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Government u-turns on Mor Chana
Government u-turns on Mor Chana
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Jan 7) urged people to download onto their smartphone a COVID-19 contact-tracing app called “Mor Chana”. However, there would be no punishments for those who do not download it, so long as they inform officials of their travel plans when crossing provincial borders.
Chinese investment into Thailand poised to rise over next few years
Chinese investment into Thailand poised to rise over next few years
THAILAND: China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand is expected to increase significantly over the next few years as Chinese investors are planning to expand their local footprint, says a survey by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Badminton stars prepare for big Bangkok battles
Badminton stars prepare for big Bangkok battles
BADMINTON: Players began practising yesterday (Jan 6) ahead of the Asian leg after all participants tested negative for COVID-19, organisers said.
Gambling dens do exist, says Deputy PM Prawit
Gambling dens do exist, says Deputy PM Prawit
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon today (Jan 7) backtracked on his earlier remarks that he believed there were no illegal gambling dens in Bangkok.
PM bolsters pledge to give free jabs
PM bolsters pledge to give free jabs
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reiterated half of the country’s population will get free COVID-19 jabs this year.
Tourism banking on health image
Tourism banking on health image
THAILAND: The new outbreak is forcing Thailand to rebuild its image as a health and safety destination again, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
No new restrictions for UK arrivals
No new restrictions for UK arrivals
THAILAND: The Foreign Ministry says no restrictions have been imposed against travelling to Thailand from the UK due to the new variant of the coronavirus, as Thailand’s strict COVID-19 screening measures requiring all inbound travellers to be quarantined for 14 days remain effective.
Government buys 35m more AstraZeneca doses
Government buys 35m more AstraZeneca doses
THAILAND: The government is going on a COVID-19 vaccine shopping spree, having just agreed to buy an additional 35 million doses from University of Oxford/AstraZeneca as part of its plan to provide half the country’s population with free jabs.
Almost 400 killed during holiday travel
Almost 400 killed during holiday travel
THAILAND: Almost 400 died in about 3,300 road accidents nationwide during the seven-day New Year road safety campaign this year, up 5% from the same period last year.
Thai League 1 falls prey to COVID – again
Thai League 1 falls prey to COVID – again
FOOTBALL: All Thai League 1 matches scheduled for this month have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced yesterday (Jan 4).
More rules for illegal migrant amnesty
More rules for illegal migrant amnesty
THAILAND: Illegal migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar will be allowed to legally work and reside in Thailand for two years along with their accompanying children, as part of the government’s latest bid to monitor the spread of COVID-19 among migrant labourers.
Most Thais will have COVID jabs, vows PM
Most Thais will have COVID jabs, vows PM
THAILAND: The government is seeking to buy another 35 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, taking its total order to 63 million, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Jan 4).
Government unveils new curbs on red zones
Government unveils new curbs on red zones
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a set of new restrictions taking effect today (Jan 4) in the wake of a new surge of the coronavirus, though customers are not banned from eating in restaurants and weddings are still allowed under certain conditions.
British visitors to be barred from entry
British visitors to be barred from entry
THAILAND: The Ministry of Public Health will ask the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to defer the entry of British visitors to the country after the fast-spreading B117 strain of COVID-19 was found in four British nationals entering Thailand on Dec 21.
Crackdown in virus ‘red zones’
Crackdown in virus ‘red zones’
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has declared stricter measures for 28 “red zone” provinces amid rising infections across the country while Bangkok has closed 25 types of businesses to contain the re-emerging spread of the virus.
One more Covid-19 death, 216 new cases
One more Covid-19 death, 216 new cases
BANGKOK: One more death linked to COVID-19 and 216 new cases were reported on Saturday (Jan 2), bringing the total to 7,379 cases and 64 fatalities.
Bangkok closures across the board
Bangkok closures across the board
BANGKOK: Entertainment venues are among a wide range of establishments in Bangkok that have been ordered to shut from midnight in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Anutin 2mn Covid vaccine doses available by April
Anutin 2mn Covid vaccine doses available by April
THAILAND: Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Dec 31) he had secured the supply of at least 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from producers “between February and April”.
Virtue will lead to cure: HM
Virtue will lead to cure: HM
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has appealed to all Thais to conduct themselves with virtue and reason in order to overcome the COVID-19 crisis.
National Office of Buddhism launches online NYE prayers
National Office of Buddhism launches online NYE prayers
THAILAND: The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has invited people nationwide to join the mass end-of-year prayer tonight (Dec 31) from their homes via a live broadcast in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.