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Covid-19: Entertainment venues to be closed for 14 days, sporting events suspended

15 Sept 00:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government mandates a 14-day closure of all entertainment venues, including pubs, nightclubs, and movie houses, across Bangkok and its vicinity.
Sporting events nationwide, such as boxing and horse-racing, are suspended indefinitely, alongside a ban on all mass public gatherings like concerts and exhibitions.
The Cabinet also approved postponing the Songkran holiday and implementing additional measures, including preparing hospitals for increased Covid-19 patients, tightening entry screenings, suspending certain visa facilities, and temporarily closing schools and universities.

Today 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.