Songkhla Governor Charuwat Kliangklao visited the Sadao border checkpoint, in order to check its readiness for facilitating the return of Thais from Malaysia, under the emergency decree specification. The returnees must have documents of the Royal Thai Embassy at Kuala Lumpur, or of the Royal Thai Consulate-General at Kota Bharu

Honda R&D Southeast Asia Co Ltd, said in a statement today ( March 30) that one of its associates has tested positive for Covid -19. The research and development center for Honda’s motorcycle and power products in Southeast Asia has been strictly following procedures to minimise the risk of Covid-19

Twenty-seven Metropolitan Police Bureau officers have contracted Covid-19, while another 326 were ordered to undergo self-quarantine, bureau commissioner Pol Lt-General Pakapong Pongpetra revealed today (March 30). “According to an inspection, most policemen who contracted the virus either visited Spain or attended a boxing stadium event in Bangkok or had a

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) announced that Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Phuket are four southern provinces that have closed after witnessing an increasing number of Covid-19 patients. Director-general Jirut Wisanjit said the closures have begun today (March 30) to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. All modes of public transport

Coca-Cola announced today (March 30) on its “@cocacolaTH” Facebook page that it would suspend the digital and TV advertising campaigns of all brands under its umbrella in Thailand and use the money to support the fight against Covid-19. “We realise that the current situation is difficult for everyone, therefore we

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has urged people to dispose of used face masks properly by using red bins which are designated for hazardous waste. “Used face masks must be put in a plastic bag fastened with a rope or rubber band before putting them in red bins to prevent the

The Association of Medical Technologist of Thailand (AMTT) has warned people against purchasing test kits online and examining themselves for Covid-19 at home. In a statement, the AMTT said some illegal Covid-19 test kits had leaked for sale on social media. AMTT warned people against buying these kits since they

Phuket is locking down from Monday (March 30) until April 30 as the number of Covid-19 patients over the country is growing. Phuket Governor Phakkhaphong Thawiphat announced on Sunday that all modes of transport except air would be halted until April 30 in order to prevent the spread of the

Seven convicts who tried to escape from a prison in Buriram province in the morning have been arrested. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said that about 100 officers were faced with a situation where some 2,000 prisoners attempted to break out. The officers collaborated with the Army and police in the

The website created for registration of those eligible for government cash handouts during the Covid-19 crisis crashed because it was overloaded when it opened, Ratchakit Deachanetirat, assistant to the Prime Minister’s Office chief, said on Sunday (March 29). The government is offering Bt5,000 per month for three months to those