As daily Covid-19 infections surpass the 20,000 mark, Bangkok and many other provinces in dark-red zones were once again placed under curfew and further restrictions. To prevent virus transmission, recreational facilities and tourist attractions have closed their doors, while many people continue to work from home. But a slew of luxury 5-star hotels and resorts are now crafting customised staycation packages to raise travellers' spirits and provide a change of scenery for those who are bored.
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Thailand Post expects delays
1 The country s biggest postal service provider handles an average of 8 million parcels each day.
Thailand Post says its postal services could be delayed in some areas due to the pandemic as some of its staff are infected with Covid-19, forcing post offices to shut temporarily.
The country s biggest postal service provider vowed not to hide information about its infected staff and pledged to step up efforts to make sure there is no backlog of parcels at its facilities.
Dhanant Subhadrabandhu, chief executive of Thailand Post, said some post offices have closed temporarily after staff became infected, requiring treatment and quarantine.
Bodies in streets stun PM
Prayut orders timely Covid-19 treatment
published : 23 Jul 2021 at 04:00 Medical workers in protective suits examine the body of a man found dead on Soi Sukhumvit 20 in Watthana district, Bangkok, on Thursday morning. (Photo supplied)
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern about people who died of Covid-19 after not receiving timely treatment.
He has instructed all agencies involved to overcome the problem.
During a meeting of the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) via video conference on Thursday, Gen Prayut said: You must help me find ways to reduce the number of infected people who stay at home and wait for an ambulance or wait on the streets.
Bodies in streets shock PM
published : 23 Jul 2021 at 09:27 Medical workers in protective suits examine the body of a man found dead on Soi Sukhumvit 20 in Watthana district, Bangkok, on Thursday morning. (Photo supplied)
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern about people who died of Covid-19 after not receiving timely treatment.
He has instructed all agencies involved to help. You must help me find ways to reduce the number of infected people who stay at home and wait for an ambulance or wait on the streets, Prayut said. A picture like this must not be seen again. It is the responsibility of all agencies, not just the Public Health Ministry. Agencies involved must find ways to take these people to field hospitals, he added.