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English Version Of Prime Minister’s Statement Regarding Curfew And COIVD-19 Response

Dear Thai people, As Prime Minister and Director of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), I wish to report to you the following developments: Public Health and Medical Issues: Social distancing is most important now and we all should stay home to prevent the further spread of the virus. Please listen to advice/instructions…

As Covid-19 Cases Rise, Thailand Shuts Doors On New Arrivals

File photo In a move to control the spread of Covid-19, the government plans to further restrict arrivals to Thailand from April 2 to April 15, though the prime minister has called on the Foreign Ministry to issue a clear directive on the subject. Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation…

No Public Transport,Taxis During Curfew Hours

All public transport will be suspended nationwide from 9.30pm to 4am from tomorrow (April 3) in line with the curfew, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that as of April 3, the entire country will be under curfew from 10pm to 4am until further notice. This means nobody, with…

PM Announces 10 pm to 4 am Nationwide Curfew

In a more stringent move to curb new Covid-19 infections, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a nationwide 10pm to 4am curfew effective from tomorrow (April 3). The premier announced the curfew during a meeting with the Covid-19 Situation Administration Centre today (April 2). However, he said, the curfew will not apply to medical workers or…

Thailand Confirms 120 New Coronavirus Cases, 2 More Deaths

File photo/Reuters Thailand confirmed 120 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on Wednesday, said a spokesman of the government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. The new figures brought the total number of infections in the Southeast Asian country to 1,771 and 12 fatalities. The two new deaths included a 79-year-old Thai man from…

Chang International Circuit To House People Flouting Self-Quarantine Rule

Veteran politician Newin Chidchob posted on his Facebook page that Buriram officials have prepared the Chang International Circuit as a special place for stubborn people who need home quarantine but still venture outside. Buriram officials announced that those who ignore the 14-day self-quarantine guideline will be housed at the motorsport race track building…

Upper Thailand Urged To Brace For Summer Thunderstorms

Upper Thailand could be hit by thunderstorms, the Thailand Meteorological Department warned on Tuesday (March 31). The department said a high-pressure system from China will extend to the Northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea. In addition, the southerly and the southeasterly winds blow in with humidity from the South China Sea…

Thailand Reports Two New Coronavirus Deaths, Bringing Total To Nine

A screen shows Nevada Kumlakasing’s teacher wearing a protective face mask as she studies at home during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Thailand’s public health ministry said on Monday that two more people have died from the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of…

DLT: No Need To Renew Your Driving Licence Until 15 Days After The Emergency Decree Is Over

Picture: Thai Rath The Department of Land Transport has announced that if your Thai driving licence is about to expire there is no need to go into an office and renew it. Its validity will remain active until 15 days after the Emergency Decree is lifted, or until another announcement is made. …

Phuket Airspace To Shut Down From April 10

Phuket Governor Phakkhaphong Thawiphat Phuket Governor Phakkhaphong Thawiphat announced on Sunday (March 29) that air transport to Phuket will also shut down after he had earlier ordered a halt to land and marine transport effective Monday (March 30) until April 30 in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. “Shutting down…

Pressure Mounts on Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday Crisis: EFL Charges Chansiri

Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran