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Government denies phone tracking
Government denies phone tracking
THAILAND: The Ministry of Defence has denied requesting mobile phone location data from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand.
Poll shows opinions polarised over Prayut’s first year as PM
Poll shows opinions polarised over Prayut’s first year as PM
THAILAND: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has the approval of a slim majority of the public for his performance in his first year in office as prime minister of an elected government, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
CCSA security chief warns violators of harsh measures
CCSA security chief warns violators of harsh measures
THAILAND: Violators of social distancing measures and other rules deployed to fight the coronavirus outbreak will face immediate legal action, the security chief of the COVID-19 fighting agency warned yesterday (June 7) after fans mobbed a cinema.
Thailand’s schedule for World Cup qualifiers confirmed
Thailand’s schedule for World Cup qualifiers confirmed
FOOTBALL: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the revised schedule for the remaining World Cup qualifying matches.
Thai student returns from Russia, tests positive for COVID-19
Thai student returns from Russia, tests positive for COVID-19
BANGKOK: Thailand reported two new coronavirus cases on Saturday (June 6), both returnees from abroad, and no new deaths, bringing the total to 3,104 cases and 58 deaths since January.
Tourist spots, national parks face quotas
Tourist spots, national parks face quotas
BANGKOK: Visitors to national parks must now make reservations before entering and the number of visitors to beaches and tourist hotspots is also to be limited, officials announced.
Pubs, soapy massages eyed for opening
Pubs, soapy massages eyed for opening
BANGKOK: The government is considering measures that would allow the resumption of 12 types of businesses and activities – including pubs and concerts, parlours offering soapy massages, and sports competitions.
Crowds flock as several national beaches reopen
Crowds flock as several national beaches reopen
THAILAND: Popular beaches were teeming with visitors on the first public holiday yesterday (June 3) since their closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic two months ago, with Bang Saen beach in Chon Buri almost bursting at the seams.
Thais celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
Thais celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday
THAILAND: Activities were held today (June 3) for people in all walks of life to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.
Big push for domestic tourism
Big push for domestic tourism
THAILAND: The Finance Ministry has agreed to a plan to launch a major domestic tourism promotion next month by giving B2,000-3,000 vouchers to 4 million people and free trips to 1.2 million medical personnel.
One new national COVID death confirmed, one new case
One new national COVID death confirmed, one new case
THAILAND: The government reported one new coronavirus case and one new death today (June 2), taking the total number of infections to 3,083 and the accumulated death toll to 58 since the outbreak began.
Songkran substitute possible in July: CCSA
Songkran substitute possible in July: CCSA
THAILAND: The government is considering a long holiday in July to make up for the cancelled Songkran break if infection trends continue to decline, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said yesterday (June 1).
Stranded Thais return from London, several feverish
Stranded Thais return from London, several feverish
THAILAND: A total of 251 Thai citizens stranded in the United Kingdom by COVID-19 arrived home on a flight from London yesterday afternoon (May 31).
Overwhelming ‘yes’ vote for exec decrees
Overwhelming ‘yes’ vote for exec decrees
THAILAND: Three executive decrees have sailed through parliament after a five-day marathon debate.
Group demands help for troubled THAI customers
Group demands help for troubled THAI customers
THAILAND: The Foundation for Consumers has demanded authorities protect the rights of customers affected by Thai Airways International (THAI)’s financial woes.
Cinemas reopen with strict anti-virus provisions
Cinemas reopen with strict anti-virus provisions
THAILAND: Cinemas will have to place single viewers or pairs of customers three seats apart, and they will not be allowed to eat or drink during the movie, when they reopen next week.
THAI flights put on hold until July
THAI flights put on hold until July
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) has decided to halt flights by the airline for another month and maintain salary cuts put in place after the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a THAI source.
Work permit holder boost but no news for separated families
Work permit holder boost but no news for separated families
THAILAND: The Foreign Ministry has informed Thailand’s foreign chambers of commerce that foreigners who have work permits or permission from Thai government agencies will soon be allowed to enter the kingdom.
Lockdown eased from Monday
Lockdown eased from Monday
BANGKOK: The government today announced the third stage of the easing of the business and activity lockdown, effective from Monday (June 1).
THAI ticket refunds at risk under rehab
THAI ticket refunds at risk under rehab
THAILAND: Thai Airways International (THAI) has admitted that debt rehabilitation has kept it from refunding customers for unused tickets.