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Economy’s Covid recovery threatened by protests
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2020
» Protests sweeping across Thailand threaten to snuff out chances of a consumption-led recovery from the nation’s worst-ever economic slump.
State of emergency to continue until Nov 30
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2020
» The government is set to extend a state of emergency through November in order to prevent a resurgence in the novel coronavirus.
Protesters use emojis to stay ahead of police
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2020
» In Thailand’s democracy, emojis and retweets are becoming the new ballots.
Cabinet agrees special parliament amid protests
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/10/2020
» The Cabinet has backed a proposal from lawmakers to convene a special session of the parliament to discuss anti-government protests that have swept the nation’s capital and other major cities in the past week.
Stocks slump to 6-month low on anti-govt protests
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/10/2020
» Thailand’s key equities gauge tumbled to its lowest level in more than six months on concern mounting anti-government protests will further hurt company earnings and delay an economic recovery.
Govt to consider fresh stimulus measures to revive economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/09/2020
» The government is considering offering tax incentives to its middle and upper income groups to bolster consumption as part of new measures to revive an economy reeling under the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Beaches won’t reopen fully until vaccines become available
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/09/2020
» Thailand is set to welcome the first batch of foreign tourists in six months, but the government is unlikely to fully throw open beaches and national parks to overseas visitors until a vaccine against the coronavirus is widely available.
Cabinet approves B1.5tn borrowing next year
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2020
» The government will borrow 1.5 trillion baht next year to counter the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic amid dwindling state revenue.
Long-stay visits possible this winter
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2020
» Authorities are finalising a plan that would make it possible for retired, sun-seeking foreigners to spend the coming winter months in Thailand in an effort to save the ailing tourism industry, says a prominent hospital executive.
Cabinet approves extension of emergency for another month
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/08/2020
» The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of the state of emergency through Sept 30 to control the Covid-19 outbreak as the nation seeks to prolong its streak of going three months without a local transmission.