A teacher helps fit a mask to a pupil's face at Intarumphun Anusorn School in Muang district of Samut Prakan, part of the school's anti-Covid-19 measures. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)One new coronavirus case was reported on Friday, a man who returned from Singapore. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said the 56-year-old Thai arrived from Singapore on Aug 7 and was in quarantine. The new case took the tally to 3,390. The spokesman confirmed that the CCSA will recommend that cabinet extend the state of emergency for another month after the present period ends on Aug 31.

Source: Bangkok Post August 21, 2020 06:45 UTC