Bangkok announces partial lockdown starting Monday
Bangkok announces partial lockdown starting Monday
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New COVID-19 restrictions in Bangkok and 10 provinces starting June 28
The announcement, signed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, was in line with Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation BE 2548 (2005).
List of countries by COVID-19 risk level, classified by Thailand’s DDC
The Philippines is in the list of "high-risk" countries.
Police arrest Pattaya bar girls for allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions while live streaming
29 unemployed bar girls and one foreign national were arrested by Chonburi police Wednesday evening in Pattaya for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules by gathering with many people in a small place to perform online live streams for foreign customers overseas.
Gunman who opens fire at COVID-19 field hospital killing patient surrenders
Suspected gunman Kawin Saengnilkul, 23, reportedly surrendered on Thursday afternoon after police successfully talked him into releasing his hostage.
Gunman opens fire at COVID-19 field hospital in Pathum Thani, kills patient
At 3am this morning, Thursday, a man went on a shooting spree at the field hospital at the Princess Mother National Institute for Drug Abuse Treatment in Pathum Thani, which ended in the death of a COVID-19 patient.
Former president Benigno Aquino III dies at 61
Former president Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III, known for calling the Filipino people his "bosses" when he came to power, passed away on Thursday, according to a member of the family who asked not to be named pending official announcement.
Thai Cabinet approves reopening of Phuket and Surat Thani to foreign tourists in July
Incoming tourists will be required to present their Certification of Entry (CoE) to Thailand, register themselves through www.entrythailand.go.th, and install the “Thailand Plus” and other local apps (in the case of Phuket the “Mor Chana” app) upon arrival, so that their locations can be tracked.
Thai woman jumps to her death from Phra Khanong BTS station after catching COVID-19
A woman jumped to her death from the Phra Khanong BTS station in downtown Bangkok on Monday afternoon for allegedly losing her job after contracting Covid-19.
Airports of Thailand president says tourism won’t pick up until October
While Phuket’s “Sandbox” travel scheme is poised to reopen the island to foreign tourists on July 1, Airports of Thailand doesn’t expect arrivals to really pick up until October, which is the start of Thailand’s “high season” for tourism.
Alcohol back on menu in Chiang Mai but pubs stay closed
Chiang Mai’s ban on serving alcohol in restaurants was lifted on Monday, June 21, though night venues were not permitted to reopen.
Thailand further relaxes COVID-19 measures from June 21
Effective from 21 June, 2021, the announcement was made official in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 19 June, 2021, citing the progress of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme and the collaborative efforts of everyone in the country to contain and prevent the spread of the virus.
Bangkok eases COVID-19 restrictions from June 21
Bangkok Governor Police General Aswin Kwanmuang issued an announcement on 20 June 2021 easing some restrictions on the operations of certain businesses and activities in Bangkok under conditions.
Thailand airports prepare for full reopening to foreign visitors
Thailand is to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists, without quarantine requirements, starting on the resort island of Phuket, on July 1, under the “Phuket Sandbox” model.
UPDATE: COVID-19 insurance needed for long-stay O-A visas
Foreign nationals with the non-immigrant O-A visa, sometimes known as a retirement visa, will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (three million baht) against Covid-19.
Government aims to fully reopen Thailand within the next 120 days
Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that the Government aims to fully reopen the country within the next 120 days.
