Sa Kaeo disinfects cargo trucks to prevent COVID-19 spread
Officials at Ban Klong Luk border crossing are spraying disinfectants over every cargo truck entering the country from Cambodia, to prevent the possibility that the coronavirus may be carried in the cargo or by the drivers. Customs officials and livestock officials at Ban Klong Luk border crossing in Aranyaprathet, Sa…
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Had a Telephone Conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India on Cooperation amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
On 1 May 2020, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. Both leaders discussed cooperation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and reiterated their readiness and commitment to join…
Special Report: How the State screens Thais arriving from abroad
Thailand has been working to repatriate Thais stranded abroad. Once they arrive, however, all must pass stringent health screening, followed by 14 days in quarantine, to safeguard those already in the country. Arriving in the Kingdom, every passenger must go through stringent screening. Officials will welcome them on arrival, then…
Health Ministry receives donations for COVID-19 fight
Medical supplies are now in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the government’s efforts to supply and fund hospitals, the private sector and partner countries have been making helpful contributions through donations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, has officially received cash…
At Least 9,000 U.S. Health Care Workers Sickened With COVID-19, CDC Data Shows
Nearly 9,300 U.S. health care workers contracted COVID-19, and 27 have died. A majority of those who tested positive (55%) think they were exposed while at work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released preliminary data on infections among frontline health workers. Nearly three-quarters are women and more than a…
Only seven groups of people can travel during the curfew
According to the third clause of the Emergency Decree issued on April 10, 2020, there are seven groups of people who can travel during the curfew from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. as follows: Group 1 – Officers, assistant officers, police officers and military officers – Civilians who are performing…