BANGKOK, April 17 – RIA Novosti. The Prime Minister of Thailand, General prayut Chan-OCHA urged the 20 richest people in the country to help and advise in solving current problems of economy and “to join the team Thailand” in the fight against the negative impact of the pandemic coronavirus infection COVID-19 on the economy, society and daily life of the Thais.
In a televised address to the nation, which was broadcast live on all TV channels of Thailand, the Prime Minister said that he will send in the coming days letter with this appeal twenty richest citizens.
“the State will not be able to cope with the crisis, there is need for “team Thailand” which should include the private sector. Only together we can overcome the crisis caused by the epidemic”, – said in a televised address Chan-OCHA.
He also said that he was going to meet with representatives of large, small and medium business to better understand the problems of each sector of the economy that emerged during the crisis.
the Prime Minister Also called for national unity. “We should forget political differences in this moment of time, as today, we must be United, the only way we can win,” he said.
According to the Thai authorities, since the beginning of the epidemic in the country got 2700 people died, 47 people have fully recovered 1689 people.
Thailand has established a state of emergency was declared until April 30, curfews and other restrictions aimed at combating the epidemic. Most companies in the country is not working. Some cities and areas are completely closed for entry. Domestic passenger transportation is temporarily restricted, land and sea borders are closed, the passenger traffic with foreign countries ceased, except for the export of flights and medical evacuation.
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