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Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand on May 29 decided to shorten the night curfew by an hour, starting June 1, when the country enters the third phase of COVID-19 lockdown easing. Secretary-General of the National Security Council General Somsak Rungsita said that the new curfew time will be from 11pm to 3am, instead of from 11pm to 4am as applied in the second phase. Thailand will also ease inter-provincial travel restrictions, but has not yet decided to reopen beaches, except cultural, archaeological and heritage sites, he said, adding that foreign tourists are not allowed to enter the country. On the day, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced that under the third phase of the lockdown relaxation, foreigners with work permits or permission from the Labour Ministry or other government agencies will be allowed to enter the country after registration. They, however, must have health insurance and a health certificate and will also be subject to 14- quarantine on entry to Thailand, either in a … [Read more...] about ASEAN countries continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions

As the pandemic has entered a new period, General Don asked units in the whole military to embrace directives of higher levels on COVID-19 prevention and control and promote the dissemination of information related to the disease. He added that agencies and units should review their disease containment work and promote production to ensure troops’ health.  … [Read more...] about Military should not neglect COVID-19 prevention and control mission

A Vietnam Airlines aircraft gains altitude. The national flag carrier has resumed all domestic flights - PHOTO: VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC – Vietnam Airlines has resumed all its domestic flights after most of them were grounded during the period of social distancing in the country, and plans to open six more domestic routes next month, said the Vietnam News Agency. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines resumes all domestic flights