Government Allows Full Fare Refund before Songkran
The government has announced measures to help people forced to cancel journeys on public transport from April 9-18 because of the new Covid-19 outbreak earlier this month that linked to entertainment venues in Bangkok’s Thong Lo area. According to the Transport Ministry, bus and rail-service passengers can claim full refunds…
Nationwide Lockdown to Tackle Latest Covid-19 Outbreak Is Not Necessary
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Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said there is no need for a nationwide lockdown to tackle the latest outbreak of Covid-19. He said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has allowed governors and communicable disease committees in each province to use measures depending on the situation in their areas. The outbreak situation…
PM most concerned about public in resolving Green Line payment issue
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The Prime Minister has decided to step up remedying issues to do with the Green Line rail extension between Bearing and Samut Prakan and from Mo Chit to Saphan Mai to Khu Khot, which have been pending operation and maintenance payments by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for 3 years…
Phuket tightens COVID-19 measures
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Phuket province is imposing a set of stricter measures to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases, with stricter screening applied to land, sea, and air arrivals. While the province has not reinstated quarantine requirements, all nightlife venues will be closed during the Songkran holidays. Phuket’s provincial Communicable Diseases Committee today…
COE website improved as new vaccine recognized for reducing quarantine
Thailand has approved the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine as another option for those entering the Kingdom while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has improved its central registration system for access requests. Director of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thani Saengrat, announced today that as…
PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread
Thailand’s Prime Minister has expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation, in particular its spread via entertainment venues, and ordered strict measures to be imposed on bars, pubs and karaoke lounges, including 14 day closures if an infection is discovered. Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, said the PM has reiterated that strict…