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People line up to enter shopping malls

At large general stores like Central World, hundreds of people lined up today to enter the malls well before the doors even opened. Central Group put in place strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among clients. Before entering a shopping mall, customers must register and check-in via www.thaichana.com, pass a screening checkpoint, and […]

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PMO Minister meets COVID-19 affected villagers in Korat

A Prime Minister’s Office Minister has met with villagers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Nakhon Ratchasima, prior to proposing to the Cabinet measures to assist Buddhist monks. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Tewan Liptapallop, today at Sisa Laloeng Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima presided over a compensation delivery ceremony for victims of fire accidents, and delivered […]

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Commerce Ministry launches another discount campaign

The Ministry of Commerce has launched the third round of a discount campaign for the people, with 158 shopping malls across the country offering special discounts on 1,717 items. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit, presided over the launch of the nationwide discount campaign for the people at Sentosa Khon Kaen shopping […]

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Chatuchak market coming back to life

Physical distancing and hygiene measures are being strictly implemented at Chatuchak Weekend Market which has been allowed to reopen. The number of people inside the market at any one time is capped at 20,000, while vendors and customers are satisfied with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite the heat today, more […]

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Distance learning system to be tested on May 18

With children having to study from home due to the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic, the Distance Learning Foundation is helping the Ministry of Education set up distance learning and teaching programs via the digital television system, after the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) agreed to allow students to access education through 17 TV channels. […]

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