Bars, Cinemas, Salons, and Sport Stadiums Among Last to Reopen
BANGKOK — The government is expected to reopen businesses at a different pace depending on the level of coronavirus risks associated with the venues, according to a proposal submitted by the pandemic taskforce.
Thai Lion Air to Resume Commercial Domestic Flights
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A local affiliate of the Indonesian budget carrier Thai Lion Air will become one of the first airlines to resume operations for domestic flights on May 1 after the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak forced the airline to suspend operations since March 25.
Airlines Required to Provide Face Masks, Seat Spacing in Pandemic
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday that it will meet with domestic airlines to check health and safety measures before granting the carriers the permission to resume local flights from May 1.
Prayut Hints Businesses May Not Reopen by May 1
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is non-committal in reopening businesses by May 1 as speculated by some observers, saying on Tuesday there is “no rush.”
Experts Call for Safety Measures Before Reopening Businesses
BANGKOK — A group of medical experts on Sunday said adequate measures must be in place before businesses can be reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov’t Promotes Mobile Fruit Shops During Stay-At-Home Guidelines
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on Friday introduced a fleet of mobile shops selling fruit and vegetables in response to the stay-home guidelines recommended by the Thai government in a bid to contain COVID-19.
With Price High, Thais With Dwindling Incomes Sell off Gold
BANGKOK (AP) — With gold prices rising to a seven-year high, many Thais have been flocking to gold shops to trade in their necklaces, bracelets, rings and gold bars for cash, eager to reap profits during an economic downturn.
At Wit’s End, Poorest Thais Turn to Charity for Survival in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A grandma selling shirts on Facebook Live for 3 baht. Blind masseuses struggling to navigate the government website for cash handouts. A taxi driver breaking down in tears on the news when he admits he has no food to eat.
Expert Proposes Re-Opening Businesses in Pandemic by ‘Zoning’
BANGKOK — A senior economist on Wednesday said businesses should be allowed to return to normalcy at a different pace amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China Tries to Revive Economy but Consumer Engine Sputters
BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
