A total of up to 250 business travelers from Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand could be allowed to enter Japan per day, starting this summer, under a proposed easing of coronavirus travel …
How Thailand Contained COVID-19
When the novel coronavirus began its swift spread from China in mid-January, people in Thailand — the favorite destination of Chinese tourists — feared the worst. Thousands of Chinese visitors had …
Baht’s Biggest Gain in Year Tests Bank of Thailand Patience
Thailand’s baht surged the most in a year, defying a selloff among emerging Asian currencies and testing the central bank’s patience after it warned of economic risks from continued appreciation.The …
Japan eyes partial reopening to business trips this summer: media
Japan may restart business trips to and from Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand as early this summer, easing an entry ban to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the Yomiuri daily said …
Japan eyes partial reopening to business trips this summer after COVID-19: Reports
Japan may restart business trips to and from Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand as early this summer, easing an entry ban to …
China’s BRI strategy and Laos: The Statesman contributors
In the article, the authors say that Laos is one of the top countries at risk of Chinese “debt trap” and should consider diversifying its investments with other countries – such as Thailand, India, …
Thailand seafood fraudsters sentenced to 1,446 years in jail
A court in Thailand has sentenced two owners of a restaurant to 1,446 years in prison each for defrauding the public. Last year, Laemgate seafood restaurant launched a pay-in-advance food promotion …
Thailand Should Join Asia-Pacific Trade Pact Talks, Business Leaders Say
“The process of seeking membership will take at least four years and Thailand can withdraw at any stage if found unbeneficial,” he said. The commerce ministry earlier said membership would boost …
Coronavirus Has Thailand Putting out Multiple Fires at Once
The novel coronavirus has led to a diverse array of crises for Thailand. Paramount are the nation’s healthcare and economy. But the pandemic has also impacted Thailand politics, with Prime Minister …
Thailand approves $300 mln aid for drought-stricken sugarcane farmers
Thailand approved 10 billion baht ($319 million) in aid on Tuesday for its sugarcane farmers, whose output has been hit by drought. Thailand is the world’s second-largest sugar exporter, behind Brazil …