BANGKOK -- As the COVID-19 pandemic widens in Southeast Asia, Thailand has ramped up efforts to mitigate the economic impact -- but sometimes at the risk of greater contagion.
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Thailand's Government Saving Bank did not offer new bank account opening services at branches on Monday and Tuesday. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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