021

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