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Hot day forecast for upper Thailand with isolated thundershowers in some areas

NationalMar 20. 2021

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Saturday that a heat low covers the lower North and the upper Central regions, while the southerly and the southeasterly winds prevail over the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and the East.

A hot to very hot day with haze is forecast for the upper country, while isolated thundershowers are expected in some areas. People in upper Thailand should take care of their health due to the hot conditions, the department said.

The department also forecast that from March 21 to 22, another strong high pressure area from China would extend to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, bringing hot to very hot weather conditions to the upper part of the country. Summer storms, thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail are expected in the Northeast, the North, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East and the upper South regions. People should stay safe from the severe conditions by keeping away from open areas, big trees and unsecured billboards, the department said. Farmers were warned of damage to crop.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot to very hot day with haze and isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 19-27 degrees Celsius, highs of 37-41°C.

Northeast: Hot day with haze and isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-26°C, highs of 36-39°C.

Central: Hot to very day with haze; temperature lows of 23-27°C, highs of 37-40°C.

East: Hot day with haze and isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 25-28°C, highs of 32-37°C; waves less than a metre high and a metre during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 21-26°C, highs of 32-36°C; waves a metre high.

South (west coast): Hot day with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 21-26°C, highs of 34-37°C; waves less than a metre high and a metre offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with haze; temperature lows of 27-28°C, highs of 34-37°C.

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Feathered friends flee fire

NationalMar 20. 2021

By THE NATION

Some owlets and wild chicks managed to escape the Sri Lanna National Park fire in Chiang Mai, which officials believe had been sparked by humans to smoke out and hunt wildlife.

 The fire was brought under control on Thursday, but after it managed to destroy up to 40-rai of forested land.

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Thai FM tells border camps to gear up as Myanmar crisis escalates

NationalMar 19. 2021Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai

By The Nation

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Friday urged government officials in border provinces to prepare camps for an influx of refugees from Myanmar.

However, Don said he hoped that unrest in Myanmar would not trigger a mass exodus of its citizens to Thailand.

He told press he had discussed the Myanmar crisis with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.

“We hope the unrest in Myanmar will be ended as soon as possible to benefit Thailand and other Asean countries,” he said. Meanwhile the Thai government would continue to monitor the situation, Don added.

Local media and agencies report that at least 220 civilians have been killed and 2,000 arrested since junta forces launched a brutal crackdown following the February 1 military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government. Eight more killings were reported on Friday.

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Motorists advised to avoid Sanam Luang routes on Saturday afternoon

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid routes around Sanam Luang on Rajdamnoen Avenue on Saturday afternoon as the Restart Democracy (REDEM) group plans to rally there from 4pm.

Roads could also be busy tomorrow as the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Professional and Academic Aptitude Test (PAT) get underway in all districts throughout the capital.

Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Jirasan Kaewsaeng-Ake urged motorists to avoid the following roads from 4pm until the rally ends: Rajini Road, Ratchadamnoen Nai Road, Na Phra Lan Road, Kalayana Maitri Road, Sanam Chai Road, Tai Wang Road, Maharaj Road, Prachan Road, Na Phra That Road.

“Instead, motorists are advised using the following routes: Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Atsadang Road, Charoen Krung Road Bamrung Muang Road, Rama VIII Bridge, Somdet Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok Bridge and Phra Pok Klao Bridge,” he said.

Traffic updates or roadside assistance is available via the 1197 hotline, www.trafficpolice.go.th, Line “Police Traffic News”, or the mobile app “M-Help Me”.

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Army preparing border camps for 40,000 Myanmar refugees

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Army is preparing 23 refugee camps in the border province of Tak to accommodate Myanmar nationals fleeing the deadly crackdown following the February 1 coup.

The 3rd Army Area command said on Friday it had also drafted a plan that includes border health screening and arranging camps for almost 40,000 refugees.

Those arriving at the border will be classified into three groups:

1. Thai nationals working in Myanmar.

2. Myanmar nationals (civilians and armed forces).

3. Foreigners, members of international organisations or NGOs, and political refugees.

The 23 refugee camps can accommodate up to 39,400 refugees.

Ten of the camps are in Mae Sot district with room for a total 19,200 refugees, two are in Phob Phra district (2,000 refugees), two are in Mae Ramat district (6,000 refugees), five camps are in Umphang district (4,200 refugees), and four are in Tha Song Yang district (8,000 refugees).

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15 jailed in Thailand’s first football match-fixing case

NationalMar 19. 2021Somyot Phumphanmuang (centre)

By THE NATION

The Criminal Court handed prison sentences to 15 players, referees and officials on Thursday, in Thai football’s first case of match-fixing since the league was established 25 years ago.

Among the defendants slapped with sentences of between one and five years was a Fifa-certified Thai referee.

The case stems from four Thai League matches played in 2017 by Si Sa Ket FC, Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC, and Rajchanavy FC, in which fans and media noticed unusually high scoring toward the end of the games.

Somyot Phumphanmuang, Thai Football Association president and former national police chief, vowed to bring everyone involved in throwing the matches to justice.

Somyot called in Chakthip Chaijinda, his successor as national police chief, to investigate the case. Over 30 police investigators began collecting evidence from the association and the clubs involved.

On November 21, 2017 the association held a press conference to announce that at least 12 culprits had been identified in the match-fixing scandal. Another four suspects were added to the list after further investigation in 2018, but prosecutors decided to dismiss one suspect and file charges against 15.

Thailand passed the Professional Sports Promotion Act in 2013. The law stipulates that match-fixing in professional sports is punishable with up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine of between Bt200,000 and Bt600,000.

Before this case, there was no record of legal cases involving match-fixing in other sports besides boxing in Thailand.

All 15 defendants were granted bail and plan to lodge appeals against the verdict with a higher court. However, this case is still a landmark in Thai footballing history, with the Football Association taking swift action against match-fixing suspects to restore fan’s confidence in the beautiful game.

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Quarantine period cut to 10 days from April 1 for overseas travellers

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday approved reducing the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days for travellers as proposed by the Public Health Ministry, starting from April 1.

Also read: Thailand to ease quarantine rules for some arrivals

CCSA spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin also revealed plans for further relaxation from June and quarantine-free travel from October.

He said in the coming months, people in hotel quarantine would be allowed more activities outside their room as per conditions set by the Public Health Ministry.

In the first phase of relaxation of quarantine from April 1 to June 30, quarantined travellers will be allowed to use the fitness centre and gym including outdoor exercise, pool and cycling in a controlled area. They will also be allowed to buy food and products outside the quarantine area.

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In the next phase of relaxation, from July 1 until September 30, quarantined people will be able to eat in the hotel’s dining hall and use spa and massage service.

From October 1, only travellers from countries specified in the watchlist by the national commutable disease committee will have to quarantine. However, quarantine measures will change to close observation, using technology to help manage and track the travellers.

Businessmen who make a short visit from April 1 until September 30 can now use the hotel meeting room but still have to follow Public Health Ministry’s guidelines and conditions.

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Govt panels greenlight Bt63 billion for 2022 regional and provincial development projects

NationalMar 19. 2021

By THE NATION

The government’s Regional Development Committee and Provincial Development Committee recently approved a budget of Bt63.59 billion for development projects in all six regions in fiscal year 2022, a source revealed.

“The committees, both chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, agreed at their joint meeting that 505 projects would receive budgets, of the total 1,670 projects worth Bt88.61 billion proposed by government agencies and state enterprises,” said the source.

Budgets and projects granted and divided by regions are as follows:

Northern region: Bt13.6 billion budget for 62 projects, mainly focusing on tourism and service industry promotion.

Northeastern region: Bt22 billion for 154 projects, mainly involving water resource management and local economic promotion.

Central region: Bt9.6 billion for 90 projects, mainly focusing on tourism promotion and Bangkok smart city initiative.

Eastern region: Bt4.86 billion for 61 projects, such as EEC development, cross-border trading and tourism promotion.

Southern region: Bt10.2 billion for 87 projects, such as tourism promotion and rubber processing industry development.

Deep South: Bt2.8 billion for 51 projects, including the promotion of Sungai Kokok and Betong as cross-border trading centres.

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More Bangkok canals being spruced up to improve people’s quality of life

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is continuing work on improving the scenery of other canals in Bangkok after its success with the now-famous Khlong Ong Ang.

Khlong Ong Ang in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district won the 2020 Asian Townscape Award for Landscape Improvement Project last Saturday.

Khlong Ong Ang walking street, which opens daily, features music performances, street art exhibition and a variety of products and street foods from local retailers. Visitors also can enjoy a kayaking trip in the canal and appreciate the city landscape on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm until 10pm. Admission is free.

Bangkok governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang said the BMA had so far cooperated with related authorities on improving canals’ landscape in a bid to demonstrate their beauty and improve people’s quality of life.

He added that canals located near tourist attractions, such as Bangkok Yai, Phadung Krung Kasem, Khu Muang Doem, Lat Phrao, Chong Nonsi and Chalermchai Pattana are under landscape improvement.

“We will improve canals’ landscape in line with each area’s identity, by growing and trimming trees and repairing architecture, as well as cooperating with the public sector in maintaining water resources and promoting tourism,” he said.

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Pollution levels up in Bangkok, 31 provinces

NationalMar 19. 2021

By The Nation

The air quality in Bangkok and 31 provinces hit unsafe levels on Friday morning, according to the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation.

Thailand’s standard for safe levels of PM2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) is 50 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), higher than the World Health Organisation’s 25μg/m3.

Apart from Bangkok, 31 provinces where the air quality exceeded the standard were: Chiang Rai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Loei, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Roi Et, Chaiyaphum, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buri Ram.

PM2.5 readings as of Friday morning:

North: 44 to 211μg/m3.

Northeast: 53 to 162μg/m3.

Central region and West: 20 to 57μg/m3.

East: 20 to 43μg/m3.

South: 18 to 43μg/m3.

Bangkok and its vicinity: 27 to 55μg/m3.

Meanwhile, Bangkok Air Quality and Noise Management Division said that air quality had hit unsafe levels in two Bangkok districts — Din Daeng (53 μg/m3) and Wang Thonglang (55 μg/m3).

The PM2.5 situation can be followed on Air4Thai.com and bangkokairquality.com websites, or via Air4Thai and AirBKK smartphone applications.