Baby's first vaccine
"Adults can be vaccinated but for babies, breastmilk acts as their first vaccine." Breastmilk has the essential nutrients, antibodies, hormones and antioxidants that help boost a baby's immune system and provide protection against infections. After researching breastfeeding, 32-year-old Watcharaporn Pattarasattayakorn was convinced that breastmilk is the first "vaccine" for her child and would give her a good start in life. She could easily seek help from professionals at the hospital's breastfeeding centre if anything went wrong. So while professional treatment at the breastfeeding centre was temporarily unavailable, she managed to treat the spots by herself.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 11, 2021 00:11 UTC
Pandemic parenting
After nine months of pregnancy, mothers have found little support for parenting amid the pandemic, prompting experts to call for longer maternity leave and other welfare benefits. To some extent, three months of maternity leave and child subsidies are helpful for those in need. "Apart from three months of maternity leave, the government should have implemented other family-friendly policies to make us feel safe. Working from home is a good opportunity, but is not available for everyone because the pandemic has a huge impact," he said. If the pandemic forces them to stay at home, they will be deprived of opportunities to develop social skills.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 10, 2021 23:57 UTC
Quartet of clubs take a leap in the dark
Quartet of clubs take a leap in the darkVersatile Kris Bryant has joined San Francisco from the Cubs. The Cubbies, who finally won their first World Series in 100 years in 2016, failed to follow up on that win-it-all success by making subsequent early post-season exits. The Nationals, currently out of the NL East chase for the second year in a row, similarly opted for a near-total teardown of their 2019 World Series winners. The Nats are hoping Soto is enough to build a World Series contender around. Over the next three months we'll find out which one of these MLB gamblers holds the winning cards and takes this high stakes World Series poker contest.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 10, 2021 23:48 UTC
Pfizer fiasco avoidable
Pfizer fiasco avoidableThe Public Health Ministry must have known there is heightened sensitivity about its allocation of Pfizer vaccines donated by the US. Why should one medical worker be granted the Pfizer vaccine while another is excluded when both are involved in frontline work? The Public Health Ministry set aside 700,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines for medical personnel. The Public Health Ministry must be aware of this. They should know public distrust and, more importantly, resentment among their fellow medical personnel will set back the battle against Covid-19.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 10, 2021 23:35 UTC
Food safety a must for home operators
Restaurants with permits and food safety standards can operate online food businesses legally for they are only switching from on-site services to delivering food to customers. Food trucks, street food vendors, and online food businesses from home kitchens must strictly adhere to food safety regulations which emphasise hygiene and sanitation of food, personnel and facilities. Operators who use home kitchens to sell their food must meet food safety standards and provide food labellings on ingredients, allergy cautions, and production facilities for traceability. Secondly, the public health authorities should design a new set of food safety standards for home-based food businesses for better consumer protection. The state authorities should consider working with food delivery platforms to make it mandatory for online retail food businesses to meet food safety standards.
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August 10, 2021 23:26 UTC
Huawei Empowers Thailand with Digital Technology
Bangkok, 10 August 2021 – Huawei continues its strong support for promoting Thailand's digital transformation through business expansion with its first Digital Power business in Thailand, continued investment in 5G, cloud and local digital talent development. In this process, Huawei has contributed through programs such as Huawei ASEAN Academy. Since becoming a separate business unit within Huawei, the digital power business has expanded rapidly, yet steadily, with industry-leading output and market share. This year, Huawei has established its Digital Power business in Thailand. With the mission of 'Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand’, Huawei will reinforce its commitment to helping the country move toward becoming ASEAN’s digital hub and a carbon neutral leader.” Mr. Abel added.
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August 10, 2021 11:03 UTC
US CDC urges avoiding travel to Thailand, other countries over Covid-19
US CDC urges avoiding travel to Thailand, other countries over Covid-19A monk works on a new furnace in the crematorium at Wat Chinwararam in Pathum Thani’s Muang district on July 26, 2021. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Monday against travel to Israel, France, Thailand, Iceland and several other countries because of a rising number of Covid-19 cases in those nations. The CDC has been adding to its highest "Level 4: Very High" Covid-19 level as cases spread around the globe. The United States added Thailand, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, along with other places, including Aruba and French Polynesia. The CDC says unvaccinated travellers should avoid nonessential travel to those countries.
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August 10, 2021 00:45 UTC
US warns against travel to Thailand, other countries over Covid-19
US warns against travel to Thailand, other countries over Covid-19A monk works on a new furnace in the crematorium at Wat Chinwararam in Pathum Thani’s Muang district on July 26, 2021. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Monday against travel to Israel, France, Thailand, Iceland and several other countries because of a rising number of Covid-19 cases in those nations. The CDC has been adding to its highest "Level 4: Very High" Covid-19 level as cases spread around the globe. The United States added Thailand, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, along with other places, including Aruba and French Polynesia. The CDC says unvaccinated travellers should avoid nonessential travel to those countries.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 10, 2021 00:45 UTC
Interdimensional adventures
Instead, he constantly drags his timid grandson Morty Smith as well as his son-in-law Jerry and granddaughter Summer on bizarrely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick And Morty has always been shuffling through a lot of great ideas. We always strive to try and make things feel different in each episode and we're still trying to do that. The different things that you see make it to the finish line have gone through a dozen drafts that have taken different swipes at different sci-fi things. It certainly seems like we're probably stuck with more of a season by season thing.
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August 09, 2021 21:33 UTC
CTBC banking on Thai SMEs
Taiwan-based CTBC Bank (CTBC), a major shareholder of Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank), sees high growth potential of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the long term, though the SME segment is still facing hardships amid the pandemic, LH Bank president Chompoonoot Pathomporn said in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post. Given the progress of SME development in Taiwan and CTBC for more than 10 years, CTBC sees Thai SMEs still have room to further develop, particularly new generation SME business owners. Given the Covid-19 impact, especially on local SMEs, some of the bank's SME customers can adjust operations and generate income positively. As of June, LH Bank booked total loan growth of 5.8% from the end of last year, mainly from conglomerate and corporate loan growth at 12.3% and retail loan growth of 7.3%. LH Bank has been upgrading investment features on its mobile banking app and the new version is scheduled to launch at the beginning of next year.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 09, 2021 21:11 UTC
Regulator steps in to simplify Covid claims
Regulator steps in to simplify Covid claimsInsurance companies have been ordered to use Covid-19 RT-PCR tests instead of medical certificates as proof of a claim for a lump-sum payment, in order to ease the burden on buyers. Moreover, the need for a medical report has also heightened the risk of creating new clusters, as people are flocking to hospitals to get examinations. Previously, the OIC had merely asked insurance firms to cooperate, but it found many insurers still applied different practices regarding the use of documents for the claim process, causing confusion and inconvenience to claimants. Mr Suthiphon said many lump-sum payments had been delayed due to confusion regarding the regulations. Therefore, to help alleviate the suffering of buyers and fast-track the claim settlement process, legal steps were needed to ensure compliance and eradicate legal loopholes regarding the use of supporting documents in the claim process, he said.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 09, 2021 21:11 UTC
Volunteers to the rescue
Amid shortages of trained staff at the Bang Sue vaccination facility, people of various backgrounds have stepped up to help plug the gapsTo make up for staff shortages, the Bang Sue Central Vaccination Center welcomes 200 to 300 volunteers each day. As Thailand is now at war against the fourth wave of Covid-19, volunteers are in great demand especially at the Bang Sue Central Vaccination Center. Currently, the centre has around 200 to 300 volunteers and allows them to work in various departments based on their competence. Following strict disease control measures, medical staff and volunteers are required to get two doses before participating in activities at the centre. "Basically, volunteers need to learn about the scope of work, daily target groups, vaccines and first aid.
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August 09, 2021 00:52 UTC
NT makes late swoop to bid on satellite slots
AM Thanapant Raicharoen, deputy secretary-general of the NBTC, displays four satellite orbital slot packages up for auction. He also indicated NT was not ready for the satellite orbital slot auction and the company's board had not made a decision about participation in the bidding. There are four satellite orbital slot packages up for auction. The first consists of 50.5°East and 51°E slots with a reserve price of 677 million baht; the second is 78.5°E with a reserve price of 366.4 million; the third involves 119.5°E and 120°E with a reserve price of 393 million; and the last is for 126°E and 142°E with a reserve price of 364.6 million. NT is required to submit its bid request and place a bank guarantee by Aug 11.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 09, 2021 00:22 UTC
Protecting the pachyderm
When it came to the national animal, she showed a picture of an African instead of a Thai elephant. The most recognisable is the Asian elephant's smaller and rounded ears compared to the African species' large fan-shaped ears. Saving the magnificent creature is emphasised on the occasion of World Elephant Day, which annually falls on Aug 12. Narrated by Canadian actor and elephant conservation advocate William Shatner, the documentary was released on the first World Elephant Day on Aug 12, 2012. Supporting organisations that work on stopping illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory, protecting wild elephant habitats, or caring for domesticated elephants in natural sanctuaries are some of the other ways we can help save the poor pachyderm.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 09, 2021 00:22 UTC
Korea welcomes back Thai workers
After entering Korea and completing 14-day quarantine, Thai EPS workers are automatically enrolled in Korea's national health insurance scheme. Since the Korea-Thailand EPS Agreement was signed in 2003, cooperation between Thailand and Korea in the labour field has enabled about 94,000 Thai workers to work in Korea. "This is why Thai workers are required to have Covid-19 insurance before entering Korea. He said that once quarantine is completed, Thai workers are automatically enrolled in Korea's national health insurance scheme and are fully covered. Illegal or undocumented Thai workers in Korea should return to Thailand voluntarily, he said.
Source:Bangkok Post
August 09, 2021 00:22 UTC