BANGKOK (NNT) – To prepare for the reopening of international flights, today The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand or CAAT invited all airlines with international flight services, to reach a mutual understanding about observing the new public health measures issued by The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Representatives of 14 airlines that have international routes attended the meeting, and were informed by the CAAT committee of guideline to cope with the COVID-19 risk in the airline business. Many in-flight services have to be practiced with hygiene concerns. For example, social distancing, food and beverage services during the flight, body temperature taking, passengers having to wear masks, and flight attendants having to wear gloves and a mask when providing services. These practices will also be implemented on domestic flights.

In addition, the committee and airline representatives also discussed the rescheduling of international flights. The first group of passengers to travel internationally is expected to be business persons and investors. Because, if there is a quarantine requirement in the destination country, these passengers will be able to cover the expense themselves.

Will the end of this June be the end of Thailand’s international flights ban or not The CCSA is responsible for a decision in this matter.

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BANGKOK (NNT) – COVID-19 has not only impacted workers and the business sector but also students who are less fortunate because of the unusually long semester break. Without going to school, these students are not getting enough food each day. The Equitable Education Fund or EEF has now launched a project to alleviate the situation and help the students by providing lunch.

Mr. Prasarn Trairat-vorakul, the EEF President revealed today that the project has already allocated 500 million baht to serve lunch to over 750,000 students, equal to some 600 baht per student per month.

The project has been receiving support from people in the business sector wishing to help cover the remaining 15 days before the semester starts.

Mr. Banyong Pongpanich, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Kiatnakin Bank donated 1 million baht to support the project. As well, Mr. Pakorn Peetathawatchai, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand has also donated 1 million baht.

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The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved five large-scale projects with a total investment value of 41.8 billion baht (US$1.35 billion) and measures to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector and agro-industry in line with the BCG (Bioeconomy, Circular Economy, and Green Economy) model.

“It is very encouraging to see that despite the global economic situation due to Covid-19, Thailand which has done well in containing the outbreak sees a continuous flow of investment,” Ms Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the BOI, said after a board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha.

Project approvals

The details of the five large scale projects approved today are as follows:

1. Sammitr Group received approval for the production of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Phetchaburi Province, with an investment value of 5.5 billion baht. The project will have an output of 30,000 vehicles per year, mainly for distribution in the domestic market.

2. Thai Oil PCL received approval for a power project with an investment value of 24.1 billion baht to generate 250 megawatts of electricity using oil waste. The project, which is located in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, will also have an annual output of 80,300 tons of sulfuric acid.

3. Envico Company Limited received approval for an investment of 2.476 billion baht to produce food grade recycled plastic pellets, used in the manufacture of beverage and food containers, and recycled plastic pellets (HDPE type) used in packaging for body care and household products such as liquid soap and shampoo. The project is set at the Asian Industrial Estate, Rayong…

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