The Civil Court is set to rule on revocation of the emergency decree enforcement on Oct 22 after the petition was lodged by Pheu Thai MPs and activists on Tuesday.
The cabinet resolved to propose a special parliamentary session on Oct 26 and 27 for House representatives and senators to discuss political situations.
The Criminal Court ordered the closure of all online platforms of Voice TV for violation of the Computer Crime Act and the Executive Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations.
Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said the coronavirus disease 2019 shocked Thai tourism and the Thai economy would start to grow in the second quarter of next year.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced its 2021 tourism plan that will promote safety, natural beauty, food and Thai characteristics and target quality tourists with high purchasing power.
Nineteen anti-government demonstrators who had rallied at the Democracy Monument were temporarily released and vowed to continue with their movements.
The resumption of business and activities after lockdowns to control the coronavirus improved industrial sentiment for the fifth consecutive month in September but the sentiment for the next three months declined on concerns about the possible second wave of COVID-19,
The first group of STV (special tourist visa) Chinese tourists will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday and they will enter 14-day quarantine and comply with the strict public health rules.
Political rallies are affecting investors’ confidence, warned the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) while urging the parliament to take action.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government supported the opening of a special parliamentary session to discuss political solutions and promised that it would not expand areas under the state of emergency or impose a curfew.
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai convened representatives of coalition and opposition parties to discuss the ongoing political crisis.
The Oct 18 rallies in Bangkok and many provinces were peaceful and orderly while an investigation into a scuffle at the Bang Na intersection is under way, said the government’s centre for jointly resolving serious emergency situations.
