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Thailand’s National Parks Take Proactive Approach to Dealing with Lumpy Skin Disease

National news Thailand

Aug 30, 2021

BANGKOK (NNT) Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is taking a proactive approach in the fight against Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in wild animal populations in Kui Buri and Kaeng Krachan national parks.

DNP Veterinarian Pattarapol Maneeorn said teams are on stand-by to treat wild animals suspected of being infected. Treatment of farm livestock has shown that the infected animals have a high chance of survival if they can be rounded up and tested.

He said park officials have also been sent to build artificial dry licks, containing essential minerals, to boost local animals’ immunity. Based on footage from surveillance cameras at 12 locations, 66 gaurs and four bulls are suspected of having the disease.

Mr. Pattarapol said surveillance is being stepped up in the parks, after a dead gaur found in Kui Buri national park was confirmed to have been infected, adding that, although only one case in wild animals has been confirmed since the outbreak was reported several months ago, there are several suspected cases scattered across the national parks.

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Thai Transport Ministry Seeks Development of Battery Powered Railcars

National news Thailand

Aug 30, 2021

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand’s Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with the procurement and development of battery powered electric railcars, with the aim of having them running by 2023.

Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have been tasked with setting up a procurement plan, as well as working out an operation budget. The SRT is also cooperating with educational institutes, to come up with a design for battery powered electric railcars, which will make their debut at the Bang Sue Grand Station.

He pointed out that the Transport Ministry will study and design the new railcars this year, convert fossil-fueled locomotives into battery powered ones in 2022 and conduct trial runs in 2023. DRT, SRT, Railway Technology Development Institute and educational institutions are set to turn the four existing GEK, or Alsthom locomotives, into battery powered ones by 2023.

According to Mr. Saksayam, the procurement plan for these railcars will run until 2024, and the ministry is also planning to procure 20 battery powered shunting locomotives during that period.

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The Philippines: Firms urged to comply with cosmetic labeling, packaging requirements

Asean News

Aug 26, 2021

The Philippines: Firms urged to comply with cosmetic labeling, packaging requirements

Philippine cosmetic companies are advised to ensure their notified products meet the labeling and packaging requirements stipulated under the Asean Cosmetic Directive.

In a webinar, Maria Lynette Macabeo, Food Drug Regulation Officer II at Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-Center for Cosmetics Household/Urban Hazardous Substances Regulation and Research, said the directive’s Appendix II identified what comprises labeling, immediate packaging, and outer packaging.

She said labeling is the information written or printed or graphic matter on the immediate or outer packaging and any form of leaflets; immediate packaging is the container or other form of packaging immediately in contact with the cosmetic product; while the outer packaging refers to where the immediate packaging is placed.

Macabeo said the Asean cosmetic labeling guidelines include product content in weight or volume, brand and product name of the cosmetic product and its function, batch number, manufacturing/expiry date of the product in clear terms, and country of manufacture.

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Mother’s Day shooting stars- where to watch "Perseid" meteor shower?

National news Thailand

Aug 25, 2021

BANGKOK (NNT) – Members of the general public are urged not to miss the “Perseid” meteor shower or “Mother’s Day meteor shower” on Mother’s Day (Aug 12) night through to the dawn of 13 August

The Perseids are expected to reach an a peak rate of 110 meteors per hour in the early hours of 13 August around 2 am. It is also the best time for viewing thanks to clear skys without moonlight, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand or NARIT.

The Agency suggest places far away from cities with dark and open sky are ideal. The Perseids can be spotted with the naked eye without any special equipment. If there’s no rain, viewers will enjoy the shooting stars flying across the skies of Thailand.

The “colorful” Persieds can be seen annually around 17- 24 August. They are the second brightest meteor shower after the Leonids.

The Perseids meteor shower originates from Swift-Tuttle Comet’s debris left in orbit, causing colorful flashes in the sky when the Earth slams into the particles.

Those who would like to join a livestream to watch the spectacle online, should visit NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center’s Facebook page where it will be streamed from skywatching cameras.

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Thailand COVID-19 Situation as of 25 August, 2021, 12.30 Hrs

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Aug 25, 2021

COVID-19 Daily Vaccinations

COVID-19 Vaccinations in Thailand

Total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered: 28,197,659

· Total number of people who have received 1 dose: 21,231,498

· Total number of people who have received 2 doses: 6,405,537

· Total number of people who have received 3 doses: 560,624

Number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered: +585,214

· Number of people who have received the first dose: +400,825

· Number of people who have received the second dose: +175,026

· Number of people who have received the third dose: +9,363

COVID-19 Daily Situation

Total Cases: 1,102,368

New Cases: +18,417 Daily Cases: 18,271 & From Prisons: 146)

Receiving Medical Treatment: 189,268

Recovered: 903,015

Deaths: 10,085

TAT would like to recommend all to take DMHTT precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19: D – Distancing, M – Mask wearing, H – Handwashing, T – Temperature check, and T – Thai Chana contact tracing application.

TAT is constantly providing updates on the tourism-related COVID-19 situation in Thailand at the TAT Newsroom (www.tatnews.org); Facebook (tatnews.org); and Twitter (Tatnews_Org).

For additional information and assistance relating to Thailand’s tourism, contact the TAT Contact Centre 1672 or Tourist Police 1155.

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Registered freelancers get Social Security payout

National news Thailand

Aug 24, 2021

BANGKOK (NNT) – Workers in the informal sector who are registered as self-contributing insured persons with the Social Security, today started to receive the 5,000 baht per person COVID-19 payout. This financial support is available to those in provinces under the strictest COVID-19 controls.

ATM machines of Krungthai Bank in Yala, today saw many people coming to withdraw cash, after receiving their 5,000 baht per person payout from the Social Security office, being given to self-contributing insured persons in provinces most affected by COVID-19.

The payout is offered to workers in the informal sector who successfully registered as self-contributing insured persons, under Article 40 of the Social Security scheme.

The Social Security Office (SSO) is now making the first batch of deposits into bank accounts linked to eligible persons’ national ID number on the PromptPay national payment gateway. Some of the insured persons receiving the payout today, made a full withdrawal of the amount, while others withdrew funds only partially.

Most of the villagers coming to withdraw cash here, remarked that the payout would be used for expenses in their daily livelihood, and to support the education of their children. They all thanked the government for the help.

The SSO yesterday deposited another set of payout for insured persons under Article 39 of the Social Security scheme, also at 5,000 baht per person. Eligible persons in this category who have yet to receive the transfer are urged to contact their bank, particularly to ensure their national ID number is linked to their bank account.

Persons insured with Social Security, under Articles 33, 39, or 40 can always inquire about their status online on www.sso.go.th, or call the Ministry of Labour’s 24-hour hotline 1506.

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Reservoir Construction Project around a Thai Forest Complex Is Still in Study Phase

National news Thailand

Aug 23, 2021

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has explained that a plan to construct a cluster of seven reservoirs around the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex is still in its study phase, in response to local environment groups which oppose the project.

RID Director of environment Mahit Wongsa said none of the seven projects, which are a part of a water management effort for the Bang Pakong river basin, have begun and some are still pending surveys and design planning.

He said the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DPN) also asked the RID to clarify the reservoir project issue. Earlier, there were concerns that the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex was at risk of being placed on a “danger list”, due to forest encroachment by development projects.

Mr. Mahit said, however, that UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee spared it and asked Thailand to comply with its recommendations and refrain from building new dams.

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Thai Customs Department Will Launch Online Tax Compensation System…

National news Thailand

Aug 22, 2021

BANGKOK(NNT) – Thailand’s Customs Department reports that its online payment system has been completed and the digital tax compensation system is set to begin on 21 September.

Department Director-General Patchara Anuntasilpa said the digital tax compensation system provides an electronic coupon which traders can use at their convenience. Importers and exporters can receive the e-coupons via an online channel from next month.

He said the system should reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission between the public and customs officials. The department has already adopted electronic payment for many of its other processes, including the issuance of import permits for some products.

Mr Patchara added that the department deploys X-ray and artificial intelligence systems to analyze products in containers, to determine if they match the declarations made by exporters and importers.

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