Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Had a Telephone Conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India on Cooperation amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
On 1 May 2020, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.), Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. Both leaders discussed cooperation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and reiterated their readiness and commitment to join…
Special Report: How the State screens Thais arriving from abroad
Thailand has been working to repatriate Thais stranded abroad. Once they arrive, however, all must pass stringent health screening, followed by 14 days in quarantine, to safeguard those already in the country. Arriving in the Kingdom, every passenger must go through stringent screening. Officials will welcome them on arrival, then…
Health Ministry receives donations for COVID-19 fight
Medical supplies are now in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the government’s efforts to supply and fund hospitals, the private sector and partner countries have been making helpful contributions through donations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, has officially received cash…
At Least 9,000 U.S. Health Care Workers Sickened With COVID-19, CDC Data Shows
Nearly 9,300 U.S. health care workers contracted COVID-19, and 27 have died. A majority of those who tested positive (55%) think they were exposed while at work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released preliminary data on infections among frontline health workers. Nearly three-quarters are women and more than a…
COVID-19: One more death, 34 new cases in Thailand
The Spokesman for the government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, says Thailand has recorded one more death and 34 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection, as of Tuesday morning (Apr 14). There are more newly reported cases outside Bangkok, and most patients are between…
Only seven groups of people can travel during the curfew
According to the third clause of the Emergency Decree issued on April 10, 2020, there are seven groups of people who can travel during the curfew from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. as follows: Group 1 – Officers, assistant officers, police officers and military officers – Civilians who are performing…
300 more Thais to come home from South Korea
According to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration or CCSA, 300 more Thai citizens will return from South Korea on 14th and 15th April. On April 14, 135 immigration detainees, overseen by South Korean officials, will depart on flight 7C2202 from South Korea, at 5 p.m. Thailand local time. The…
Govt emphasizes “COVID-19-Free Songkran, Save Elderly” campaign
During Songkran this year, the government has asked people to follow the communicable disease preventive measures by refraining from traveling or organizing Songkran events at all levels. The government has urged people to comply with the“COVID-19-Free Songkran, Save Elderly” campaign by refraining from returning to their hometowns, not organizing Songkran…
1,065 curfew violaters face charges
The Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration or CCSA has reported that many people have been found at risk of spreading the virus at large gatherings, while over one thousand emergency decree violators have already been prosecuted. A curfew has been enforced throughout the country since 3rd of April and…
Covid-19 cases in India surge to 7,529, death toll at 242. State-wise numbers
Punjab and Odisha state govts have already gone ahead with plans to extend the nationwide lockdown to contain the virus outbreak in the country On Friday, the United States became the first country to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in one day With the confirmed coronavirus cases in India breaching…