Author archives: BangkokScoop

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is urging its members to become “hospitals” by turning their hotels into temporary hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients. THA President Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi said the move aims to reduce crowdedness at hospitals and promote continuous care for Covid-19 patients after new cases increased rapidly since…

This is a living document which the TAT Newsroom will update as new information becomes available The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the following updates for travellers regarding the temporary closure of tourist attractions in different locations in Thailand, as part of the nationwide effort to…

New Regulations to curb COVID-19 Nationwide Measures: – Public urge to work from home, reduce travelling – All educational institution close (physical learning) – Department stores to close at 9PM, no sale promotion events, entertainment – Alcohol sale not permitted – Activities banned for >50 people, or ask permission from…

Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify. The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees…

The Thai Bankers Association has announced that bank branches at high-risk areas will be closed temporarily, though customers can still use ATMs as well electronic and online channels. Information on closed branches will be available on the bank’s website. The bank branches nationwide in department stores or those that are…

Due to the new wave of COVID-19 infection emerging in April and resulting in a near nationwide spread, the Ministry of Public Health has presented His Majesty the King with a Biosafety Mobile Unit to be used in the service of the public. The Biosafety Mobile Unit was donated by…