Saksith Saiyasombut 6/30/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/30/20

#COVID19: Thai Govt Extends State of Emergency Yet Another Month

Thailand has extended its state of emergency for yet another until July 31, 2020. This comes as the country prepares for phase 5 of reopenings.

Saksith Saiyasombut 6/23/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/23/20

Thailand's DPM Prawit Wongsuwan to helm ruling Palang Pracharat Party

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan is the new leader of the ruling Palang Pracharat Party. His appointment comes after prolonged infighting behind the scenes.

Saksith Saiyasombut 6/15/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/15/20

COVID-19: Thailand enters "fourth phase" of easing restrictions

Thailand has now lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions, as it enters its "fourth phase" of easing restrictions. This means the end of a nationwide curfew and restaurants can sell alcohol again.

Saksith Saiyasombut 6/12/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/12/20

Thailand to lift curfew, ease curbs on Jun 15

Thailand will remove most coronavirus restrictions next week after nearly three months in lockdown. A nationwide curfew will be lifted, while alcohol sales can resume at restaurants and hotels.

Saksith Saiyasombut 6/7/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/7/20

CNA Correspondent: How Thai fruit farmers turn to e-commerce to cushion pandemic hit businesses

Thais are still dealing with the economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic, including the estimated 14 million farmers. We visit fruit farmers in Samut Sakhon and see how they have turned to e-commerce.

Saksith Saiyasombut 6/4/20 Saksith Saiyasombut 6/4/20

'Thai Chana' check-in app to curtail COVID-19 raises efficiency, privacy concerns

More than 18 million people in Thailand have been using a new platform to check-in and out of venues, a part of pre-cautionary measures as the country gradually eases its #COVID19 restrictions. But there are concern's about the platform's effectiveness and level of data protection.