Tag: 2020

Headline summary as of 17th April 2020

News Issues related to COVID-19: As for today, there are 28 newly confirmed cases, total confirmed cases are at 2,700. Out of the total number, one more reported dead and total death toll is at 47. A rock singer who has been long been known for being hard-line conservative replied to a comment of his […]

Thailand BOI Approves Steps to Ease COVID-19 Impact, Accelerate Investment in Medical Sector

The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) today approved a series of measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak on business, including steps to encourage rapid investment in the manufacturing of medical equipment. The board also approved incentives to promote technology-based “smart farming” solutions as well as research and development in […]

Headline summary as of 16th April 2020

News Updates related to COVID-19: PM Prayut FB Page published pictures of the PM went to the renowned Siriraj Hospital to observe the AI machines provided by Chinese Huawei, which could identify the likeliness of infecting COVID-19. Yesterday, Thailand reported 30 new coronavirus cases and 2 deaths, of the new cases, 19 patients were linked […]

Extension of temporary ban on all international flights to Thailand

According to the latest Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the ban on international passenger flights to Thailand will be extended from 18 April 2020 at 17.00 UTC to 30 April 2020 at 17.00 UTC. All flight permits granted for such period will be canceled. The ban does not apply to state or […]

Headline summary as of 14th April 2020

News Breaking: A small numbers of people protested at the Finance Ministry requesting that the 5,000 THB stimulus package is not comprehensive and that there have been to many errors in the system, thought the Ministry has claimed earlier that they have been using the artificial intelligence to assist with the registration to minimise flaws.  […]

Headline summary as of 13th April 2020

News Over the weekend, Thai and Chinese Twitter users were on confrontation over a drama by a Thai influencer who said he liked a set of photos taken from four countries, including Hong Kong. With his big base of Chinese fan club, the comment ignited anger by Chinese netizen.–Matichon, Khao Sod, The Matter An opinion piece […]

Statement by the Prime Minister on 10 April 2020

Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on 10 April 2020 issued a statement to inform the people of the Government’s operations to handle the COVID-19 situation and other related issues. The following statement was televised on the Television Pool of Thailand.  Dear Thai people, ​ As Prime Minister and Director of the Center […]

Headline summary as of 9th April 2020

News Updates related to COVID-19: As of today, there are 54 newly cases, a total of 2,423 confirmed cases. Out of the total number, there have been 32 deaths. Yesterday, Thailand reported 111 newly confirmed cases, a total of 2,369 confirmed cases. Out of the total number, there have been 30 deaths and 888 recovered.  […]