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

A weak high-pressure system from China covers the North, the Northeast and Central regions of Thailand while the southerly and southeasterly winds prevail across upper Thailand.

Thundershowers and gusty winds are likely in upper Thailand with isolated heavy rains in the North and the East regions, the Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday.

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

Meanwhile, the easterly and the southeasterly winds prevail across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, leading to scattered thundershowers in the areas.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains and gusty winds are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 21-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 30-35°C.

Northeast: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-23°C, highs of 31-34°C.

Central: Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25°C, highs of 32-34°C.

East: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 33-35°C; waves less than a metre high and over a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-25°C, highs of 32-35°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 22-26°C, highs of 33-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; heavy rains are possible in some areas; temperature lows of 24-26°C, highs of 32-33°C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : May 01, 2021

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Face masks are mandatory in all provinces starting today

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Thursday made it compulsory for people in all 77 provinces to wear face masks when leaving their residences, among several other measures effective from May 1 to contain Covid-19.

Earlier this week, the Ministry of Interior had announced that people in 63 provinces having high infection rate would have to wear face masks, either cloth or sanitary type, in public places, or face a fine of up to THB20,000 under the Communicable Disease Act.

The CCSA announcement essentially extended the coverage of the ministry’s order to all provinces.

The CCSA also announced updated classification of provinces according to the severity of the Covid-19 situation.

▪︎ Six provinces have been classified as red zone, or maximum and strictly controlled area. They are: Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan;

▪︎ 45 provinces are classified as light red zone, or maximum controlled area;

▪︎ 26 provinces are in tye orange zone, or controlled areas.

Face masks are mandatory in all provinces starting today

Provinces in the red zone will enforce the strictest rules, such as prohibiting the gathering of more than 20 people, no dine-in at restaurants, though takeaways are allowed until 9pm. These rules will be less strict in light red and orange zones, where a gathering of less than 50 people is allowed, dine-in at restaurants is allowed until 9pm and 11pm respectively.

Face masks are mandatory in all provinces starting today

Published : May 01, 2021

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Vaccination registration for public via Mor Phrom starts today

The Ministry of Public Health will allow the general public to register for Covid-19 vaccination via the ministry’s official group “Mor Phrom V.2” (doctors ready) from May 1.

The ministry has been providing Covid-19 vaccination to medical professionals and volunteers at high risk of infection from interacting with patients since February 28. So far, more than a million people in this group have been given the first jab and about 200,000 have already got their second jab.

The ministry aims to vaccinate 16 million people in the first batch of registration, with priority given to those who carry risks of developing severe symptoms if they contract Covid-19. They are:

1. People over 60 years of age (as of January 1, 2020).

2. People who have chronic diseases, including severe respiratory syndrome, heart and coronary diseases, kidney diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer patients under treatment, and obese patients weighing over 100kg, or having a body mass index exceeding 35.

Vaccination registration for public via Mor Phrom starts today

General public who fit in this group can register for vaccination via Mor Phrom V.2 official account on Line application from May 1. Those who do not have a smart phone can contact the hospital that has their records or the local public health office to get registered. The vaccination of this group will start on June 7.

The general public aged 18-59 years who do not fit in this group can register via the above channels from July 1, and their vaccination could start from August.

Published : May 01, 2021

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Thailand sending planeload of O2 concentrators to India on Saturday

Thailand will send a planeload of oxygen concentrators to India on Saturday, boosting efforts to combat a second wave of Covid-19 that has swamped the country’s medical system.

The Airbus will also pick up three Covid-infected Thai nationals in New Delhi and return them for treatment in Thailand.

India recorded another 385,000 Covid-19 cases on Friday – a new global record – along with almost 3,500 deaths. The second wave of infections has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums across the country, while medical oxygen is in short supply.

Published : April 30, 2021

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34 staff contract Covid at Trang hospital

Another 28 staff at Ratsada Hospital in Trang tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the southern province to 129.

In all, 34 staff at the hospital have contracted Covid-19, with test results on another 50 staff due back today.

Ratsada has now been transformed into a Covid-19 field hospital, with other patients transferred to Huai Yot Hospital, said Trang Provincial public health physician Banjerd Sukphiphatpanont.

He also urged any people in Ratsada district who developed Covid-19 symptoms to visit Huai Yot Hospital as soon as possible.

34 staff contract Covid at Trang hospital34 staff contract Covid at Trang hospital

Published : April 30, 2021

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Dams threatening Khao Yai’s tigers and Unesco listing, say conservationists

One of the world’s last remaining habitats for Indochinese tigers is being threatened by dam construction in Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai forest complex, the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation said on Friday.

The foundation warned the forest complex would also be removed from Unesco’s world heritage listing if the construction went ahead.

Brought to the brink of extinction by poaching, Indochinese tigers are the focus of a conservation project in the forest complex, which sprawls over 6,000 square kilometres in eastern Thailand.

However, their habitat is now under threat from government construction of the Khlong Wang Mued and Lam Phraya Tarn reservoirs, said the foundation.

“A picture of tigers taken by a camera trap at Thap Lan-Pang Sida Tiger Conservation Centre on May 7 last year is proof of tigers’ existence in the forest complex,” it said.

The tiger population density in the Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai complex is 0.63 per 100 square kilometres, but the DPKY Tiger Recovery Project wants to double that number by 2026.

“The forest complex, on which hope for the restoration of the tiger population depends, is under threat after the government launched the dam construction,” the foundation said. It added that tiger footprints were reported in the complex at Prachinburi’s Ban Wang Mai on January 18 this year.

“If the construction begins, restoration of the tiger population will not able to meet its target, while Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai forest complex will be delisted as a Unesco world heritage site,” the foundation said.

Published : April 30, 2021

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China opens fourth border gate for Thai fruit

China’s customs authorities on Thursday opened the Dongxing border gate in Guangxi region for fruit imports from Thailand.

The border gate, which is close to Vietnam, was also opened to alleviate congestion at the Mohan, Youyi Guan and Pingxiang border gates, which were initially used for the transportation of fruit from Thailand.

“The opening of the Dongxing border gate is great news for Thai fruit farmers and exporters, especially during the durian season in April and May,” Department of Agriculture’s director-general Phichead Wiriyaphaha said on Friday.

China opens fourth border gate for Thai fruit

“China is one of the major importers of Thai fruits, ordering up to 22 varieties worth more than Bt100 billion annually,” he said.

In the first four months of this year, Thailand has exported 216,000 tonnes of durian worth more than THB21.6 billion to China.

“Once the Dongxing gate is opened, we expect the export of durian to rise significantly. The department is planning to boost personnel for issuing certificates of quality to speed up the export of fruit,” he said.

Phichead added that China now requires Thai fruits to either come from farms that have been given good agriculture practices or GAP certification or processed at good manufacturing practices (GMP) certified facilities.

“The General Administration of Customs of China [GACC] website lists 38,757 plantations and 1,587 food-processing facilities that can export fruit to China,” he said. “This marks a significant increase from the 30,076 plantations approved in 2020.”

Published : April 30, 2021

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Samut Prakan resident dies at home after brother tests positive for Covid

The Ruamkatanyu Rescue Foundation was called on Friday to pick up the body of a man who had died in his house on Thepaharak Road in Samut Prakan’s Phraeksa area the night before, a source said.

Neighbours told rescuers that a family of four lived in the house – two brothers and their elderly parents.

“The eldest son works at a pub in Bangkok’s Thonglor area and had been infected with Covid-19 earlier. He had been taken to hospital for treatment,” said neighbour Anant (last name withheld).

“However, no public health officers visited the house to test and treat the rest of the family.

“On April 27, the bedridden 70-year-old father died from an unknown cause, and three days later the younger son also died,” Anant added.

“The neighbours believe both died of Covid-19 and the mother, who is about 65, is also infected.”

Samut Prakan resident dies at home after brother tests positive for Covid

The body has been delivered to the Thepharak District Hospital for an autopsy, and the mother was also taken there for testing and subsequent treatment. The house and its immediate vicinity have been sealed off and will be disinfected.

Published : April 30, 2021

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BMA aims to have 70% of Bangkokians jabbed by December

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is aiming to vaccinate some 70 per cent of Bangkok residents, aged 18 and over, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang announced the plan on Friday, saying this measure is part of the second phase of vaccine rollout now that frontline medics and others at risk have been inoculated.

Vaccinations will be delivered at BMA-run hospitals as well as department stores specified by the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

The governor added that 10 million doses will be delivered between June and December, which works out to 40,000 to 50,000 jabs a day.

To be eligible, people are required to register via the @MorPhrom Line account.

Published : April 30, 2021

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Missing Canadian found in Mae Sot forest

A rescue team on Friday tracked down the 45-year-old Canadian man who had disappeared while exploring a forested area near Wat Tham Inthanin in Tak’s Mae Sot district on Thursday evening.

The man and his bicycle were found in the forest some seven kilometres from the Ban Huai Hin Fon checkpoint. The rescue team had tracked him down using GPS and maps.

The man, who had no wounds but was slightly exhausted, thanked his rescuers and admitted he lost his way in the dark.

Published : April 30, 2021

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