Barkar Nash (Page 54)

Remembrance events have a high turnout, good.

This Thursday will be the 20th anniversary of the devastating storm that claimed more than 5, 000 lives and wounded 8, 000 people in Thailand.

The 2004 storm, triggered by a 9.1-magnitude collapse off the coast of Sumatra on Dec 26, swept over hotels filled with holiday-makers and poor populations across six southern regions of Phuket, Phangnga, Krabi, Trang, Satun and Ranong along the Andaman coast.

The Tambon Mai Khao administrative organization ( TAO ) in Thalang district is holding celebrations to commemorate the occasion, with this year’s event expected to draw more participants, including survivors and their families, who are preparing to pay tribute to the lost loved ones.

Mai Khao TAO head Sarawut Srisakhookham said regional authorities hold a memory ceremony every year in memory of those who lost, with garlands being laid at the chapel wall.

Banners from 45 places, from where subjects of the horror came, are also displayed to recall the victims.

” While the number of individuals has fallen over the years, this year’s memory function, marking two years since the horror, is expected to attract a larger turnout”, he said.

People are more aware of the risks and look less worried about tsunamis because of the danger knowledge plan and the execution of a warning system, he said.

The tragedy provided the nation with a wake-up call to implement a disaster sensitive system. In its fallout, wave beacons were installed in the Andaman water, 130 notice towers built across the six regions and warning information made available in five languages: Thai, English, German, Japanese and Chinese.

Health confidence

State agencies take the hazard warning program seriously and make every effort to prevent such a tragedy from occurring again, according to Phuket chancellor Sophon Suwanrat.

Officials also work to educate the public on safety protocols during a tsunami warning, in addition to the new high-efficiency tsunami buoys that the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ( DDPM) installed last month.

” We’re not taking any chances and we’re call of risks. People can be assured of the alert system which is frequently maintained, inspected and tested”, Mr Sophon said.

Thailand’s installation of two wave buoys, according to DDPM assistant director-general Saharat Wongsakulwiwat, will improve its surveillance system and provide proper warnings.

Every two decades, storm buoys are maintained in accordance with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s preservation guidelines.

At Station 23401 in the Indian Ocean and Station 23461 in the Andaman Sea, the DDPM has set up two new lighthouses.

Adul Chuthong, the lieutenant governor of Phuket, pleaded with everyone to support the operation of the storm warning system. The tracking program is a wise purchase because it can prevent harm and save lives, he said.

Phuket has 19 warning buildings scattered over Phuket itself and near islands, said Sopon Thongsai, commander of Phuket catastrophe prevention company.

The buildings may be repaired and refurbished, and three more will be built to strengthen the warning program, he said. Every day at 8am, the National Disaster Warning Centre tests the program.

Chalermsak Maneesri, president of Patong Municipality, said the alert system is in place, tests are conducted every year, and rescuers deployed around the clock.

Call to action

Sueksit Suwannaditsakul, chairman of the Southeastern section of the Thai Hotels Association, said individuals may have forgotten about the storm by presently as their target has turned to landslides, road safety, and floods which are more likely to happen than a storm.

” If there are concerns, it should be about the beach warning system and evacuation drills. Some hotels may take them for granted. He said annual drills should be conducted and evacuation signs maintained in good order.

Meanwhile, remembrance events will also be held in Ban Nam Khem fishing village in Phangnga’s Takua Pa district.

Another is also planned at a spot where Tor 813, a 60-tonne boat, was washed up and turned into a memorial. The boat, owned by the Marine Police Division, was washed about 1 kilometre off to sea by the huge wave.

Specialists say no flood at border facilities

Concerns about the potential of the country’s public care method to control the rising problem have been uncovered by reports of an unexpected increase in the number of patients from neighboring nations seeking treatment at hospitals along the border.

Montien Kanasawadse, assistant permanent director of the Public Health Ministry, stated in an interview with the Bangkok Post that the system was meant to ensure that everyone who lives on Thai soil has access to basic care, regardless of where they came from.

Dr. Montien claimed that the government has set up different funds to cover the costs and is actively working with various international organizations to assist with the situation.

Just three groups of non-Thai citizens are entitled to get free medical in Thailand, he said, refuting concerns about the influx of foreign patients.

They are migrant workers under the international health insurance finance, foreign workers with work permits and registered under a social protection program through their Thai employers, and those who are stateless and are currently undergoing a Thai recognition number verification process.

People CONCERNS

A Facebook post on a Facebook page named Drama-addict, which claimed border hospitals are having trouble because of a rise in excursions by non-Thai people from neighboring nations who want to profit from the kingdom’s general medical insurance, was the start of public worry about the influx of foreign patients.

Additionally, according to the article, more and more female immigrants are visiting Thai hospitals to give birth to their children who will eventually gain Thai membership.

Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha, a member of the national committee on public healthcare transformation, claimed that the Public Health Ministry is ignoring a growing issue that threatens the system of public care.

He urged the government to realize that the government has limited resources and is already struggling to deliver public healthcare to Thai citizens. A rise in international patients along the border may only make things worse for health facilities and staff.

The circumstance had gone beyond “humanitarian help” because it is becoming a business, he said.

Many workers paid for phony employment documents, which allowed them to receive free public medical under Thai law.

Our people healthcare system could collapse under the additional burden, according to the government.

International organizations should improve these nations’ care systems. Thailand shouldn’t be responsible for their people,” Dr Thiravat said.

REALITY ON THE GROUND

The condition is not new, according to a senior doctor at Mae Sot Hospital in Tak state who declined to be identified.

The doctor, located near the Myanmar borders, often sees non-Thai individuals, who account for 40 % of all people, due to the limited company and therapy capacity in their hometown.

Most pay for the company.

Some patients had no means of paying for their care, and some were taken in by global NGOs, who took charge of their medical expenses.

” The situation hasn’t caused a strain on our money. The hospital can continue to operate under the guidance of the 30-baht widespread healthcare program, the asynchronous people’s healthcare fund, and other financial aid programs, he said.

He claimed that it would be much better if Myanmar established its own private care system to meet local requirements.

The government sets aside money each year for a public healthcare fund to help hospitals along the border and care for stateless people in the nation, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the director of the Health Systems Research Institute ( HSRI ).

They include 700, 000 people whose Thai citizenship is in the method of being verified. When these individuals claimed medical rights at the doctor, misperceptions may occur among the community, he said.

” This don’t produce any conflicts, “he said, before reminding that not all international people are entitled.

However, Nimit Thian-Udom, chairman of the Aids Access Foundation, said hospitals does keep a flexible method for individuals suffering from nausea, regardless of where the come from. He claimed that the government should put more effort into offering medical care to foreign workers to improve their well-being.

Migrants who are unable to pay for medical care may approach the healthcare unit, which will assess their requests based on humanitarian principles, according to Dr. Montien, the deputy permanent secretary of the Public Health Ministry.

He said that the costs that cannot be paid by the patients will be partially covered by donations from humanitarian organizations.

Specialists say no flood at border hospitals

Concerns about the potential of the country’s public care method to control the rising problem have been uncovered by reports of an unexpected increase in the number of patients from neighboring nations seeking treatment at hospitals along the border.

Montien Kanasawadse, assistant permanent director of the Public Health Ministry, stated in an interview with the Bangkok Post that the system was meant to ensure that everyone who lives on Thai soil has access to basic care, regardless of where they came from.

Dr. Montien claimed that the government has set up different funds to cover the costs and is actively working with various international organizations to assist with the situation.

Just three groups of non-Thai citizens are eligible to receive free care in Thailand, he said, refuting worries about the influx of foreign patients.

They are migrant workers under the international health insurance fund, foreign workers with work permits and registered under a social protection program through their Thai employers, and those who are asynchronous and are currently undergoing a Thai recognition number verification process.

Community Issues

A Facebook post on a Facebook page named Drama-addict, which claimed border hospitals are having trouble opening up to non-Thai patients from neighboring nations who want to profit from the kingdom’s general medical coverage, raised public issue about the influx of foreign individuals.

Additionally, according to the article, more and more female immigrants are visiting Thai hospitals to give birth to their children who will eventually gain Thai membership.

The Public Health Ministry is ignoring a growing issue that could threaten the public care program, according to Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha, a member of the national committee on public healthcare transformation.

He urged the government to realize that the government has limited resources and is already struggling to give public healthcare to Thai citizens. A rise in international patients along the border did just add to the strain on health facilities and staff.

The situation had gone beyond “humanitarian help” because it is becoming a company, he said.

Some workers paid for phony employment documents, which allowed them to receive free open medical under Thai law.

Our public healthcare system may fail under the additional stress if the government doesn’t address the issue.

International organizations should improve these nations’ care systems. Thailand shouldn’t be responsible for their people,” Dr Thiravat said.

REALITY ON THE GROUND

The condition is not new, according to a senior doctor at Mae Sot Hospital in Tak state who declined to be identified.

The doctor, located near the Myanmar borders, often sees non-Thai individuals, who account for 40 % of all people, due to the limited company and therapy capacity in their hometown.

Most pay for the company.

Some patients had no means of paying, and some were brought to the hospital by foreign Charities, who took over their medical expenses.

” The circumstance hasn’t caused a strain on our money. The hospital can continue to operate under the guidance of the 30-baht widespread healthcare program, the asynchronous people’s healthcare fund, and other financial aid programs, he said.

He claimed that it would be much better if Myanmar established its own private care system to meet local needs.

The government sets aside money each year for a public healthcare fund to help hospitals along the border and care for stateless people in the nation, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director of the Health Systems Research Institute ( HSRI ).

They include 700, 000 persons whose Thai citizenship is in the process of being verified. When these individuals claimed medical rights at the doctor, misperceptions may occur among the community, he said.

” This don’t produce any conflicts, “he said, before reminding that not all international people are entitled.

However, Nimit Thian-Udom, chairman of the Aids Access Foundation, said institutions should keep a flexible method for people suffering from illness, regardless of where the come from. He argued that to increase alien workers ‘ health, the government may put more effort into providing them with medical care.

Migrants who are unable to pay for medical care may ask for assistance from the medical unit, which will take their requests into account on the basis of humanitarian principles, according to Dr. Montien, the Public Health Ministry deputy continuous secretary.

He claimed that donations from charitable organizations will be used to cover the costs that cannot be paid by the people.

According to a report from The Edge Malaysia, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday to talk about the state of the region and Asean advances.

Prior to his scheduled meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday, the Malay leader did meet with Thaksin, who was Mr. Anwar’s special adviser while his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, visited him last month.

” ]Mr Prabowo ] has strong ties with Asean leaders and extensive experience, both of which will be valuable in addressing]regional ] issues”, Mr Anwar said.

When asked about conference with Thaksin, Mr. Anwar said he anticipated to talk about local development issues and diplomatic solutions to common problems.

Malaysia does take over as chairman of Asean on January 1. The design for Malaysia’s Asean authority in 2025 is” Inclusion and sustainability”. Malaysia formerly held the Asean chair in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.

Mr. Anwar said the discussions with Mr. Prabowo and Thaksin show Malaysia’s commitment to keeping Asean united in the face of world problems. He said,” The meetings are anticipated to lead to positive outcomes that will strengthen regional connections and contribute to Asean’s stability and prosperity.”

Following two suspected cases discovered in hospitals in Tak province, the Ministry of Public Health established an emergency operations center ( EOC ) to monitor the cholera situation.

In Shwe Kokko, a city in Myanmar close to Sangat, the disease has claimed two lives and infected 300 people.

The permanent secretary for public health, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, stated yesterday that the proximity of Shwe Kokko and the Mae Ramat and Mae Sot districts in Tak province pose a great risk.

These areas contain many factories and a combined population of unusual nationals, he said, adding the future New Season celebrations, involving social gatherings and shared meals, farther increase the risk of infections.

The Provincial Public Health Office serves as the main operational center for preparation, and there is now an emergency operations center in Tak.

Now, 300 cases have been reported in Shwe Kokko, with two mortality and 56 people hospitalised.

In Thailand, there are two feared individuals, one being treated at Mae Sot Hospital and the other at Mae Ramat Hospital, which are pending laboratory assurance.

Both people, male and female, are Myanmar immigrants residing in Thailand.

The girl traveled to Thailand to give her child. She was thought to have had the illness from Myanmar-based family who had visited her.

Dr. Opas stated that Thailand was prepared to assist Myanmar by putting together guidelines for disease prevention and control and reducing cross-border transmission by deploying outbreak research team.

Protective measures include monitoring Thai patients who have symptoms of gastroenteritis and educating Myanmar occupants on disease prevention. As part of the steps, diligent security has also been put in place in high-risk places like border populations, factories, and temporary shelters.

In immigrant care, pharmacists, community leaders, and volunteers have been instructed to be on the lookout for severe diarrhea, ensure clean water source, and keep an eye on the quality of food vendors sell at public events.

To ensure adequate resources, the EOC has been asked to check and stock regional health supplies, including salt solutions, chlorine, seat testing kits, and swift test kits.

After the tragic demise of a sexual traveler who was attacked by a wild elephant, Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei has been closed since December 12.

Atthapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation ( DNP ), said the park has conducted thorough inspections and implemented new measures to ensure visitor safety before reopening.

He added that park officials also take precautions to keep animals apart from holiday areas, as well as the importance of educating customers about safety methods when visiting the area and encountering wild animals.

An elephant attacked a 49-year-old girl from Chachoengsao state while walking along a road from her traveling page to Phen Phop Mai river on December 11th.

After the shutdown was announced as an precautionary measure to avoid losing both lives and property, nearly 900 travellers were evacuated.

The area was immediately scheduled to close for two weeks before it reopened on December 25.

Mr. Atthapol cited the DNP’s recent efforts to address issues involving exotic elephants roaming inside jungle boundaries and eutrophicating on farms and residential areas.

He added that inspections will be increased to track elephant movements and direct them back into the forest, and that alerts will be sent right away to local communities if they are found outside.

More than 4, 000 exotic elephants are now residing in 16 woodland complexes in 94 restoration zones across the nation, according to a recent report from the Wildlife Conservation Office.

The Eastern Forest Complex reported the most outrageous elephant escapes from the trees in terms of situations. The regions most affected by this trouble were Chachongsao, Chanthaburi, Kanchanaburi, Prachin Buri and Trat.

More than 37, 000 wild elephant reports were made outside forest places between 2021 and 2023 after they harmed vegetables and home. Over the last 12 years, there have been 239 murders and 203 accidents related to human-elephant issue.

This year alone, 11, 468 incidents involving prowling animals were reported to authorities, causing 34 wounds and 39 incidents — an increase from last year’s history of 29 wounds and 22 deaths.

To monitor and study long-term strategies for reducing the number of wild elephants, a previous ad hoc House committee was established.

Its recommendations included updating the compensation systems for wild elephant damage and introducing techniques to stop their movements, such as installing more barriers to obstructing conservation forests.

In a bid to stop cholera from spreading to the nearby city of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar, the Public Health Ministry has established an emergency operations center ( EOC ) in Tak province. There have been two cases reported in Tak thus much.

Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, permanent director for open heath, said on Sunday that the public health department of Tak then functioned as the EOC and Dr Supachok Wechaphanphesat, acting wellness inspector-general, was its chief.

The EOC was watching for probable cholera cases in border areas, factories and refugee tents, he said.

He added that the center was even monitoring the quality of drinking water, providing health advice to people and migrants, overseeing foods fairs and suppliers, and setting up medical supplies, including rapid test kits to treat cholera, as well.

Because they are located directly reverse Shwe Kokko and have a large number of companies and migrant populations, the Tak districts of Mae Ramat and Mae Sot are in particular at risk. People may have parties and eat together over the New Year’s breaks, according to Dr. Opas.

According to the everlasting director for heath, there have been about 200 cholera cases in Shwe Kokko, with two fatalities. In Mae Sot city, there have been two cholera situations.

According to reports, the two circumstances were taken to Mae Sot Hospital. Authorities assumed a pregnant woman from Myanmar who had dysentery gave birth on the Thai side of the border, and that a relative from her country who lived in Tak visited her and contracted the disease.

Soldiers were conducting border patrols in the Mae Ramat and Mae Sot districts to temporarily thwart illegal immigration through normal border crossings. Tak specialists provided medical supplies to their Shwe Kokko counterparts in exchange for requests to help with disease control it.

The majority of cholera cases in Shwe Kokko were reported by Thai residents living close to the border to be caused by Taiwanese companies and their Myanmar employees.

A gentleman and a woman from Myanmar who frequently cross the border to operate in Tak were the victims of cholera, according to Dr. Supachok, the captain of the EOC in Tak. Both had gentle signs, and one of them was discharged from the hospital.

He advised people to maintain health and consume well-cooked food to keep themselves from cholera.

The most common scams carried out in 2024 were friend fake scams, little messages with fictitious links, and false claim calls, according to a lieutenant spokesman for the Royal Thai Police Office, which was made public on Sunday.

Sufferers of threats filed 739, 000 online issues via website. thaipoliceonline. come. th between Mar 1 and Nov 30 this time. According to Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deepor, they caused a total of 77 billion rmb, or an average of 77 million ringgit per day. &nbsp,

The four most common schemes are as follows:

1. using a false social media account to start a passionate relationship with the victim, making claims that they sent tax-sensitive items to Indian customs and that they asked the victim to give the tasks with promises of payment. Romance swindlers even deceive victims into funding fictitious schemes.

2. posing as a friend or relative and making a telephone call to the sufferer to find out which of their companions was speaking. The fraudster do take cash when the victim fell into the pit.

3. Providing little, phishing text messages to the victim’s phone with false links that urge them to sign up for lucky draw prizes, product discounts, or to retrieve their lost packages. The goal is to deceive the victim into giving them access to their banks records or data.

4. Asking and posing as a federal standard, telling the victim they were involved in an illegal activity and they must move funds for exam, or luring them to place an application.

People should be wary of these online and telephone schemes, according to Pol Maj Gen Siriwat, and keep an eye out for those who risk losing their loved ones. If one believes they are a sufferer, they may send website complaints via website. thaipoliceonline. come. th or call the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau ( CIB )’s 24-hour hotline 1441, he said. &nbsp,