Underpinning the demands for democratic rights is a growing economic and social crisis for Thailand’s youth and working class.
Thai Protesters Use Emoticons to Stay Ahead of Police
As protests continue in Thailand, emojis, emoticons and retweets are becoming ever more important. Social media platforms like Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and Telegram Group Inc. have emerged as the …
Thailand welcomes backs tourists after April virus ban as political protests heat up
BANGKOK — Thailand received a group of tourists from China on Tuesday, its first such arrivals since a ban on commercial flights was imposed in April to combat the coronavirus pandemic, a senior …
39 Chinese are Thailand’s 1st foreign tourists in 7 months
Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes Tuesday by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular …
Nissan to Hire More Than 2,000 New Workers for Thailand Plants
Nissan Motor Co.’s unit in Thailand plans to hire over 2,000 new workers as the company seeks to shore up its last remaining large-scale production base in Southeast Asia.
Why are there protests in Thailand and what will happen next?
A new phase of political chaos, on top of the coronavirus pandemic and economic woes, is pushing Thailand in an unpredictable direction. Youth-led pro-democracy protests are demanding the removal of …
Security Bank, Thailand’s Krungsri complete deal
Lender Security Bank Corp. has completed a deal to sell 50 percent of its consumer finance unit, SB Finance (SBF) Co., to Bank of Ayudhya, forming what is expected to become a formidable consumer …
Japan’s Line lets Thai users bank via chat app
Japan’s Line announced on Monday the launch of a “social banking” platform in Thailand that lets users access financial services through the company’s popular chat app. By continuing to browse this …
A closer look at Thailand’s model of ‘Baramee’
Why is Thailand in political turmoil once again? Some I hear blame “outsiders”. I disagree. What happens to Thailand, starts in Thailand; nowhere else, and succeeds or fails, thanks to Thai values and …
Jefferies Announces Co-Brand Alliance With TISCO Securities in Thailand
Jefferies today announced that it has established a co-brand alliance with TISCO Securities Company Limited for the cash equities business in Thailand. Under the arrangement, Jefferies will distribute …