Poor air quality today in ten areas in Bangkok and its peripherals has reached unhealthy levels, with the amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere exceeding the 50-micron safety threshold, according to the Air4thai air quality report by the Department
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) WHO Thailand Situation Report – 15 January 2021
SPOTLIGHT On the 15th of January 2021, 188 new cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 were announced by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (MoPH), bringing the total number of cases to date to 11,450. Of these, 72.4% (8,288) have recovered,
UNHCR Asia and the Pacific COVID-19 External Update (15 January 2021)
Highlights by country South-West Asia Islamic Republic of Iran UNHCR is implementing the second round of Cash for Basic Needs (COVID-19) assistance in conjunction with the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs (BAFIA). Since refugees are now legally allowed to open
Asia and Pacific Region COVID-19 Situation Report No. 11 (Reporting Period: 1 – 31 December 2020)
Regional Situation With over 10.5 million confirmed cases, India continues to have the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the region and the second highest globally. Whereas transmission has reduced over the last few months, India still sees a significant
Multidimensional Connectivity Emphasized as Key to Post-COVID-19 Recovery
Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has emphasized the importance of multidimensional connectivity as key to post-COVID-19 recovery and the main engine of Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) development in the long term. The Prime Minister on 9
Cabinet Approves Relief Measures to Cushion Impacts of New Wave of COVID-19
The Cabinet, during its meeting on 12 January 2021, approved a new package of relief measures in the immediate term to help the general public and businesses affected by impacts of the new wave of COVID-19 infections. The new package includes
Financial Measures to Ease Economic Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak
The Cabinet on 12 January 2021 approved financial relief measures to alleviate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance. The measures aim to boost liquidity (credit and credit guarantees) and alleviate debt