Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
No closure of class or school in Thailand if COVID-19 infection is detected
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No closure of class or school in Thailand if COVID-19 infection is detected
13 Sept 13:33Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Department of Health confirms schools will not close due to COVID-19 infections, opting for on-site management and isolation measures instead.
Infected students with mild or no symptoms can attend class with strict distancing, while unvaccinated high-risk individuals are advised to home-quarantine for five days.
Fully vaccinated high-risk individuals without symptoms are permitted to attend class, with specific quarantine protocols for boarding school students.
Public Health recommends voluntary rapid antigen tests after holidays and emphasizes strict enforcement of basic safety measures like masks, handwashing, and social distancing, along with vaccine recommendations for students.
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.