Thailand sees positive progress in its fight against the COVID-19 as it recorded only one new case in the two consecutive days on May 5 and 6 – the lowest number since March 9.
Thai people go shopping at supermarket (Source: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand sees positive progress in its fight against theCOVID-19 as it recorded only one new case in the two consecutive days on May 5and 6 – the lowest number since March 9.
At the end of May 6, the country confirmed2,989 infections, including 55 fatalities. Of the total, 2,761 patients have fullyrecovered.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha saidthat his country is considering the next step to loosen lockdown restrictionsimposed to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2. The first step has been appliedsince May 3.
However, he mentioned the possibility tolimit the number of people entering commercial centres at a certain time, andallow them to shop within 2 hours.
As the COVID-19 situation in the countryappears to have been brought under control now, the Office of Basic EducationCommission (OBEC) has decided to let each school decide whether they shouldreopen on July 1 or opt to use distance-learning television and onlinelearning.
Schools wishing to open must first seekpermission from their provincial governors. If the risk of COVID-19 is very lowin their area, normal classes may be possible.
According to Education Minister NatapholTeepsuwan, some outdoor and extracurricular activities will also be temporarilybanned to eliminate the chance of viral transmission./.
The Thai cabinet recently approved a budget of 50 billion THB (1.5 billion USD) to improve the quality of 8,000 outstanding primary and secondary schools in remote areas nationwide from 2020 to 2022.
The Tourism Council of Thailand is preparing to start its “We Love Thailand” campaign to stimulate domestic tourism after the COVID-19 situation eases, said its President Chairat Trirattanajarasporn.
Indonesia aims to start nuclear power generation by 2034, with a government roadmap already in place to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) with capacities ranging from 300 to 500 megawatts.
The package, endorsed on June 24, comprises 481 projects designed to boost GDP by an additional 0.4% and generate temporary employment for about 7.4 million people nationwide.
An Indonesian official emphasised that energy security is extremely essential amid global geopolitical and economic fragmentation, highlighting the need for the energy industry to strengthen resilience and responsiveness in the face of fluctuating oil prices and the shift to clean energy.
ASEAN must deepen collaboration through platforms such as the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) to ensure regional responses keep pace with the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
Speaking at the launch of the Indonesia Economic Prospects June 2025 edition on June 23 in Jakarta, Turk noted that Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on producers from China and Japan while those on relevant exporters from the RoK and Vietnam will be terminated, starting from June 23.
A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain – and flood waters – to respond more quickly to public security incidents.
The pact covers goods, services, investments, intellectual property rights, customs facilitation, competition policy, sanitary and phytosanitary, trade and sustainable development, government procurement and economic cooperation.
The talent programmes mark another milestone in the technical partnership between PETRONAS and the Energy Institute, which focuses on three pillars: promoting decarbonisation and operational excellence through innovative solutions, enabling informed decision-making with expert advice, and nurturing the next generation of energy professionals.
The firefighters found an active blaze at the lorry depot located in the city of Pasir Gudang near the state capital of Johor Bahru, with flames spreading quickly due to strong winds and igniting a neighboring disused oil storage area.
Investigators believe the operation is part of a broader scam network involving romance scams, where victims are lured into fake relationships and persuaded to transfer money.
Ambassadors, Consuls General, along with staff and their families, joined traditional sports and cultural activities of Southeast Asia and performances bearing regional identity, thus contributing to strengthening unity and the ASEAN community spirit in New York.
In his post on social media the same day, Hun Manet said energy companies would be able to import sufficiently from other sources to meet domestic fuel and gas demands in the country.
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
Thai people go shopping at supermarket (Source: VNA) 
