TBA to seek measures for sector hit by virusThe Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has planned a meeting for on Wednesday to seek additional measures for tourism and related business operators battered by the coronavirus epidemic. Each bank earlier launched relief measures for customers affected by the coronavirus epidemic and the economic slowdown as requested by the Bank of Thailand. "Such measures would help both business operators and employees, as well as the overall economy," Mr Veerathai said. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said recently that the government was ready to throw a lifeline to tourism operators ravaged by the coronavirus fallout. The cross-border digital payment will be made through a collaboration between Siam Commercial Bank and Acleda Bank, Cambodia Commercial Bank and the Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2020 22:18 UTC