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Indonesia warns of $4bn hit to tourism
Business, Published on 07/02/2020
» JAKARTA: Indonesia stands to lose $4 billion in earnings from tourism if its worst-case scenario materialises and travel from China is disrupted for the whole year by a virus epidemic.
The global politics of the coronavirus
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 07/02/2020
» It is not surprising that the deadly coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan in China's Hubei province has become a contentious issue in international politics. While the number of fatalities has reached 565 and more than 28,000 have been infected in China to date, the issue has become politicised and polarised because it emerged in an Asian superpower that is aggressive in its pursuit of global supremacy.
Unis 'must gear up for lifelong learning'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/02/2020
» Universities should transform into institutions for lifelong learners to address two major threats facing Thailand -- a decline in college-age students and technological disruption, says Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Suvit Maesincee.
PPRP denies return of Sam Mitr bloc
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2020
» Key members of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) have denied that a gathering on Wednesday of party MPs marked a resurrection of the Sam Mitr faction ahead of the censure debate to be held later this month.
Verdict a 'ploy to bar FFP in debate'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) considers the timing of the Constitutional Court's loans-case verdict a ploy designed to prevent its MPs from censuring the government in parliament, FFP's secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul said on Thursday.
Push for panel to end future coups
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2020
» Opposition MPs have called on the House of Representatives to set up a special committee to see how coups can be prevented so the vicious cycle of one coup leading to another is stopped.
Aswin 'ready' to scrap river avenue plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/02/2020
» Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has announced his readiness to scrap the 14km Chao Phraya Promenade project if even a single person disagrees with it.
Embassy says China grateful for Thai help
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2020
» The Chinese embassy says China's government and people wish to express their gratitude and appreciation for Thailand's assistance and support in battling the coronavirus.
BoI package to spur investment
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2020
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a number of stimulus measures to spur investments in domestic projects to boost the grassroots economy.
Somkid tells public not to panic
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked the public not to panic about the coronavirus outbreak or economic problems by giving assurances that Thailand will be steered through difficult times.