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Chiang Mai greenlights reopening of pubs, bars as no infections in 19 days

NationalFeb 01. 2021

By THE NATION

The Chiang Mai public health office posted on its Facebook page on Sunday that the provincial communicable disease committee had approved the reopening of entertainment venues from February 1.

All the venues must strictly follow Covid-19 preventive measures, which are:

1. Proper ventilation system with the capacity of at least 10ACH (air change per hour) must be installed and turned on during opening hours.

2. Customers must check-in and check-out via the Thai Chana platform.

3. Business owners must put up a notification of the maximum number of customers it can accommodate based on their service area (1 customer per 4 square metres)

4. Thermal scanning must be provided at all entrances based on CCSA regulations.

Chiang Mai’s entertainment venues including pubs, bars, karaoke booths and similar businesses had been ordered shut by the committee from January 6 in a bid to curb the spread of the virus after a new wave was reported in Thailand in December.

The public health office added that as of Sunday the province had not found new cases for 19 consecutive days. All the 23 patients who were infected in the second wave had been treated and discharged.

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Police officers injured in bomb trap by suspected insurgents

NationalFeb 01. 2021

By THE NATION

Five police officers were injured in Narathiwat province when an explosive went off while they were investigating a burning cell tower.

The attack occurred on Iregasae–Srisakhon Road in Sri Sakhon subdistrict at 11.30am.

Sri Sakhon Police Station was called to inspect a cell tower which had been set on fire. When police reached the site, a bomb planted nearby went off, damaging the police pickup truck and injuring the five officers. They were sent to Sri Sakhon Hospital for treatment and are now in a stable condition.

Narathiwat deputy police chief Pol Colonel Suthon Sukwiset said that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team investigated the site and found the bomb had been planted under the road surface and wired to a 25kg LPG cylinder. Officials suspect that the bomb was ignited by a communication radio signal.

“The bombing could be a coordinated attack on officials planned by an unknown group of insurgents,” he said.

“Earlier that morning, an unknown suspect had set fire to a cell tower using motorcycle’s tyres as fuel, probably in an attempt to lure officials into the bomb trap.”

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Upper Thailand gets warmer with morning fog, more rain forecast for South

NationalFeb 01. 2021

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday that the moderate high-pressure system over upper Thailand is becoming weaker, resulting in a rise in temperatures by 1-2 degrees Celsius and light morning fog.

Meanwhile, the moderate northeast monsoon across the Gulf and the South leads to isolated thundershowers in the lower Gulf and the South. Moderate winds will raise waves up to more than two metres high during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Cool to cold weather; temperature lows of 14-18 degrees Celsius and highs of 30-35°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 3-10°C.

Northeast: Cool to cold weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 15-20°C and highs of 30-33°C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 8-12°C.

Central: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 18-22°C, highs of 32-35°C.

East: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 21-24°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 21-25°C, highs of 30-32°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 30 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25°C, highs of 32-34°C; waves a metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 22-24°C, highs of 32-34°C.

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Vaccine side-effects a major concern for people, poll shows

NationalJan 31. 2021

By The Nation

The majority of respondents in a Suan Dusit Poll said they wanted to know the Covid-19 vaccine’s side-effects before inoculation.

The poll was conducted from January 22 to 29 with 1,570 respondents.

Asked about their readiness for the government’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign beginning in February:

65.99 per cent said they want to know the vaccine’s side-effects before inoculation;

20.70 per cent said they were ready to take the vaccine without fear of side-effects;

13.31 per cent said they did not want to take the vaccine.

Asked about respondents’ confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine’s effectiveness:

63.88 per cent said they have little confidence;

19.30 per cent said they do not have confidence;

16.82 per cent said they have confidence.

Regarding the government’s move to take care of people’s health after the Covid-19 vaccination:

60.83 per cent said the government would do the same;

35.54 per cent said the government would provide more healthcare;

3.63 per cent said the government would provide less healthcare.

Asked about respondents’ worries over the Covid-19 vaccination (multiple choice):

82.71 per cent were worried about side-effects;

71.96 per cent said they were concerned about effectiveness;

54.67 per cent said they were worried about adequate vaccine stocks;

44.17 per cent were worried about the price;

38.60 per cent were concerned about the vaccine brand.

Asked about awareness of Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers (multiple choices):

64.27 per cent said Pfizer-BioNTech;

52.55 per cent named Oxford-AstraZeneca;

51.66 per cent said Sinovac Biotech;

35.10 per cent said Johnson & Johnson;

28.28 per cent said Moderna.

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Elderly citizens who got cash handouts ‘won’t have to refund social welfare’

NationalJan 31. 2021Prinya Thaewanarumitkul

By The Nation

The Comptroller-General’s Department and local organisations cannot reclaim social welfare provided to the elderly, a legal expert said on Saturday.

Earlier, several elderly people across the country were worried after the department instructed local organisations to reclaim their social welfare. Some of the elderly faced the likelihood of returning over Bt100,000.

The department cited Article 6 (4) of the Interior Ministry’s regulations issued on October 14, 2009, which said people who are eligible to receive social welfare for the elderly must not receive other cash handout assistance from government agencies.

Law professor and vice rector for administration and sustainability at Thammasat University, Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, said on his Facebook page on Saturday that the Interior Ministry’s regulations have a transitional provision which enabled the elderly who had submitted the request before October 15, 2009, to be eligible to receive the social welfare even if they had received other cash handout assistance.

“The elderly who had submitted the request after October 15, 2009 were eligible to receive the social welfare under Section 412 of the Civil and Commercial Code which said that if people receive cash honestly [without knowing about the Interior Ministry’s regulations], they do not have to return it,” he said.

He added that government authorities should resolve this issue as soon as possible before the elderly file their complaint to the court, because local organisations would definitely lose a lawsuit.

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Bang Saen beach set to open fully from Monday

NationalJan 31. 2021

Bang Saen beach will be fully open to the public from February 1.

Narongchai Khunpluem, the mayor of Saen Suk subdistrict, announced on his personal Facebook that from February 1, Bang Saen will return to normal and all businesses, including hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, will also reopen.

He encouraged people to visit the beach on all days except Tuesday, when all businesses will be closed.

However, people who like to experience the quietness of Bang Saen beach as during the Covid-19 control measures should come on Tuesday, he said, adding, all businesses would be closed on that day to give the beach a respite from the crowds. People can, however, visit and relax and have their own meals, but alcoholic beverages of all kinds and smoking are not allowed, he said.

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Bangkok police prepare for reopening of schools on Monday

NationalJan 31. 2021

By The Nation

Police officers in Bangkok have been instructed to deal with traffic jams due to the reopening of schools on Monday.

Deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsangek said on Sunday that the move was in response to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration easing lockdown measures and allowing reopening of schools nationwide.

He said over 3,000 police officers will be deployed to areas thorughout the capital, especially in front of schools to facilitate traffic from 5.30am onwards.

He added that Bangkok Mass Transit Authority was instructed to inspect its buses before providing services.

“Rapid deployment units with towing cars will be deployed in case of road accidents,” he said.

He asked motorists to plan their trip and check traffic on each route before leaving.

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829 new cases, most from intensive testing in Samut Sakhon

NationalJan 31. 2021

By The Nation

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Sunday reported 829 new cases, including seven overseas travellers in quarantine.

Of the new cases, 91 were exposed to the virus while visiting high-risk areas. The province with the highest number of infections was Samut Sakhon (79), followed by Bangkok (6).

Proactive testing led to the discovery of 731 cases, mostly in Samut Sakhon where 680 foreigners and 42 Thai workers tested positive. The large number from Samut Sakhon was a result of intensive local testing for six consecutive days.

Of the overseas travellers, two Thai nationals had returned from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, two from Ireland and one from the United Kingdom. An American student and an Egyptian pilot, who flew in from their respective nations, also tested positive.

Meanwhile, 110 patients have recovered and been discharged.

As of Sunday, the number of confirmed cases in Thailand had risen to 18,782. Of these, 16,323 contracted the virus domestically, including 9,284 who were found via proactive testing, and 2,459 are returnees. So far, 11,615 have recovered and been discharged, 7,090 patients are still in hospital and the 77 have died.

According to Worldometer, as of 10am on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases globally had increased to 103.14 million (increasing by 501,099), 74.75 million have recovered, 26.14 million are active cases (108,361 in severe condition) and 2.23 million have died (up by 12,638).

Thailand ranks 120th on the global list of most cases. The US tops the list with 26.66 million, followed by India 10.74 million, Brazil 9.17 million, Russia 3.83 million and the United Kingdom 3.8 million.

CCSA assistant spokeswoman Dr Panprapa Yongtrakul said a report from AiMask, mask detection technology, around 2.59 per cent of people in Bangkok didn’t wear mask properly or didn’t wear at all in the morning and 3.02 per cent after work hours.

During January 21-27, 97.53 per cent of Bangkokians in 15 district wore masks correctly, 1.42 per cent wore it wrongly, and 1.05 per cent didn’t wear a mask.

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Water supply to some Bangkok areas to be disrupted next week

NationalJan 31. 2021

By The Nation

Three Bangkok areas will experience water cut next week, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) said on Saturday.

Tap water supply will be stopped to residents on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road — from Phra Khanong canal to Bangna canal — and Sanphawut Road — from the Bangna intersection to Thang Rotfai Sai Kao intersection — from 10pm on Tuesday to 3am on Wednesday, due to survey of leakage from the water mains on Sukhumvit Road.

Residents in Bangkok’s Rama IX Road — from the Ratchadaphisek intersection to the Srinakarin intersection — will not be able to use tap water from 10pm on Wednesday to 5am on Thursday due to maintenance work on the water mains on Praditmanutham Road.

The MWA apologised for the inconvenience, adding that residents who faced problems could contact its 24-hour call centre on 1125.

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Three Bangkok establishments shuttered for violation of Covid-19 measures

NationalJan 31. 2021Pol Lt-General Sophon Phisutthiwong

By The Nation

Three venues in Bangkok were temporarily closed due to violation of measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy governor Pol Lt-General Sophon Phisutthiwong said on Saturday that the move was in response to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration asking for an inspection of pubs, bars, restaurants and karaoke booths to ensure the venues were implementing Covid-19 preventive measures.

The three venues are:

– Taj Cafe, Soi Sukhumvit 3 (Nana Nua), Wattana district: The cafe was closed for 14 days from January 17 to 30 due to the violation of measures regarding curfew hours, number of customers inside the venue, and the implemention of preventive measures.

– Insannity, Soi Sukhumvit 11 (Chaiyot), Wattana district: The pub was closed for five years and its food vendor licence was revoked due to the violation of curfew hours, the number of customers inside the venue, the lack of implemention of preventive measures and distribution and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

– Raan Nung Tor, Suwinthawong Road, Minburi district: The restaurant was closed for 14 days from January 25 to February 7 due to the violation of measures regarding distribution and consumption of alcoholic drinks.