Hospital hack prompts call for cooperation
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau is seeking cooperation from the kingdom's international partners, including the United States, to investigate the hacking of a patient database at Phetchabun Hospital. The ministry later clarified that data was stolen from Phetchabun Hospital when its servers were breached. Meanwhile, the Bhumirajanakarindra Kidney Institute Hospital recently revealed that 40,000 of its patient records were stolen and its data system was damaged during a security breach, resulting in the hospital being unable to access its X-ray archive. The CCIB said its preliminary investigation showed that a group of Indian hackers was behind the security breach at Phetchabun Hospital, and it was using a server in Singapore. He said the initial findings suggest Phetchabun Hospital downloaded a free content management system (CMS) programme without setting a proper IP address, and that opened a way for hackers to enter.
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September 09, 2021 23:26 UTC
Nerve disorder listed as 'very rare' side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine
Nerve disorder listed as 'very rare' side effect of AstraZeneca vaccineThe EU drug regulator has listed the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome as a 'very rare' possible side effect of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. THE HAGUE: The European Medicines Agency has listed the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis, as a "very rare" side effect of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Guillain-Barre Syndrome was a "very rare" side effect, occurring in under one in 10,000 people, it added. In the United States, the very rare syndrome affects an estimated 3,000 to 6,000 people each year and most go on to recover. The European drug regulator had in July listed Guillain-Barre syndrome as a "very rare" side effect of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which uses the same adenovirus technology as the AstraZeneca jab.
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September 09, 2021 03:33 UTC
Men in China go under the knife to boost life chances
The 27-year-old researcher wanted medical procedures to transform his look from "engineering geek" to something he thinks will boost his life chances. Growing numbers of educated men in China are opting for aesthetic and surgical procedures to give them the edge. Model Nai Wen has had more than 60 procedures on his face, including laser treatments, and believes cosmetic surgery "changed his fate". - Stigma and complaints -China's cosmetic surgery industry is now worth 197 billion yuan ($30 billion) -- up from 64.8 billion yuan in 2015, according to iResearch. Model Nai admits there is a risk that cosmetic surgery becomes "addictive."
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September 09, 2021 03:00 UTC
CCSA changes likely
CCSA changes likelyA Covid-19 situation update is seen on a screen during a press briefing by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration at Government House. The result will be a different yet permanent public health agency. Until then, however, the CCSA will continue its role in leading the country's efforts to contain Covid-19. According to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, because the CCSA was established under the Emergency Decree, when the state of emergency is lifted, then the CCSA will technically no longer exist. "When the new law is in place, a body even larger than the CCSA may be established if needed, so it doesn't really matter if the CCSA is dissolved or not," he said.
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September 09, 2021 02:15 UTC
Ten dead in fire at Covid hospital in North Macedonia
Ten dead in fire at Covid hospital in North MacedoniaPolice and firefighters inspect the scene at a Covid-19 clinic after a fire broke out, in Tetovo, North MacedoniaSKOPJE (REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA) - Ten people died in a fire Wednesday evening at a hospital treating coronavirus patients in North Macedonia, authorities said. "A huge tragedy has occurred in the Tetovo Covid-19 centre," Zaev said on Twitter. The modular Covid unit had only been built last year at the hospital to look after coronavirus patients in Tetovo, a town of around 50,000 people. "The fire was huge because the hospital is modular, there was plastic," Tetovo deputy fire chief Saso Trajcevski told local television. North Macedonia has a population of around two million and its healthcare services are run down.
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September 09, 2021 01:41 UTC
North Korea 'held military parade': Seoul
North Korea 'held military parade': SeoulNorth Korean often uses military parades to show off its latest weaponsSEOUL - North Korea appears to have staged a military parade in Pyongyang in the early hours of Thursday, the South's defence ministry said, in what would be the nuclear-armed nation's third such display in less than a year. "There are signs of the North having staged a parade" on Thursday, an official of South Korea's defence ministry told AFP. North Korean state media had not released images of the parade by mid-morning, nor confirmed that it had taken place. Biden's North Korea envoy Sung Kim has repeatedly expressed his willingness to meet his North Korean counterparts "anywhere, at any time". At the same time, North Korea is under a self-imposed coronavirus blockade, having closed its borders to protect against the coronavirus that first emerged in neighbouring China, adding to the pressure on its moribund economy.
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September 09, 2021 01:30 UTC
New iPhones expected at Apple's Sept 14 event
New iPhones expected at Apple's Sept 14 eventIPhone 12 phones are seen at the new Apple Store on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles on June 24, 2021. Industry watchers believe new iPhones will be unveiled next Tuesday. (Reuters photo)Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it would hold a special event on Sept 14, which most industry watchers believe will be used to unveil a new line of its flagship iPhones. Last year, however, the event got delayed by a month because of the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning opening-weekend iPhone sales were not included in fourth-quarter results. The event also helps Wall Street analysts model their sales projections for the holiday shopping season in Western markets, typically Apple's largest sales quarter.
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September 09, 2021 01:30 UTC
Taiwanese bank expands stake in LHFG
A major Taiwanese shareholder in Land and Houses Financial Group, has increased its stake by 11%. Taiwan-based CTBC Bank Co completed its latest acquisition of LHFG shares on September 8. The Taiwanese bank purchased 10.9% of the total issued and voting shares from Piangjai Harnpanij and Pairoj Paisarnsrisomsuk for 4.2 billion baht. Mr Vichian said CTBC decided to raise its stake in LHFG because the Taiwanese company saw greater business opportunities in Thailand. The Taiwanese bank has 116 networks in 14 countries worldwide, including the US, Canada, Japan, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.
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September 08, 2021 23:48 UTC
SMEs urged to embrace e-commerce
SMEs urged to embrace e-commerceExport-Import Bank of Thailand and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand co-hosted the online seminar titled 'Digital Turns Global Trade Around'. Ten years ago the value of items purchased via the online channel did not exceed $50 per transaction. He urged SMEs to embrace e-commerce and dare to foray overseas. Moreover, SMEs should regularly monitor the financial status of their customers and embrace advanced technology to enhance their products and services. Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, managing director of Tarad Dot Com Group Co, urged online SMEs to promote unique products and differentiate their products from others.
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September 08, 2021 23:48 UTC
Industrial sentiment falls again
Industrial sentiment falls againPeople undergo proactive Covid-19 testing at the EnCo Terminal. The TISI decline resulted mainly from the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak and the government's decision to impose strict lockdown measures, including a night-time curfew, in 29 provinces in August, according to the FTI. "Vaccines are a key factor in driving forward the economy and the government must speed up vaccinations among factory workers," said Mr Supant. Mr Supant said authorities should also help entrepreneurs buy rapid antigen test kits for use amongst factory workers every 14 days, in order to quickly remove infected workers for treatment and prevent further transmission. He added that a debt moratorium, covering both principal and interest, should be implemented and last between six months and a year to relieve the financial troubles of businesses affected by lockdown measures.
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September 08, 2021 23:48 UTC
Windows into the past
In the past, Thais believed that owning an auspicious cat would bring fortune and prosperity to the owner. Samutphap Khlong Ruesi Dat Ton was first published in 2007 to celebrate the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th birthday. Based on an ancient book written during the reign of King Rama III, Samutphap Sat Himmapan boasts 73 drawings of mythological animals from Himmapan forest. After that, visitors can enjoy a historic cruise through a pictorial manuscript of the royal barge procession during the reign of King Narai. It recounts the story of Supriti Dhammaraj, who gave his three sons to a Brahman in order to attain nirvana.
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September 08, 2021 23:47 UTC
Reopening jitters strike in Pattaya
Hoteliers in Pattaya City have expressed concern over the feasibility of fully resuming under the city's reopening scheme, as the still serious Covid-19 situation may hinder efforts to draw foreign tourists back. Despite that, several groups of British, Chinese and Indian tourists have already expressed interest in coming to Pattaya. Chon Buri governor Phakkhathon Thianchai said Pattaya City and Muang and Bang Lamung districts of Chon Buri will be included in the government's next tourism reopening plan. "If cleared of Covid-19 infection, they will be allowed to travel more freely in zones and on routes prepared for the reopening programmes." About 80% of people in Pattaya have already been vaccinated against Covid-19, he said.
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September 08, 2021 23:37 UTC
Thai traders surge into crypto market
Thai traders surge into crypto marketA representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this illustration taken on Aug 6. There are currently a total of 1,379,373 cryptocurrency trading accounts in the Thai market, less than half the number of stock market accounts, but with an explosive monthly growth rate. However, cryptocurrency trading can still be considered exclusive as most of the active traders are people in urban areas with high incomes and savings. Cryptocurrencies have been attracting more investors to the market and are expected to continue to rise in popularity. To reduce risk and create opportunities from investing in cryptocurrencies, investors and market authorities need both excellent financial literacy skills and in-depth knowledge of financial technology, Kasikorn Research stated.
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September 08, 2021 23:37 UTC
Bangkok Post Plc names new chief executive officer
Bangkok Post Plc names new chief executive officerBangkok Post Plc has appointed Ronnachit Mahattanapreut as chief executive officer. Ronnachit: Wealth of experience in managementThe board of directors of Bangkok Post Plc, operator of leading media under the brands Bangkok Post, Post Today, and Thai-language editions of Elle and Forbes Thailand, approved the appointment, effective on Wednesday. Dr Ronnachit, who earned his PhD in business administration, has extensive experience in finance and accounting, serving as senior executive vice-president of finance and administration or chief financial officer (CFO) for Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) from Feb 1999–Aug 2021. He is also director of the boards of many businesses under Centel's umbrella including 27 subsidiary companies as well as a director of Bangkok Post Plc. Dr Ronnachit also served as director of several companies including Asia Wealth Holding Co, Asia Wealth Securities Co and the Small Business Credit Guarantee Corporation.
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September 08, 2021 23:37 UTC
Agencies urged to boost cybersecurity
Agencies urged to boost cybersecurityThe Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has urged all state agencies to raise their cybersecurity standards for data protection, especially provincial hospitals that need to connect their systems with the Computer Emergency Response Team for threat monitoring. He said all organisations, especially state agencies, need to bolster their online defence and provide cooperation in cybersecurity protection following an uptick in cyberattacks. State agencies and corporates should provide good care of their operations and boost staff awareness about cybersecurity as well as comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other related regulations. The DES Ministry ushered in the personal data protection standard in July 2020, based on the PDPA. Data controllers must maintain minimum standards for data access and security measures and create staff awareness of personal data protection, he said.
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September 08, 2021 23:37 UTC