Officials put out forest fires in national park in Chiang Mai
The Governor of Chiang Mai, Charoenrit Sanguansat, said today that officials from many sectors have been working together to put out forest fires in Doi Suthep – Pui National Park. Surveillance units have been monitoring the forest area closely to ensure a prompt response to any outbreak. Forest fires had…
Measures to assist business sector affected by COVID-19
To ease the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the business sector in Thailand, the Revenue Department has extended personal income tax filing to August 31, 2020, while the Office of the Insurance Commission has resolved to postpone payment of car insurance premiums for six months. As for…
Big cleaning events curbing COVID-19 spread
Many big cleaning activities have been held to disinfect areas across the country, in an effort to disinfect surfaces where the coronavirus could linger. In Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, a campus clean up activity has been performed by army personnel, while in Nong Khai province, a golf cart has been…
Village checkpoints monitor travelers’ COVID-19 symptoms
Changes have been made to the timetable of southbound trains, with several cancellations and service alterations. Trains to Yala and Su-ngai Kolok stations are now terminating at Hat Yai station in Songkhla due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Following the suspension of all passenger services at Yala Railway Station yesterday, some…
Southbound trains terminating at Hat Yai
Changes have been made to the timetable of southbound trains, with several cancellations and service alterations. Trains to Yala and Su-ngai Kolok stations are now terminating at Hat Yai station in Songkhla due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Following the suspension of all passenger services at Yala Railway Station yesterday, some…
Coronavirus Outbreak: List of celebrities, including Anushka Sharma, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, who have made donations
Celebrities ranging from sporting icons to Bollywood stars are contributing in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last week announced a new fund called the PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) to help in the fight against the pandemic. Shilpa Shetty and husband…
Anushka, Virat donate to COVID-19 relief, source pegs amount at Rs 3cr
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and he husband, cricketer superstar Virat Kohli, have pledged to support the Prime Minister”s Relief Fund and Chief Minister”s (Maharashtra) Relief Fund in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic. A source in the industry close to the couple told IANS that…
An update on the #COVID19 Infection Situation in #Thailand on 30 March 2020
An update on the #COVID19 Infection Situation in #Thailand on 30 March 2020. For more information, please visit the Emergency Operation Center of the Department of Disease Control for an everyday update at https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/
Comedian Ken Shimura dies of Covid-19, is first Japanese celebrity to succumb to coronavirus
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who had been hospitalised after being infected with the new coronavirus, has died, becoming the first Japanese celebrity to die of the virus. His death, late on Sunday, set off widespread grief among fans. Shimura, 70, one of Japan’s best-known comedians with a career dating back…
Tata Sons commits Rs 1000 cr towards tackling Covid 19
Tata Sons announces an additional Rs. 1000 Crores support towards COVID 19 and related activities. “We will work together with the Tata Trusts and our Chairman Emeritus Mr. Tata would be fully supporting their initiatives, and work in a collaborative manner to bring the full expertise of the group” N Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons said….