No Chao Phraya express boats weekends, holidays
published : 7 May 2021 at 11:50
21 The Chao Phraya express ferry service has been suspended on weekends and public holidays because of a lack of passengers as a result of Covid-19 controls. (File photo)
Chao Phraya express ferry services have been temporarily suspended on weekends and public holidays, with the operator citing a 90% drop in passengers.
Managing director of the Chao Phraya Express Boat Co Charoenporn Charoentham announced the decision on Friday. It is effective immediately.
He said the Marine Department s Covid-19 control measures had discouraged people from travelling since March 26 last year. This resulted in a sharp drop in the number of commuters.
State officials told to stay home
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published : 23 Dec 2020 at 06:55 Thick smog covers Samut Prakan and Bangkok on Sept 30, 2020. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)
The prime minister on Tuesday ordered state officials to work from home from tomorrow until Sunday in a bid to keep PM2.5 dust levels in check.
Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa told media that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday approved the order based on weather information provided by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
He said he had ordered a ministry task force to carry out a survey among the general public to assess their opinions on the severity of the problem and ascertain which measures they would back, such as traffic management or work-from-home directives, to improve air quality across the country.