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.

Thailand confirms 102 new COVID-19 cases, total 2,169 with three more fatalities

62 more patients have recovered, which brings the total number of recovered patients to 674.

Filipino hotel receptionist in Phuket tests positive to COVID-19

A Philippine man, 27, who worked as a receptionist at the same hotel in Patong with patient 106.

Thailand suspends incoming passenger flights from April 4-6

The ban on incoming flights came into effect on Saturday morning and will run until the end of Monday.

Thailand may impose 24-hour curfew

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.

Thailand curfew violators to face 2-year jail-term, 40k baht fine

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).

Thailand confirms 103 new COVID-19 cases, total of 1,978

76 more people have recovered from the disease bringing the total number of recovered to 581.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s statement on nationwide curfew, other issues

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.

BTS, MRT & Airport Link to operate until 9:30pm starting April 3

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.

Thailand temporarily blocks all travel

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government needs time to properly prepare for state quarantine.

Thailand announces nationwide curfew starting Friday

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 reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, total of 1,875

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) on Thursday confirmed 104 new coronavirus patients brining the total number of cases to 1,875.

LIST: Provinces with COVID-19 cases

Updated number of cases by region as of Thursday morning, April 2.

Announcement on the Closure of More Venues in Bangkok to Contain COVID-19

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.

Bangkok, Nonthaburi & Samut Prakan’s COVID-19 control measures

Supermarkets, pharmacies, food takeaways and deliveries, banks and ATMs, and other essential services used in daily life remain open.

Tourists get automatic visa extensions

The proposal was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday, March 31 and is set to be officially announced.