Thai Chuai Thai Plus opens registration for 30 million ahead of June 1 spending
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Registration for the Thai Chuai Thai Plus 60/40 co-payment scheme opens on May 25 for up to 30 million people, with spending to begin on June 1 to ease living costs and stimulate grassroots consumption.
DDC urges calm over Singapore Covid spike, says NB.1.8.1 already dominant in Thailand
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says people should not panic over Singapore’s Covid-19 rise, noting that the NB.1.8.1 variant is already the dominant strain in Thailand but has not led to a severe outbreak.
Berjaya Air targets Thailand and ASEAN with ATR HighLine debut
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Berjaya Air has received the world’s first ATR 72-600 in ATR HighLine All-Business Class configuration, marking a new era for premium regional travel across Malaysia, Thailand and ASEAN.
NB.1.8.1 now Thailand’s dominant Covid variant as officials track Singapore surge
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant now accounts for 50.95% of detected samples in the country, while officials monitor a sharp rise in cases in Singapore.
Sihasak warns Cambodia against raising bilateral disputes at UNSC
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand’s foreign minister has warned Cambodia against using international forums to attack Bangkok, saying the move could undermine efforts to rebuild trust.