Distilleries Using High-Proof Alcohol to Make Hand Sanitizer
NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania distillery owner who grew increasingly angry as he saw the skyrocketing price of hand sanitizer has decided to do something about it: He’s temporarily converting his operation into a production line for the suddenly hard-to-find, gooey, alcohol-based disinfectant.
Thai Rice Exports Get Boost From Global Virus Fear
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The global COVID-19 scare has unexpectedly boosted Thai rice exports, said Chookiat Ophaswongse, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
Thailand Aims to Become Electric Vehicle Hub in 5 Years
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai government will roll out strategic plans to turn the country into an electric vehicle (EV) hub in five years under several promotional measures, said Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Wednesday.
Tourism Authority May Move Songkran Festival to July
BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand said Thursday it is toying with the idea of deferring the Thai New Year festivities from April to July in order to avoid the coronavirus.
Foreigners Must Bankroll Their Covid-19 Treatment in Thailand: Officials
BANGKOK — Foreign tourists must rely on their own funds or insurance to pay for their treatment if they test positive for coronavirus in Thailand, government officials said.
UN Sees Improvement in Thailand’s Seafood Labor Condition
BANGKOK (AP) — A report issued Tuesday by the U.N.’s International Labor Organization credits Thailand with improving working conditions in the fishing and seafood processing industry, but says that serious abuses including forced labor remain.
CP Group Buying Tesco’s Thai, Malaysian Stores
BANGKOK (AP) — British supermarket chain Tesco has agreed to a $10.6 billion deal to sell all its stores in Thailand and Malaysia to companies belonging to the CP Group, Thailand’s biggest conglomerate.
Thailand Will Embrace Chinese Tourists After Virus Crisis: TAT
KRABI (Xinhua) — When Thai tour guide Wanchai in the country's famous island destination Krabi entered the island's famous beach music festival that he attends every year, he was stopped at the entrance for body temperature check and hand hygiene.
Gov’t Takes Full Control Over Distribution of Face Masks
BANGKOK — The government on Wednesday said it will take full control over the distribution of face masks due to shortages arising from the fear of coronavirus outbreak.
Tourism Sector to Launch ‘Moral Support’ Campaign for China
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A massive event will be launched by the Thai tourism sector to give moral support to all Chinese people in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, said Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, on Tuesday.
