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Private-sector group says recession likely; will not predict numbers
Representatives of the private sector, namely the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), said the economy will likely go into a recession this year. However, the JSCCIB said it will not make any predictions until it...
Covid-19
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...
Covid-19
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...
Covid-19
Drive-thru coronavirus tests have come to Thailand
Drive-through businesses are back in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, the model has been co-opted by necessity for medical and religious purposes.Following the success of drive-through coronavirus testing in Korea and Germany, Thailand has introduced the concept...
Commentary
Thais in the US reflect on life during the coronavirus pandemic
The United States has become the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak surpassing the likes of Italy and China. The healthcare system, the government and the people of the US have struggled to meet the challenges of the disease.Expats...
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Government to spend 1.9 trillion baht to prop up the economy; other measures ordered to help social distancing
The Thai government said on Tuesday that it will pass a third economic relief package with a budget worth around 1.9 trillion baht (US$57.99 billion) to help the economy see through the coronavirus crisis.The government previously passed two...
Current Affairs
Pita proposes decentralization, new equipment to fight forest fires across northern Thailand
Pita Limcharoenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), proposed on Tuesday a sustainable solution to combat the forest fires raging through northern Thailand by utilizing “resources, local community, and technology."According to Pita, 89,042 rai of land are affected...
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Exports to see its worst performance in 10 years
Despite the weakening baht, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) expect export value to contract by at least 8 percent in 2020, with a possible of double digit contraction looming.TNSC’s prediction is in line with that of the Bank...
Covid-19
Thailand confirms 38 more coronavirus infections; total number of infected at 2,258
Thailand's government confirmed, on Tuesday, 38 more coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infections inside the country to 2,258.It is the lowest tally in two weeks, lower than Monday's tally of 51.There was also one more fatality...
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Market Watch: High hopes for the SET as pandemic numbers drop
High hopes for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the number of confirmed cases and fatalities begin to decline in hotspots around the US and Europe.Italy, Spain and France have all reported less cases and casualties over the...
