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WHO declares coronavirus a ‘pandemic’WHO declares coronavirus a ‘pandemic’

WHO declares coronavirus a ‘pandemic’

The World Health Organization called the new coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, issuing a grim warning that the global…

March 12, 2020
Arrivals from 4 countries must declare self-quarantine detailsArrivals from 4 countries must declare self-quarantine details

Arrivals from 4 countries must declare self-quarantine details

People arriving from China, Iran, Italy, South Korea must disclose their self-quarantine locations, or face a 20,000-baht fine and later…

March 11, 2020
Songkran parties in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai cancelledSongkran parties in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai cancelled

Songkran parties in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai cancelled

Two more popular Songkarn parties have been called off as the coronavirus epidemic continues to spoil the Thai New Year…

March 11, 2020
Growing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic GamesGrowing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic Games

Growing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic Games

Olympic organisers have relentlessly pushed a consistent message: The Summer Games in Tokyo will not be cancelled or postponed. As…

March 11, 2020
Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measuresPassenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) plans to impose compulsory measures for all inbound arrivals, including notifying personal information and…

March 11, 2020
B400bn injection shot given green lightB400bn injection shot given green light

B400bn injection shot given green light

The cabinet has given the green light to a stimulus package expected to inject 400 billion baht into the economy…

March 11, 2020
Grab closes Bangkok office for virus cleanseGrab closes Bangkok office for virus cleanse

Grab closes Bangkok office for virus cleanse

Grab Thailand Co has closed its Bangkok office until Friday for disinfection after a Singapore-based employee who worked in the…

March 10, 2020
Singapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatmentSingapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatment

Singapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatment

Singapore has started charging visitors for coronavirus treatment, the city-state said as it reported three new imported infections, two of…

March 10, 2020
New cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdownNew cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdown

New cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdown

Infections climbed across Europe and Italy attempted a nationwide lockdown, but the situation in Asia showed improvements. China announced only…

March 10, 2020
Covid-19 measures all passengers who travelCovid-19 measures all passengers who travel

Covid-19 measures all passengers who travel

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is requiring travellers from Covid-19 infected countries and territories to produce medical certificates…

March 10, 2020