The government is funneling assistance to the poor via cash cards—a convenient way to monitor spending despite privacy concerns.
‘We won’t run away’: Thousands of pro-democracy protesters call for new constitution in Thailand
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of major urban centers in Thailand to demonstrate against the Thai monarchy.
Protesters in Thailand defy government crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations – watch
Despite emergency measures by Thai authorities banning the gathering of five or more people, thousands have taken to the streets of Bangkok to continue anti-government demonstrations …
The Guardian view on Thailand’s protests and the king: the end of deference
Demonstrations reflect a longstanding appetite for democracy – but challenging the monarchy breaches a taboo …
As Thailand’s pro-democracy protesters rally, Wang Yi opens China’s arms to Prayuth’s embattled government
Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi has offered support and much needed investment to Thailand’s embattled government of Prayuth Chan-ocha, as the kingdom slides deeper into political crisis and struggles …
Thousands defy ban to attend pro-democracy protest in Thailand
Government declares ‘severe’ state of emergency in Bangkok with protest leaders arrested …
Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest; top leaders taken into custody
One day after a student-led protest against Thailand’s traditional establishment saw an extraordinary moment in which protesters heckled a royal motorcade, the government declared a strict new state …
Standard Chartered Bank says domestic factors weighing on Thai economic recovery, but eyes potential upside in 2021
Standard Chartered Bank said domestic factors have weighed on Thailand’s slow economic recovery and an urgent boost is needed to restore local confidence. The bank said attracting increased foreign …
TCEB’s Unveils Operational Plan FY2021: Four Strategies for Business Recovery and Sustainable Growth
PRNewswire/ — Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has unveiled its Operational Plan for fiscal year 2021 (FY2021) aimed at lifting Thailand’s meetings, incentives, conventions and …
Vietnam is among rare economies to have maintained positive growth in 2020
According to IMF, Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to expand 1.6% in 2020 and make a breakthrough growth of 6.7% in 2021. Vietnam is the only economy in the ASEAN-5 group, which includes Indonesia, Thailand, …