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BlackPink’s Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban has fully recovered from Covid-19 and completed her quarantine period, the band’s managing company announced on Saturday.

YG Entertainment said that Lalisa, the only Thai member of the South Korean pop group, could come out of self-isolation now that she has fully recovered.

Lalisa was diagnosed with Covid-19 nine days ago and was being treated at home.

The company said other members of the band – Rosé, Jennie and Jisoo – did not require quarantine because they had completed their vaccinations one week before Lalisa tested positive. Lalisa had also been double jabbed.

The announcement also said that the group will minimise its outdoor activities and only fulfil scheduled appointments that are unavoidable. They will also strictly adhere to Covid-19 prevention measures.

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Published : December 05, 2021

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Germany will remove Thailand from its list of high-risk countries on Sunday, the Royal Thai Embassy in Berlin announced on its Facebook page a day earlier.

Under the new regulations, people from Thailand can travel to Germany without having to register or undergo quarantine.

However, all travellers should show at least one of the following:

• A negative result from an RT-PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before arrival) or an antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before).

• Vaccination certificate (only Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines).

• Proof that the travellers have fully recovered from Covid-19 and received at least one shot of the above vaccines.

The embassy has advised travellers to keep an eye out for news as Germany’s travel measures could change at any time.

Email consular@thaiembassy.de or call +49 3079 4810 for more information.

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Published : December 05, 2021

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The three-month-old wild elephant found in Chanthaburi late last month with severe leg injuries is showing positive signs of recovery, a veterinarian said on Saturday.

“Fah Sai”, formerly known as “Kwak Rak”, was found with eight horrific gunshot wounds on her front left thigh and an almost torn off right ankle from a snare one week ago in Chanthaburi’s Khao Sib Ha Chan National Park area.

The unfortunate little creature was then taken to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chonburi province on Thursday to be cared for by a veterinarian team from Pattaya’s Nern Plub Wan Animal Hospital.

(Related story: 3-month-old female elephant in intensive care after being shot in thigh, caught in snare)

A veterinarian told reporters on Saturday that the young elephant is gradually recovering and responding well to her caretakers. The veterinarians have built her a temporary foam prosthetic to support her injured ankle, which is being constantly medicated, cleaned and given laser treatment to reduce pain and accelerate tissue regeneration.

The team says that Fah Sai needs to be monitored closely and her blood samples tested regularly to ensure there is no infection.

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Published : December 05, 2021

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150 of the 252 tourists from eight African countries who entered Thailand between November 15 and 30 are not infected with the Omicron Covid-19 variant, the Immigration Bureau said on Saturday.

Deputy bureau chief Pol Maj-General Archayon Kraithong said the agency and public health officers are tracking down the rest of the travellers.

He added that some 500 tourists from the other 46 countries have tested negative to Covid-19.

He also confirmed that the Immigration Bureau has tightened checks on foreign arrivals after the discovery of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

As of December 1, Thailand banned flights from eight counties in the south of Africa, namely Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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Published : December 05, 2021

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Public Health Ministry admitted on Saturday that they cannot achieve the target to administrate 100 million Covid-19 doses to citizens by Sunday.

Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide was 94 million doses, expecting to reach 95 million doses on Sunday.

“Even though we cannot reach the target, the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide was very high,” he said.

For rumours of protesters’ move to hold a demonstration against vaccine mandate, Kiattiphum said people can decide whether they will receive Covid-19 vaccine jab or not, but he advised them to receive it to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

“Thailand has various types of Covid-19 vaccines, so people can choose vaccines freely,” he added.

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Published : December 05, 2021

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Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday (December 5) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 4,704 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 47 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 27, while 6,149 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

The country’s total caseload from Covid-19 stands at 2,141,241 – 2,048,815 of whom have recovered, 71,482 are still in hospitals and 20,944 have died.

Separately, another 289,259 people were given their first Covid-19 shot in the last 24 hours, 330,424 their second shot and 100,518 a booster, bringing the total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide to 95,251,358.

According to Worldometer, confirmed cases globally had risen to 265.7 million on Sunday, 239.36 million of whom have recovered, 21.08 million are active cases (86,669 in severe condition) and 5.26 million have died (up by 5,650).

Thailand ranks 24th in the global list of most cases, which is topped by the US with 49.93 million, followed by India with 34.63 million, Brazil with 22.13 million, the UK with 10.42 million and Russia with 9.76 million.

Published : December 05, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Sunday (December 5) that the strong high-pressure system which covers Thailand is weakening causes an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C but cool to cold with strong winds in the area. 

The mountaintops are likely in the North cold to very cold with isolated frost a minimum temperature in range of 4-11 °C. The mountaintops are likely in the Northeast cold to very cold a minimum temperature in range of 6-13 °C. People should keep healthy due to the variable weather.

The weak northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf and the South. Less rain and isolated thundershowers are likely in the South.

The 24-hour weather forecast for different regions:

North: Cool to cold with light fog and a slight increase in temperature; temperature lows of 12-16 degrees Celsius, highs of 26-30 °C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 4-11 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool to cold with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 11-18 degrees Celsius, highs of 27-29 °C; temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 6-13 degrees Celsius.

Central: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 16-20 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C.

East: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 19-23 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C; waves about 1 metre high and 1-2 metres offshore.

South (east coast): Cool with strong winds; temperature lows of 20-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-31 °C; waves 1-2 metres high and about 2 metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Isolated thundershowers; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees Celsius, highs of 31-33 °C; waves 1-2 metres high and about 2 metres offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Cool with strong winds and an increase in temperature by 1-2 °C; temperature lows of 20-21 degrees Celsius, highs of 28-30 °C.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : December 05, 2021

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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is scheduled to plant a tree at 4pm on Sunday in a ground-breaking ceremony for a monument to King Rama IX in Bangkok’s Princess Mother Memorial Park.

Metropolitan Police Bureau spokesman Pol Maj-General Jirasan Kaewsaengaek told the press on Saturday said some 1,300 police officers will be deployed to provide security and control the traffic around the area.

From 6am until the ceremony is completed, Si Ayutthaya Road will be closed to traffic from Saowanee intersection to Wat Benchamabophit intersection. Commuters are advised to avoid Phitsanulok Road from Yommarat intersection to Phanitchayakan intersection and Rama V road from Phanitchayakan intersection to Wat Benchamabophit intersection.

Jirasan added buses will be waiting at the Royal Thai Army Stadium on Vibhavadi Road and at the Social Development and Human Security Ministry on Krung Kasem Road for people wanting to greet His Majesty. People can park their cars at these two spots and hop on the bus to be dropped off at different venues on the route to the park.

People travelling on public transport can hop on a shuttle bus at the Victory Monument, Suphachalasai Stadium, Wongwian Yai, and Sanam Luang.

Before heading to their designated venues, people will first be tested for Covid-19 using rapid test kits at Rajavinit Mathayom School or the Department of Highways.

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For the return trip, shuttle buses will be waiting on Si Ayutthaya Road to deliver people to different parts of Bangkok.

Extending an invitation to Bangkokians to join this historic event, Jirasan said police will be on hand to ensure safety.

Published : December 04, 2021

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Restaurants in some parts of Chiang Mai will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages to diners from Monday, provincial governor Prajon Pratsakul said on Saturday.

This restriction is being lifted in a bid to boost tourism during the New Year break.

“Restaurants in Muang, Chom Thong, Doi Tao, Mae Taeng and Mae Rim districts will be allowed to serve alcoholic drinks from 11am to 2pm, and from 5pm to 11pm,” he said. “Live music will also be allowed, provided bands have no more than five members.”

However, musicians are not allowed to get close to diners and are prohibited from sitting or dancing with the customers.

On-stage dance shows are also prohibited.

“Eligible restaurants must employ the Covid-free setting standard and pass an evaluation by Provincial Communicable Disease Committee. The committee will then publish a list of certified establishments for customers to choose the safest option,” the governor said.

“Pubs, bars, karaoke joints and massage parlours will remain closed until further notice,” he added.

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Published : December 04, 2021

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In a Facebook post on Friday, Assoc Prof Dr Thira Woratanarat from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine advised the government to hold off on fully reopening the country.

He cited comments made by Dr Takeshi Kasai, the World Health Organisation’s regional director for the Western Pacific, who warned countries in Asia to get ready for the Omicron variant.

Since it was detected in South Africa on November 24, Omicron has spread quickly in many parts of the world, from Africa to Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia.

Thira also pointed out that many countries near Thailand like Hong Kong, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia have reported Omicron cases.

The professor went on to say that all sectors, ranging from education to business, trade and service, need to adapt to the new changes, adding that there is no way everything will return to normal soon as many parties claim.

Thira also said that the administering of vaccines should be efficient and up to international standards and that the government should make RT-PCR tests free nationwide.

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He also advised that to keep infections low, the country should be reopened gradually, the number of arrivals limited as well as the standard of quarantine and subsequent monitoring improved.

Published : December 04, 2021

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