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Crisis cuts at projected tourist income
Business, Published on 28/01/2020
» Thailand is estimated to lose 80-100 billion baht in income, mainly from tourism, because of the deadly virus outbreak, shaving economic growth by 0.5-0.7 percentage points this year.
China's travel ban hits hotels hard
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» Thai hotels are preparing for another slump in bookings as the Chinese government's ban on outbound group tours inconveniences independent travellers, a segment that makes up 60% of all Chinese visitors to Thailand.
Govt disaster responses to be critiqued
News, Published on 28/01/2020
» The government's handling of the country's air pollution crisis as well as the threat of the deadly coronavirus may be brought up by the opposition in its planned no-confidence debate, according to a key Pheu Thai Party member.
DNA evidence in Billy case 'lacking'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» Public prosecutors say they dropped murder and other serious charges against former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and three others in connection with the killing of Karen activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen due to lack of evidence.
Gun shots ring out as top cops tussle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» Following a dramatic turn of events at the Royal Thai Police (RTP) over the past three weeks, national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda may also have to look over his shoulder as he heads towards retirement in September.
PM2.5 soars in Chiang Mai
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» Bush fires caused by open burning on farms yesterday sent the level of PM2.5 to 484.23 microgrammes per cubic metre at Song Hospital in Phrae province, according to an air quality monitoring system developed by the Climate Change Data Centre of Chiang Mai University.
Rail Transport Department switching track to Thai-made sleepers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» The Rail Transport Department wants to expand the use of Thai-made rail fasteners and sleepers in double-track railway construction, to bolster domestic industries and save on state budget.
Park warns over straying jumbos
News, Published on 28/01/2020
» Kaeng Krachan National Park has warned motorists using the Hua Hin-Pa La-U local road to be wary of elephants wandering to Pa La-U Waterfall.
Thais in Wuhan living under shadow of deadly virus
News, Published on 28/01/2020
» The fate of Thai students in Wuhan hangs in the balance after authorities locked down the city in central China to control the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, preventing Thailand from evacuating 64 of its nationals.
Govt 'in full control' of outbreak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2020
» The government has given assurances that it can fully contain the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus as it has stepped up its monitoring and assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.