Covid-19
Here is what you can expect as the Thai government eases lockdown
Sunday is the first day of the government's easing measures. Here is what you can expect.1) The sale of food and beverages in hotels, airports, train stations, bus stations, hospitals, restaurants, beverage stores, retails stores, and on the...
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Only 3 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours; country partially reopens
Thailand’s government said on Sunday that it had discovered 3 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,969.There were no new fatalities with the death toll still at 54.7 more patients have recovered from the virus...
Commentary
Opinion: The government is creating an income barrier for its aid, leaving behind the poorest and most vulnerable
A couple of days ago, my mother, told me that she had registered to receive a survival bag (ถุงยังชีพ) from the government.After a few days, the bag arrived at my home. The pack consists of a tray of...
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April saw no insurgency-backed violence in Thailand’s Deep South, the first month without attacks in 16 years
There was no insurgency-backed violence in Thailand's Deep South for the month of April, the first time in sixteen years that there were no insurgency attacks taking place in a given month.Thailand's three southern Muslim-majority provinces of Yala, Pattani,...
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Thailand discovers six new coronavirus infections; sixth straight day of single-digit infections
Thailand’s government said on Saturday that it had discovered six new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,966.There were no new fatalities with the death toll still at 54.13 more patients have recovered from the virus...
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Recap of businesses and services allowed to reopen on Sunday
The following is a cursory list of businesses and services that will be allowed to reopen on SundayEconomic activities The sales of food and beverages in hotels, airports, train stations, hospitals, restaurants, retail stores, is allowed...
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Thai government asks citizens not to travel after holiday decision backfires; alcohol ban to be lifted
Thailand's government on Friday asked its citizens not to travel home for this weekend's extended holiday after its decision to not postpone the four-day holiday backfired massively.Coronavirus infection rates had been lowering for the past two weeks with...
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Thailand sees a fifth straight day of single-digit coronavirus infections
Thailand’s government said on Friday that it had discovered 6 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2960.There were no new fatalities with the death toll still at 54.32 more patients have recovered from the virus...
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Thailand discovers 7 new coronavirus infections; fourth straight day with single digit reporting
Thailand’s government said on Thursday that it had discovered 7 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,954.There were no new fatalities with the death toll still at 54.22 more patients have recovered from the virus...
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Recapping new cabinet measures to help mitigate outbreak woes
The cabinet meeting on Tuesday resulted in various measures to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and increase competitiveness.Here is our short summary on some of the important new measures:More cash handoutsThe number of eligible workers...
