Thailand begins state of emergency at March 25 midnight: PM
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 25 said that Thailand will be under an emergency decree from March 26 until the end of April to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.
People in Thailand wear face masks when using public transport (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister PrayutChan-o-cha on March 25 said that Thailand will be under an emergency decreefrom March 26 until the end of April to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.
The decree will be enforced across the country at the strokeof March 26.
The Thai PM added all shopsselling food and essential consumer items can remain open, but warned thatanybody taking advantage of the situation for their own benefit will face sternaction, an apparent reference to hoarders and price gougers.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and other financialinstitutions said they would keep as many branches open as possible to ensurebusiness can continue during the COVID-19 emergency.
The BoT, the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Association ofInternational Banks, and the Government Financial Institutions Association saidfinancial institutions under their supervision were ready to guaranteecustomers access to important services.
Branches and credit units would be open as often as possibleand customers would be spaced at least 1.5 metres apart while waiting forservice.
Electronic channels including ATMs, cash deposit machines,internet banking, mobile banking, phone banking and call centres would operatearound the clock, the announcement said.
On March 25, Thailand reported 107 new COVID-19 cases, bringingthe total to 934./.
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People in Thailand wear face masks when using public transport (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
