PM ready to close Thai borders to entry if virus situation worsens to Stage 3

13 Sept 09:18 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced Thailand's readiness to close borders to all foreign arrivals if the COVID-19 pandemic escalates to Stage 3.
The PM clarified that provincial screening measures, such as those in Buri Ram and Uthai Thani, are stringent actions but do not equate to a full 'lockdown'.
A nationwide prayer ceremony, proposed by the National Office of Buddhism, is tentatively scheduled for March 25th and will be broadcast live to pray for Thailand.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Yesterday 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.