Mass tests to decide virus curb easing | Bangkok Post: learning
Dr Apisamai Srirangson, assistant spokeswoman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said antibody testing will be provided for those who previously tested negative for the virus. The province used the "seal and bubble" measure to curb the spread of infections among migrant workers. The Covid-19 antibody testing will determine if restrictions should be eased. Health officials in Samut Sakhon will launch mass Covid-19 antibody testing next week, as the authorities prepare to consider easing Covid-19 restrictions. Dr Apisamai Srirangson, assistant spokeswoman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, is in a press conference at Government House on Thursday.
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February 11, 2021 21:22 UTC
No excuse to stay idle
No excuse to stay idleAs the Move Forward Party (MFP) takes the bold step to seek an amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, otherwise known as the lese majeste law, the ball is now in parliament's court. The legislature has no excuse to stay idle. Mr Warong claimed those calling for reform (through the lese majeste law amendment) want to topple the monarchy. The proposed amendment would make conservative people like Mr Warong unhappy but attempts to politicise the issue are unacceptable. Rationally consider the proposed amendment and enable the law to serve its purpose -- to uphold the king's honour.
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February 11, 2021 21:22 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: A Korean space opera | Bangkok Post: learning
After months of delay due to the pandemic, Space Sweepers, one of the most anticipated high budget South Korean sci-fi action films of the year, has found a home on Netflix and is providing movie fans an opportunity to see what the first blockbuster Korean space opera looks like. "Well, this might be something obvious but in Space Sweepers, you will for the very first time see Korean people speaking in Korean in an outer space setting," said film director Jo Sung-hee at a recent online press conference for the film. The plot revolves around the crew of a space junk collection ship called The Victory, one of many that survive by finding space debris. The film is the first Korean film to be set in space. With its high budget …7… and stunning visuals and sound, Space Sweepers was originally …8… for theatrical release.
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February 11, 2021 07:52 UTC
PPRP charter move bizarre
PPRP charter move bizarreThe approval of the controversial motion by parliament that allows the Constitutional Court to rule on the charter rewrite is a harbinger of things to come and will lead to political difficulties. Mr Paiboon formed his own party which was later abolished before he joined the ruling PPRP. He is right, as it's bizarre parliament has so little confidence in its own power and has to seek charter court endorsement. But they forget that the movement's causes, particularly political reform through a charter rewrite, remains valid. Mr Paiboon and his PPRP colleagues may pretend not to see.
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February 10, 2021 23:15 UTC
Protests move to police station, tear gas fired
Protests move to police station, tear gas firedProtesters rally outside Pathumwan police station demanding the release of 10 demonstrators arrested at Pathumwan intersection. (Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)Police fired tear gas as protesters rallied outside Pathumwan police station in Bangkok after some were arrested during a rally at Pathumwan intersection. The demonstrators gathered outside the police station after marching from the rally at the downtown intersection in the biggest pro-democracy rally this year so far. Protest leader Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul announced the march and led the rally to the police station, which is about one kilometre away. Ms Panusaya announced the end of the rally at around 9pm after all protesters detained earlier had been released.
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February 10, 2021 13:32 UTC
Thai vaccine human trials to begin in March
Thai vaccine human trials to begin in MarchFILE PHOTO: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives to a meeting to discuss the management of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak and vaccines in Bangkok, Jan 25, 2021. (Reuters)Thailand will begin clinical trials of a locally developed Covid-19 vaccine in March, making it the nation’s first inoculation programme to enter human trials. The programme, led by the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation, Mahidol University and the Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health, started its research mid-2020 and its animal testings showed good results, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday. We’re actively looking for ways to procure the shots, including producing them ourselves,” Mr Anutin said, adding that if the human trials are successful, the state drug manufacturer will be able to produce 25 to 30 million doses of the vaccines per year. “We’re not placing our bets on one horse, what we’re doing now is owning a whole stable,” Mr Anutin said.
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February 10, 2021 06:11 UTC
157 new Covid cases, one death | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)The government on Wednesday reported one new Covid-19 death, raising the toll to 80, and 157 new cases - 144 local infections and 13 imported - bringing the total to 23,903. She had been in close contact with an infected family member who came from Samut Sakhon. Of the 157 new cases, 106 were found in communities and 38 confirmed at hospitals. Samut Sakhon recorded 132 cases - 104 in communities and 28 at hospitals. Bangkok logged eight new cases in a staff dormitory at Chulalongkorn UniversityThe 13 imported cases included eight quarantined arrivals - from India (1), the Philippines (1), Japan (1), the United States (2), Kuwait (1), Argentina (1) and Malaysia (1).
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February 10, 2021 06:11 UTC
Time running out for Indian workers trapped since glacier disaster
Time running out for Indian workers trapped since glacier disasterA dam along a river in Tapovan was severely damaged in the flash flood. TAPOVAN, India: Time was running out to save dozens of people trapped inside a tunnel three days after a devastating flash flood likely caused by a glacier burst in India's Himalayan north, officials said Wednesday. Many of the victims are poor workers from hundreds of miles away in other parts of India whose whereabouts at the time of the disaster may not be known. But miracles do happen," Piyoosh Rautela, a senior state disaster relief official told AFP. The disaster has been blamed on rapidly melting glaciers in the Himalayan region caused by global warming.
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February 10, 2021 05:03 UTC
Movie Preview: Shadow in the Cloud | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo courtesy of M PicturesMonsters take over an airplaneIn the middle of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett (Chloë Grace Moretz) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude’s every move. Just as she is winning them over, strange happenings make the crew question her true mission. Trapped between an oncoming air ambush and an evil lurking within, Maude must push beyond her limits to save the crew and protect her mysterious cargo. Find out is she succeeds when Shadow in the Cloud opens in cinemas on Feb 11.
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February 10, 2021 04:30 UTC
Beast of a phone
The screen is the main selling point for any top-of-the line Samsung phone. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is perfect for Netflix lovers since it supports all technology the platform has right now. This is the first Samsung phone that supports an S Pen that is not in their Note line. Now users can unlock their phone without waking the phone up. The Galaxy S21 Ultra simply is the best new phone you can buy at the beginning of 2021.
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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