Thai fruit exports to FTA markets up 107 percent BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand’s fruit exports continue to increase, despite the sluggish global economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with key trade partners being countries that have free trade agreements (FTAs) with the kingdom. Thai durian, mangosteen, longan and mango are popular in China, Hong Kong…
Members of ASEAN Community cooperate to address COVID-19 challenges BANGKOK (NNT) – In the face of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperation between countries is the best response. Thailand is providing COVID-19 test kits to neighboring countries, to protect people’s well-being and to mitigate the social and economic impact in the ASEAN Community. The COVID-19…
All shopping malls nationwide to close at 9pm from April 15 BANGKOK (NNT) – All shopping malls and retailers in the country will close earlier at 9pm from Thursday, April 15 until further notice to help curb the country’s third Covid-19 outbreak. Thai Retailers Association (TRA) President Yol Phokasub said the TRA and Thai Shopping…
Thailand Approves Latest Economic Relief Package for Businesses Some 250 billion baht (US$8 billion) was allocated for soft loans while the remaining 100 billion baht (US$3.2 billion) will go towards an ‘asset warehousing’ program whereby debtors can use their assets as loan collateral but will have the right to redeem their assets under a specific…
Thai economy will see worst-case scenario from delay of reopening to foreign tourism The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has advised the government to prepare additional financial and fiscal aid packages to protect against uncertainties under the worst-case scenario. The bank projected the Thai economy would recover slowly and unequally in the short term. Reopening the…
Phuket entertainment venues temporary shutdown to curb new Covid-19 outbreak The infectious disease committee of Phuket ordered the closure of local entertainment places from April 9 to 18 to control COVID-19. The order followed reports on 10 new COVID-19 cases in the island province and they included a female receptionist from Thong Lor area of Bangkok, who visited Phuket on…
Bangkok releases list of restaurants and bars at risk of new cluster Covid-19 spread The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has released a list of 21 restaurants and bars in eight districts of Bangkok warning people that if they went there after 22 March they could be at risk. Please visit http://bkkcovid19.bangkok.go.th or call the hotline 02-203-2393, 02-203-2396, 02-203-2883 or…
Bangkok new spread cuts short trips for Songkran festivals According to the Transport Ministry, all departments providing public transport services to grant a full fare refund to those who wish to cancel their tickets purchased before the Songkran holiday. The move aims to curb the spread of COVID-19 after a new wave was reported earlier this month linked to entertainment venues in Bangkok’s…
PM Prayut urges people to follow anti-COVID-19 measuresT BANGKOK (NNT) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has asked for cooperation from all sectors to strictly follow the anti-COVID-19 measures of DMHTT – distancing (D), mask wearing (M), hand washing (H), testing (T) and Thai Chana (T). Although most people are cooperative, there…
PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread BANGKOK (NNT) – 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…