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Baht expected to move in a narrow range

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

The baht opened at 31.56 to the US dollar on Friday, unchanged from Thursday’s close.

The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.45 and 31.65, said Jitipol Puksamatanan, head of markets strategy at SCB Securities.

On Thursday night, the financial markets moved in a narrow range. The S&P 500 index increased by 0.5 per cent from the trade of tech stocks. Brent crude oil decreased by 3.4 per cent.

The US ISM manufacturing dropped to 55.4 points, while the US initial jobless claims announced this week decreased to 837,000 positions. Moreover, the continual claimers dropped to 11.8 million.

In the financial markets, the dollar weakened by 0.5 per cent. The pound weakened too, after Brexit discussions made no progress. One issue to monitor is a Bt2.2-trillion economic stimulus policy proposed by the Democratic Party.

The strategist said that the baht would move in a narrow range, and was supported by most Asian currencies that strengthened. He also advised investors to monitor the US nonfarm payrolls to be announced on Friday, since it could affect investments in Asia and strengthen the baht.

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Fisheries department seeks to boost bass exports to China to tackle oversupply

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

The Department of Fisheries is discussing with foreign partners possibilities for export of Thai bass, a type of fish found in rivers and seas, to Chinese markets that still have high demand to alleviate the oversupply problem in Thailand.

Wicharn Ingsrisawang, the department deputy director-general, said: “China has promised to send its officials to inspect the production process of Thai bass to ensure quality and safety,” he said. “Meanwhile, they would also conduct surveys in their markets to make sure that Thai bass does not compete with existing local products.”

“Thai bass will be exported in the form of frozen cut meat, therefore it should not directly compete with Chinese bass, which is mostly sold as whole fish,” he added. “However, due to the outbreak situation we may not be able to welcome Chinese authorities for physical inspection of fish farms and processing factories. The department is looking into the video conferencing alternative.”

Due to oversupply in the domestic market, Thai bass is now sold at Bt60 per kilogram compared with Bt120-Bt170 per kg when the market was not yet saturated. The department estimates that if it successfully penetrates the Chinese market, the domestic price can rise up to at least Bt80 per kg.

The annual output of Thai bass is around 20,000 tonnes with estimated value of Bt2.6 billion from over 7,500 farms that use over 12,000 rai of farming areas. The current major export markets are Myanmar, United States, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

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Over 5,000 Thai labourers in Sweden and Finland to return home this month

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

Nearly 5,300 Thai labourers who have been working as berry-pickers in Sweden and Finland will gradually return home between now and October 22, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said.

“The first group of 498 workers arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on October 1 and will have to stay in either Alternative State Quarantine or Organisation Quarantine for 14 days to prevent the spread of Covid-19,” he said. “Their employers will be responsible for all the expenses during quarantine.”

“Sending Thai labour to work overseas is one of the ministry’s missions following the policy of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to promote the skills of Thai labourers in international markets and assure the world of Thailand’s efficiency in Covid-19 prevention,” he added.

Department of Employment director-general Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul asked Thais who seek seasonal work overseas to do so via the department to ensure that they are properly protected under labour laws and against Covid-19 infection.

“The department has set up measures together with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to ensure that Thai workers overseas have proper lodging, equipment and transport that protect them from the risk of infection,” he said.

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Songkhla Zoo director faces transfer as probe ordered into missing rare albino barking deer

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

An investigation has been launched over a missing albino barking deer from Songkhla Zoo after the zoo director reported that the animal was swallowed by a python.

Chawalit Chukhajorn, board president of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, which is looking into the incident, told Issara News Agency: “This is a serious issue, as the albino barking deer is a rare animal that Her Majesty the Queen Mother had given to Songkhla Zoo to breed,” he said. “I have set up an investigation committee chaired by Aphidet Singhaseni, vice president of the Zoological Park Organisation, while I will personally fly to Songkhla on Friday to investigate the scene.

“The discrepancy in the zoo’s and director’s reports could mean that the barking deer was stolen and someone wanted to cover up the evidence,” added Chawalit.

“I will also discuss with the board transferring the zoo director out of the area to facilitate the investigation.”

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THAI flies 615 Thais home from two Asian and two European cities

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

Thai Airways International (THAI) has flown 615 Thais home from Malaysia, Hong Kong, France and Germany from September 29 to October 1, Squadron Leader Anirut Saengrit, director of the airline’s Operations Control Centre, has said.

Thais who had registered with the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Berlin and Paris, the consulate-general in Frankfurt, Munich and Hong Kong were eligible to take these special flights, organised jointly by THAI and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Flight TG416 brought 81 Thais back from Kuala Lumpur on September 29 at 2.30pm.

Flight TG607 brought 106 Thais back from Hong Kong on September 29, arriving in Bangkok at 10.05pm.

Flight TG933 brought 137 Thais back from France, leaving Paris on September 29 at 9.20pm (local time) and reaching Bangkok at 1.35pm on September 30.

Flight TG923 brought 291 Thais back from Germany, departing Frankfurt on September 30 at 8.40pm (local time) and landing in Bangkok at 12.30pm on October 1.

The airline also delivered cargo on these roundtrip flights.

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Continuous showers and isolated heavy rain forecast for upper Thailand

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Friday that the monsoon trough lies across the lower North, the Central, the lower Northeast and the East while the moderate southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf.

Continuous rainfall and isolated heavy rains continue across the upper country. People in risky areas should beware of severe conditions. Moderate winds with waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf about 2 metres high are forecast during thundershowers. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers, the department said.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours:

North: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum 33-35°C.

Northeast: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 70 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-25°C, maximum 30-34°C.

Central: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 33-35°C.

East: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum 32-34°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (east coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 32-34°C; waves 1-2 metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

South (west coast): Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 23-25°C, maximum 30-34°C; waves two metres high and over two metres during thundershowers.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Mostly cloudy with thundershowers in 60 per cent of the areas and isolated heavy rain; minimum temperature 25-26°C, maximum 33-35°C.

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Thai banks eye foreign expansion despite pandemic

NationalOct 02. 2020

By THE NATION

Three Thai banks claim that their plans to enter foreign markets is continuing despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kasikornbank said it has not suspended its strategy to expand overseas, adding that this period of Covid-19 crisis is a prime period for preparation.

Kattiya Indaravijaya, the bank’s chief executive officer, said KBank’s expansion will be visible next year, especially in the Chinese market, which the bank aims to penetrate by offering personal loan services.

Bangkok Bank (BBL) has also said it will continue expanding overseas as planned, with the bank’s president Chartsiri Sophonpanich saying his bank will focus more on digital services.

Separately, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has already entered the Myanmar market and set up Siam Commercial Bank Myanmar Limited (SCBM).

Sarut Ruttanaporn, SCB’s president, said SCBM was wholly owned by SCB with US$150 million in authorised capital.

“SCB will ask Myanmar’s central bank for a licence to operate a bank in the country,” he said.

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Sompong re-elected Pheu Thai chief in leadership reshuffle

NationalOct 01. 2020Sompong Amornwiwat 

By THE NATION

Sompong Amornwiwat was re-elected as leader of the main opposition Pheu Thai Party on Thursday, less than a week after he resigned the post on Saturday.

Sompong quit after his strategist Sudarat Keyuraphan and her team resigned their posts the day before. All remain members of the party.

The change in Pheu Thai leadership comes after days of rumours that Potjaman na Pombejra, former wife of ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has taken de facto control of the party and wants to restore it to its former glory. High-ranking party members have dismissed speculation that the party is about to join the coalition government, insisting it remains committed to leading the opposition.

Thursday’s meeting also selected 10 new deputy party leaders. These are Anudith Nakornthap, Kittiratt Na-Ranong, Chusak Sirinil, Kriang Kantinan, Suthin Khlangsaeng, Chaiya Promma, Anusorn Eamsaard, Yutthapong Jaratsatian, Somsak Chantapink, and Pichai Naripthaphan.

Meanwhile Nakhon Ratchasima MP Prasert Chantarawongthong was selected as Pheu Thai secretary general, and Arunee Kasayanond as spokesperson.

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Bangkok Airways to resume flights to Trat from Friday

NationalOct 01. 2020

By The Nation

Bangkok Airways announced on Thursday that it was resuming its Bangkok-Trat flights from Friday onwards.

Trat airport has put in place all health and safety measures required by the Public Health Ministry and Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

The measures include screening of passengers’ health and body temperature, ensuring everyone wears a protective face mask at all times, every surface is regularly disinfected and social distancing is observed in all service areas.

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Prayut promises to do his best to protect Thailand’s natural resources at UN Summit on Biodiversity

NationalOct 01. 2020Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha 

By The Nation

At the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity on Thursday morning (8pm on Wednesday New York time), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government will do its best to solve the problem of biodiversity losses in the country.

The summit, held via teleconferencing, was titled “Urgent Action on Biodiversity for Sustainable Development”.

Government spokesman Anuchai Burapachaisri quoted Prayut as saying that Thailand is well aware of the impact of biodiversity loss and climate change on the world and that it was taking this on as a new challenge.

He said the premier proposed three methods of dealing with climate change:

• Issuing policies to ensure natural resources are maintained and used in a sustainable manner by coming up with a master plan in line with the Convention on Biological Diversity.

• Encouraging stakeholders, private sector and society to use natural resources in a sustainable manner by cooperating with several agencies.

• Using the lesson learned from the Covid-19 crisis – the environment and eco-system will recover when people stay away – on natural resources. The government is planning to close national parks across the country for three months every year, so they can rebuild themselves.

Anucha added that Prayut also emphasised using a Bio-Circular-Green Economy to diversify people’s income and give them equal access to natural resources. He also called on other countries to protect their biodiversity for a better future.