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Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
Firms cheer easing of tourism rules
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2022
» After more than two years of severe hardships brought about by Covid-19 outbreaks, tourism-related businesses are seeing a glimpse of hope after the government agreed on Friday to abandon the pre-registration process for foreign visitors and the requirement for face masks to be worn in public.
Race to end restrictions
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2022
» After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.
Hoping for a return to normalcy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2022
» The first local transmission of Omicron confirmed in Thailand on Dec 20 last year prompted the government to abruptly suspend new registrations for quarantine-free entry into the country and raise the Covid-19 alert to level 4 amid fears over the highly contagious variant.
Prevention with positivity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2021
» A rapid increase in Covid-19 infections across continents -- triggered by the highly contagious variant Omicron -- looks certain to mar the festive mood during the year-end holidays, but has yet to grip the whole business sector.
The Omicron factor
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2021
» Since the new, highly contagious Omicron strain was designated a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov 26, many countries have made a U-turn on loosening Covid-19 curbs.
Feelings mixed on reopening
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2021
» Thailand opened its doors to tourists from 63 countries on Monday with mixed feelings - hopes for brighter economic prospects on the one hand and trepidation in case the Covid-19 situation deteriorates on the other.
Coexisting with disease
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2021
» Over the past 18 months, the global spread of the pandemic has taken its toll on the economies of many countries. In Thailand, some believe a relief budget of 3 trillion baht may be inadequate.
Thousands fly after lifting of restrictions
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2021
» Thousands of passengers flocked to airports across the country to travel after lockdown measures were eased by the government earlier this week, according to the Transport Ministry.
Signs point to higher job losses
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2021
» The third wave of Covid-19 brought the number of daily infections and deaths to a record high, and threatens to do the same for unemployment figures.