Passengers are seen at the departure hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak) The suspension of the two flights will last for one week, starting …
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Last week, however, Thailand took tentative steps towards joining Taiwan when its government approved a bill that would allow for registration of same-sex unions. The new bill, which must still make …
Confusion Amid Reports Thailand’s Top Economic Team to Resign
Thailand’s Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana and economic policy guru and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak are planning to resign their posts, local media reported on Wednesday …
COVID-19: Thailand changes entry rules after new Coronavirus cases spark second wave fear
Thailand has been 50 days without confirmed local transmission of the coronavirus, but two cases among foreigners this week has led to the self-isolation of more than 400 people and fears on social …
USW Welcomes ITC’s Preliminary Determination on PVLT Tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today welcomed the ITC’s preliminary determination on passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Japan’s MUFG to expand lending business in Thailand with Grab’s big data
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc will start lending to Grab users and drivers in Thailand to monetise its $706 million investment in the ride-hailing firm as growth in its home …
Myanmar man, cow killed as train smashes into their pickup in Thailand
A Myanmar national died as his pickup truck loaded with a cow was hit by a train in Ratchaburi’s Ban Pong district. The poor animal was also killed but another passenger had a narrow …
Coronavirus in 2 foreign arrivals raises alarm in Thailand
BANGKOK — Health authorities in Thailand are seeking to trace the contacts of two recent foreign arrivals in the country who were infected with the coronavirus and may have violated quarantine rules.
Monkey Business: How COVID-19 impacted local species in Thailand
Monkeys are one of Thailand’s biggest tourist attractions but with the pandemic and social distancing rules, things have changed. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on how the coronavirus has …
Thailand tightens borders over fears of second wave of coronavirus
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand ordered security stepped up at its land borders on Monday after concerns surged over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, following the arrests of thousands …