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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0700
Analyst sees feeble Euro 2020 outlays
Spending during the ongoing 2020 European Football Championship, or simply Euro 2020, is forecast to stay tepid as the continued Covid outbreak has sapped consumer purchasing power.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:34:00 +0700
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Phuket sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on July 1, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand -- Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao -- on July 15, allowing in fully vaccinated tour...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:28:00 +0700
THAI loses duty-free privilege
The cabinet has cancelled privileges granted to Thai Airways International (THAI) giving it the right to operate duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport without winning a formal bidding process now the airline has lost its state enterprise status, it w...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0700
Covid beds running out
Beds designated for patients in critical condition at all state-run hospitals in Bangkok are now fully occupied by Covid-19 infected patients with severe symptoms, while the last 20 of such beds are strictly reserved for emergency patients, health au...

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:07:00 +0700
In a crisis, you need an opportunity mindset
I have become a student of business transformation in this Covid era. While it is sad to see so many businesses remain under pressure as the crisis continues, we have also seen some clever and potentially future-changing innovations. Those who have d...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:51:00 +0700
Britain a test case for Covid endgame
LONDON: At the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March last year, Boris Johnson stood gravely in front of television cameras and told Britain the harsh reality. “Many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time,” he said.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:11:00 +0700
E-voucher scheme opens Monday
The Finance Ministry is planning to open registration for the "Ying Chai Ying Dai" (the more you spend, the more you get) e-voucher cashback scheme on Monday, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Kulaya Tantitemit.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:37:00 +0700
Thamanat unopposed as new Palang Pracharath secretary-general
KHON KAEN: Thamanat Prompow, a skilled political fixer close to leader Prawit Wongsuwon, has become the new Palang Pracharath Party secretary-general, replacing Anucha Nakasai of the Sam Mitr faction.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:04:00 +0700
Analysts issue mixed bag of growth outlooks
The government's plan to fully reopen the country within 120 days would support economic growth of 2.3% this year, the growth figure forecast by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), says the office's director-general Kulaya Tantitemit.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0700
Prayut plans to visit Phuket
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Phuket next Friday to ensure the resort island's reopening on July 1 goes smoothly.



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