By Citylife | Fri 10 Apr 2020
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An update from Thai Visa Assist on how the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown has affected the visa status of foreign nationals.
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Pim Kemasingki finds that many of those that fled the cities to escape coronovirus are thinking of staying on in the coutryside.
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Rejoice! Chiang Mai’s restaurants (at least some of them) are back in business and able to serve customers in their establishments for the first time since
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Like many small businesses being ravaged by the COVID19 virus, product-based businesses are also taking a huge hit.
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Under discussion was a support system for the tens of thousands of expatriates living here, many of whom are vulnerable and may need support during these COVID-19
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The Covid-19 crisis has decimated Chiang Mai's tourist industry, and this is impacting the elephants that rely on the tourist dollar for food.
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