Covid-19: 5 provinces around Bangkok impose tough measures

13 Sept 11:08 Key points summarised by AI

Five provinces surrounding Bangkok (Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon) implemented drastic COVID-19 measures, mirroring the capital's restrictions, by closing various retail businesses effective immediately until April 12.
These closures include shopping malls, sport gyms, and beauty salons; on-site dining is banned, with food establishments limited to take-out and home delivery services.
Despite the Songkran holiday postponement, a mass exodus of migrant workers from Bangkok is anticipated, prompting the Disease Control Department to instruct provincial governors to screen, track, and implement preventive measures for returnees.
Proposed measures for returnees involve volunteer monitoring, creating profiles, mandating 14-day self-isolation, and strict compliance with health advice to limit potential COVID-19 spread.

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.