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On a Saturday morning, I strolled through a maze of narrow lanes in quest of a simple brunch at Bang Namphueng Floating Market, located in the Thai-Mon community of Bang Krachao. This was my second visit in two years and this time it was merely a stopover on my way to Samut Prakan.
Govt okays jab payouts Temple patrol: A senior monk watches as a worker sprays disinfectant on the exterior of an incinerator at a crematorium at Wat Bang Ping in Samut Prakan. The temple cremates people who die from Covid-19 free of charge. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
The cabinet yesterday approved a budget of about 15 billion baht for the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to spend on healthcare for those affected by Covid-19 and any medical treatment for Covid-19 patients.
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said the budget would be allocated to clinics under the NHSO which were responsible for Covid-19 screening and medical treatment for Covid-19 patients.