Covid-19: Thailand to give free mobile data for those homebound by coronavirus

Women use their mobile phones while waiting for a bus in Bangkok, Thailand. ‘Individuals can register for 10 gigabytes (GB) of mobile data each month starting April 10,’ said Takorn. — Reuters

BANGKOK: Thailand will give the public free mobile data as companies initiate work-from-home policies and schools use remote learning amid the coronavirus outbreak, a senior government official said on Tuesday as operators considered investment to expand capacity.

"Individuals can register for 10 gigabytes (GB) of mobile data each month starting April 10," said Takorn Tantasith, secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission. The commission would compensate the operators, a spokesman said separately, but no details were available.