PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread

PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread

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…

200 entertainment venues in Bangkok ordered closed

200 entertainment venues in Bangkok ordered closed Bangkok city hall is trying to control Covid-19 clusters from entertainment venues as almost 200 entertainment places were ordered to close for two weeks. After the new clusters of infections were detected in night-entertainment venues in the capital, Bangkok city hall is now vaccinating at-risk groups working there. The city…

Thailand plans to offer free domestic flights for foreign tourists

Thailand plans to offer free domestic flights for foreign tourists

Thailand plans to offer free domestic flights for foreign tourists The Tourism and Sports Ministry is considering offering free cross-provincial flights for foreign tourists after airline workers are approved for Covid-19 inoculation this week. Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said from July 1, inoculated tourists exempt from quarantine might be tempted to extend their stay in the country after…

Possible 9 pm closing of Bangkok bars to curb Covid-19

Possible 9 pm closing of Bangkok bars to curb Covid-19 In order to limit outbreaks of Covid-19 before the upcoming Songkran holiday, the Health Ministry is eyeing more restrictive rules, including possibly shutting Bangkok bars at 9 pm. This week, new infections were found in the Thong Lor and Ekkamai areas of Bangkok, popular for evening entertainment…

Higher Spending Supports Economic Recovery in February

Higher Spending Supports Economic Recovery in February BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that the economy gradually recovered in February, mainly supported by higher private consumption and a slower spread of Covid-19. BoT’s senior director of the economic and policy department Chayawadee Chai-Anant said higher private consumption is largely due to improvement…

Govt pins economic hopes on post-Covid era

Govt pins economic hopes on post-Covid era

Govt pins economic hopes on post-Covid era Thailand must look to growth opportunities post Covid-19, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Friday. Thailand would be attractive tor foreign investors after the threat of Covid-19 is lifted and growth would be likely in the medical and tourism sectors, he said  “Thailand will be interesting for…

SEC introduces infrastructure promoting capital markets’ digital transformation

SEC introduces infrastructure promoting capital markets’ digital transformation

SEC introduces infrastructure promoting capital markets’ digital transformation BANGKOK (NNT) – The Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced sandboxed digital infrastructure to support digital transformation of capital markets and the issuance of digital assets by securities companies, all in line with the government’s policy to elevate Thailand’s economy to a truly digital one. The Securities…

Commerce Ministry Launches “Thailand Deliver with Safety” Campaign

Commerce Ministry Launches “Thailand Deliver with Safety” Campaign

Commerce Ministry Launches “Thailand Deliver with Safety” Campaign BANGKOK (NNT) – The Commerce Ministry has launched the “Thailand Deliver with Safety” campaign to boost confidence in Thai products overseas amid the Covid-19 crisis. The campaign aims to reassure buyers and importers that Thai agricultural produce, food products and halal food are Covid-safe due to high production…