Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Thailand considers further easing restrictions on international arrivals from May
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Thailand considers further easing restrictions on international arrivals from May
14 Sept 01:41Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has tentatively approved further easing restrictions for international arrivals, with a potential start in May.
Proposed relaxations include reducing insurance coverage, simplifying "Thailand Pass" documents, replacing the arrival RT-PCR test with rapid antigen tests, and shortening quarantine for mild cases.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Today 14:04Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.