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Coronavirus and the future of work and learning
In 2013, a book titled The Year Without Pants was published. The author did not have a Roman aversion to the wearing of pants (it was a barbaric practice, they had insisted). He was, instead, writing about life working...
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Over 15,000 Thais waiting to be repatriated; Thai government said its better if they stay abroad
Thailand's government said on Thursday that over 15,000 Thais are waiting to be repatriated after the country shut down its borders, leaving its citizens stranded overseas.According to government spokesman, Dr Thaweesin Visanuyothin, over 5,000 Thais were waiting to...
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Thailand confirms 54 new coronavirus cases; government defends lack of testing
Thailand's government said on Thursday that it had discovered 54 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of cases to 2423.The government said that 2 more people have died from the disease bringing...
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Fourteen provincial governors order lockdown
Provincial governors throughout Thailand are implementing full lockdowns or harsher screening methods as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread throughout the country.Provinces under lockdown are as follows: Chiang Rai: April 9-30 Tak: April 2-16 Nan: April 5-30 Prae: April 10-17 Trat: April 4...
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Seoul suspends visa-free entries for countries on a reciprocity basis including Thailand
South Korea will temporarily halt visa-free entry or visa waiver programs for several countries including Thailand, Prime Minister Chung Sye Kyun announced on Wednesday.This new restriction comes after the country saw a surge in coronavirus cases coming from imported...
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New study shows PM2.5 could exacerbate coronavirus conditions, spelling trouble for Thailand’s troubled north
People living in areas that have high levels of air pollution are more at risk to die from coronavirus infections, according to a new study released by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.In a study examining over...
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Opposition leader says government must have clear plan for bailout fund
Sompong Amornvivat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and leader of the opposition parties in parliament, expressed his concerns on his Facebook page on Wednesday over the government’s bailout scheme.Sompong said that in times of crisis like this,...
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Regional update: Coronavirus cases in Thailand now across 66 provinces
Our updated number of cases by region, current as of Wednesday morning, are listed below.Central region: Bangkok: 1012Nonthaburi: 136Samut Prakan: 108Pathum Thani: 28Nakhon Pathom: 17Samut Sakhon: 16Nakhon Sawan: 7Saraburi: 5Phitsanulok: 4Suphan Buri: 4Phetchabun: 3Sukhothai: 3Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: 3Lopburi: 2Nakhon...
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Thai government defends lack of tests; says focused testing more important than mass testing
Thailand's government said on Wednesday that it has not conducted mass testing because it was not cost-efficient and defended its focus-testing programs which it said was sufficient in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.There have been questions over the government's...
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Thailand confirms 111 new coronavirus infections, ramping up testing facilities nationwide
Thailand's government confirmed on Wednesday 111 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infections to 2,369. It is a return to three-figure increases after two days of lower numbers.The government said that 3 more persons, an American, a...
