Malls set to open longer in June, report said

The next stage of the loosening of the coronavirus lockdown could happen if the kingdom continues to record low numbers of new cases.

Thai Cabinet approves extension of emergency situation declaration

The Cabinet, during its meeting on 26 May 2020 approved the extension of the period of emergency situation declaration in all areas of the Kingdom of Thailand for one more month, from 1 to 30 June 2020.

Thailand extends emergency decree until June 30

The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June.

Thailand reports three new COVID-19 cases; 59 remain in hospital

There are 59 people who remain in the hospital.

Thailand reports two new COVID-19 cases; only 57 remain in hospitals

Thailand’s government said on Monday that it had discovered two new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

Tutorial schools to open in June report said

Boxing stadiums, massage parlours, spas, cinemas, convention venues and tutorial schools are among the moderate-risk category of businesses and activities expected to be allowed to reopen for the third stage of Covid-19 lockdown easing next month

CCSA approves extension of Thailand’s state of emergency until June 30

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting approved on Friday, May 22 extension of the state of emergency for a month until June 30, as proposed by the National Security Council (NSC).

Thailand expects to have its own COVID-19 vaccine next year

Spokesperson of the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, in his press briefing on 20 May 2020, stated that Thailand expects to produce its own coronavirus vaccine next year.

Government to decide fate of Thailand’s emergency decree on Thursday

Officials will decide on Thursday on the future of the emergency decree, which is due to end on May 31, National Security Council secretary-general Somsak Roongsita said on Wednesday

Thailand considers new curfew time from 11pm-4am

The government will on Friday discuss a proposal to shorten the 10pm-4am curfew by one hour to help boost the economy while a proposal to extend the state of emergency for another month will depend on whether Covid-19 curb relaxations are successful, according to a highly placed source. The 11pm-4am curfew proposal was formally discussed […]

Thailand reports one new COVID-19 infection on Thursday

The new case was a Chiang Mai man who had worked previously in Phuket.

OFW repatriates from Thailand thank PHL government for help

“Simula pa lamang sa accommodation sa Bangkok, paghatid sa airport, pag-rapid test sa NAIA, pagkuha ng hotel ng OWWA, paghatid ng coast guard at ng DOTR, pagkain 3 meals a day kasama na din ang mga hotel staff at mga riders. Lahat libre galing sa kaban ng ating Gobyerno,”

Thai actor works as Grab delivery driver to support family during COVID-19

The entertainment industry is among the industries heavily affected by COVID-19 as filmings have been ordered to be halted and all public events were cancelled. So Thai actor Amp Pheerawas decided to sign up to become a Grab delivery driver after his friend, who is a pilot, invited him to do so.  Amp shared that […]

Thai gov’t forbids employers from locking out employees during state of emergency

The Ministry of Labor has issued a notification forbidding employers from locking out employees and forbidding employees from striking during the period of emergency situation, in accordance with the 2005 Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations.

Thailand ‘community pantries’ spread in 43 provinces

The new phenomenon of the "community pantry", also known as "pantry of sharing", is rapidly increasing as Thais continue to donate daily necessities items to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Social distancing measures being observed at BTS Skytrain

Social distancing of at least 1.5 meters is applied to queues for ticket machines and counters at all 17 stations of the BTS Skytrain, which is now deploying all 98 trains, each contains four bogies – totaling 392 bogies – to cater to commuter demand.