The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to open the world's first public park across a river this month, developed on a bridge left over from the nation's first elevated railway project, which was abandoned nearly three decades ago.

Thai Airways International (THAI) has admitted it is looking to delay yet again the resumption of scheduled flights to Aug 1 although this is only a plan, said airline board member Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

There were no new cases of Covid-19, and no deaths, in the past 24 hours, the government reported on Thursday morning.

Agency pins hopes on travel bubbles

The government is likely to allow alcohol to be served at restaurants, concerts and closed-venue sports to resume and saunas to reopen in the fourth phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions from June 15.

At least 16 elephants in Krabi have fallen ill over the past two months due to salt-deficiency as their mahouts have been unable to find supplies of the essential mineral.

The night curfew could be lifted for 15 days, as a trial, but the emergency decree will remain in force to ensure continued containment of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

The government reported two new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections in Thailand to 3,121 and leaving the accumulated death toll at 58 since the outbreak began in January.

It seems a great idea to reconnect countries which have had a good level of success in controlling the coronavirus pandemic domestically. Such travel bubbles or tunnels could in theory be used to kickstart commerce and tourism between partner countries. But no deal has yet seen the light of day.

Thai Airways, with more problems than most airlines at the moment, has pushed back its resumption of international services from the start of July to August.

The government reported seven new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Monday, taking the total number of infections in Thailand to 3,119 with 58 deaths since January.

After the pandemic hammered spa and traditional massage parlours across the country during the two-month lockdown, operators are eager to serve the local market when allowed to resume services this month.

The government on Sunday reported eight new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, taking the accumulated totals in Thailand to 3,112 infections and 58 deaths since the outbreak began in January.

Asian nations are expected to be the first group of countries Thailand will engage in "travel bubble" talks with, Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn said.

Tourism in Thailand, like most of the world, has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns and travel restrictions. Now, though, capitalising on its relative success in containing the outbreak, Thailand is preparing to position itself as a “trusted” destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease.