World-renowned health specialists reveal secrets of “Health Brings Wealth"
Dispelling any myths, “Health Brings Wealth” hopes to give applicable advice based on scientific findings to put into daily practice in the long-term. In this book, perspectives based on different medical fields are combined with discussion and how everyday choices can impact overall health systems. Some key highlights from the co-authors and experts emphasise key advice based on their respective specialist areas and how these impact each health system. Prof Jiří Dvořák’s mainly specialises in neurology and spinal injuries and conditions, sports medicine and lifestyle medicine that promotes a healthy lifestyle through research on the impact of exercise. His expertise on brain diseases and tumours will emphasise the important duty of the brain and how to optimise brain health and wellness as you age to prevent degenerating diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 07, 2022 11:05 UTC
Over 700 drugstores to serve as primary units for Covid patients with mild symptoms
He said public hospitals have been overwhelmed with outpatient cases, so the NHSO has teamed up with the Pharmacy Council to use drugstores as a new channel for taking care of green Covid patients. Jadet said each drugstore will be given Bt700 per Covid-19 patient and the cost covers:- Medical advice for patients “to behave” during self-isolation;- Cost of green chiretta herb capsules and basic drugs for treating symptoms, and other medicines doctors may prescribe, as well as the delivery cost;- Service fee for providing advice on medicine use and for monitoring the patient’s condition for 48 hours;- The cost for coordinating patient transfer when their condition deteriorates and they need hospitalisation.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 07, 2022 07:05 UTC
Bluedragon lawyer: cops abusing power
Bluedragon lawyer: cops abusing powerThe lawyer for the top executive of Bluedragon Lottery Co on Wednesday accused police of abusing their power under Section 157 of the Criminal Code. Speaking on behalf of Bluedragon's owner, Pachara Messiyaporn, lawyer Anantachai Chaidej shrugged off the charges against his client and accused police of attempting to silence the company. If other [lottery] platforms are not subject to legal action like Bluedragon, I will sue [the police] later on," he said. Mr Pachara denied all four charges and was released on bail after depositing a 100,000-baht cash surety. Mr Pachara further denied Ms Panrada was an executive of the company, as was stated on the arrest warrant issued for her.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 07, 2022 06:05 UTC
Bhumjaithai shortlists 200 MP candidates
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, party MPs and guests attend the party's 14th anniversary at its head office in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Wednesday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Bhumjaithai Party has shortlisted more than 200 potential MP candidates for the next general election and plans to be represented in all constituencies, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Mr Anutin said Bhumjaithai intends to field candidates in all 400 constituencies nationwide and to also name 100 party-list candidates. Bhumjaithai also planned to stand candidates in Bangkok, which is not among its traditional strongholds. Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob, who is also transport minister, said the party was well-positioned for the general election and confirmed it has potential candidates lined up already.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 06, 2022 22:07 UTC
Tiger Woods intends to compete in Masters 2022
Woods suffered traumatic injuries to his right leg in a car accident 14 months ago. But when asked at the press conference if he believed he could win this week, Woods said without hesitation, "I do!" The 86th Masters will be held from April 7 to 10. On Tuesday, the tournament also announced players' first-day groupings. Woods was assigned to Group 14 with a scheduled tee time of around 10:30am.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 06, 2022 13:54 UTC
We’re not responsible for overpriced lottery tickets: Bluedragon
He claimed his online platform only provided a venue for some 39,000 vendors to sell tickets so buyers could shop "more conveniently”. Pachara also claimed his company received only Bt5 per lottery ticket as a scanning fee and providing the online platform service. Pachara said the scanned lottery tickets would be kept in a “strong room” of the company to prevent vendors from selling the tickets again after they are sold online. “So, the allegation that Bluedragon was the main cause for the overpriced tickets is not fair to the company. Bluedragon is also a main sponsor of Thai League 3 football apparently because of the profits earned from the online platform.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 06, 2022 12:36 UTC
Growth outlook darkens
(Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday. Warunthorn Puthong, an economist at the World Bank, said the downgrade was mainly due to external risk factors such as the Russia-Ukraine war, which has sent domestic energy prices soaring. However, the World Bank believes the Thai economy is on the path to recovery this year. The World Bank expects 6.2 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand this year, she said. The war in Ukraine threatens an uneven recovery for developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries, the World Bank said.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 06, 2022 10:02 UTC
GLO revokes rights of almost 9,000 lottery sellers, seizes over 2 million tickets
GLO director Lt-Colonel Noon Sansanakom explained that the 8,964 comprised 1,181 retailers, 181 associations and organisations and 7,602 buyers in advance. He said any sellers who jack up prices or sell lottery to others are considered a violation of the GLO contract. “The GLO will immediately revoke the rights of lottery sellers who violate the contract,” he warned. “Associations and organisations which violate the contract will be unable to sell lottery to their members.”
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 06, 2022 09:19 UTC
Covering the new entry rules
(Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Starting from April 1, visitors entering Thailand enjoy more relaxed conditions after authorities dropped a negative pre-arrival RT-PCR Covid-19 test requirement. The new rules, meant to resuscitate the battered tourism sector, still require travellers to undergo an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival, and then an antigen self-test on Day 5. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association, said there had been an increase in the number of overseas arrivals following the removal of the pre-arrival RT-PCR test. "After the lifting of the pre-arrival test, we are seeing a climb in international arrivals, but it is a very slow climb," she said. For other destinations, visitors can call +66 (2)-572-8442, +66 065-205-4247, +66 065-205-4248, +66 065-205-4249, or testgo@consular.go.th.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 06, 2022 07:45 UTC
Case of missing activist rekindled
Case of missing activist rekindledThe Justice Ministry has pledged to follow up on the case of political activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit who was abducted while living in Phnom Penh in mid-2020 after going into self-exile and who remains missing. Sub Lt Thanakrit said as this criminal case occurred outside Thailand, it falls under the supervision of the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG). Sub Lt Thanakrit said he would coordinate with the OAG and pledged to do his utmost to get results. Her family will meet Sub Lt Thanakrit again on June 4 to receive an update on the progress of the case, as this will mark two years since her brother disappeared. At least eight Thai activists who fled after the 2014 coup and took refuge in Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam have disappeared.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 06, 2022 07:45 UTC
Favipiravir to be delivered ‘quickly’ to Covid-19 patients at home
“With THPD’s delivery potential and BAAC financial support, the NHSO will be able to deliver Favipiravir to Covid-19 patients quickly, resulting in a decline in risks of developing severe symptoms and death,” he said. THPD managing director Peera Udomkitsakul noted that the agency has been cooperating with the NHSO in taking care of patients under the social security system. The THPD has also delivered dialysis solutions, medicines and medical supplies to patients by post, he added.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 06, 2022 05:33 UTC
TAT teams up with Thai AirAsia in push for tours
TAT teams up with Thai AirAsia in push for toursMr Thanet, centre right, and Mr Santisuk, centre left, at a recent press conference. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 1.75 million tourists from short-haul markets this year as more countries reopen, and will partner with Thai AirAsia (TAA) to bring in at least 18,000 package tours over the next few months. The goal is for Vietnam to account for 11,000 package tours, mainly from independent travellers and families with children, and 3,000 Singaporean tours, made up of millennials and young couples. Meanwhile, the campaign is also targeting the medical and wellness segments from Malaysia and Cambodia, which is expected to secure 1,000 package tours from each country. TAT will also launch the "Nang Fah Pa Tiew" campaign with local airlines between April and June by using air crew as micro-influencers to help promote tourism.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 05, 2022 18:09 UTC
AWN objects to True-Dtac merger, says new firm will violate many laws
In the letter, AWN said that if the two telecom operators were allowed to merge, mobile phone users in Thailand would be the biggest losers as the merger would affect competition. It pointed out that the number of key players in the telecoms market would be reduced from three to two, and the new company would dominate with a market share of 53.4 per cent. It said the merger would also effectively block new players from entering the market. The letter pointed out that National Telecommunication Plc, created via the merger of TAT Corporation Plc and CAT Telecom Plc, had very little market share to counter the giant that will be created by the True-Dtac merger.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 05, 2022 14:33 UTC
PTT poised to sell mining business in Indonesia
PTT poised to sell mining business in IndonesiaNational oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects to sell its coal mining business in Indonesia within the first half of this year as the company plans to focus more on clean energy and mobility. It is the right time for the sale as global coal prices have risen since the end of last year, said Auttapol Rerkpibun, chief executive and president of PTT. It had enjoyed full production but later saw the production decrease due to a drop in global coal prices. Last year, SAR earned 16.98 billion baht, a 57% rise from the previous year, though sales volume declined by 4.7% to 6.1 million tonnes, down from 6.4 million tonnes in 2020, according to PTT. PTT entered the coal mining segment in 2012 by buying a 55% stake in Singapore-listed coal miner SAR and acquiring the remaining 45% share through a tender offer.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 05, 2022 11:27 UTC
Gang grilled over Aussie drug bust
Gang grilled over Aussie drug bustA number of Thai and Cambodian nationals are being investigated in connection with a shipment of illegal drugs worth more than 1.38 billion baht, sent by air from Thailand to Melbourne on Feb 19, as authorities widen their probe. The limited partnership claimed it didn't know the name of the person who contacted it via LINE and paid by cash deposit, he said. It remains uncertain whether the Cambodian national was merely hired to open a bank account for transfers or a member of the drug gang, he said. On Feb 25, Australian police intercepted on arrival the crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine and heroin hidden in green tea and magnet packages. "Since the beginning of last year, the frequency of both crystal methamphetamine and heroin found shipped from Thailand to Australia has increased considerably," he said.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 04, 2022 17:26 UTC