CCSA to consider limited easing of restaurant dine-in restrictions

12 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry will propose guidelines to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for allowing limited dine-in services in "dark red" COVID-19 provinces.
The proposal follows a petition from restaurant associations, citing signs of pandemic improvement and operators' commitment to safety measures.
Proposed guidelines include a 50% seating capacity, ensuring premises are well-ventilated, maintaining social distancing, and requiring staff to be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly antigen tests.
Customers will be required to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative antigen test if they have recovered from COVID-19 within a specific timeframe.

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.