The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the Thai cabinet has agreed to extend the state of emergency by two months until July 31, 2021.
Prayut lifts state of emergency over protests
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lifted a state of emergency and other related orders in Bangkok on Thursday, a week after they were introduced to deal with anti-government protests.
A state of emergency was declared in the capital Bangkok today due to large-scale anti-government demonstrations. Prime Minister Prayut has called an emergency meeting for this.
The Thai government will extend the state of emergency until October and the special tourist visa will be approved, so that tourists can return to Thailand from October 1.
The Center for Covid-19 Situation will decide the day after tomorrow whether to extend the state of emergency for another month. In addition, the CCSA will review the rules for visiting business travelers and tourists.
The Thai cabinet decided on Tuesday to extend the state of emergency for another month until October 1. It is already the fifth extension since the state of emergency came into effect in March this year.
State of emergency in Thailand extended until August 31
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the extension of Thailand's state of emergency for another month.
Anti-Prayut protesters in Bangkok may be prosecuted
Police are considering taking legal action against the leaders of the anti-Prayut rally held in Bangkok on Saturday, July 18, because the protesters broke the state of emergency and other laws.
The National Security Council (NSC) has advised the Thai government to extend the state of emergency imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic until July 31. It normally ends on June 30.
Thai government: 'Curfew disappears, state of emergency remains and tourists are still not welcome'
As expected, the curfew in Thailand is disappearing. As of Monday, everyone is allowed to go out on the street again at night. This is especially practical for employees who have to work night shifts and market vendors.
The government will decide tomorrow to lift the curfew and allow most businesses to reopen with the exception of entertainment venues such as bars and pubs and soapy massage parlours, a source said.
Thai government: 'Restrictions on foreign tourists may not be eased until the third or fourth quarter'
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid says that the restrictions for foreign visitors may not be eased until the third or fourth quarter.
Thailand wants to end corona lockdown on July 1
Secretary General Somsak of the National Security Council (NSC) announced yesterday that the Thai government is aiming to end the lockdown completely by July 1. The state of emergency and the curfew will then be lifted. The entry ban will also expire and commercial international flights will be possible again.
The military-backed government has extended Thailand's state of emergency for a second time, now until the end of June. This is very much against the wishes of the opposition who had called for the state of emergency to be lifted now that the number of new coronavirus infections has fallen sharply.
You know, as a foreigner you cannot travel to Thailand for the time being, because there is an entry ban. The ban applies to anyone with a foreign passport regardless of rank or status.
The National Security Council (NSC) has advised the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to extend the state of emergency for another month.
Today there will be an advice whether or not to extend the state of emergency in Thailand for 1 month, normally it would end on May 31. The government will make a decision next Tuesday.