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Trump declares coronavirus national emergency
AFP, Published on 14/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced a national state of emergency on Friday, freeing up $50 billion in federal funds for the battle against the coronavirus pandemic as he vowed to "vastly" ramp up testing capacity.
Tourism Ministry hopes for post-virus bounce
News, Published on 14/03/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is expecting 36.9 million foreign tourists to visit Thailand this year if the Covid-19 outbreak grinds to a halt by next month.
Korn urges stronger stimulus to keep the economy afloat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/03/2020
» Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavanij, a former finance minister, on Friday called on the government to adopt stronger economic stimulus packages to put more cash in consumers' pockets, including retroactively lowering income tax rates for the past tax year.
Anupong all for charter change, but sets conditions
News, Published on 14/03/2020
» Though Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda on Friday added his voice to growing calls for charter amendments, he insisted the matter should be left up to the House committee studying constitutional changes.
Doctors issue Stage-3 warning
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/03/2020
» An association of chest physicians is calling on the government to prepare for Covid-19 to become a "Stage 3", full-blown epidemic in Thailand while slamming the authorities' slow response to the spread of the disease.
Prayut explains govt 'handling' of crisis
News, Published on 14/03/2020
» In the face of harsh criticism of the government's response to the Covid-19 crisis, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that people had the right to ask questions and demand action but they should not cross the limit.
Trump declares state of emergency, says 'likely' to get tested
AFP, Published on 14/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday in what critics say was a long-delayed admission of the gravity of the coronavirus crisis paralyzing the United States and said he was likely to get tested for infection himself.
Paisarn dishes on his unlikely career in food
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/03/2020
» When we talk about successful professionals in Thailand's highly competitive food market, Paisarn Aowsathaporn's name inevitably emerges near the top of the list.
Stepping out of shadows
News, Published on 14/03/2020
» The Kao Klai Party emerged from obscurity this week when it became the new home for at least 50 MPs who were attached to the now-dissolved Future Forward Party.
Outbreak pauses Energy for All plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2020
» The Energy Ministry announced yesterday that it would delay the operation date of community-owned renewable power plants under the Energy for All scheme until mid-2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak.