Thailand’s Immigration Bureau proposes visa relief for foreigners affected by COVID-19
The proposal will be submitted to the cabinet for approval in the coming week, said Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang, chief of the IB.

The proposal will be submitted to the cabinet for approval in the coming week, said Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang, chief of the IB.
62 more patients have recovered, which brings the total number of recovered patients to 674.
A Philippine man, 27, who worked as a receptionist at the same hotel in Patong with patient 106.
The ban on incoming flights came into effect on Saturday morning and will run until the end of Monday.
The Thai government may impose a 24-hour curfew, if the rate of new COVID-19 infections does not slow substantially to a satisfactory level, after a week of the 10pm-4am now in effect.
Violators will be subject to a jail term of up to two years and a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both, in accordance with Section 18 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005).
76 more people have recovered from the disease bringing the total number of recovered to 581.
Lastly, I wish to thank all the officials, especially our medical personnel, who have displayed perseverance, bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to help our people.
Pursuant to the curfew order of the Thai government, railway transport such as BTS Skytrain, MRT and Airport Rail Link will be operating until 9:30 in the evening starting Friday, April 3.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government needs time to properly prepare for state quarantine.
In a televised address, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday evening announces a nationwide curfew for the entire country from 10pm to 4am, effective on Friday.
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) on Thursday confirmed 104 new coronavirus patients brining the total number of cases to 1,875.
Updated number of cases by region as of Thursday morning, April 2.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued an announcement on 1 April 2020, ordering convenience stores in Bangkok to be closed from 00.00 to 05.00 hr.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, food takeaways and deliveries, banks and ATMs, and other essential services used in daily life remain open.
The proposal was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday, March 31 and is set to be officially announced.