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Local forex firm disinfecting banknotes
Published on 14/03/2020
» A local foreign-exchange firm is disinfecting the banknotes it collects from its branches as a safety precaution for its workers and customers because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Local SMEs tapped for masks
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/04/2020
» Seven small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the garment industry are ready to produce 350,000 washable fabric masks per month to help solve shortage issues in Thailand.
Corridor must get local input
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2020
» Despite restrictions on movement necessitated by the Covid-19 outbreak, locals and conservationists in Songkhla's Chana district, whose abundant land has been designated for the industrial development of the South, have found ways to spell out their discontent at the top-down plan.
Go local or go bust
Published on 29/05/2020
» Bangkok is about to enter another month of emergency decree, as the Government announced a further extension throughout June. During this time, a smattering of restaurants have awakened from a forced slumber but many others simply refuse to open under futile circumstances. At present it remains required that restaurants must practise social distancing seating at a minimum of one metre apart with partitions appropriately placed between diners and that no alcohol is to be served for dine-in guests.
Big push for local tourism
News, Published on 03/06/2020
» The Finance Ministry has agreed to a plan to launch a major domestic tourism promotion next month by giving 2,000-3,000 baht vouchers to 4 million people and free trips to 1.2 million medical personnel.
Big push for local tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2020
» The Finance Ministry has agreed to a plan to launch a major domestic tourism promotion next month by giving 2,000-3,000 baht vouchers to 4 million people and free trips to 1.2 million medical personnel.
TAT readies local tourism stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2020
» Domestic tourism stimulus measures, including proposals for gift vouchers and cash handouts, are expected to be concluded next week, says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn.
Fresh local cases worry Beijing
Published on 12/06/2020
» BEIJING: Beijing closed two markets on Friday and delayed the return of primary school students after three fresh coronavirus cases emerged in the capital — the first after two months of no infections in the city.
Activist demands quick local elections
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/06/2020
» Activist Srisuwan Janya submitted a letter to the prime minister and the cabinet on Monday, calling on them to order the Election Commission to organise local elections as soon as possible.
Take local polls off ice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/06/2020
» Thailand's local politics have been at a standstill for six years since the military took power in 2014. The then National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended all levels of local elections as it banned political activities. Now that the country has transitioned to democracy mode after last year's general election, there is no reason to prolong a suspension which has fuelled public frustration.