Month: August 2021
Army secretly carries out information operations against anti-Prayut MPs, activists
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE SECOND ARMY AREA and Internal Security Operations Command have been secretly carrying out information operations against certain politicians and activists who may be critical of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a sustained bid to defend the army chief-turned-premier. On the first day of censure debate against the premier and five …
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Malaysia to probe claims of people bribing doctors for Covid vaccination certs
By Channel NewsAsia Kuala Lumpur – The chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Azam Baki has pledged to investigate claims of doctors receiving bribes from those refusing Covid-19 vaccines in exchange for vaccination certificates. In a statement today (Aug 31), Azam said there were claims from the public that doctors or other parties …
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Weak quake in Thailand, moderate one in Myanmar
A WEAK earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Chiang Rai province at 1.39 p.m. today (Aug. 31) while a moderate one of 4.1 magnitude hit Myanmar at 6 p.m. Thai time, the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department and Volcanodiscovery.com said. The weak quake in Chiang Rai took place in …
CSD checking Joe Ferrari medical history over bipolar disorder claim
THE Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Suwat Saengnum said today (Aug. 31) that the news of Pol. Col. Thitisan Uttanaphon, aka Superintendent Joe Ferrari, is suffering from bipolar disorder hinges on whether this set in before or after the death of the drug suspect, Thai Rath newspaper said this afternoon …
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Warning of 5th Covid wave as daily count drops below 14,000 cases
THE Thammasat field hospital today (Aug. 31) issued a warning to brace for the fifth coronavirus wave which will likely emerge after control measures are eased from tomorrow amid steady decline in the number of cases with today’s tally being 14,666, TV Channel 7 said. In a post published at its web page, the …
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Bangkok Administration launches Line account to provide Covid-19 treatment
THE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a Line account to provide initial medical treatment to Covid-19 patients, NNT said today (Aug. 30). Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said the BMA has set up a system to notify Covid patients regarding hospitalisation via LINE@ account “@BKKCOVID19CONNECT,” which can be added via the LINE application or …
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Farm hut resort built for patient isolation in Ayutthaya
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A FARM HUT RESORT made of bamboo poles, thatched roofs, rattan walls and plywood floors has been built in Ayutthaya, specifically for home isolation of Covid-19 patients. A row of 25 wooden shacks, aptly called the farm hut resort, were newly built in knockdown fashion at Nong Pla Dook village …
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Victim’s mum, girlfriend quizzed again in Joe Ferrari case
PROSECUTORS today (Aug. 30) questioned the mother and girlfriend of the drug suspect who died after being suffocated with two plastic bags with this taking place just as an autopsy report stated that the cause of death was asphyxiation and not drug abuse, Amarin TV said this evening. Pol. Col. Thitisan Uttanaphon, aka Superintendent …
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Hundreds of motorcycles damaged in severe flooding at Bang Pu Industrial Estate
ALTHOUGH floodwater at Bang Pu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province had started receding today (Aug. 30) after hours of rain led to a major inundation yesterday, flooding was still waist high at some points while hundreds of motorcycles parked there have been damaged, Sanook.com said. As the floodwater had dropped somewhat this morning, …
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New ‘most mutated Covid-19 variant’ found in South Africa
By Dnaindia.com, Daily Mail and Sanook.com South Africa – A new Covid-19 variant, C.1.2, detected in South Africa and several other countries, has put global health experts on alarm. As per a new study that is preprint and awaits peer review, the C.1.2 variant may be more infectious and have the ability to evade …
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Live updates: A powerful explosion near Kabul airport, believed to be a rocket
By Business Insider, published by MSN News A “POWERFUL EXPLOSION” was heard in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, whilst Reuters report that the US has carried out an airstrike in the Afghan capital. It has not been confirmed if the two events are linked. A Taliban spokesperson told AP news that the US …
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Anti-Prayut procession of automobiles, motorcycles rolls through 50-km route
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A LONG PROCESSION OF AUTOMOBILES and motorcycles was mounted again today (Aug 29) on a 50-kilometre route from Bangkok to Pathum Thani in a renewed, massive ”Car Mob – Call Out” demonstration primarily designed to pile pressure upon an embattled Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Led by Red Shirt leader Nattawut …
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Ministry: Work from home to continue for another month
THE Public Health Ministry said although that the daily Covid count has started dropping, with today’s (Aug. 29) tally being 16,536, and some control measures are being relaxed on Sept. 1, people will still have to continue working from home for another month to see how the situation pans out after which further relaxation …
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Afghanistan: US says drone strike killed IS-K planner
By BBC THE US military says it believes it has killed a planner for the Afghan branch of the Islamic State group in a drone strike in the east of the country. The suspected member of the IS-K group was targeted in Nangarhar province. IS-K said it had carried out an attack outside Kabul airport …
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Red flag erected, pride flag wrapped around Democracy Monument
By Thai Newsroom Reporters HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST GROUP Thalufah (Through the Sky) today (Aug. 28) managed to erect a red flag on top of Democracy Monument and wrap a huge Pride flag around it in a sustained, symbolic move against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Street activists climbed up Democracy Monument on Rajadamnern Avenue to …
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Celebrity medical technician picks holes in restaurant reopening plan
A POPULAR medical technician who goes by the name Doctor Lab Panda said in a Facebook post today (Aug. 28) the tough requirements for people to dine at restaurants after Covid curbs are eased on September 1 mean this policy is unlikely to work at the initial stage, Sanook.com said. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation …
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Southbound cargo train bombed, none injured
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A BOMB BLAST occurred in a carriage of a southbound cargo train in Narathiwat province today (Aug. 28). No injuries were reported, police said. The cargo train on a special Bangkok-Sungai Kolok route was nearly arriving at Tan Yong Mat railway station in Ra-ngae district of the southernmost province when the …
Joe Ferrari stressed out first night in jail
UPON himself being jailed the former head of Mueang Nakhon Sawan police station was stressed out last night with prison officials having to arrange for a psychologist to talk to him but this morning (Aug. 28) is more relaxed and able to eat, Sanook.com said. Pol. Col. Thitisan Uttanaphon, aka Superintendent Joe Ferrari, who …
Wicha Mahakhun calls for close eye on Thitisan case
A LEGAL academic working on the National Police Act has called for a close watch on the progress of the Pol. Col. Thitisan Uttanaphon case, saying the former Nakhon Sawan Police Station Director likely displayed an intent to commit murder and may have backing from influential elements, NNT said today (Aug. 27). National Police Act …
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US braces for more Islamic State attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage
By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee new Taliban rule were on alert for more attacks on today (Aug. 27) after an Islamic State attack killed 85 people including 13 US service members just outside Kabul airport. General Frank McKenzie, head of US Central …
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Inflatable boats seen on Pattaya’s roads after torrential rain
AFTER several hours of heavy downpour today (Aug. 27) some Pattaya roads were so badly flooded that cars and motorcycles could not pass leading to a few residents bringing out their inflatable boats to cruise through them, Sanook.com said. Worst hit were Pattaya 3rd road and Wat Tham Samakkhi alley where the flooding was …
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Malls, restaurants in dark red zone to reopen on Sept. 1 under strict conditions
THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) executive committee today (Aug. 27) decided to relax some Covid-19 measures in the dark red zone from September 1 onwards with shopping malls and restaurants allowed to reopen again under strict conditions, Thai Rath and Sanook.com said. However the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decided to …
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