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Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday (December 27) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 2,437 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 18 of whom have been found in prisons.

Death toll increased by 18, while 3,845 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals.

Cumulative cases in the country are at 2,212,407 with 21,598 total deaths.
 

Published : December 27, 2021

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Tanee Sangrat, Director-General of the Department of Information and spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared the following important updates on entry into Thailand, due to the evolving situation of the Omicron variant.

Thailand Pass has been closed for all new Test and Go and Sandbox applications (except Phuket Sandbox), since 00.00 hrs. of December 22, 2021, until further notice.

The following new measures will apply for all applicants to Thailand Pass:

1. Applicants who have already received their Thailand Pass QR Code can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

2. Applicants who have already registered, but have not yet received their QR Code must wait for their Thailand Pass to be considered/approved. Once approved, they can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

3. New applicants will no longer be able to register for the Test and Go and Sandbox schemes (except for Phuket Sandbox). Thailand Pass will accept new applicants seeking to enter Thailand under the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) or Phuket Sandbox schemes only.

4. Passengers who will arrive in Thailand under the Test and Go and Sandbox schemes must now undergo a 2nd Covid-19 test using the RT-PCR technique (not ATK self-test) at government-designated facilities (no additional cost).

The spokesperson underlined that these updated measures are temporary, and being pursued in order to prevent the further spread of the latest new Covid-19 variant. The agencies involved will assess the situation closely and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will share any additional updates as soon as possible.
 

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Published : December 27, 2021

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The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Monday (December 27) that the rather strong high-pressure system from China extends to the upper Northeast and South China Sea. It is expected to cover the East and the Central of Thailand later today.

Adecrease in temperature by 1-3 °C is forecast in the Northeast, the East and the Central regions with isolated thundershowers in some areas. People in upper Thailand should take care of their health due to the variable weather. Farmers should prevent for crops damage.

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

North: Cool weather with fog in the morning and isolated thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 16-21 degrees and highs of 28-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 6-12 degrees Celsius.

Northeast: Cool weather with strong winds; temperature lows of 16-20 degrees and highs of 29-32 degrees Celsius. Temperature on hilltops is likely to drop to 8-15 degrees Celsius.

Central: Cool weather with fog in the morning; temperature lows of 20-21 degrees, highs of 31-33 degrees Celsius.

East: Cool weather with fog in the morning; temperature lows of 20-22 degrees, highs of 30-33 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter offshore.

South (east coast): Thundershowers in 40 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 23-25 degrees, highs of 30-32 degrees Celsius; waves a meter high and 1-2 meters during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Thundershowers in 10 per cent of the areas; temperature lows of 22-25 degrees, highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius; waves less than a meter high and 1 meter offshore.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Partly cloudy; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees, highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius.

Source: Thailand Meteorological Department

Published : December 27, 2021

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Fah Sai, a badly injured baby elephant that was rescued in Chanthaburi, is responding well to treatment and was seen enjoying Christmas Day celebrations on Saturday.

The baby elephant was transferred to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya on December 2 and veterinarians removed a part of her front right ankle that had been injured by a hunting snare and the skin around the wound is now regenerating.

The young elephant also sustained eight gunshot wounds on her front left leg and though the wounds are healing well, there is still some pus that needs to be cleaned daily.

The vets said that though the wound dressing takes some time, Fah Sai is always patient and lively.

After her wounds were tended to on Christmas Day, the baby elephant was dressed up in a special costume and wooden bell to mark the occasion.

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Published : December 26, 2021

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Measures for Covid-19 Free Setting have been tightened in Bangkok’s Khao San Road, with officials conducting antigen tests and ensuring no booze is sold after 11pm.

Wasan Boonmuenwai, director of the Phra Nakhon district office, said on Sunday that 35 of the 9,670 visitors screened since November 1 tested positive. He added that officials have been conducted ATK tests every three days in all establishments and eateries on the road, which is popular among backpackers.

Visitors are screened at all entrances and required to show their vaccination certificates. Those who finished their vaccination course four months ago will be required to undergo an ATK test.

Wasan has called on businesses to strictly adhere to regulations, adding that more than 10 eateries face a 6,000-baht fine for selling booze after 11pm. He added that police officers in uniform and plainclothes are constantly monitoring venues to ensure airconditioned

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Published : December 26, 2021

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Bangkokians flocked to the newly opened Khlong Chong Nonsi public park on Saturday to enjoy the colourful lights before it is officially reopened next month. The lights will be taken off after January 5.

Photo: Sukpamorn Hengprapakorn

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Published : December 26, 2021

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Suvarnabhumi Airport has waived parking fees for Zone C from midnight December 30 to midnight on January 4.

Zone C can accommodate 718 cars, while a shuttle service is provided every 15 minutes between the parking lot and terminal. The service is available 24 hours.

Airport director Kittipong Kittikachorn said that for the 12 days between Christmas and January 5, Suvarnabhumi is expected to attract more than 590,000 passengers or an average of about 49,000 people per day, marking a 72.24 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

The forecast numbers have been split into approximately 188,637 international passengers, including departures, and 402,453 local passengers.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration resolved on December 21 to temporarily suspend the Test & Go scheme until January 4 to curb the spread of Omicron.

Published : December 26, 2021

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Most of the 200 or so Omicron patients in Thailand have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic, but infections are expected to jump soon.

Assoc Prof Dr Nithipat Jearakul, chief of Siriraj Hospital’s Department of Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis, said on Saturday that as of December 19, some 3 per cent of Covid-19 cases had been tracked down to Omicron. However, he said, though Omicron cases in Thailand account for just 3 per cent of total Covid-19 cases, the number will soon start surging, especially at the beginning of 2022.

He said the daily number of new patients may peak at 10,000 to 20,000, but the number of severe cases will be around 2 per cent or 200 to 400, which the medical sector can cope with.

However, he said, this forecast is only an estimate and will depend very much on how the situation is controlled during the New Year break.

The doctor said treatment for Omicron patients is the same as those affected by other variants.

Though most Omicron patients develop mild symptoms, all hospitals in Bangkok are prepared for an influx of cases. Siriraj Hospital, meanwhile, does not have any Omicron patients.

Published : December 26, 2021

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The Naresuan Force has tightened security in Tak’s Mae Sot district in response to clashes at the Myanmar border last week. Troops also visited the Ban Muen Ruechai area in Phop Phra subdistrict on Saturday to provide aid and basic necessities.

Stray shells landed on the Thai side when gunfights between the Myanmar military and Karen National Union (KNU) broke out some 600 metres from the border in Karen State’s Myawaddy area.

The Naresuan Force is now patrolling the area 24 hours and providing necessities to impacted locals. The soldiers are also helping repair damaged homes.

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Published : December 26, 2021

By : THE NATION