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Catholic churches across Rome shut due to virus
AFP, Published on 13/03/2020
» VATICAN CITY - All Catholic churches across Rome have been closed to stem the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1,000 people across Italy.
Disney closes California theme park, delays 'Mulan' over virus
AFP, Published on 13/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Disney will close its giant California theme park and pull the releases of major blockbusters including "Mulan," it announced Thursday, as coronavirus fears shuttered a slew of concerts, festivals and attractions across the US.
Operators slam inefficient measures
Business, Published on 13/03/2020
» The tourism sector has derided the government's inefficient measures in battling the coronavirus, warning that unemployment could rise as over half of the 4.3 million people in the industry may lose their jobs.
Your horoscope for 13-19 March
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 13/03/2020
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Bangkok Post's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
OIC reduces interest for premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/03/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has lowered the minimum interest rate for pricing premiums to 1% from 2% and allowed 70,000 tourist buses affected by Covid-19 to either seek premium refunds or extend their auto insurance period as part of its efforts to alleviate impacts from the outbreak.
Dems pledge to stand by govt for now
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2020
» The 24 Democrat Party MPs who backed Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow in last month's no-confidence vote reaffirmed their support for the government on Thursday.
Orange Line work on course
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2020
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has assured that the eastern section of Bangkok's Orange Line, stretching from the Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri, will be ready by 2024 as planned.
Ft rate held steady while economy reels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/03/2020
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced on Thursday it will maintain the fuel tariff (Ft) rate at 3.64 baht per kilowatt-hour for May to August, keeping the rate stable for 20 months, to protect the struggling economy.
Medium-size reservoir eyed for East
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2020
» The construction of a medium-sized reservoir in Chachoengsao province will be proposed as part of a water-management plan to ensure sufficient irrigation for farms and for industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
State-run quarantine centres to remain open: govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/03/2020
» All state-designated quarantine centres including the one at Chon Buri's Sattahip naval base will not be shut down, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said on Thursday.