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Thailand reports 3 more COVID cases, no deaths Thursday
Thailand reports 3 more COVID cases, no deaths Thursday
BANGKOK: Thailand reported three additional cases of the new coronavirus today (May 21), bringing total cases to 3,037. No additional deaths were recorded, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.
Security agencies want emergency extended for another month
Security agencies want emergency extended for another month
BANGKOK: Security agencies have agreed on the need to extend use of the emergency decree for another month, until the end of June, on concerns about the COVID-19 situation.
Finance Ministry to sell THAI shares
Finance Ministry to sell THAI shares
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry will sell 3.17% of its stake in the financially-troubled Thai Airways International (THAI) to the state-run Vayupak 1 Fund, with the aim of stripping the airline of its state enterprise status.
State of emergency set to stay
State of emergency set to stay
BANGKOK: The emergency decree looks set to continue for another month as security authorities are still "not confident" about the COVID-19 situation following the easing of the lockdown since early this month, a military source says.
Thailand could host Tyson’s return
Thailand could host Tyson’s return
BOXING: Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson could make a comeback to the ring with a charity fight in Thailand, according to an Australian expat.
Hotels urged to enrol in hygiene program as Nan hotels reopen
Hotels urged to enrol in hygiene program as Nan hotels reopen
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operators to enrol with the Safety and Health Administration (SHA) as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) prepares incentives for those joining the project.
Cabinet gives nod to THAI rehab
Cabinet gives nod to THAI rehab
THAILAND: The cabinet yesterday (May 19) decided that ailing Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) must go through rehabilitation via the bankruptcy courts in a “difficult but necessary” decision that ushers in complex, make-or-break steps for the national carrier, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
National COVID update: two new cases, no new deaths
National COVID update: two new cases, no new deaths
THAILAND: Two new additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Thailand today (May 19), bringing the total number of cases to 3,033 since the outbreak of the virus. No additional deaths were recorded, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.
Rocky start as distance education gets going
Rocky start as distance education gets going
THAILAND: The rollout of state distance learning television (DLTV) and online classrooms got off to a bumpy start yesterday (May 18) as children could not tune in to the broadcast, had no internet connection or were even led to online advertisements instead of school programmes.
Wet season is officially upon us
Wet season is officially upon us
THAILAND: The rainy season began officially today (May 18), the Meteorological Department announced, and warned of heavy falls along the Andaman coast and other southern and western provinces.
Big turnout as malls reopen
Big turnout as malls reopen
BANGKOK: People rushed back to shopping malls across the country on the first day out of lockdown on Sunday as business operators adopted disease prevention and crowd control measures to mitigate the risk of a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Inbound international passenger flight ban extended to June 30
Inbound international passenger flight ban extended to June 30
BANGKOK: Thailand has extended its ban on passenger flights for another month to June 30, citing the need to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease.
Private sector hails move to reopen malls
Private sector hails move to reopen malls
BANGKOK: Retailers and the private sector have hailed the government’s decision to allow department stores, malls and other businesses to reopen on Sunday, hoping the move will boost the sentiment and spending of consumers.
Shopping centres to reopen Sunday, shorter curfew hours
Shopping centres to reopen Sunday, shorter curfew hours
BANGKOK: Shopping malls and restaurants in shopping centres are among businesses allowed to reopen this Sunday (May 17), and curfew hours will be shortened by one hour, starting at 11pm.
Virus calls for rethink of air conditioning
Virus calls for rethink of air conditioning
BANGKOK: The outbreak of the highly contagious coronavirus is pushing the limits of human understanding of cooling systems as investments are being poured into designs that filter the air people breathe in their homes.
Govt mulls cut in curfew time
Govt mulls cut in curfew time
BANGKOK: The government will today (May 15) 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.
Tourism goal raises eyebrows
Tourism goal raises eyebrows
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is aiming high for 100 million domestic trips within this year, while the private sector plays down this target, saying it will be difficult to meet.
CP chief pushes tourism reboot
CP chief pushes tourism reboot
BANGKOK: Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont is urging the government to relax lockdown measures and welcome foreign travellers as soon as possible, and turn the country into a “safe haven” for wealthy visitors.
No new COVID cases nationally for the first time
No new COVID cases nationally for the first time
THAILAND: There were no new infections of COVID-19 reported in Thailand today (May 13), for the first time since the pandemic began to spread here, and no new deaths.
Only two new COVID cases recorded nationally, no deaths
Only two new COVID cases recorded nationally, no deaths
THAILAND: The government today (May 12) reported two new coronavirus cases, bringing the total in Thailand to 3,017 since the outbreak of the virus. No additional deaths were reported, leaving the accumulated toll at 56.