Thailand’s Central Bank will act to restrain soaring baht

The rapidly strengthening Thai baht is proving a worry for Thailand’s Central Bank, which has said it’s ready to act to limit its rise, given the already damaged economy. The baht’s climb, strengthening nearly 2% against the dollar in the past month alone, makes it one of the highest climbing currencies in Asia. Its recent […]

Vietnam flings open the doors, Thailand and Malaysia peek through the curtains

Peeking through the curtains and testing the water, or flinging wide the door and going for it. Or somewhere in between. Some Southeast Asian countries are starting to make cautious preparations to lift lockdown and travel restrictions. But this isn’t a competition – each country is having to look at the myriad of local issues […]

Thailand’s emergency decree extended until May 31

Thailand’s Emergency Decree will be extended for another month after it expires this Thursday. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Monday decided to extend the decree will be extended to the end of May. The emergency decree gives the Thai PM sweeping powers and is provided for in the Thai Constitution for situations like the […]

Compulsory safety measures outlined for resumption of domestic flights

Most domestic flights will resume on May 1 with compulsory measures of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.  The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has discussed with more than 20 airlines compulsory measures which must be adopted when most domestic flights resume on May 1. CAAT director-general, Chula Sukmanop, said this week that while […]

Thai-Malaysian border set to open this weekend

The Thai-Malaysian border is set to reopen this weekend to assist the struggling rubber trade, causing locals to express concern that a spike in new Covid 19 cases could result in Thailand because of the move. Security officials, however, are assuring the public that intensive screening measures are in place in anticipation of the re-opening. […]

Notice of Chalong Sub-District Closure

Immigration looks to cut crowding

Wants 90-day report to be made online The Immigration Bureau (IB) wants foreign residents not to come to its offices to make their 90-day place of residence report after overcrowding put paid to its attempts at one-metre social distancing against Covid-19. Foreigners living in Thailand are being asked to process their 90-day reports at home […]

Coronavirus: Thailand suspends visa-free policy but consulate insists Hong Kong not affected

Travelers from South Korea, Italy and Hong Kong now need visas to enter the kingdom, according to its interior minister However, the special administrative region’s Thai consulate later released a statement saying travelers from Hong Kong and Macau were still exempt Thailand’s interior minister on Wednesday said it would suspend its visa exemption policy for […]

Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump’s Travel Restrictions, Italy in Lockdown and N.B.A. Suspension

The World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus and the N.B.A. canceled its season over an infection concern. RIGHT NOW California recommended canceling gatherings with more than 250 people, including sports events, conferences, and concerts, through the end of March.

Coronavirus: Up to 70% of Germany could become infected – Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country’s population – some 58 million people – could contract the coronavirus. Mrs Merkel made the stark prediction at a news conference on Wednesday alongside Health Minister Jens Spahn. She said since there was no known cure, the focus would fall on slowing […]