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One death, 248 new cases as infections jump in Bangkok’s two hotspots

NationalMar 17. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday reported 248 new cases, six of whom are returnees, and one death. No details of the fatality were released by the CCSA as of press time.

Of the new cases, 79 were infected while visiting high-risk areas. Samut Sakhon leads this list with 26 cases, followed by 13 each in Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok, nine in Tak, five in Ratchaburi, three each in Samut Prakan and Suphanburi, two each in Phetchaburi and Songkhla, one each in Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Si Sa Ket.

CCSA spokesperson Apisamai Srirangsan said the centre was concerned about the Bang Khae cluster as merchants have been travelling between provinces for trade purposes, resulting in a new infection in Si Sa Ket province for the first time in a long while.

Meanwhile, proactive testing has led to the discovery of 163 cases. Of these, 154 were found in Bangkok alone (15 Thais, 16 Myanmar nationals, as well as 68 migrant workers in Bang Khen district and 55 who are under investigation in Bang Khae district). The rest included seven in Samut Sakhon, and one each in Phetchaburi and Nonthaburi.

The spokesperson said a large number of cases in Bang Khae district are from quarantine facilities for foreign workers, which are now under investigation.

Of the six returnees, three are Thais, one Briton, one Indian and an Indonesian national who travelled from Nigeria, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

Meanwhile, 40 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 27,402. Of these, 24,460 had been contracted locally, including 15,310 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,942 were returnees. So far, 26,339 have recovered and been discharged, 975 patients are still being treated and the death toll has risen to 88.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 121.28 million (up by 449,180), 97.82 million have recovered, 20.78 million are active cases (88,649 in severe condition) and 2.68 million have died (up by 9,847).

Thailand ranks 115th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 30.23 million, followed by Brazil 11.6 million, India 11.43 million, Russia 4.4 million and the United Kingdom 4.27 million.

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Cabinet okays Bt438m for quarantine facilities for migrant workers, people crossing border illegally

NationalMar 17. 2021Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri

By The Nation

The Cabinet has approved a budget of Bt438.08 million to create 14 organisational quarantine (OQ) border facilities for migrant workers, those who cross the border illegally and human smugglers who have been arrested in seven provinces – Tak’s Mae Sot district, Chiang Rai, Ranong, Songkhla, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo and Nong Khai – including preparing field hospitals in case of a health emergency, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Tuesday.

Anucha said the OQ project would run from April until September. Bt52.87 million would be used for improving border police facilities to make them a proper quarantine area and another Bt385.21 million would go for prefabricated hospital field tents with 250 beds.

The project would serve both Thais and foreign workers as the government attempts to control the spread of Covid-19.

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Italian man arrested for allegedly molesting 3-year-old girl

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Thammasala police arrested Italian national Aldo (last name withheld), aged 50, on Tuesday at a pizzeria located on Sala Thammasop Road in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district for allegedly molesting a child.

Police said they tracked down the suspect after the three-year-old girl’s parents filed a complaint saying he allegedly molested their little daughter on February 9.

“The parents said they had let their girl play with the man’s son at his house after he offered to babysit and feed the girl,” a police officer said. “Later that day, the girl told her parents that the suspect had allegedly touched and licked her private part while she was at his house, prompting them to file a complaint.”

Police then contacted the Taling Chan Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for the suspect on the grounds that he allegedly molested a girl under 15 years of age regardless of the victim’s consent and took a minor away from her parents for the purpose of sexual harassment.

On being arrested, Aldo denied the charges. He was taken to Thammasala Police Station for interrogation.

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Baht unchanged in opening trade

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

The baht opened at 30.76 to the US dollar on Wednesday, unchanged from Tuesday’s close.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 30.70 and 30.85, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said.

He explained that investors were awaiting the results of the US Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, the baht was weakening in line with a strengthened dollar.

Poon predicted that exporters would sell the US currency when the baht closes in on 30.80 per dollar. Meanwhile, importers would purchase the dollar when the baht nears 30.70.

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Beware of fake apps in govt’s latest cash handout scheme

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

The Labour Ministry is warning against fake applications acting as registration platforms for the government’s cash handout campaign under Section 33 of the Social Security scheme, deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday.

The campaign is called “Mor33 Rao Rak Kan” (Section33 We Love Each Other) and will provide Bt4,000 via the Pao Tang application to Thais who do not possess a state welfare card, have not joined the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme and have less than Bt500,000 in financial deposits.

“The scheme has only one online registration platform – www.ม33เรารักกัน.com. No registration is allowed via a mobile application,” she made clear. “Once a candidate’s registration is approved, he/she must verify their information via the government’s Pao Tang application,” Ratchada explained.

“Do not download any other mobile application that has a similar name to the scheme or the official website, and refrain from inputting your personal information on untrusted applications,” she warned. “For more information, contact Social Security hotline 1506, which is available 24/7.”

The campaign will start depositing money from March 22 at the rate of Bt1,000 per week. It is estimated that 9.27 million people will benefit from this campaign, costing the government Bt37.1 billion.

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Cabinet okays measures for timely, stiffer action against govt officials in sexual harassment cases

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

A Cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved measures to enforce disciplinary action against government officials in sexual harassment cases, deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on her Facebook page.

“The measures were proposed by the Office of the Civil Service Commission [OCSC] with the aim to standardise policies relating to disciplinary action and ethics management among government officials,” she said.

Ratchada also said the measures would allow human resource management departments in government agencies to enforce suitable disciplinary action against officials who have committed sexual harassment or violated ethics codes either by physical actions or using online platforms (cyber bullying via social media).

“The disciplinary actions include removal from office or temporary suspension, either with or without pay, and other applicable legal actions,” she said. “The supervisors must make sure that these actions are enforced in a timely manner. Failure to do so will be considered a misconduct or a disciplinary offence.”

The Cabinet also ordered the OCSC to work with human resource management departments in government agencies to draft standards and regulations relating to the enforcement of disciplinary actions, which will be added to the Civil Service Act BE 2551.

“The prime minister especially emphasised the issue and said that if a government official is found through adequate evidence to be involved in any sexual harassment, he should be immediately removed from office,” Ratchada added.

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Hot, hazy day forecast for most of Thailand, isolated rains in some areas

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Upper Thailand will experience a hot to very hot day with haze, while isolated rains are expected in some areas, the Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, advising people to take care of the health due to the weather. It added that southerly and southeasterly winds prevail over the lower North, the Northeast, the Central region and the East, with hot weather and haze enveloping these areas.

Here’s the weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Hot to very hot day with haze and isolated rain; temperature lows of 19-27 degrees and highs of 36-40 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Hot day with haze and isolated rain; temperature lows of 22-26 degrees and highs of 35-37 degrees Celsius.

Central: Hot day with haze and isolated rain; temperature lows of 23-26 degrees, highs of 36-39 degrees Celsius.

East: Hot day with haze and isolated rains; temperature lows of 25-27 degrees, highs of 32-37 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1 metre offshore.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with isolated light rain; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees, highs of 32-36 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.

South (west coast): Hot day with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 21-26 degrees, highs of 34-37 degrees Celsius; waves less than a metre high and 1 metre offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Hot day with haze; temperature lows of 25-26 degrees, highs of 33-37 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

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Plans for new Dusit Thani hotel, project unveiled with Bt9bn upgrade

NationalMar 17. 2021

By THE NATION

Dusit Thani and Central Pattana are boosting investment in the Dusit Central Park mixed-use project overlooking Lumpini Park from Bt36.7 billion to Bt46 billion.The extra Bt9.3 billion will address shifts in consumer behaviour by enlarging interior and exterior spaces and bringing value to the broader community through its green space, said the property developers. Functional space would increase by around 31 per cent or 71,907 square metres, they added.Dusit Thani’s additional investment, subject to approval at the annual shareholder meeting, is Bt4.335 billion – raising the company’s total investment in the project from Bt12.915 billion to Bt17.25 billion.Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel plans to use the funds to enlarge its rooms, add more privacy, and ensure all rooms have unobstructed views of Lumpini Park.

Reimagined signature elements of the original Dusit Thani Bangkok incorporated in the design would also be enhanced, including an oasis-like lobby with cascading waterfall, an expansive ballroom with large adjoining function rooms connected to the waterfall area, and an exciting new take on the hotel’s original rooftop supper club, Tiara, whose contemporary setting will incorporate the iconic golden spire from the original hotel.The residential element of the project – including the luxury Dusit Residences aimed at city executives, and the high-end Dusit Parkside aimed at families – would also be enhanced to maximise their appeal among their respective target markets.Designed to be a leafy retreat for the whole of Bangkok to enjoy, the project’s multi-level, rooftop public park will occupy 7 rai (11,200sqm) and feature elevated walkways, jogging paths, and places for rest and recreation with panoramic views of Lumpini Park.

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Thailand launches vaccination drive after probe clears AstraZeneca jab

NationalMar 16. 2021

By The Nation

Health authorities on Tuesday gave the green light for use of AstraZeneca jabs in Thailand, after an investigation of post-vaccination adverse events in Denmark indicated no link to the vaccine.

Thailand’s AstraZeneca vaccination drive launched this morning with jabs at Government House for Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, 17 Cabinet members and five medical advisers.

The rollout comes after Thailand last week joined European countries in suspending the vaccine pending a probe into reports of blood clots in some recipients.

The investigation outcome clearing the vaccine of links with blood clots was announced today in a joint statement by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) and AstraZeneca (Thailand).

Health authorities say AstraZeneca vaccinations can now continue as planned in upper-risk people aged 60 and older in high-risk provinces.

Based on global adverse-event reports AstraZeneca received in February and early March, there have been 29 incidents of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the joint statement said. However, this figure is no higher than the naturally occurring ratio of DVT in the general population, it added.

So far, 34 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine had been administered across the world, and no evidence linking it to severe adverse events or death had been found. Meanwhile, investigations of seven post-vaccination deaths in South Korea and some European countries concluded the deaths were not vaccination-related.

The joint statement said the rate of post-vaccination deaths in South Korea is much lower than the normal death rate of the country.

As of today, the World Health Organisation and Europe’s medical regulator have approved use of AstraZeneca, it added.

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Huawei (Thailand) appoints new president to drive country’s digital transformation

NationalMar 16. 2021Mr. Abel Deng (right), CEO, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj (left), President, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

By THE NATION

Huawei Technologies (Thailand) has cemented its status as ICT product and service leader by appointing Dr Chawapol Jariyawiroj as its new and first president.Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand), said: “As Huawei aims to strengthen its executive team and workforce to support our business growth in 2021, we are announcing Dr Chawapol Jariyawiroj as the new president of Huawei Technologies (Thailand).“Dr Chawapol comes equipped with exceptional expertise, leadership, and an extensive background in the ICT industry, both globally and locally. His industry expertise will, beyond doubt, contribute to enhancing capability and proficiency for Huawei’s sustainable business growth.”Dr Chawapol Jariyawiroj expressed excitement over his new position and responsibilities:“Huawei Thailand is a leading global ICT company with a broad range of end-to-end products and services. The new position at Huawei Technologies Thailand provides a perfect opportunity for me to utilise my 27 years of experience in the ICT industry, both internationally and locally, to help create new business value for Huawei in the market.”Huawei said Thailand possesses a tremendous potential to grow regionally. Huawei is looking to grow with Thailand and further contribute to the country, the tech company added.Its mission was to push for a fully connected and intelligent Thailand, in line with Huawei’s vision to bring digital innovation to every person, home, and organisation.The synergy of knowledge and capabilities of Huawei Thailand’s CEO and president will reinforce the company’s ICT leadership in the Thai market, also helping to boost Thailand’s digital economy, it said.“Dr Chawapol will play a crucial role in leading and aligning Huawei’s business units in Thailand and reinforcing our position as the leading integrated end-to-end global technology enabler in the years to come,” Abel Deng concluded.One of Huawei’s stated commitments is to grow with Thailand and continue to contribute to the country. Recently, Huawei received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award as Digital International Corporation of the Year.

Mr. Abel Deng (right), CEO, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj (left), President, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.The award is an acknowledgement from the Thai government for Huawei’s 21 years of continuous effort to help the country, and proof that Huawei is a credible leading technology provider and trusted ICT partner, said the firm.Moreover, Huawei has delivered more than 10,000 5G base stations to operator customers in Thailand and will continue to help operators build 5G networks in order to support 5G penetration rate, expected to reach 10 per cent by the end of this year.For the Cloud market in Thailand, Huawei will continue its Bt700-million investment in the third local data centre in 2021, and cooperate with partners to launch the industrial Cloud platform and the SMEs Cloud platform.The efforts will empower Thailand as a regional digital hub and help accelerate the country’s digital transformation, said Huawei.

Mr. Abel Deng (right), CEO, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj (left), President, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.