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Pandemic gives Prayut leverage to extend stay in power
Published on 03/07/2020
» It is a year since Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned to power as a civilian leader, but his government already has its sights set on staying in power beyond the remaining three years of its term.
Japan plots shift from coal to renewable energy
Published on 03/07/2020
» TOKYO: Japan will begin discussions this month on concrete steps to reduce its dependence on coal and shift towards renewable energy sources to cut down on carbon emissions, Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama said Friday.
New exodus from Beijing begins
Published on 03/07/2020
» BEIJING: People rushed to buy train and plane tickets out of the Chinese capital on Friday after the local government began easing travel restrictions for the first time since a fresh coronavirus outbreak was discovered in mid-June.
Britain eases quarantine as US under siege
AFP, Published on 03/07/2020
» LONDON: Britain on Friday announced the first exemptions from its quarantine rules as the coronavirus outbreak slowed in Europe, but excluded the United States as the pandemic accelerates in the United States and across the Americas.
Get to consolidate under Gojek brand
Published on 03/07/2020
» Get, the local ride-hailing and delivery unit of the Indonesian unicorn Gojek, plans to consolidate and rebrand as Gojek Thailand, aiming to drive international technology adoption and usher in new features and products for Thai consumers.
Deflation likely to deepen, says Commerce MInistry
Published on 03/07/2020
» Deflation is expected to be greater than originally forecast, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, after consumer prices in June contracted for the fourth straight month.
England scraps quarantine for 50 countries but not US
AFP, Published on 03/07/2020
» LONDON: Travellers from more than 50 countries including France, Italy and Spain — but not the United States — can stop self-isolating on arrival in England from July 10, the UK government said Friday.
Suvarnabhumi shows off quick Covid tests
Published on 03/07/2020
» Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday unveiled rapid coronavirus tests that will be offered for some overseas arrivals now that the three-month ban on foreign visitors has been partially lifted.
Thai cities getting pricier for expats
Published on 03/07/2020
» Bangkok and Chiang Mai remain among the 30 most expensive cities for expats in Asia, with Ashgabat in Turkmenistan still on top of the global and Asian tables.
Governor’s Message on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Published on 03/07/2020
» On 26th June 2020, Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmuang, Governor of Bangkok, revealed that, as the United Nations’ General Assembly decided