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Covid-19 offers odd glimpse of a new future
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/03/2020
» They teach you in journalism school never to use the phrase "...X has changed the world forever". Or at least they should. Covid-19 is certainly not going to change the world forever, but it is going to change quite a few things, in some cases for a long time. Here's nine of them, in no particular order.
Private sector seeks curfew clarity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» With Tuesday's announcement by the government that a state of emergency will go into effect on Thursday, possibly leading to a curfew and a number of other travel restrictions, businesses once again have been left scrambling to adjust to the fast-changing conditions of the Covid-19 crisis.
Toxic haze continues to blanket upper North
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» Eight pollution control stations in the upper northern provinces were on Tuesday blanketed with PM2.5 fine dust pollution, prompting urgent measures to be implemented to deal with the problem, according to the Department of Pollution Control (DPC).
Commerce Ministry revs up distribution of goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/03/2020
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to hasten transport of goods from distribution centres to modern trade outlets to ensure supermarket shelves have ample supplies, as panic buying in recent days disrupted the supply chain for basic necessities.
Pandemic chaos pushes plants back
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2020
» The development of two coal-fired power plants in two southern provinces may again be delayed until the end of this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hotels face grim prospects
Business, Published on 25/03/2020
» Most hotels in Thailand are likely to close temporarily during the outbreak as the occupancy rate plunges to near zero in at-risk areas, with few lodgings operating at a profit, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
App orders projected to see 17% growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2020
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) projects 17% growth for online food delivery through apps this year as the coronavirus outbreak has discouraged people from visiting restaurants.
Borders reopen for 2nd day
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» Thailand was forced to open its borders in the North and Northeast for a second day running as thousands of migrant workers from Myanmar and Laos demanded to cross over despite the temporary shutdown measures against Covid-19.
Govt to invoke emergency rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will invoke the emergency decree on Thursday with the aim of limiting people's movements and forcing them to stay at home in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Cops reel in ketamine, meth hauls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2020
» Authorities have arrested a Chiang Mai native in Lampang province for allegedly trying to smuggle nearly 190 kilogrammes of ketamine, packed in fruit crates to the South.