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The Chinese government donated 200,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, the Chinese Embassy announced in a Facebook post on Thursday.

So far, China has delivered 50.35 million vaccine doses to Thailand, the embassy noted.

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Published : December 09, 2021

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“You better watch out. You better not cry.” Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok Ocean World in Thailand in a diving show to welcome the upcoming Christmas.

A diver dressed in a Santa Claus costume prepares to feed fish at the Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A diver dressed in a Santa Claus costume prepares to feed fish at the Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Visitors take photos of a diver dressed in a Santa Claus costume at the Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A diver dressed in a Santa Claus costume feeds fish at the Bangkok Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Published : December 09, 2021

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The Supreme Court’s decision to jail Italian-Thai Development CEO Premchai Kanasutra for more than three years in a poaching and hunting case will not affect the firm’s operations or management, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

This statement came after the court sentenced Premchai to “two years and 14 months” in prison without parole for poaching and hunting in Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in February 2018.

The statement said Premchai’s youngest son, Thoranis Karnasuta, has been appointed acting CEO.

“The company would like to inform shareholders, partners, customers and other stakeholders to be confident that the board of directors is still able to operate and manage the business effectively,” the statement said.

Italian-Thai Development is considered a large construction company in Thailand. The firm was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand with registered capital of THB2.5 billion in 1994.

It is currently cooperating with the government on various construction projects:

• Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao High-Speed Railway – over THB270 billion

• Rama III-Dao Khanong-Western Bangkok Outer Ring Expressway (contract 3) – THB7.3 billion

• Thai-China High-Speed Rail (contract 4-4) Chiang Rak Noi maintenance centre – THB6.5 billion

• Thai-China High-Speed Rail (contract 3-4) construction from Lam Takhong to Sikhio and from Kut Chik to Khok Kruat – THB9.8 billion

• Work relating to maintenance, repair and overhaul at U-Tapao Airport – THB338 million

• Procurement and installation of a railway signal system for Yotaka Station (eastern route) –THB667 million

• Surat Thani interchange at Highway Route No 41 and Highway Route No 417 – THB1.3 billion

• MRT Orange Line (eastern section) – THB18 billion.

Meanwhile, the company is interested in also bidding for two projects:

• MRT Orange Line (western section) from Thailand Cultural Centre to Bang Khun Non – over THB140 billion.

• MRT Purple Line from Tao Pun to Rat Burana (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) – THB78 billion.

Published : December 09, 2021

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha acknowledged that Bangkok has been listed as the best city for a “workation” by German rentals search engine Holidu, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Thursday.

Thanakorn said Prayut thanked related organisations and citizens for helping Thailand become an attractive destination for tourists and businessmen looking for a place to work remotely during the Covid-19 crisis.

He said the government was ready to enforce public health security measures and would develop infrastructure for Thais, businessmen and tourists to live, operate a business, and travel in the country with confidence and convenience.

According to Holidu, Bangkok won the top spot because it is one of the most affordable cities in the world. For instance, accommodation in Bangkok may be expensive, but food is cheap. Also, the website said, most people in the Thai capital speak English and the city offers high-class facilities.

The website pointed out that though the internet speed in Bangkok may not be the fastest at an average of 28mbps, there are more than 450,000 free wifi spots in the city.

Bangkok also won the top spot for having lots of places with cultural significance, such as the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha temple, as well as high-street boutiques and floating markets.

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The other top four cities after Bangkok are New Delhi, Lisbon, Barcelona, Spain and a tie between Buenos Aires and Budapest.

Published : December 09, 2021

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is stepping up proactive Covid-19 tests on those who came into close contact with the country’s first Omicron case. The tests are being conducted across the capital in a bid to curb the spread of the new variant, while Bangkokians can get an antigen test for free.

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang announced on Wednesday that the BMA had been conducting tests in communities and at tourist attractions. 

He said the areas included those where most African nationals and foreigners reside, namely Silom in Bangrak district, Soi Nana in Khlong Toei district, Khaosan Road in Phra Nakhon district and Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district, including Thong Lor and Wattana districts.

Aswin said workers at the two hotels in Bang Rak district – where the first Omicron patient stayed – will be tested on Thursday.

He urged Bangkokians to get tested with antigen test kits for free at any of the following 11 hospitals:

1. BMA General Hospital, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, tel 0 2225 1354

2. Taksin Hospital, Khlong San district, tel 0 2437 7677

3. Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, Bang Kho Laem district, tel 0 2289 7986

4. Luang Pho Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, Nong Khaem district, tel 0 2429 3575, 0 2429 3258

5. Wetchakarunrasm Hospital, Nong Chok district, tel 0 2543 2090

6. BMA Lat Krabang Hospital, tel 0 2327 3049

7. Ratchaphiphat Hospital, Bang Khae district, tel 0 2444 3660

8. Sirindhorn Hospital, Prawet district, tel 0 2328 6760

9. Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital, tel 0 2452 7803

10. Khlong Sam Wa Hospital, tel 0 2150 1300

11. BMA Bang Na Hospital, tel 0 2180 0202 extn 103

The BMA has also set up a drive-thru virus test point free of charge at the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani) in Taling Chan district until April 1.

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Published : December 09, 2021

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The price of gold dropped by THB150 in morning trade on Thursday.

AGold Traders Association report at 9.27am said the buying price of a gold bar was THB28,150 per baht weight and selling price THB28,250, while the buying and selling price of gold ornaments is THB27,636.68 and THB28,750, respectively.

At close on Wednesday, the buying price of a gold bar was THB28,300 per baht weight and selling price THB28,400, while gold ornaments were THB27,788.28 and THB28,900, respectively. 

The spot gold price on Thursday morning hovered around US$1,784 (THB59,621) per ounce after Comex gold at close on Wednesday rose slightly by 80 cents to $1,785.5 per ounce due to support from the depreciation of the US dollar. Meanwhile, the market is keeping an eye on the announcement of US November inflation figures tomorrow, including meetings of the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank next week.

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The Hong Kong gold price, meanwhile, dropped by HK$20 to $16,600 (THB71,118) per tael, the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society reported.

Published : December 09, 2021

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Two Nigerians were arrested by Sa Kaeo soldiers for illegally crossing the border in Ta Phraya district on Wednesday.

They were caught by the 12th Ranger Forces Regiment when they walked across a border path into Thailand at Ban Noen Somboon.

Both said they were 35 years old. They also said they had a store selling clothes in Phnom Penh for two years. One of them revealed that he wanted to renew his visa while the other wanted to get a new passport because he claimed he had lost it.

They said there was no Nigerian Embassy in Cambodia so they wanted to get to the embassy in Bangkok on Sukhumvit 61.

The two were screened for Covid-19, especially the new Omicron variant, and their temperature was normal.

They were sent to Ta Phraya police station for legal action. The Nigerian Embassy is being informed.

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Published : December 09, 2021

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday (December 9) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 4,203 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 42 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 49, while 7,939 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,156,587  – 2,075,088 of whom have recovered, 60,415 are still in hospitals and 21,084 have died.

Separately, another 170,292 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 200,828 their second shot and 90,886 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 96,341,748.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 268.11 million on Thursday, 241.32 million of whom have recovered, 21.49 million are active cases (88,428 in severe condition) and 5.3 million have died (up by 7,659).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 50.42 million, followed by India with 34.67 million, Brazil with 22.17 million, the UK with 10.61 million and Russia with 9.9 million.

Published : December 09, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Thursday (December 9) that the high-pressure system covers upper Thailand. Cool to cold weather with light fog in the morning is likely in the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East. Mountaintops in the North and the Northeast will be cold to very cold. People should take care of their health due to variable weather and be careful of poor visibility.

Meanwhile, the weak northeast monsoon across the Gulf and the South leads to isolated rains in some areas of the lower South. 

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:

North: Cool to cold weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 13-16 degrees and highs of 28-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 7-12 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool to cold weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 15-19 degrees and highs of 29-32 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 8-13 degrees Celsius.

Central: Partly cloudy and cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 19-21 degrees, highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius.

East: Cool weather and light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 20-24 degrees, highs of 32-33 degrees Celsius; waves a meter high and 1-2 meters offshore.

South (east coast): Cool weather in the morning with isolated light rains; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees, highs of 31-32 degrees Celsius; waves 1-2 meters high.

South (west coast): Partly cloudy; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 31-35 degrees Celsius; waves a meter high and 1-2 meters offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Partly cloudy and cool weather with light fog in the morning; temperature lows of 21-23 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : December 09, 2021

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The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has developed new Aids drugs that are both anti-retroviral formulations containing Dolutegravir and medication to treat complications such as anti-HCV that reduces drug resistance, deputy managing director Sirikul Matevelungsun said on Wednesday.

The GPO is in the process of applying to register the formulas with the Food and Drug Administration and the new drugs are expected to be released to patients at the end of 2022.

Thailand had an estimated 493,859 Aids patients as of April 19, with 5,825 new cases and 11,214 deaths a year, or 31 in a day.

Published : December 08, 2021

By : THE NATION