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‘Low chance of side effects for Thais’ from inactivated Covid-19 vaccine

NationalFeb 22. 2021

By THE NATION

Inactivated vaccines, which will be used in Thailand, should have a lower chance of causing anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction, Chulalongkorn University virology specialist Dr Yong Poovorawan has said.

Yong said on Monday on his Facebook page that a study in the United States has found that one month after giving 13.7 million doses of vaccine, the cases of anaphylaxis were found at 4.5 per one million patients, with no report of death from anaphylaxis.

“113 deaths reported after receiving the vaccines were proven after autopsy to not be directly related to the vaccines, according to Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” said Yong.

“US uses mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, which are relatively new and could have many undesirable side effects.”

Yong added that virus vector vaccines, such as AstraZeneca’s, have been under study for longer [now in third phase], and therefore should have fewer side effects, either in local areas or body’s systems.

“Inactivated vaccines, such as Sinovac’s, that will be used in Thailand should have even less chance of causing side effects including anaphylaxis,” he said.

The vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech is due to arrive in Thailand this week.

“They were created by the same procedures that are used to manufacture working vaccines, such as for rabies, polio and Hepatitis A.

“Those who are afraid of the side effects of Covid-19 vaccine can rest assured, as vaccines that Thailand will use have the lowest chance of undesirable side effects,” said Yong. “As many Thais as possible should get vaccinated to create a strong immunity, which would help return the outbreak situation to normal as soon as possible.”

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Cool weather with morning fog in upper Thailand, thundershowers in parts of South

NationalFeb 22. 2021

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that the high-pressure system covering upper Thailand is weakening.

Morning fog and a 1-3 degrees Celsius rise in temperature are forecast for upper Thailand.

Meanwhile, the moderate easterly winds prevailing over the Gulf and the South cause wind waves two metres high in the lower Gulf. All ships should proceed with caution, the department said.

Meanwhile, tropical storm “Dujuan” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to make landfall over the Philippines by today, with no significant impact on Thailand, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Cool weather in the morning; temperature lows of 17-21 degrees Celsius, highs of 32-36°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 6-15°C.

Northeast: Cool to cold weather with fog in the morning; temperature lows of 15-19°C, highs of 32-34°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 8-12°C.

Central: Cool weather with fog in the morning; temperature lows of 19-21°C, highs of 34-36°C.

East: Cool weather with fog in the morning; temperature lows of 18-22°C, highs of 32-35°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 21-24°C, highs of 31-34°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with isolated light rain; temperature lows of 21-25°C, highs of 33-36°C; waves 1-2 metres high and two metres offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Fog in the morning; temperature lows of 22-24°C, highs of 33-35°C.

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Border areas under close watch as Myanmar Covid-19 and political situation worsens

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Immigration Police chief Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang, together with high-level police officers, travelled to inspect the northern border checkpoint to plan preventive measures against the spread of Covid-19 from Myanmar, which is currently beset with pandemic and political problems.

Thai authorities fear that Myanmar people might flee their country to escape suppression by the junta and cross over illegally into Thailand to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son and Lamphun provinces.

On February 20, border trade in Mae Sai district reportedly was temporarily halted, with a goods vehicle from Thailand unable to reach Myanmar due to a rally against the coup. Protesters gathered at the border and placed a barrier to block the Tachileik checkpoint.

Sompong said yesterday there were heavy protests in Myanmar due to domestic political problems. Later, the Royal Thai Police Investigation and Security Department found that there might be a gathering of Burmese workers in the northern region, especially in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces.

Pol General Suwat Jangyodsuk Commissioner of Royal Thai Police, ordered him to deal with situation.

Initially he had ordered Investigative Division 5 and Immigration Bureau to spread the news and talk to foreign workers about Thai law. They were told that any protests would lead to arrests.

Immigration Police are coordinating with military units along the border to patrol natural channels in Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai province, to prevent illegal entry into the country as he was afraid any outbreak of violence in Tachileik province on the Myanmar side might lead to an exodus.

There are still many foreign workers who want to escape and come to work in Thailand after the government closed the registration of foreign workers, officials said.

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Bottlenose dolphin rescued from Samut Prakarn canal

NationalFeb 21. 2021Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

By The Nation

Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources officers on Sunday rescued a bottlenose dolphin floating in the Klongdan irrigation canal in Samut Prakarn province.

Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

The dolphin has been taken to the Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre in Tha Sa-An subdistrict of Chachoengsao province for a health examination.

“Officers and volunteers have been instructed to take care of the bottlenose dolphin,” the department said.

Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

The department added that they have prepared a backup plan to move the dolphin to the Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development Centre in Koh Mun Nai in Rayong province.

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Transfer of one’s subsidy scheme rights to another ‘a criminal offence’

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The NationExchanging or transferring one’s rights under the “Rao Chana” (We Win) scheme may be considered an act of fraud, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) warned on Sunday.

In a Facebook post, the CSD said rights under the scheme cannot be exchanged for cash or be transferred to others in the same way as the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) tourism stimulus scheme.

The CSD said wrongdoers would also face punishment under the Computer Crimes Act.

The CSD added that people who do not have a smartphone can register for rights under the scheme at Krungthai Bank, Government Savings Bank or Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives nationwide by using their ID card.

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Three alleged online gambling administrators arrested

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Three people suspected of organising illegal online gambling in Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district were arrested on Saturday by Patrol and Special Operations Division police officers.

The police also seized eight computers, a money-counting machine, an internet transmitter, 95 bank books, 19 smartphones and Bt6.2 million cash.

“Mr A [real name not revealed], one of the three arrested suspects, pleaded guilty that they were administrators of 28 gambling websites,” the police said.

“Initially, police filed charges against the three suspects under the Gambling Act BE 2478 (1935).”

The prosecution process will follow, police said.

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Politicians should be the last to be vaccinated against Covid-19: Nida Poll

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Medical workers should get top priority for vaccination, while politicians should be last on the list, according to a public survey by National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).

The Nida Poll public survey of 1,318 people on “Who should be the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19?” was conducted between February 15-17 among people aged 15 years and above from all regions, education levels and occupations nationwide.

In February, the Covid-19 vaccine will be injected into the first group of health personnel both from the public and private sectors.

According to the survey, the “occupations that should be the first to be vaccinated against Covid-19” were:

Healthcare workers: 40.48 per cent

General contractors/labourers: 14.41 per cent

Professionals in tourism sector: 8.87 per cent

All professional groups at the same time: 7.59 per cent

Professional groups of all types of travel and transportation: 5.29 per cent.

Students: 4.93 per cent

Business owners/self-employed: 4.85 per cent

Civil servants/employees/state enterprise employees: 4.38 per cent

Private company employees: 3.82 per cent

Butler/maid/retirees/unemployed: 3.49 per cent

Fisheries farmers: 1.4 per cent

Politicians: 0.48 per cent

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Government wins no-confidence vote but loses people’s confidence: poll

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

The majority of respondents of a Suan Dusit Poll said they do not have faith in the present government despite the government defeating the opposition’s move to censure 10 Cabinet ministers.

The survey was conducted between February 17 and 20 on 1,712 samples nationwide.

Asked about the channels through which respondents had followed the censure debate:

43.81 per cent said social media;

29.20 per cent said live broadcast;

26.99 per cent said TV, radio and newspaper.

On the strong points in the censure debate (multiple choice):

52.64 per cent said the opposition party’s arguments;

51.50 per cent said the opposition party’s choice of issues;

41.30 per cent said both parties’ preparation;

38.60 per cent said the debate between the parties;

33.19 per cent said the House speaker’s role.

Asked about weak points in the censure debate (multiple choice):

71.26 per cent said the arguments between the parties;

51.20 per cent said the ruling coalition’s unclear answers;

50.62 per cent said both parties weering off the subject;

46.98 per cent said both parties’ ill manners.

42.40 per cent said both parties blaming each other.

On their view of Thai politics after the debate:

55.40 per cent said it would be the same;

30.28 per cent said it would be worse;

14.32 per cent said it would be better.

Asked about the respondents’ faith in the government after the debate:

43.25 per cent said they do not have faith;

23.28 per cent said they have lost faith;

20.57 per cent said they still have faith;

12.90 per cent said they have more faith.

Asking about the opposition and ruling coalition parties’ performance during the debate (a perfect score of 10 points):

Opposition party: 6.90 points.

Ruling coalition party: 5.01 points.

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Two-thirds of 92 new Covid-19 cases in Samut Sakhon

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 92 new cases, of whom six are overseas travellers in quarantine facilities.

Of the 48 exposed to the disease while visiting high-risk areas, Samut Sakhon had the most cases with 33, followed by seven cases in Pathum Thani and three in Ang Thong.

Meanwhile, proactive testing led to the discovery of 38 cases, mostly in Samut Sakhon (27), Pathum Thani (10), and Ang Thong (1)

Of the overseas travellers found to be infected in quarantine facilities, two Thais had returned from Oman and the United States, a Briton had arrived from Brazil, a Bahraini from Kuwait, a German, and a Zimbabwe national from their respective countries.

Meanwhile, 156 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 25,415. Of these, 24,285 had been contracted locally, including 14,393 who were found via proactive testing, while 2,696 were overseas travellers. So far, 24,285 have recovered and been discharged, 1,047 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 111.64 million (up by 372,396), 86.81 million have recovered, 22.3 million are active cases (94,448 in severe condition) and 2.47 million have died (up by 8,446).

Thailand ranks 113th on the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 28.7 million, followed by India 11 million, Brazil 10.13 million, Russia 4.15 million and the United Kingdom 4.1 million.

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Chiang Mai gets a taste of cannabis-laced cuisine

NationalFeb 21. 2021

By The Nation

Scores of people enjoyed a wide range of food, drinks and snacks that were prepared using the cannabis plant in Chiang Mai on Saturday.

‘Maejo Chuan Yim Chim Kan (Cha)’, or Maejo university cannabis open market, was held on Saturday at the Natural Agricultural Research and Development Centre, with more than 45 famous restaurants from Chiang Mai participating.

Maejo University has assigned the Natural Agricultural Research and Development Centre to research on growing and harvesting medical marijuana in an industrialised system.

Maejo University in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health used cannabis plants for cooking to make it accessible for the general public. Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital served as a model for the use of marijuana in cooking.

The event was held to test and promote the good properties of cannabis for use in cooking.

The event received a lot of attention from people in Chiang Mai and nearby areas, especially those interested in the healthy use of marijuana.