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Local forex firm disinfecting banknotes

A local foreign-exchange firm is disinfecting the banknotes it collects from its branches as a safety precaution for its workers and customers because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Super Rich Currency Exchange Co has 15 branches at popular tourist areas in Bangkok.

“We have to ensure the safety for the staff, too. We have solutions to clean and protect our staff,” said chief executive Piya Tantivachyanon told Reuters.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1878775/local-forex-firm-disinfecting-banknotes#cxrecs_s

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Apple closing all stores outside China

Apple Inc is closing all of its stores outside China until March 27 in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, CEO Tim Cook says.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1878765/apple-closing-all-stores-outside-china

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Isetan to exit Thailand after 28 years

The Japanese retailer Isetan will pull out of Thailand after 28 years after the rental contract for its Bangkok department store ends in August.

Isetan Thailand issued a statement saying it would end the operation of the store at CentralWorld in Bangkok on Aug 31, when its contract for the space with Central Pattana Plc ends.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1878800/isetan-to-exit-thailand-after-28-years

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1 hour ago, reader said:

 

Apple closing all stores outside China

Apple Inc is closing all of its stores outside China until March 27 in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, CEO Tim Cook says.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1878765/apple-closing-all-stores-outside-china

 

perhaps they have nothing to sell anyways since production in China halted so they dressed it nicely as concern for their clients 

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5 minutes ago, Jasper said:

It’s been reported in the several media that Public Health Minister is proposing to shut down clubs, bars and pubs. 
Mamasans are panicking!

Logical since the last few cases involved people drinking and sharing glasses and cigs at clubs.

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