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Thai exports to China in some sectors defy Covid-19 impact
Thailand’s exports to China were able to grow in some industries such as plastic, automotive spare parts and agricultural products despite the outbreak of Covid-19, Suphan Mongkolsuthree, chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), said.He was speaking after a meeting with Li Zhigang, vice-chairman ...
The Nation Reporter
Suspension of GSP to affect exports of 573 Thai products
The US suspension of tariff privileges under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), which comes into effect on April 25, will affect 573 Thai products, a Cabinet meeting on March 3 was told, Deputy Government Spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek said.The businesses in the listed products will ...
The Nation Reporter
Finance Ministry to table first set of relief measures on Friday
The Finance Ministry will propose to the Council of Economic Ministers on Friday a plan to hand out Bt1,000 each to around 10 million low-income earners as part of its first relief package to mitigate the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.Minister Uttama Savanayana said ...
The Nation Reporter
B3.5bn virus budget sought
The board of National Health Security Office (NHSO) will ask the cabinet to approve a central budget of 3.5 billion baht to treat Covid-19 patients under the Universal Health Coverage scheme, NHSO secretary-general Sakchai Kanchanawattana said on Monday.The move came after the NHSO resolved to ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
BCG brings sustainability to economy [Video]
The problem of plastic waste started to grow when the world economy started to be driven by heavy industries. The problem has affected the ecosystem and people’s quality of life, as all nations have made the matter top agenda. This gave life to the concept ...
Thailand Races Ahead as Global Healthcare Hub
The quality of Thailand’s healthcare personnel and facilities has gained international recognition.Winit Ritshima and Steven McArthur followed very different career paths. Mr Winit, a Bangkok entrepreneur, started in business making auto parts for locally assembled Mercedes Benz cars. Dr McArthur, based in Sydney, Australia, is ...
As many as ‘100,000’ Thai labourers could be returning from South Korea
The number of Thai labourers returning from South Korea might reach 100,000 as some have been illegally working in that country, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Public Health Ministry spokesman Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said, requesting all Thais in South Korea to call hotline 1422 and enter ...
The Nation Reporter
Ministry updates list of high-risk destinations
Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday (March 3) approved the latest list of countries and territories at high risk of the Covid-19 infection: Japan, Germany, South Korea, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Taiwan, France, Singapore, Italy, and Iran. All ...
The Nation Reporter
Military helping authorities fight drought
The Royal Irrigation Department has confirmed that current water management operations are on track, with enough water in reserve until July in case of rain shortages. The army has mobilized its personnel to assist villagers in severely affected areas.In Uthai Thani province, the Royal Thai ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Meet Thailand's secret weapon in climate change battle
Rising sea levels, unchecked development, groundwater extraction, and rapid urban population growth has left millions vulnerable to natural disasters — scientists warn the city itself may not survive the century.New analysis by the Nestpick 2050 Climate Change City Index says the Thai capital could be ...