BMA cancels new year celebrations after COVID-19 outbreak; asks for cooperation

Two of the new cases traveled to Bangkok after visiting Samut Sakhon.

Govt considers easing curfew as cases drop

The government imposed a nationwide curfew between 10pm and 4am from April 3 to April 30 as a measure to combat coronavirus transmission.

Provincial governments on high alert as cabinet considers total lockdown, 24-hour curfew

The memo, marked ‘urgent,’ told provincial governments to prepare local quarantine areas, store food, and necessities, prepare field hospitals and make sure locals understand the government measures.

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.

357 checkpoints set up all over Thailand

Although people are not prohibited from traveling, they have been urged not to travel during this time for the sake of public health.

Statement by the Prime Minister on state of emergency to combat COVID-19

Here is the unofficial translation of the statement by the Prime Minister.

Bangkok’s five neighboring provinces order closure of public places

The five provinces following Bangkok are Samut Prakarn, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi and Pathumthani.

LIST: Bangkok malls to close from March 22 to April 12

Those who violate the closure order are liable to a jail term of up to one year and/or a fine of up to 100,000 Baht.