When Thailand’s transport minister was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, it was Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha who got a headache. Prayuth was not particularly lauded for his leadership last year …
Bangkok nightlife clusters expose Thailand’s virus stumbles
When Thailand’s transport minister was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, it was Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha who got a headache. Prayuth was not particularly lauded for his leadership last year …
Thailand’s durian dealers fear for China exports after coronavirus surge
The durian I had in China was nothing compared to what I’d had in Thailand. I knew I had to do something.” So the Chinese national decided to stay, and since 2009 has run her own durian export …
Thailand’s durian dealers fear for China exports after coronavirus surge
The durian I had in China was nothing compared to what I’d had in Thailand. I knew I had to do something.” So the Chinese national decided to stay, and since 2009 has run her own durian export …
Thailand explores a controversial way to bring back tourists
Amid the pandemic, Thailand effectively closed down to tourists. A plan for reopening Phuket to tourism has emerged, but it’s controversial.
The Serpent: Why Did Charles Sobhraj Return to Nepal After 6 Years as a Free Man?
Netflix’s The Serpent tells the story of elusive serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is believed to have killed between 12 and 24 people across Nepal, Thailand, and India in the 1970s. Sobhraj posed as …
Feature: Pandemic silences Thai New Year on tourists-favored street
The number of foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand plunged to 6.7 million in 2020 from nearly 40 million in 2019. “No foreign tourists, no business,” said Somchai Sijin, a driver of a three-wheeled …
Feature: Pandemic silences Thai New Year on tourists-favored street
The number of foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand plunged to 6.7 million in 2020 from nearly 40 million in 2019. “No foreign tourists, no business,” said Somchai Sijin, a driver of a three-wheeled …
Thailand reports daily record of 1,335 new coronavirus cases
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand reported on Wednesday 1,335 new COVID-19 cases, the biggest daily rise since the start of the pandemic and the third record rise this week, as the country struggles with a …
The Philippines’ ASEAN standing before COVID-19
The good news is that the Philippines has maintained its world’s status as the home of the happiest people among the ten ASEAN countries, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, …