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Policeman dies during pro-democracy protest, 32 injured in clashes

NationalMar 01. 2021

By The Nation

A policeman died and 32 people were injured in clashes between police and pro-democracy activists on Sunday during the march organised by the Restart Democracy group in Bangkok.

Police Lt-Colonel Wiwat Seritsanit, a deputy inspector at Thammasala Police Station, died in the emergency room of Rajavithi Hospital after suffering a heart attack during duty.

Erawan Emergency Medical service centre said on Monday that 33 people — 23 officers and 10 protesters — were admitted to hospitals after the rally in front of the 1st Infantry Regiment on Sunday.

The centre said 22 people were admitted to Police General Hospital, 7 to Rajavithi Hospital, 2 people were sent to Ramathibodi Hospital and one each to Rama IX Hospital and Chulalongkorn Hospital.

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BMA braces for upcoming summer storm

NationalMar 01. 2021

By The Nation

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has told relevant agencies to monitor summer storms from March 2-4 after the Thailand Meteorological Department notified on Saturday that summer had arrived.

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang issued orders to prepare for the summer storm after the weather department alerted on Saturday that Thailand would be under the storm’s influence from Monday until March 4 due to the moderate high-pressure system from China over southern China, which will reach the Northeast of Thailand today. The lower North, Central, and East, including Bangkok and its vicinities, will be affected by the storm from March 2.

Aswin said that relevant officers were preparing to deal with the situation, especially the health bureau, which will promote knowledge and advice to people about summer healthcare particularly in the risk group, including young children, the elderly, people with congenital disease, and those who work under the sun.

The Drainage Bureau has prepared the drainage system to cope with the rain situation from the influence of the summer storm that may affect many Bangkok areas, including monitoring the rain situation and alerting people through various channels.

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80 new Covid-19 cases reported, most in major outbreak areas

NationalMar 01. 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday reported 80 new cases, 16 of them overseas travellers in quarantine facilities.

Of the 28 exposed to the disease while visiting high-risk areas, 19 were in Samut Sakhon province, followed by three in Tak, two each in Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok, and one each in Chonburi and Ratchaburi.

Meanwhile, proactive testing led to the discovery of 36 cases — 35 in Pathum Thani and one in Nonthaburi.

Of the 16 overseas travellers found to be infected in quarantine facilities, eight Thais had returned from Qatar, the United Kingdom, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Of the eight foreigners, a Lebanese had travelled from the UAE, an American toolmaker from South Africa, two Americans, two Nigerians, a Briton, and a Swiss, from their respective countries.

Meanwhile, 196 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 26,031. Of these, 23,245 had been contracted locally, including 14,553 found via proactive testing, while 2,786 were returnees. So far, 25,324 have recovered and been discharged, 624 patients are still in hospitals, and 83 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Monday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 114.69 million (up by 311,706), 90.24 million have recovered, 21,9 million are active cases (90,311 in severe condition) and 2.54 million have died (up by 6,169).

Thailand ranks 114th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 29.25 million, followed by India 11.11. million, Brazil 10.55 million, Russia 4.25 million and the United Kingdom 4.18

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Summer storm moving towards upper Thailand, weather department warns

NationalMar 01. 2021

By THE NATION

A summer storm is heading towards upper Thailand from March 1 to 4, the Thailand

Meteorological Department warned on Monday morning.

According to its forecast, another moderate high-pressure system from China over southern China will reach the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea at night on Monday.

Meanwhile the southerly and southeasterly winds bring humidity from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and the East regions. Summer thunderstorms are possible in the upper country, accompanied by hail, gusty winds and thunderbolts.

Affected areas will be as follows:

On Monday:

Northeast: Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani

East: Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

On March 2-3:

North: Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Kamphaengphet, Phichit, Phetchabun and Tak.

Northeast: Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani

Central: Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi including Bangkok and its vicinity.

East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

South: Phetchaburi Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon

March 4

North: Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Kamphaengphet, Phichit, Phetchabun and Tak.

Northeast: Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buri Ram.

Central: Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi.

East: Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat.

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Baht weakens on increased investor speculation

NationalMar 01. 2021

By THE NATION

The baht opened at 30.42 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from the last close of 30.35.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 30.35 and 30.50 on Monday and between 30.20 and 30.70 this week, said Jitipol Puksamatanan, the head of SCB Securities’ Easy Invest team.

He explained that the baht had previously weakened from fluctuation in the financial market, as well as the decreased price of gold.

However, Jitipol believed that the latest movement of baht related mainly to investor speculation.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s economy had a trade surplus, and foreign exchange reserves were high.

He predicted that the baht would recover, while the dollar will stop strengthening. The baht will tend to stop at 30 per US dollar at the end of this quarter, he added.

This week, Jitipol suggested that investors should monitor the Fed’s opinion on increased US bond yields, as well as the country’s financial policies.

This would relax the market and at the same time weaken the dollar.

Also, several countries in Europe will lift their lockdown. The euro will strengthen from this situation.

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Summer storm and gusty winds forecast for upper Thailand

NationalMar 01. 2021

By THE NATION

The Thai Meteorological Department forecast an outbreak of summer storm, as well as gusty winds in the Northeast and the East. Hail and gusty winds are also forecast.

The southerly and southeasterly winds bring the humidity from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand to the lower Northeast and the East, while the moderate high-pressure system arrives from southern China.

The system is expected to reach the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea by Monday night. The heat low remains over the upper country with hot and hazy conditions during the day.

The storm tends to occur under these conditions.

People are advised to stay safe due to the severe conditions by keeping off outdoor places, large trees and unsecured billboards. Farmers should prevent damage to crops, the department said.

The forecast for the next 24 hours:

Bangkok and its vicinity: Hazy day; minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum 33-37°C; southerly winds 10-20 km/hr.

North: Cool in the morning; hot day with haze; minimum temperature 16-23°C; maximum 33-39°C winds; westerly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Northeast: Hot day with haze; isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds; minimum temperature 18-24°C, maximum 35-38°C; cold on mountaintops with minimum temperature 12-15°C; easterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Central: Hot day with haze; minimum temperature 21-24°C, maximum 36-38°C; westerly winds 10-20 km/hr.

East: Hot day with haze; isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 32-38°C; southerly winds 10-30 km/hr; waves below a metre high.

South (east coast):
Partly cloudy; minimum temperature 22-25°C, maximum 31-36°C; easterly winds 15-30 km/hr; waves about a metre high

South (west coast):
Partly cloudy; minimum temperature 21-24°C, maximum 32-36°C; northwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr, waves below a metre high.

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Majority in opinion poll oppose penalising MPs who defy party position

NationalFeb 28. 2021

By The Nation

A majority of people in an opinion poll opposed punishment for members of Parliament who do not follow their party’s position in voting on issues.

The survey carried out by the National Institute of Development Administration surveyed 1,310 people between February 24-26.

The respondents were asked how parties should deal with rebel MPs during voting in a no-confidence debate.

More than half — 52.67 per cent– said that punishment should not be allowed because it is an individual’s right to express different opinions. It is not always necessary to follow party resolutions. Around 45.80 per cent said that there should be a punishment because MPs have the duty to represent the people, and they have to vote or follow the party’s resolution, not just their own opinion.

Some 1.53 per cent said that they were not interested in the question

When those who backed action against defiant MPs were asked what punishment would be appropriate:

34.34 per cent said they should not be fielded as an MP candidate by the party in the next election;

26 per cent said they should be banned from engaging in political activities within the party or in government;

17.33 per cent said they should be laid off from all positions in the party and government;

16.33 per cent said they should be expelled from the party;

4.67 per cent said they should be forced to resign from the party;

1.33 per cent suggested other approaches, include being warned.

The respondents were also asked about punishment for opposition MPs whose votes did not meet the resolution of the coalition opposition:

53.82 per cent said there should be no punishment because individual opinions must be respected. Equal rights and freedoms could mean having a different opinion.

43.82 per cent said sanctions should be imposed for failing to comply with party resolutions and being unfair to alliance partners;

2.36 per cent did not answer.

As for punishment for radical opposition MPs:

34.34 per cent said the party should not field them as an MP candidate in the next election;

26 per cent said they should be banned from engaging in political activities within the party or government;

17.33 per cent said they should be taken off all positions in the party and government;

16.33 per cent said they should be fired from the party;

4.67 per cent said they should be forced to resign from the party;

1.33 per cent stated other approaches, including a warning.

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Whale Mae Thong Dee now a proud mother of her third baby

NationalFeb 28. 2021Photo credit: Jirayu Ekkul

By The Nation

Mae Thong Dee, a Bryde’s whale who lives in the Gulf of Thailand, on Saturday gave birth to her third baby whale.

Photo credit: Jirayu Ekkul

Jirayu Ekkul, a wildlife photographer, explained that Mae Thong Dee had a ripped dorsal fin and severe eye injuries, adding that he and his team had been closely monitoring this whale’s behaviour.

“We found Mae Thong Dee and her baby whales about two hours after taking a ship to the Gulf of Thailand. It may have been our destiny to meet these whales,” he said.

Photo credit: Jirayu Ekkul

He added that two years ago everyone was doubtful how Mae Thong Dee was going to survive after an incident in which she suffered an injury to her eyes. Now their doubts had been cleared.

“I finally realise why she ate so much and lived in the gulf for over nine months. It wanted to take care of its health to give birth to a baby whale,” he said, adding that he admired its maternal instinct.

Photo credit: Jirayu Ekkul

The Bryde’s whale is a baleen whale, more specifically a rorqual belonging to the same group as blue whales and humpback whales.

They usually appear individually or in pairs, and occasionally in loose aggregations up to 20 animals around feeding areas. They are more active on the water surface than sei whales, especially in coastal waters.

Bryde’s whale is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. It is listed on Appendix II as it has an unfavourable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international cooperation organised by tailored agreements.

In addition, Bryde’s whale is covered by the Memorandum of Understanding for the Conservation of Cetaceans and Their Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region.

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Deputy governor of Covid-19 hotspot Samut Sakhon first to be vaccinated in province

NationalFeb 28. 2021Thiraphat Khashmat, Samut Sakhon deputy governor

By The Nation

The deputy governor of Samut Sakhon, Thiraphat Khashmat, was the first recipient of the first dose of Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine in the province.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul observed the vaccination.

Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday went to observe vaccination for Samut Sakhon provincial executive after his vaccine injection in the morning.

Samut Sakhon Governor Verasak Vichitsangsri, who was severely infected by the virus, is now undergoing physical therapy after being treated for pneumonia.

Samut Sakhon got its first lot of 20,040 doses of Sinovac vaccine on Saturday. The vaccination on Sunday will be provided to provicial leaders, the dean of Samut Sakhon Hospital, and 159 people in the risk group.

Health officers, health village volunteers, officers who are at risk of contact with patients will be inoculated on March 1. Meanwhile, vaccination of the general public is expected to start in May.

Samut Sakhon on Sunday saw 49 new cases, bringing the total number in the new outbreak to 16,198. Of this number, 16,060 have been discharged, 291 are being treated in hospitals or quarantine areas, and seven people have died.

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70 new Covid-19 cases reported, Samut Sakhon still a hotspot

NationalFeb 28. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Sunday reported 70 new cases, under 100 cases for the ninth consecutive day since the second wave began in December.

Of the 43 patients exposed to the disease while visiting high-risk areas, 39 were in Samut Sakhon province, followed by two in Pathum Thani, and one each in Chonburi and Nakhon Pathom.

Meanwhile, proactive testing led to the discovery of 19 cases — 10 in Samut Sakhon and nine in Pathum Thani.

Of the eight overseas travellers found to be infected in quarantine facilities, seven were Thais who had returned from the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Switzerland, and Unites States. A Canadian who came from his home country was the other patient in quarantine.

Meanwhile, 106 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 25,951. Of these, 23,181 had been contracted locally, including 14,517 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,770 were returnees. So far, 25,128 have recovered and been discharged, 740 patients are still in hospitals, and 83 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases globally had risen to 114.38 million (up by 387,697), 89.93 million have recovered, 21,9 million are active cases (90,308 in severe condition) and 2.54 million have died (up by 8,048).

Thailand ranks 114th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 29.2 million, followed by India 11.2 million, Brazil 10.51 million, Russia 4.23 million and the United Kingdom 4.17 million.