Thailand

Low-cost carriers cave, cut major routes

Low-cost airlines are not immune to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic and plan to reduce or scrap routes to…

March 14, 2020

Thai Airways president quit because ‘mission was over’

Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) outgoing president Sumeth Damrongchaitham said he decided to resign after "those in power" told him…

March 14, 2020

New virus cases ‘clusters’ with Hong Kong, South Korea links

The Public Health Ministry on Friday reported five new local cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), all linked to people…

March 13, 2020

Manila lockdown set to curb growth

A month long lockdown in the Philippine capital to contain the spread of coronavirus is set to curb economic growth…

March 13, 2020

Singapore travel limitation applied

Singapore ceased port calls for all cruise vessels and will bar the entry and transit of visitors with recent travel…

March 13, 2020

11 new virus patients all drinking buddies

Thailand has 11 more patients infected with the coronavirus, all friends who went out drinking together despite some being ill,…

March 12, 2020

Government granting masks permitted for export

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) authorised the export of 330 tonnes of face masks in January and February when…

March 12, 2020

New US ambassador in Thailand focusing on economy

After a year and a half, a new US ambassador to Thailand has finally landed. Ambassador Michael G DeSombre, who…

March 12, 2020

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 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

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