Bangkok wakes up to an unusually quiet Sunday

14 Sept 02:04 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok experienced an unprecedented quiet Sunday as stringent new measures to combat the coronavirus took immediate effect.
The city's normally bustling streets, shopping centers, and weekend markets were deserted, with most businesses closed or operating strictly on a take-out basis.
Residents largely complied with the stay-at-home directive, leading to significantly reduced outdoor activity across the city, even in supermarkets.
The only notable activity was at Morchit bus terminal, where thousands of migrant workers departed, likely due to business shutdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.