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Virus blunders see govt bobbing and weaving
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 31/03/2020
» A big round of applause from people around the country can lift the spirits of doctors and nurses fighting against the coronavirus outbreak. But what use is this gesture when they don't have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Protect the protectors
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/04/2020
» Moral support, financial donations and gifts whether in the form of face masks, food or other necessities have been pouring in for doctors, nurses and other health personnel combating the coronavirus outbreak. But the goodwill gestures are not enough.
Moral dilemmas of handling the virus
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/04/2020
» It is hard to calibrate a commensurate response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Owing to the lack of accurate and reliable information, a media feeding frenzy and the mass psychology of fear, the choice has become all or nothing, not much in between. Individuals, societies and states worldwide are now incentivised to overdo it and err on the side of caution, being safe rather than sorry. This means that the likelihood of "overshooting" with Covid responses is likely to heighten in the foreseeable future in view of morally unacceptable alternatives.
Invest in tests to beat virus
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2020
» A week after the Emergency Decree was invoked, Thailand imposed a curfew last night. These harsh measures alone will not help break the transmission chain of Covid-19 as the government has not moved to ramp up testing, prevention, treatment, or further quarantine measures.
Why close the parks?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/04/2020
» Over the past month, hundreds of people -- especially the elderly -- jogged in Benjakiti Park daily and thousands in Lumpini Park. At this time, it is important for people, especially elderly people, to get lots of sunshine and exercise.
From Billy the goat to William Windsor
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/04/2020
» An unexpected outcome of the coronavirus is that around the world wildlife is taking advantage of empty towns and visiting the deserted streets. One such example is in Llandudno, a resort town on the Irish Sea in northern Wales. During the past week spotted strolling around the town centre was a herd of Kashmir (Cashmere) Goats, which have been enjoying themselves dining on the town's tasty hedgerows.
No excuse for gel shortage
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2020
» Apart from face masks, another item which may prove to be crucial in our fight against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
Face masks are waste masks
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/04/2020
» Travelling to environmentally-aware countries inspired singer and actor Phakin "Tono" Khamwilaisak to improve his motherland. In January, he launched a project titled "Kebrak" (translated as collecting love) encouraging people and students to collect garbage. After working with many people, the star learned more about waste pollution and how it affects all creatures, including marine animals.
Let's see more testing
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/04/2020
» Re: "Thailand logs 51 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths Monday", (Online, April 6).
Outbreak exposes weak social protection for poor
Oped, Published on 08/04/2020
» The global number of Covid-19 cases is now over 1.3 million with no sign of abating. Within Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines lead the region with 209 and 163 deaths respectively. While the number of Covid-19 cases in the region is small compared to that in the US, Italy or Spain, this may change drastically in the coming weeks as the pandemic sweeps across millions living in the slums.