Social development
Compensation sought for employees of Covid-hit firms
Labour Minister Chatu Mongkol Sonakul will ask the Cabinet to grant compensation to employees under the social security scheme whose businesses were not ordered to shut by the government but are still affected by Covid-19 crisis.Speaking on Friday (April 10), Chatu said that he would ...
The Nation Reporter
Public Health Min to launch community COVID 19 tests [Video]
Following a campaign to conduct COVID-19 tests at the community level in Phuket , health authorities are preparing to launch similar programs in other areas, in order to quickly test people in risk areas.Keep watching ...
‘Dissatisfied’ officials admit Thailand needs more COVID-19 testing
Thailand needs more testing for COVID-19, health officials said today, as the confirmed number of infections rose to 2,258. Twenty-seven have died.Addressing the nation’s testing capacity, spokesman Taweesilp Wissanuyothin said his team was “dissatisfied” by testing capacity and would seek to increase it, according to ...
Schools won't reopen until July 1
The cabinet on Tuesday approved an Education Ministry proposal to postpone the reopening of all schools for the new semester from May 16 until July 1, as a measure to control Covid-19.Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat announced the decision.She said the ministry will change learning methods ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
COVID-19 test free under Health Security for eligible patients [Video]
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has reiterated that those who possess the National Health Security’s universal healthcare program while meeting certain criteria, can receive a free COVID-19 test at participating hospitals.Keep watching ...
BEWARE of UV, spray tunnels in fighting Covid-19
The World Health Organisation is advising people not to avail of any Covid-19 “sterilising services” using UV or spray tunnels as these will harm the skin and could even cause cancer, Food and Drug Administration deputy secretary-general Supattra Boonserm revealed.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Covid Catch-22: Saving lives or rights?
Faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, several countries have given special powers to their leaders, regardless of the political system in place, to ensure that they can manage and fight the virus efficiently and in a timely manner. There is a high level of anxiety and ...
Kavi Chongkittavorn
Technology, human spirit unite to fight global crisis
Though the coronavirus outbreak has already infected more than a million people globally, it cannot dash the invincible spirit of citizens. While embattled leaders take draconian measures to curb the contagion, Thais from all walks of life are rushing to support medical personnel on the ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
BOT gives advice on disinfecting cash
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has advised people on how to clean banknotes and coins to ensure they are not contaminated with Covid-19 virus.The BOT said that people could disinfect the notes by soaking them in soap solution or dishwashing liquid for a short period. ...
The Nation Reporter
Majority not confident in govt's ability to contain Covid-19: Poll
A majority of people are not confident that the government will be able to contain the spread of Covid-19, and most are not satisfied with its handling of the situation, according to the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan ...
Bangkok Post Reporter