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Breeding grounds
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/03/2020
» It looks like the government is asking everyone to take steps to stop the spread of Covid-19. Everyone except the Immigration department, that is. Mass gatherings are to be avoided, yet Immigration herds hundreds of people into its offices every single day.
Airlines Seek $50 Billion Coronavirus Aid Package
Business, Published on 18/03/2020
» Reeling from the coronavirus crisis, U.S. airlines are seeking over $50 billion in financial assistance from the government, more than three times the size of the industry's bailout after the Sept. 11 attacks.
GPF boss set to lead GSB
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2020
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) board of directors has picked Vitai Ratanakorn to succeed president and chief executive Chatchai Payuhanaveechai, who will retire in June.
Migrant workers warned against return to Myanmar
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/03/2020
» Myanmar wants Thailand to discourage Myanmar migrants from returning home during the Songkran festival, in a bid to prevent the cross-border spread of Covid-19.
Court entry needs scans
News, Published on 18/03/2020
» Strict health screening is now in force for entry to the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok to help stem the spread of the coronavirus disease.
Fear of virus fuels rush for 'fa talai jone'
News, Manit Sanubboon, Published on 18/03/2020
» PRACHIN BURI: The rise in Covid-19 infections has people queuing to buy the traditional medicinal herb fa talai jone, or andrographis, in the hope it will protect them from contracting the virus.
30 new Covid-19 cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2020
» Thailand reported 30 new coronavirus cases -- including three foreigners -- yesterday, raising the total to 177, Sukhum Karnchanapimai, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said.
Cops seize assets from 'drug ring'
News, Published on 18/03/2020
» The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) yesterday announced it has seized assets worth 130 million baht from a narcotics ring believed to be run by a suspect called Chan Xue.
State-led mask buy delayed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2020
» The government has delayed its decision to buy washable face masks from domestic garment factories, with producers left waiting for purchase orders after the government failed to decide which state agencies would shoulder the expense.
'Revenge' attack in South injures 25
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2020
» YALA: Twenty five people, including one soldier and several journalists, were injured when two bombs exploded outside the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) in Muang district yesterday morning.