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Hackers busy creating, sharing, spreading fake news, warns ministry

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry announced on Wednesday that the first quarter saw more than 50 million articles, posts and texts that may be dispersing fake information.

Atcharin Pattanapanchai, the ministry’s permanent secretary who also oversees the anti-fake news centre, said the ministry suspects more than 50 million articles to be spreading fake news and that 2,194 are under inspection.

She went on to say that since the establishment of the centre on November 1, 2019, it has seen more than 94 million articles or posts that could be fake, of which 9,775 were inspected.

“Of the 9,775, 54 per cent or 5,301 made false health claims, followed by 4,000 that made false claims about government policy, 300 were related to the economy and 174 to natural disasters,” she said.

She added that 2,276 people have been charged for allegedly violating the anti-fake news law thanks to the help of the police cyber task force.

From January 25, 2020, until March 31 this year, 57 million articles, posts and short messages related to Covid-19 were suspected to be fake, and 2,334 of them have been closely inspected.

“Of the 2,334 items, 1,589 or 68 per cent fall in the health category, 621 under government policy and 124 are related to the economy,” she added.

Meanwhile, INN News has reported that the following claims related to Covid-19 are fake:

• There is a day-to-day method to find out if you are infected.

• That a Covid-19 infection can be confirmed by breathing deeply and holding the breath for 10 seconds.

• That Fah Talai Jone or green chiretta can protect people from Covid-19.

• Kits can be bought to conduct Covid-19 tests at home.

• Bathing in water heated to 41 degrees Celsius can protect against the virus.

• Rinsing the mouth with saline solution or mouthwash can kill Covid-19.

• Adding lime juice to your drinking water can kill Covid-19 and cancer.

• Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine can kill people and that this claim comes from a former researcher who was with Pfizer.

Separately, Channel 3 said someone has been sharing a doctored image of the channel saying a nationwide curfew will be enforced from Friday (April 23, 2021) onwards. The channel said the image was broadcast last year and said the government was enforcing a nationwide curfew as of April 3, 2020.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Which provinces will fine you THB20,000 for not wearing a face mask?

In response to the third wave of Covid-19 in Thailand, some provinces have ordered people to wear face masks in public. The penalty for violating this order is a fine of up to THB20,000, according to the Communicable Disease Act.

The list of provinces that have issued the mask-wearing order includes Surat Thani, Kanchanaburi, Yala, Trang, Narathiwat, Pattani and Songkhla.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Police captain commits suicide after catching Covid-19 virus

A policeman committed suicide while being treated for Covid-19 at a Bangkok hospital, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) said on Wednesday. Police Captain Boonchu Panklin, 59, hanged himself in a restroom at the Police General Hospital on Tuesday.

He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday (April 18) suffering from breathing difficulties. He also had diabetes.

On Tuesday afternoon, Boonchu asked permission to visit the restroom but did not return to his bed. Staff later discovered him hanging but were unable to save his life.

Police said the suicide may have been caused by depression after Boonchu realised he had put his mother and wife at risk of infection. Both are awaiting the results of Covid-19 tests.

The RTP said Boonchu had contacted his cousins and friends to complain about why he had been infected. Police said depression in such cases was an issue they cared about, but Boonchu had only been in hospital for three days so his death was unexpected.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Siriraj calls for blood donations as its supplies run low

Siriraj Hospital’s blood bank is running low because people have not been donating blood due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Dr Parichart Phermphikul said on Wednesday.

“Many patients need emergency surgery, and many require blood transfusions, but the hospital’s supplies are running low,” said Siriraj’s Department of Transfusion Medicine chief.

“Hence, healthy people who have not visited high-risk areas or been in close contact with confirmed Covid patients in the past two weeks should come and donate blood to help save these people.”

Only donors who weigh more than 48 kilograms and have slept at least six hours the night before will be allowed to give blood. The hospital also suggests that donors avoid high-fat food, cigarettes and alcohol before donating blood. People with chronic conditions like epilepsy, heart diseases or chest pain should consult a physician first.

Donations can be made at the hospital daily from 8.30am to 4pm. Call (02) 414 0100 or (02) 414 0102 for more information.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Phuket waives THB300 Covid test fee for Thais entering province

Thais who wish to enter Phuket but have not yet been tested for Covid-19 will get a rapid test free of charge, while foreign visitors will have to pay THB500, authorities said on Wednesday (April 21).

On Tuesday, the Phuket Public Health Office announced that anyone entering the province from April 21-30 must provide a two-dose vaccination certificate or a Covid-free certificate. This earlier announcement stated that the test for the Covid-free certificate must have been taken up to 72 hours before entering the province. It added that those who do not have a certificate could pay THB300 for a rapid test at Phuket Airport or the Tha Chatchai border checkpoint.

However, on Wednesday the province announced that the test will be free of charge for Thais, with the cost covered by the National Health Security Office (NHSO). However, foreigners entering the province without a certificate must pay THB500 for the test.

The checkpoint at the airport will screen travellers from every province, while the Tha Chatchai checkpoint will screen only those who have travelled from 17 red zone provinces.

“Every entrant must check in on the MorChana platform and register their entry at www.gophuket.com,” said the announcement. “This measure covers everyone except goods delivery staff who do not stay overnight in the province. They must display a certificate issued by their employers at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint.”

Published : April 21, 2021

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Absconding wild bull loses interest in cow, returns home

The wild bull that escaped Surat Thani’s Khao Sok National Park to have relations with a cow raised at an oil-palm plantation nearby has reportedly returned home.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) posted on its Facebook page that officials had been monitoring the bull round the clock.

On Tuesday, DNP officials reported that the bull was not interested in the cow “romantically”, it just wanted to hang out.

The owner had let the cow out of its pen, and the bull followed it for a little while before heading back to the forest.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Two deaths, 1,458 new Covid-19 cases confirmed

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 1,458 new cases and two deaths, bringing total Covid-related fatalities in Thailand up to 110.

The fatalities included a 56-year-old woman in Bangkok and a 32-year-old man in Nonthaburi.

The woman had been suffering from several chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. She had tested positive on April 17 and died two days later.

The man, meanwhile, had been suffering from allergies and had come in contact with another Covid patient on April 4. He began developing symptoms on April 8 and succumbed to the virus on April 19.

Of the 1,458 cases confirmed, the highest number or 365 were in Bangkok, 134 in Chiang Mai, 80 in Chonburi and 69 in Nonthaburi.

They also included four who had flown from overseas – two Thai nationals from Japan and Malaysia, and two Japanese people from their home country.

Meanwhile, 413 patients have recovered and discharged from the hospital.

As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 46,643. Of these, 43,397 had been contracted locally, including 20,814 who were found via proactive testing, while 3,246 were returnees.

So far, 29,371 have recovered and been discharged, 17,162 are still in hospitals and 110 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 11am on Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 143.54 million (up by 824,975), 121.89 million of whom have recovered, 18.6 million are active cases (109,498 in severe condition) and 3.05 million have died (up by 13,905).

Thailand ranks 106th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 32.53 million, followed by India 15.6 million, Brazil 14.05 million, France 5.33 million and Russia 4.71 million.

In the last 24 hours, 33,122 people had received their first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, while 13,279 got their second shot, bringing the total number of doses administered in Thailand up to 712,610.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Eggs with heart-shaped logo prove the laying hens were happy

The Department of Livestock Development has started issuing certificates to farmers who do not cage their laying hens in a bid to promote animal welfare and offer consumers healthier alternatives.

Sorawit Thaneeto, director-general of the department, said the certification stamp is shaped in a heart and the letter Q to signify kindness and quality.

“The stamp will be given to farms where the laying hens are happy, healthy and can lead their lives naturally resulting in the production of quality eggs,” he said.

He added that the green in the stamp represents nature, while gold signifies quality and happiness.

“Farmers can display the stamp on their products to show the farm has been inspected. There is a great demand for cage-free eggs overseas, like in Hong Kong,” he said.

He said since mid-February, four farmers with a total production capacity of about 150,000 eggs daily have received the stamp.

“Those interested can seek certification or more information at Livestock Development offices nationwide. Consumers, meanwhile, can purchase these cage-free eggs at all markets and department stores,” he added.

Published : April 21, 2021

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35 million doses of 2-3 alternative vaccine brands to be procured: PM

The working team responsible for procuring alternative Covid-19 vaccines will purchase an additional 35 million doses of 2-3 different brands, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday, vowing that all procured vaccines will be distributed and administered by December this year.

Prayut said the working team resolved to seek 35 million doses of alternative vaccines in addition to approximately 65 million doses that the government has already ordered.

The team was formed on April 11, with clinical Prof Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, adviser to the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, appointed as chairman of the committee.

The other 17 members are government officials from the Public Health Ministry, the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation, the Food and Drug Administration and the Private Hospital Association.

Prayut explained that of the 35 million doses of alternative vaccines, the private sector led by the Board of Trade would procure about 10 million to 15 million doses, which would help the government save money.

“In the next phase, related government agencies must distribute and administer all procured vaccines by December this year,” Prayut added.

Published : April 21, 2021

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Phuket hopes to overcome virus crisis and welcome foreign tourists from July

The next two months are crucial for Phuket as it attempts to surmount the current Covid-19 crisis and see the government’s widely welcomed “sandbox” scheme for the tourism hub go ahead in July as planned.

Governor Narong Woonciew meanwhile voiced confidence that his province would be able to deal with the health crisis.

Under the scheme, foreign tourists who have been inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed entry into the province from July 1 without having to undergo quarantine.

Phuket authorities wholeheartedly believe the scheme will draw tourists back to the province.

Narong told the press that the province is trying to control and defeat the present Covid-19 wave in order to attract more domestic tourists from May and receive foreign tourists from July.

“We plan to control the new wave of pandemic within the last two weeks of April in a bid to at least draw more domestic tourists to Phuket,” he said.

Narong said 15 per cent of tourists cancelled their trips to Phuket during the Songkran holidays, while 30 per cent suspended their travel and the remaining went ahead and visited the province.

By June 15, some 70 per cent of Phuket’s population must be vaccinated, he said.

Presently, more than 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been used to inoculate 22 per cent of the population.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic took Thailand by storm, Phuket earned tourism revenue of more than Bt470 billion a year.

Other top destinations such as Pattaya, Krabi, Phang-nga, Surat Thani and Chiang Mai will also later be opened to international tourists once more people have been vaccinated and preventive measures are firmly in place.

Published : April 21, 2021

By : The Nation