COVID-19 restrictions on businesses in eight eastern provinces to be eased

13 Sept 22:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand plans to ease COVID-19 business restrictions in eight eastern provinces, including Chon Buri and Rayong, as the pandemic situation gradually improves.
Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutacha confirmed the move aims to allow businesses to reopen and residents to resume earning incomes, with some provinces reporting no new infections for nearly two weeks.
Separately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified that COVID-19 vaccine registration is not delayed, prioritizing efficacy and safety, and confirmed the approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and an application for China's Sinovac doses.

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

20 Oct 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.