At Wit’s End, Poorest Thais Turn to Charity for Survival in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A grandma selling shirts on Facebook Live for 3 baht. Blind masseuses struggling to navigate the government website for cash handouts. A taxi driver breaking down in tears on the news when he admits he has no food to eat.
Expert Proposes Re-Opening Businesses in Pandemic by ‘Zoning’
BANGKOK — A senior economist on Wednesday said businesses should be allowed to return to normalcy at a different pace amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China Tries to Revive Economy but Consumer Engine Sputters
BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
BOI Shores Up Medical Investment to Ease Impact From COVID-19
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Board of Investment of (BOI) on Monday approved more measures to soften the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, including steps to encourage rapid investment in the manufacturing of medical equipment.
Gov’t Coronavirus 6-Month Aid May Not Last for 6 Months
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai government's 5,000-baht (about 152.34 U.S. dollars) monthly grant for each Thai national, affected by the COVID-19 situation, might not be provided for a six-month period as largely expected, said Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana on Thursday.
5,000 Baht Cash Handouts Extended to 6 Months
BANGKOK — The government’s 5,000-baht cash relief program for those put out of work by the coronavirus pandemic was extended to 6 months in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Khaosan Road Won’t Return to Normalcy ‘Till 2021’
BANGKOK — The street associated with Bangkok’s tourism and free-wheeling parties is now shuttered in the dark, and a bar manager there said he didn’t expect the situation to improve by this year’s end.
Gov’t Says Private Hospitals Can’t Charge COVID-19 Treatment
BANGKOK — The government on Saturday banned private hospitals from charging coronavirus patients for their treatments.
Thailand’s 50 Richest Less Rich Due to Pandemic, But Still Pretty Rich
BANGKOK — Thailand’s 50’s richest see their wealth dented due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but still maintain much of their money even as millions of Thais are at the risk of unemployment.
Thailand Reopens Mekong Ports to Allow Essential Goods From China
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand has lifted its ban to close four ports at the Mekong River to allow essential goods to be shipped to and from China as Thailand is currently facing the COVID-19 outbreak.
