OBEC allows distance, online learning when schools reopen on July 1

Schools wishing to open must first seek permission from their provincial governors.

Central Group approves B2.3bn to help economy, support government’s fight against COVID-19

Central Group has approved 2.3 billion baht to boost the sustainable grass-roots economy, including 1.5 billion baht to buy products directly from growers and community enterprises, including farm produce and SME products, for sale in stores to support 25,000 farmer households in 42 provinces.

Thailand discovers only one new coronavirus infection

The government on Tuesday reported one new coronavirus case and no additional deaths, bringing the total in Thailand to 2,988 infections and leaving the death toll at 54.

DFA assures continued assistance to OFWs amid airports closure

To date, the DFA has facilitated the repatriation of 24,422, of which 16,936 are seafarers and 7,486 are land-based workers.

Domestic flights resume at AOT airports

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) resumed its domestic flights at its airports following over a month of temporary flight suspensions by several airlines as part of the efforts to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

40 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Yala

Dr Songkran said the new cases would cause some hospitals, including Yaha Hospital, to approach their full capacity.

Thai gov’t issues domestic air travel guidelines

The government has announced guidelines on domestic air travel scheduled to resume on Friday, May 1.

Six groups of businesses, some public activities reopen on May 3

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration has allowed six groups of businesses and some public activities to restart from 3 May onwards, after having faced closure temporarily to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. These businesses and public activities are considered at low risk, so they are permitted to restart in the first stage of the […]

Thailand discovers 7 new coronavirus infections; 22 more recoveries

There were no new fatalities with the death toll still at 54.

Strict measures against the spread of COVID-19 among foreign workers

As per an official contacted by PinoyThaiyo, The news article “Strict Measures against the Spread of COVID-19 among Foreign Workers” pertains to Cambodian, Lao, and Myanmar migrant workers.

Surat Thani Airport resumes operations

Surat Thani Airport has announced flight resumptions of Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air during 1-30 May, 2020.

Thailand confirms 9 new COVID-19 infections; 13 recoveries

It is the third day in a row that the number of new infections was limited to single digits.

OFWs to pay up to 21,600 pesos PhilHealth contribution in 2020

From P2,400 annually, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) must pay Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) premium contribution of up to P21,600 this 2020.

Eight venues in Bangkok to reopen on Friday

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said that lockdown restrictions for selected places and businesses are to be eased and certain measures will have to be observed by their operators as well as those who use their services, Thai PBS World reported.

Four public holidays in May 2020

The Cabinet in a meeting on Tuesday did not cancel four public holidays in May 2020. Here’s the list. Labor Day – May 1Coronation Day – May 4Visakha Puja Day (Day of Vesak) – May 6Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day – May 11 Photo: The Nation

Thailand confirms 7 new coronavirus cases; 43 more recoveries

It is the second day in a row that new infection numbers have been in the single digits.