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Global airlines slash almost all flights as virus spreads wings
AFP, Published on 16/03/2020
» LONDON - Major world airlines on Monday axed almost all flights on a temporary basis as the worsening coronavirus crisis sparks travel bans, ravages demand and sends shares into freefall, triggering pleas to help carriers survive.
Airlines cut flights, face ruin as central banks take action: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 16/03/2020
» Asian stocks and US stock futures tumbled as central banks took sweeping action to blunt the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Italy’s government will meet Monday to pass a new package of measures after deaths jumped by 368 Sunday.
Internal trade chief resigns after transfer
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2020
» Internal Trade Department director-general Whichai Phochanakij on Monday tendered his resignation, one day after being transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation into the shortage of face masks., effective April 23.
Tussle over Chiang Mai's tramway
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/03/2020
» Businesses say the planned 27-billion-baht tramway project will help stimulate the local economy, which is experiencing a downturn as a result of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Shelves won't stay empty
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/03/2020
» Retailers are insisting that supplies of essential goods remain unaffected as people rush to buy basics like instant noodles, canned foods and toilet paper amid fears of a coronavirus-prompted lockdown.
Emotional intelligence for personal and career growth
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 16/03/2020
» Intelligence comes in different forms. Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs are examples of people with strong logical abilities. These people have a high intelligence quotient (IQ). People such as Martin Luther King and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are known for their strong ability to connect with human emotions. These people have high emotional intelligence (EI).
Irresponsible or misunderstood?
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/03/2020
» In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, all eyes are now on illegal migrant workers -- or the so-called phi noi, or little ghosts -- who returned from South Korea to Thailand. Like those travelling back from other high-risk countries, the authorities have asked all returnees to self-quarantine at home. Unfortunately, some ignored the request.
Internal trade chief Whichai shunted over mask shortages
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2020
» Internal Trade Department (ITD) chief Whichai Phochanakij was transferred to an inactive post on Sunday pending an investigation into the export of a large number of face masks just prior to their reclassification as a price-controlled product.
Privatise THAI
News, Postbag, Published on 16/03/2020
» Let's turn Thai Airways' chronic losses into an opportunity to privatise entirely.
Public needs solution, not confusion
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/03/2020
» During an outbreak, there will always be panic and public confusion -- and the Covid-19 outbreak is no exception. It should be the job of the country's leaders to assure the safety of the people and calm them down. In the past weeks, however, Thai leaders have become sources of confusion themselves.