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.

Thai aviation authority extends ban on incoming flights until May 31

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on Monday decided to extend the ban on all incoming flights for another month, on continuing worries about the coronavirus pandemic, Bangkok Post reported. The aviation regulator announced the extension ahead of the scheduled expiry date, April 30, on the grounds that the situation was worsening. The ban […]

Thailand to extend State of Emergency until end of May

CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said on Monday the decree will be extended to the end of May.

Thailand confirms 9 new coronavirus infections; 15 more patients recover

Thailand’s government said on Monday that it had discovered 9 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,931 cases.

Suvarnabhumi Airport to open on May 1

Suvarnabhumi airport is set to resume its services on Friday, May 1 when airlines restart flights following a month-long suspension over Covid-19 fears, airport general manager Suthirawat Suwanawat said.

180 OFWs in Thailand to be repatriated today

180 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are scheduled to be repatriated noontime from Don Muang International Airport.

Thailand reports 78 patients recovered from COVID-19; 13 new infections on Thursday

Thailand’s government said on Thursday that it had discovered 13 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,839. The 13 new cases are the lowest number of increased infections since the outbreak began. The government is now seriously considering a partial re-opening of the country in May, Thai Enquirer understands. There was […]

Thailand reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death; total of 2,826 on Wednesday

Thailand reported 15 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with 1 death reported, raising the total to 2,826 and 49 deaths.

Second Automatic Visa Extension for Foreigners in Thailand

This means that foreigners whose visas had expired as from 26 March 2020 will be permitted to stay until 31 July 2020 without having to apply for an extension.

Thailand extends foreigners’ automatic visa until July 31

Foreigners whose visas had expired since March 26 will be permitted to stay until July 30 without having to apply for an extension, said Narumon Pinyosinwat, spokeswoman for the Thai government.

22 million households get free, discounted electricity bills from March-May

The cabinet has formally approved energy authorities' decision to either waive or cut electricity charges for 22 million households where people are working at home because of the coronavirus disease.

No new COVID-19 infections in Phuket in the last three days

Of the total confirmed infections, 127 have recovered and been discharged, leaving 64 under treatment. One of the infected earlier died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Energy Ministry to propose free, discounted electricity during COVID-19 crisis

The Energy Ministry will propose to the cabinet tomorrow further domestic electricity fee cuts, to help cushion the impact on the public of business closures and working from home, reported Thai PBS World. Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said Monday that he will propose that households which consume less than 150 units of electricity a month, […]