Huawei, together with Central World, provides the New Normal countdown live based on HUAWEI 5G + Cloud for an unforgettable New Year celebration experience
Thai people may playback this memorable moment of celebration later on and for unlimited times via a variety of online channels available from Bangkok Post and its group and various media in Central World and other Central Plaza branches. Huawei also collaborates with its partner, LETINVR, to provide the Cloud VR solution based on HUAWEI 5G + Cloud to realize the live countdown for the Central World Bangkok Countdown 2021 – A Symbol of Hope event via VR in the best possible immersive manner. This Cloud VR introduces the technologies of cloud computing and cloud rendering into VR service applications. Huawei Cloud uses the powerful computing capability to render and store the content on the cloud before delivering the immersive VR experience to end users through high-quality 5G networks. Mr. Abel Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Technologies Thailand Co., Ltd., said, “This marks one of our prides at Huawei Thailand to support the Central World Bangkok Countdown 2021 event, as Thailand’s world-class countdown landmark.
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December 31, 2020 17:48 UTC
Watch New Year fireworks in VR
Watch New Year fireworks in VRThe countdown celebrations have passed and New Year is upon us but there is still a great way to memorise the spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks show. The Bangkok Post is proud to bring our viewers our 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) video featuring the extravaganza from CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2021, organised by Central Pattana Plc, which this year carried the tagline "A Symbol of Hope". Together with our partners Central Pattana and Huawei Technologies (Thailand), the unique recording of the historic fireworks display can be replayed 1,000 times on Bangkok Post and Post Today websites. Viewers will get a unique view of the fireworks, combined with the best experience in virtual reality that can be achieved with a VR headset. The recent advent of 360-degree panoramic video enables viewers to experience the show as surely as if they'd been there, despite most not being able to attend in person this year.
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December 31, 2020 17:40 UTC
Fireworks extravaganza live broadcast
Fireworks extravaganza live broadcastThe Bangkok Post Facebook page will broadcast tonight's spectacular New Year fireworks display live from CentralWorld Bangkok. The live broadcast will start at 11.40pm. Before counting down to midnight and the fireworks display, there will be performances by various music artists. Viewers can get a unique view of the fireworks shortly afterwards, recorded in the latest 360-degree Digital Virtual Reality using Huawei 5G network technology and posted on the Bangkok Post and Post Today websites. It will also be shown at CentralWorld, Ratchaprasong, from Jan 5-18, sponsored by Huawei Technologies and Bangkok Post.
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December 31, 2020 06:00 UTC
Chon Buri police chief transferred over gambling den covid reports
Chon Buri police chief transferred over gambling den covid reportsPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, inspects Covid-19 responses in Chon Buri province on Wednesday. (Photo: Government House)The Chon Buri police chief has been transferred to an inactive post in Bangkok after reports a person infected with Covid-19 had visited an illegal gambling den in the province. The order transferring Pol Maj Gen Prakarn Prachong to the operations centre of the Royal Thai Police Office was signed by naional police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk. In a separate order signed by the police chief, Pol Maj Gen Thiti Saengsawang, deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1, was made acting Chon Buri police chief. One was reportedly near a bus terminal in Muang district of Rayong province, and the other in Pattaya Nua area of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.
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December 31, 2020 04:52 UTC
'Risky' gatherings banned | Bangkok Post: learning
With the country now designated into zones according to the severity of each area's situation, those gatherings and activities that would draw crowds in "maximum control zones" and "control zones" are prohibited. Gatherings and activities in government-designated "close surveillance zones" and "surveillance zones" can take place if they receive approval from provincial governors. Provincial governors will announce which areas are maximum control, control, close surveillance and surveillance zones. Infections linked to entertainment venues in Bangkok rose to 125. This means that schools, childcare centres, entertainment venues and cinemas are among businesses that are to shut immediately.
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December 31, 2020 02:37 UTC
PHOTOS OF THE YEAR
These Photos of the Year have captured important incidents and events, some of them historic moments, over the past 12 months. Chanat KatanyuPeople in all-enveloping clothes make their way through Suvarnabhumi airport early this year when Covid-19 hit the country. Wichan CharoenkiatpakulMonks don face shields during their morning alms round in Bangkok in late March. Nutthawat WicheanbutA bride and groom and guests put on face masks at a wedding at Bangkok's Priest Hospital in March. Wichan CharoenkiatpakulA girl kisses her mother through a face mask after being dropped off at school in Samut Prakan.
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December 31, 2020 00:56 UTC
Do 'road safety' right
Do 'road safety' rightIn a bid to curb traffic fatalities during the forthcoming New Year holidays, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has launched a centre to ensure road safety and accident reduction. In fact, traffic rules must be strictly enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A 2016 study by the TDRI found that traffic deaths resulted in 1.5 billion baht in economic losses. In fact, a number of accidents over the past several months point towards the recklessness of drivers, as well as Thailand's unsafe road designs which create blind spots that can cause road accidents. The sad fact is there are too many loopholes that weaken the government's endeavours in curbing traffic deaths.
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December 30, 2020 23:37 UTC
MFA launches passport kiosk
An officer demonstrates a digital information kiosk to visitors seeking consular services at the temporary passport office in Bangkok's MBK Centre. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will roll out the first automatic kiosk for passport renewal to reduce the risk of coronavirus being transmitted through human contact by the end of next month. Chatri Archjananun, director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs, said the first kiosk for passport extension will be launched on Jan 29 at MBK Centre. "The Foreign Ministry has found that 13,241 Thais would like to return home in January (220 by land and 13,021 by air). When asked by the Bangkok Post whether vaccination will be provided to them, he said the Foreign Ministry is discussing the matter with Myanmar authorities.
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December 30, 2020 23:18 UTC
250 new Covid cases Wednesday | Bangkok Post: learning
(Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasil)The government on Wednesday reported 250 new Covid-19 cases - 241 local infections, eight quarantined arrivals and one illegal Myanmar migrant - raising the total to 6,690. Of these nine, four were in Samut Sakhon, two in Bangkok and one each in Ayutthaya, Ranong and Nonthaburi. Meanwhile, 198 new cases were under investigation including 108 in Chon Buri, 53 in Rayong, 17 in Nonthaburi, 12 in Samut Sakhon, seven in Chanthaburi and one in Trat. Investigation confirmed three new cases were linked to illegal gambling in Rayong province. Of the total 6,690 local cases, 4,212 (62.9%) had recovered, including two discharged over the previous 24 hours, and 2,417 were receiving treatment.
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December 30, 2020 06:22 UTC
Lockdown, or not?
It's understandable the situation has prompted some people, including celebrities, to come out and voice their support for a full, possibly nationwide lockdown. How can anyone be completely confident the lockdown will stamp out the epidemic entirely? The negative impacts of the lockdown are clear and still present. The government and CCSA must have reviewed the lessons from last time and realised how enormous the effects of the lockdown was on ordinary people. In doing so, we will be protecting ourselves from yet another damaging lockdown.
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December 29, 2020 23:26 UTC
'Post' to cover fireworks extravaganza on FB live
'Post' to cover fireworks extravaganza on FB liveStarting in Auckland, New Zealand, major cities around the world will begin their New Year countdowns tomorrow night, with Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, and Bangkok all part of a timeline that nears its end with the famous annual Times Square celebration in New York 12 hours later. With widespread vaccination initiatives having just begun, hopes are high that 2021 will be a bookmark in history's pages that shows the point at which the global community saw light at the end of the tunnel, in what was one of the most challenging years for many -- if not, most -- of us. In keeping with this spirit of optimism for the year ahead, the Bangkok Post Facebook page will broadcast a spectacular live fireworks display from the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2021, which this year carries the tagline "A Symbol of Hope", at midnight tomorrow. While members of the public may not be able to venture out to celebrate together this year, we, along with the organisers, hope that this grand event can be the "The Times Square of Southeast Asia", raise the mood of a region that has been suffering under the shadow of Covid-19 for many months now and provide a lively start to the New Year.
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December 29, 2020 23:15 UTC
Stay home, urges Prayut | Bangkok Post: learning
"We may have to celebrate New Year at home this year and with a limited number of people," he said on his official Facebook page "Prayut Chan-o-cha". He also stressed that people should heed the health authorities' advice on Covid-19 preventative measures and monitor updates posted by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). While acknowledging that interprovincial travel has not been banned the PM pointed out that each province has its own specific Covid-19 control rules. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday urged people to stay at home over the New Year holidays following the recent Covid-19 upsurge. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sends his message on Covid control after a cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday.
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December 29, 2020 23:03 UTC
Sweeping closures in city | Bangkok Post: learning
Meanwhile, the governor of Samut Sakhon, the epicentre of Thailand's latest Covid-19 outbreak, has tested positive for the virus. His infection was confirmed on Monday -- one day after he met Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior health officials who were visiting Samut Sakhon. The Deputy Public Health Minister confirmed the country's 61st coronavirus-related death on Monday. Thailand's 60th Covid-19 death was a returnee from the UK who died on Nov 6, while the 59th returned from Saudi Arabia. The 58th Covid-19 death was a man from Narathiwat who died in June.
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December 29, 2020 02:26 UTC
Talat Noi turns to street art to save its community walls
The Tourism Authority of ThailandThe Chinese community in Talat Noi has introduced "Amazing Thailand Phoenix Wall" as a gesture to tourists who visit the community. To find a solution, the community's civic group called Chumchon Khon Rak Talat Noi or People Who Love Talat Noi, teamed up with TAT to find a solution. The highlight is a large phoenix flying over the Chao Phraya River. Karnjana KarnjanataweTalat Noi is located in Samphanthawong district on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River. The most convenient way to visit the Talat Noi community is to take the MRT and get off at Hua Lamphong station (Exit 3) and walk for about 900m to Soi Charoen Krung 22.
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December 29, 2020 01:07 UTC
SET keeps eye on surging Delta Electronics shares
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is closely monitoring the volatility of Delta Electronics Thailand's shares, which have surged 250% in one month, 400% in three months and 1,400% in a year. Total trade volume on Monday was 15.7 million shares, or 5.4% of 279 million free-float shares estimated based on data on the book closing date of March 2. It reported free-float shares contributed 22.4% of total Delta shares this year, with 1.247 billion total paid-up shares. Revenue this year is expected to grow by 11.4%, up from 51 billion baht in 2019 to 57 billion baht in 2020, and by 7.4% to 61 billion baht in 2021 thanks to the company's higher gross profit margin. Delta Electronics Thailand on Monday attributed the share price surge to its right business direction, which matches the global trend for advanced technologies.
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December 29, 2020 01:07 UTC