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Health minister’s first test comes back negative

NationalDec 28. 2020

By The Nation

An initial test on Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has come back negative for Covid-19, said the ministry on Monday.

Anutin was tested after coming into close contact with Samut Sakhon governor Verasak Vichitsaengsri during a trip to the province to oversee construction of a field hospital and promote confidence in shrimp consumption.

Verasak tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday and is isolating at home.

Anutin has been quarantined for 14 days and will be tested again in three days. The incubation period of the virus is 3-7 days after contact with an infected person. The ministry said Anutin will continue to work and issue orders via online meetings and the Line app. He will also provide a timeline of his movements over the past few days via his personal Facebook account.

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Strict control over Krabi’s main city in bid to prevent infections

NationalDec 28. 2020

By The Nation

Krabi’s provincial health authorities announced on Monday that Muang district was being marked as surveillance area, with strict measures imposed on activities requiring large gatherings.

Such controls have not been applied to Phi Phi island.

All massage shops, spas, gyms, pubs, karaoke booths and snooker establishments have been closed from Monday to Wednesday, while schools, child care centres, internet cafes and stadiums will be closed until Sunday.

Cinemas, theatres, malls, supermarkets, convenience stores and fresh markets are required to strictly follow measures put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19.

People are allowed to enter Krabi, provided they wear masks, clean their hands regularly, maintain social distance, avoid entering crowded areas and check in and out via the MorChana app when entering or leaving malls.

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Chula students hail ‘four heroes’ of pro-democracy protests

NationalDec 28. 2020

By The Nation

The Student Government of Chulalongkorn University (SGCU) on Sunday granted awards to four students who participated in pro-democracy protests. Two of the students have been charged with lese majeste.

The awards were given to support the fight for freedom, said the SGCU, describing the four students as seeds of courage who grew out of darkness.

The awardees had applied knowledge gained from studying at the university to benefit the nation and the people and they deserve to be exalted, it added.

The four students are Siraphop Attohi and Suthinee Jangphiphatnawakit from the Faculty of Art, Sukriya Wannayuwat from the Faculty of Education, and Rawisara Eksakul, Bachelor of Arts.

Sukriya and Siraphop are facing lese majeste charges stemming from their participation in the protests.

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Shrimp get celebrity endorsement

NationalDec 28. 2020Photos by Supakit Khumkun

By The Nation

Actor Bin Bunluerit, a staunch royalist, was spotted selling shrimp at Bt100 per kilogram near Wat Bang Chalong Nok in Samut Prakan on Monday.

He had apparently bought some 1.8 tonnes of shrimp from a breeder in Samut Prakan’s Ban Rakat sub-district to help farmers suffering from the fallout of Covid-19. His aim was also to help people understand that consuming shrimp is safe, even after a new cluster of Covid-19 cases was found in Samut Sakhon’s main shrimp market.

Bin, who worked as a rescue volunteer, was recently caught in a war of words over the pro-democracy movement’s call for reform of the monarchy.

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Seven test positive in Nakhon Ratchasima, Covid cases found in 43 provinces

NationalDec 28. 2020

By THE NATION

Nakhon Ratchasima authorities announced on Monday that seven people have tested positive for Covid-19, though none of them are in severe condition.

The newest case was a 55-year-old seafood delivery person, who tested positive in Muang district.

Between December 10 and 25 he had visited markets in Samut Sakhon and Chachoengsao to pick up seafood for deliveries in Nakhon Ratchasima.

In between, he also visited his hometown in Trat twice, once from December 11 to 14 and then again from December 22 to 23.

He was checked as part of a hunt for active cases on Saturday, and he tested positive on Sunday. He is currently in hospital

In Nakhon Ratchasima’s 34 districts, Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Muang, Sikhiu, Phimai and Bua Yai districts.

As of Monday, Covid-19 cases were found in 43 provinces in the new wave of infections. The provinces are Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, Rayong, Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Prachinburi, Kamphaeng Phet, Nonthaburi, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Sawan, Samut Songkhram, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Uttaradit, Krabi, Phetchabun, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Pathom, Loei, Udon Thani, Ratchaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chaiyaphum, Surat Thani, Suphanburi, Trang, Tak, Satun, Chai Nat, Sukhothai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Phichit, Narathiwat, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Nayok, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Songkhla and Lopburi.

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Airline trainee in Don Mueang Airport tests positive for Covid-19

NationalDec 28. 2020

By The Nation

A trainee at an airline that operates flights out of Don Mueang Airport has tested positive for Covid-19, Flying Officer Sumpun Kutranon, general manager of the airport, said on Monday.

He said the trainee had lost his sense of smell on December 23 and tested for Covid-19 at a hospital the following day.

“The trainee is being treated in hospital because the test came in positive on Christmas Day,” he said.

He said the airport authorities have checked all CCTV footage and found the trainee had worn a mask at all times.

“However, those who came into contact with the trainee have been instructed to go into self-quarantine and wait for results. Those who are at low risk of infection were instructed to monitor their symptoms and strictly observe measures put in place by the Public Health Ministry,” he said.

Flying Officer Sumpun Kutranon

Sumpun said the airport has implemented the following measures to curb the spread of the virus:

• The airport’s medical division has been instructed to cooperate with the Department of Disease Control on containing the spread of virus.

• The airport will call those who came into contact with the patient and have them tested in hospital.

• All areas inside passenger terminal will be disinfected every hour.

• Passengers’ temperature will be checked at all entrances. Anybody with body temperature above 37.3 degrees Celsius will not be allowed to enter.

• Seating in terminal area has been marked out to ensure social distancing.

• Staff will either be made to work from home or on a shift basis to reduce congestion.

• Staff must wear a face mask at all times.

“The airport and Public Health Ministry are monitoring the situation closely,” he said.

The airport can be contacted via the 1722 hotline or by calling its PR centre at (02) 535 1192.

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Tourists cancel hotel bookings over new wave of infections

NationalDec 28. 2020

By THE NATION

More than 20 per cent of bookings for Chiang Mai’s Mon Jam area have been cancelled in response to the new wave of Covid-19 infections.

Mon Jam is a popular attraction in the province, as its mountaintop viewpoints offer stunning vistas of the Mae Rim Valley and the Royal Project.

Wichit Methaanankul, president of the Mon Jam Agro Tourism Association, said the cancellations accounted for up to Bt1 million in lost earnings.

However, he said, he hopes tourism will recover in the beginning of 2021, adding that hotel operators are required to practice health measures in line with the Public Health Ministry’s requirements.

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Narathiwat, Pattani still inundated

NationalDec 28. 2020

By The Nation

Even though floods in the South have improved, people in Narathiwat and Pattani are still suffering.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is collaborating with soldiers and responsible organisations to help residents who have been flooded in since December 16.

Pumps and other equipment have been put in place to drain water and officials have been urging people to monitor weather forecasts, so they can be prepared for natural disasters.

As of Monday, 43,46 households in five provinces were affected, 29,716 of which are in Narathiwat and 712 in Pattani.

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Govt eyes offering long weekend every month next year

NationalDec 28. 2020Pipat Ratchakitprakarn

By The Nation

The government plans to add a long weekend to every month next year in a bid to stimulate the economy, Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday.

For instance, he said, the Chinese New Year, which falls on Friday, February 12, can be made a public holiday, making the weekend longer.

He said the ministry will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to let foreigners visit Thailand and arrange quarantine so they can leave their rooms but not the hotel.

However, he said, this can be considered once the new wave of infections has improved.

The Public Health Ministry is also expected to consider reducing quarantine days from 14 to 10, though the CCSA has yet to give it the go-ahead.

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BAAC launches cash-back campaign to help farmers, boost spending during New Year

NationalDec 28. 2020

By THE NATION

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has earmarked Bt3 billion for a cash-back campaign for customers returning up to 20 per cent of interest on their loans, said Kasab Ngernrungrong, BAAC deputy manager.

“Farmers can get back up to 20 per cent of the interest they have paid, while cooperatives or juristic persons will get up to 10 per cent,” he said. “The campaign is to help farmers prepare for next year’s harvest as well as boost spending during the holiday period as part of the government’s economic stimulus measures.”

To be eligible, customers’ accounts must be at the “normal” status and be no more than 15 months behind in interest payment as of October 31. If they make payments toward their loan from December 1, the bank will return 20 per cent of interest for individuals or 10 per cent for cooperatives or juristic persons the very next day.

“The maximum limit per customer is Bt50,000. The campaign will run through March 31 or until the Bt3 billion budget is used up,” he added.

Customers who are more than 15 months behind in interest repayment will also be benefit from the campaign when their repay their debt. However, instead of transferring cash in to their accounts, BAAC will reduce 20 per cent of the interest (or 10 per cent for cooperatives or juristic persons) from the remainder of their principle.

“BAAC will send an SMS to customers after the cash is transferred to their account. Those who use the BAAC Connect mobile application will also receive a notification via the official Line account ‘BAAC Family’,” Kasab added.

Contact any BAAC branch or call (02) 555 0555 for more information.