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Trump says Putin to 'probably ask' for sanctions lifting
AFP, Published on 30/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Monday he expects his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to request the lifting of US sanctions during an upcoming phone call.
Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
AFP, Published on 30/03/2020
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021.
Distribution of masks regulated, egg export ban extended
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2020
» The government extended the ban on chicken egg exports on Monday and assigned two ministries to handle distribution of all locally made surgical masks, both steps intended to end continuing local shortages.
136 new local coronavirus cases, 2 deaths
Online reporters and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/03/2020
» The government on Monday reported 136 new local cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), raising the total to 1,524, with two more deaths - and asked people to put more effort into staying home.
SET down 22.07 points to 1,077.69 at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2020
» Thai stocks opened down 2.01% at the start of trade this morning.
Stranded Thais allowed to return from Malaysia
News, Chairith Yonpiam & Monrudee Poonsin, Published on 30/03/2020
» SATUN: Nearly 300 Thais who were left stranded at the Wang Kelian immigration checkpoint in Malaysia's Perlis State on Saturday night have been allowed to enter Thailand but must quarantine themselves at home for 14 days, the Satun governor said yesterday.
Govt failing to channel help to the most needy
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/03/2020
» Amid a shortage of medical supplies, many, including celebrities, have either launched or joined fundraising campaigns to help provide medical professionals with equipment needed to battle the Covid-19 pandemic in a show of solidarity and empathy in this time of crisis.
Food apps luring partners
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/03/2020
» Food delivery apps are accelerating acquisitions of new food merchants, adding riders on their platforms and offering free or affordable charges for services to draw more users after a hike in demand during the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19 fight needs clarity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/03/2020
» The number of Covid-19 cases doesn't seem to slowing down anywhere except for China where the new coronavirus originated. But while the domestic outbreak seems to have been brought under control, imported cases had soared to 595 as of Friday, raising fears of a second wave and prompting Beijing to bar all foreign travellers.
Help with strings attached
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 30/03/2020
» When Europe was on the verge of collapsing after the carnage of World War II, countries in the region were at risk of drifting into the communist orbit of the Soviet Union. To contain the threat, the United States government in 1948 created a recovery programme worth US$12.7 billion -- $128 billion in today's money.