Bangkok postpones reopening to visitors from abroad to October 15

23 Sept 04:11 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok postpones its reopening for fully vaccinated international visitors from October 1st to October 15th.
The delay is to ensure at least 70% of the city's population is fully vaccinated, as only about 37% have currently received two doses.
While Bangkok delays, other provinces including Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Chiang Mai, and Chonburi are still scheduled to reopen on October 1st.
This adjustment reflects the challenges in meeting earlier national reopening targets amidst ongoing vaccination efforts and infection surges.

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.