By CNBC and Thai Newsroom Reporters GOLD gained on Friday (June 19) as a rise in coronavirus cases raised concerns of a second wave of the pandemic that could compel governments to implement new lockdowns. Spot gold was up 1.1% to $1,740.79 per ounce, while US gold futures settled 1.3% up at $1,753 per ounce.
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Pattaya slashes prices to draw Thai tourists
By Thai Newsroom Reporters HOTELS, RESTAURANTS and spa parlours in Pattaya will offer a 50% price cut for Thai visitors as part of a concerted plan to promote the beach resort city’s tourist industry. Pinnart Charoenphon, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Pattaya branch office, confirmed today (June 19) more than 100 hotels, restaurants
Read moreMuch-loved planetarium reopening tomorrow
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com GOOD news for children and astronomy buffs, the Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium is reopening tomorrow (June 20) after being shut for a long spell due to the coronavirus outbreak, Sanook.com reported. However the reopening will be under the New Normal structure with there being strict measures in place to prevent
Read moreGen Prayut says foreign tourists have to submit medical certificate
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (June 15) that the government is working on setting up travel bubbles in the country and foreign tourists would be required to have a medical certificate and accept this and other rules with those willing to do so to be allowed to travel here, Naewna newspaper reported. Speaking at
Read moreCheckpoints stay in place to monitor security despite curfew ending
METROPOLITAN Police Bureau is transforming its 88 curfew checkpoints to ones monitoring security and preventing crime now that night curfew has ended with this effective from 11 p.m. last night (June 14), INN News reported this morning. Pol Maj Gen Nitinan Petchabarom, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, told this online news site that
Read moreMasks significantly reduce infection risk, study finds
By Reuters, published by Cyprus Mail REQUIRING the wearing of masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in areas at the epicentre of the global pandemic may have prevented tens of thousands of infections, a new study suggests. Mask-wearing is even more important for preventing the virus’ spread and the sometimes deadly Covid-19
Read moreUK economy in record slump due to coronavirus
By Elliot Smith, CNBC THE UK posted the biggest monthly fall in GDP (gross domestic product) on record in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. GDP fell by 20.4% compared to the previous month, a sharper contraction than the 18.4% expected by analysts polled by Reuters. This represented a 24.5% decline from April
Read moreUS human trials begin for first antibody cocktail against Covid-19
(CNN) A medicine that may treat and prevent Covid-19 is now being tested in patients in multiple sites around the United States, according to an announcement today (June 11) from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is the first trial of a Covid-19 antibody cocktail in the United States. If successful, Regeneron hopes it could be available
Read moreChai Nat bird park reopens, free entry till end of the month
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com BIRD lovers will be pleased to hear that Chai Nat Bird Park, which houses Asia’s largest aviary, has now reopened after being closed since March 20 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Sanook.com reported this afternoon (June 11, 2020). Mr Anusorn Nakasai, head of Chai Nat’s Provincial Administration Organization, said the
Read morePhase 4 easing on June 15 but foreigners not allowed in yet
WHILE confirming that phase 4 easing of the coronavirus measure will start on June 15 the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) stated that it has not yet considered 15-day trial lifting of the curfew but this issue would be raised for discussion by the full panel on Friday, INN News reported this afternoon (June
Read moreShut checkpoint leaves Laotians stranded at the border
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SIXTY LAOTIANS have been patiently waiting to return to their home country through a border checkpoint which is currently closed. The 60 male and female Laotians have called it quits from jobs in Thailand and decided to return home via Banna Kraseng border checkpoint in Loei province, across the border from
Read morePopcorn and drinks allowed in movie halls
MOVIEGOERS will be delighted to hear that the Public Health Ministry today (June 9) came out to state that they may eat popcorn and consume soft drinks in movie halls but have to put their face mask on again after they are through, PostToday reported. Dr Phanphimon Wipulakorn, director-general of the ministry’s Department of Health,
Read moreSunday Walking Street reopening in Chiang Mai
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com WITH phase 3 easing of the Covid-19 lockdown having led to many businesses and natural attractions again opening up the latest to likewise do so is Chiang Mai up in the north. Come Sunday June 7 and the popular Sunday Walking Street at the centre of the walled Old City will
Read moreUnemployment surged to 9.6% in Bangkok last month
KASIKORN Research Centre’s latest survey on the living conditions of Thai households in Bangkok and surrounding provinces shows that unemployment rate soared to 9.6% in May as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, PostToday reported this morning (5.6.2020). This survey, held during May 21-28, indicated that the jobless rate should reach the highest point in
Read moreAs Asia’s tropical storm season arrives, grounded airplanes at risk of damage
By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsia Taipei: Airlines, airports and insurers across Asia are bracing for the prospect of unusually high damage as the region’s tropical storm season begins, as hundreds of planes grounded by the coronavirus pandemic cannot be moved easily. Major airports in storm-vulnerable regions such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines,
Read morePhuket island reopens its doors to tourists
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com AFTER falling asleep and resting for a long time due to the coronavirus pandemic the isle of Phuket has reawakened and opened up to tourism again now that the fearful outbreak is under control at this popular destination with it being confirmed that there is no new infection and this leading
Read moreCCSC says substitute Songkran holidays in July possible if all goes well
THE spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (June 1) said that it is possible for substitute Songkran holidays to be scheduled in July with this depending on how phase 3 and 4 easing of the Covid-19 lockdown pans out, PostToday reported. Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin was replying to questions from the Press
Read morePattaya beaches reopen with social distancing in place
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PATTAYA BEACHES are reopening to members of the public on the upcoming Monday. Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunpleum confirmed today (May 29) all the Pattaya beaches will reopen on condition that people strictly observe social distancing order and no group activity on the beaches is allowed for the time being. People
Read morePetchaburi reopens its beaches but swimming still forbidden
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com PETCHABURI province today (May 29) ordered the conditional reopening of all its beaches from Monday June 1 onward but swimming in the sea is still forbidden, Sanook.com reported. Strict measures were imposed in this province, which is around 130 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, early last month to stop the spread of
Read moreMajority of departing Myanmar workers unlikely to return
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOST MYANMAR migrant workers who have left Thailand for home across the border have been found unlikely to come back again for jobs. Suphaphimit Paorik, a deputy governor of Tak province, said today (May 28) up to three-fourths of 1,800-plus Myanmar nationals, who have recently departed Thailand via Mae Sot district
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