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GfK: Smartphones dented by pandemic
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/03/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak will dent the local smartphone market this year, while the IT market should be cushioned by the rising trends of working from home and online shopping, says GfK Thailand, the local unit of the German tech research firm.
Minor poised to close hotels in Bangkok
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2020
» Minor is preparing to close hotels in Bangkok and at-risk areas around the country to limit the coronavirus outbreak, says William Heinecke, chairman of Minor International Plc.
Covid-19 lump sum policies to cease
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/03/2020
» Several insurance companies and brokers have stopped selling Covid-19 insurance lump-sum payout policies, while some have adjusted claim benefits to prevent policyholders' moral hazard problem and underwriting risks.
Turmoil triggers another circuit breaker
Business, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thailand's stock market witnessed more turbulence, triggering another circuit breaker yesterday, as recent monetary easing and a soft lockdown in Bangkok did little to change depressed sentiment.
Virus choices stark, say experts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thailand now faces the dilemma of ending up like Italy with a soaring number of Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals or becoming like Japan which has been able to contain the spread of the virus, a noted medical expert has warned.
Chiang Mai appeals for bushfire support
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2020
» Chiang Mai's provincial governor, Charoenrit Sanguansat, is asking volunteers to do what they can -- including drive off-road and fly their drones -- to help locate fire hotspots in the province, as widespread forest fires have caused air quality there to plummet.
Air force set to conquer final frontier
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/03/2020
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is planning to launch the first satellite of its own in an ambitious effort to embark on missions it says will be more varied than those seen in the classic science fiction movie Star Wars.
Disease control dept issues urgent alert
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2020
» The Department of Disease Control on Monday tweeted an urgent message calling on people who gathered at 24 locations in seven provinces to report to local health officials immediately and quarantine themselves at home for 14 days.
Eateries warned over not closing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2020
» Police are warning businesses to comply with closure orders after local authorities in Nonthaburi arrested several restaurant operators in Muang district on Sunday for offering dine-in service to patrons.
Migrants let through 'shut' checkpoints
News, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thousands of migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam returned to their home countries after authorities reopened land borders which had been ordered shut to prevent the spread of Covid-19.