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February 10, 2021 00:11 UTC
Let's have vaccine clarity
Let's have vaccine clarityThe government's immediate tasks are to ensure the Thai people will have access to safe and fairly priced Covid-19 vaccines, preferably from diverse sources, and rev up education campaigns about their efficacy and risks. The politicking and attempts to suppress criticism of its vaccine procurement plans should not be priorities. The PM was far too keen on defending the government than shedding light on the crucial vaccine drive. For example, the PM insisted that the government's vaccination programme, set to start in June, is not late. The vaccination programme involves everyone in the country.
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February 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Four Ratsadon key members detained, rally called
A number of people meet at Pathumwan intersection after news that key Ratsadon protesters were denied bail and detained on lese majeste charges. (Photo from Twitter: Nopkong @SAHINOP)A number of Ratsadon protesters have gathered at Pathumwan intersection in Bangkok after the Criminal Court denied bail for four of their key members who faced royal insult charges. Mr Parit also faced another lese majeste charge for his role during the Mob Fest at the Democracy Monument on Nov 14 last year. After the news spread, key Ratsadon allies such as the Daodin group, posted on Twitter and Facebook urging people to rally for their temporary releases. Mr Parit has faced the most lese majeste cases, at 16, while Mr Anon faced nine.
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February 09, 2021 13:43 UTC
189 new Covid cases Tuesday | Bangkok Post: learning
(AFP file photo)The government on Tuesday recorded 189 new coronavirus cases, including 159 in second wave epicentre Samut Sakhon, for an accumulated total of 23,746. The 189 new cases were 123 reported by hospitals, just 56 through active testing and ten imported from abroad. Taweesilp Visanuyothin of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said Samut Sakhon province logged 159 new cases over the past 24 hours. They were 109 confirmed at hospitals (74 Myanmar nationals, 32 Thais, two Cambodians and one of unidentified nationality) and 50 found through active testing in communities (24 Thais, 24 Myanmar and two Lao nationals). Bangkok’s nine new cases were all found at hospitals - six Thais, two Myanmar and one Lao national.
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February 09, 2021 06:00 UTC
Huawei CEO hopes for reset with US from Biden administration
Huawei CEO hopes for reset with US from Biden administrationHuawei has been squeezed by US sanctions, which have hammered its supply chain. TAIYUAN, China: The CEO and founder of Chinese telecom giant Huawei called Tuesday for a reset with the United States under President Joe Biden, after the firm was battered by sanctions imposed by Donald Trump's administration. "We hope the new US administration would have an open policy for the benefit of American firms and the economic development of the United States," said Ren, 76. Meng, 48, faces fraud and conspiracy charges in the United States over alleged Huawei violations of US sanctions against Iran, and separate charges of theft of trade secrets. She could ultimately be extradited to the United States.
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February 09, 2021 05:37 UTC
School director resigns following rape, gun charges | Bangkok Post: learning
The mother of a Mathayom Suksa 3 girl student had earlier filed a police complaint, accusing Mr Sayan of rape. As the students fled, some teachers intervened to prevent Mr Sayan from his seeming intention of committing suicide. Police said on Friday that investigators were now handling two cases against the accused school director - the alleged rape of a girl student, and carrying a gun in public. The director of Thepha School in Songkhla, accused of raping a Mathayom Suksa 3 student and carrying a gun in public, has resigned. (Photo: Assawin Pakkawan)Click "play" to listen to School director resigns following rape, gun charges and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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February 09, 2021 02:26 UTC
Hailstorms hit North, weather warning for 44 provinces | Bangkok Post: learning
The yard of a house on Doi Angkhang in Fang district of Chiang Mai is covered in white hailstones on Monday. (Photo from This Morning at Angkhang Facebook page via @fm91traffipro Twitter account)Parts of three northern provinces were hit by hailstorms on Monday as weathermen warned of turbulent weather throughout Tuesday, with a cold spell to follow. The Traffic Police radio network on Monday reported hail fell on Doi Angkhang in Chiang Mai and on Doi Inthanon around noon, and in Chiang Rai two hours later. The Meteorological Department warned in its evening forecast that strong winds and hailstorms were expected in areas of the northern and northeastern regions on Monday and Tuesday. A cold spell would follow the storms, with temperatures in the northern and northeastern regions expected to drop by 6°C and up to 4°C in Greater Bangkok, the department said.
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February 09, 2021 02:25 UTC
Bluebik outlines digital growth strategies
Mr Pochara says Thailand should have its own digital platforms. Cybersecurity, consumer generation consideration, new business models and technology adoption through partnership are the key priority for digital transformation amid the pandemic, says Bluebik Group, a local tech consulting firm. The third priority concerns the exploration of new business models and scaling business through technology. Technological convergence through AI, cloud, 5G and the Internet of Things, can generate new business models and open the door for new opportunities. According to Mr Pochara, Thailand should have its own digital platforms and startups should be supported with incentives to boost their competitiveness amid tough competition.
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February 08, 2021 23:14 UTC
Salty water needs a fix
Salty water needs a fixFrom being an occasional problem, high levels of saline recorded in public tap water, a phenomenon linked with a number of health risks, looks set to become a permanent fixture for most of Bangkok and nearby provinces over the coming months and years. Initially, water authorities blamed the salinity on high tides which they insisted "came early this year". It was an explanation that seems to highlight a discrepancy in the authorities' justification as last year consumers experienced salty water early in January. The salty water is bad for plants as well. Water salinity hits the east of the city especially hard as the area depends on water from Pathum Thani station, while most of the west part of Bangkok uses water siphoned from the Mae Klong Dam to the Maha Sawat tap water production plant in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district.
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February 08, 2021 22:52 UTC
Govt jab plan a riddle wrapped up in a mystery
Govt jab plan a riddle wrapped up in a mysteryIs the government explaining its Covid-19 vaccination plan or playing riddles? Why haven't Thais received any Covid-19 vaccines when other countries in Asean have started roll-outs? The government seems to have an answer to every question regarding its vaccination plan, except they do not seem to add up, or make sense. It seems the answer to every question regarding the national immunisation plan is: the government can do no wrong. But will the seemingly inadequate and incoherent vaccination plan be good for the nation and people suffering from the outbreak?
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February 08, 2021 22:52 UTC
186 new Covid cases Monday | Bangkok Post: learning
(AFP)The government on Monday recorded 186 new coronavirus cases, for a total of 23,557 since the pandemic began a year ago. Of the 186 new cases, only 35 were found during active testing, a sharp drop from recent days. The number of cases reported by hospitals, however, rose to 141. CCSA assistant spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangsun warned of a new cluster apparently spread by a woman living in Samut Songkhram's Ampawa district. "This cluster is due to her pattern of frequent travel," the assistant spokeswoman said, adding that details would be released later.
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February 08, 2021 07:41 UTC
Future unclear for Myanmar expats | Bangkok Post: learning
A woman holds a candle and a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar citizens protest in Bangkok on Saturday. "Myanmar labourers in other countries [have been] urged to come back to work in Myanmar, but the move has destroyed their dreams instead," Macho said. Another 35-year-old Myanmar worker, known as Min, said most Myanmar labourers hoped to save enough money before heading back to Myanmar to work. "My plan is to continue my studies, and I will try to help my country by being a good citizen." Although some Myanmar students may join rallies in Bangkok, most of his friends are too busy with their studies, he said.
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February 08, 2021 03:26 UTC
Orange Line needs scrutiny
Orange Line needs scrutinyThe decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT's Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency. The Orange Line is important for rail transport in the capital as it will link the west of Bangkok to the east while connecting all other major rail routes. Whoever wins the Orange Line tender will reap significant benefits from connecting the major rail grid in the capital, and both groups are believed to be backed by political interests. There is widespread speculation about an exchange between winning the Orange Line contract and the 30-year extension of Green Line concession for the BTSC. The government should bring in outsiders to observe all stages of new bidding for the Orange Line western section to ensure its transparency.
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February 07, 2021 23:48 UTC
Thais in China prepare for subdued New Year
Thais in China prepare for subdued New YearThais in Beijing are expecting muted Chinese New Year celebrations this year with the return of Covid-19 to their homeland weighing heavily on their minds. Supanitch: Wary of big gatheringsSiwattra Sinphasutadol, a 43-year-old China Media Group official, told the Bangkok Post that the number of Thais in Beijing and nearby cities had fallen dramatically recently -- down to just 100 or even fewer, she estimated. "Many of them didn't have the chance move their belongings from where they were staying," she said, adding that even the Royal Thai Embassy's celebration on Dec 5, which is usually a prominent event for Thais, was also scaled down last year and far fewer Thais attended. Tourist spots including public parks are selling tickets online and the number of visitors to each venue has been limited. Supanitch Kunying, a 37-year-old cook who has lived in China for seven years, said normally Thais would gather with close friends and groups of up to few dozen would cook and enjoy meals together.
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February 07, 2021 23:26 UTC
Round 2 hits just as hard
(Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)This is the second time businesses have been hit by coronavirus-related restrictions and closures, and many firms are finding it hard to stay afloat. Chayanggurn Ardam, 54, the owner of Telephone Bar in Silom Soi 4, said he has now reached breaking point. "I almost have no money left in my bank account," he told the Bangkok Post. "My bar relies on tourism, and Thais do not party that hard like the farangs. That 10,000 [baht] left will be used to pay for gas and living costs for my family of five.
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February 07, 2021 23:22 UTC