Thailand morning news for January 24

Thailand morning news for January 24

Government considers Plan B due to delays of budget disbursement The Thai government’s economic team has been tasked, by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, to work out a Plan B in case the already late disbursement […]

Thailand morning news for January 23

Thailand morning news for January 23

Exports see 2.7% annual dip Exports last year fell by 2.7% from 2018, weighed down by global economic malaise, low oil and farm prices and weak industrial product shipments. — Bangkok Post Thailand leaps up […]

Thailand morning news for January 22

Thailand morning news for January 22

Bangkok City Hall suspends classes in 437 schools on Wednesday The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has suspended classes at 437 schools under its supervision for one day and introduced staggered working hours for all its […]

Thailand morning news for January 21

Thailand morning news for January 21

Governor of Sa Kaeo announces “Absolutely no burning of sugar cane, prosecution awaits violators” as air pollution worsens in Eastern Thailand The Governor of Sa Kaeo has announced yesterday to the associated Thai Press that […]

Thailand morning news for January 20

Thailand morning news for January 20

Agencies responsible for air quality are incompetent – Nida Poll Most of the respondents to a recent opinion poll accuse government agencies of incompetence and complacence in the handling of air pollution in Bangkok. — […]

Thailand morning news for January 17

Thailand morning news for January 17

Rice exports forecast to fall to lowest in 7 years Thailand’s rice exports in 2020 are forecast to drop to their lowest in seven year, the country’s rice exporters group said on Thursday, as the […]

Thailand morning news for January 16

Thailand morning news for January 16

Airports on virus red alert ahead of Chinese New Year Health officials are stepping up monitoring and inspection at airports for the new mystery virus from China ahead of Lunar New Year, when Chinese visitors […]

Thailand morning news for January 15

Thailand morning news for January 15

Anutin floats home working in light of PM2.5 Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has come up with an idea for employees of private companies to work from home, saying that this would probably help reduce […]

Thailand morning news for January 14

Thailand morning news for January 14

UTCC trims 2020 growth Myriad negative factors, including lower exports, widespread drought, baht strength, political uncertainty and poor business sentiment have prompted the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) to lower its economic […]

Thailand morning news for January 13

Thailand morning news for January 13

PM2.5 levels in greater Bangkok increase This morning, levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5) in most areas of Bangkok and vicinity exceeded the safe threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic […]

Thailand morning news for January 10

Thailand morning news for January 10

Outdoor activities discouraged as air quality worsens The level of PM 2.5 airborne dust measured today was higher than yesterday, with three provinces in the northern region including Lampang severely affected. — NNT Armed gunman […]