On the surface, Somphote Ahunai, one of Thailand’s few self-made billionaires, is easily compared to Elon Musk — the ostentatious, genius Tesla founder, who is as well known for his prophetic …
Thailand boxes the coronavirus into a corner, but the cost is huge
When the first case of Covid-19 outside China was diagnosed in Thailand on January 13, many feared the worst for the country.The patient was a Chinese tourist, a 61-year-old woman from Wuhan, the …
Myanmar reports 23 coronavirus cases in migrants deported from Thailand
Myanmar reported 23 cases of coronavirus infection on Friday among a group of people held in quarantine there after being deported from Thailand. The health ministry said in a statement the group had …
Food deliveries during virus lockdown fuel Thailand plastic usage
Single-use plastic waste in Thailand ballooned during the coronavirus lockdown as demand for home food deliveries soared, activists say, setting back efforts to reduce the country’s dependency on the …
Thailand’s central bank will prototype digital currency-based payment system for businesses
The central bank of Thailand says it will prototype a new payment system for businesses based on the digital currency system it is developing, called Project Inthanon. The goals of the project will be …
Japan considers allowing 250 business travelers daily
TOKYO >> 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 relaxing of travel restrictions …
Some Business Travel to Thailand May Resume Next Month, Official Says
Thailand could allow inbound international travel to resume next month for business purposes, the aviation regulator said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive an economy hit badly by the …
Business travelers from HK, Thailand, Vietnam eligible for short quarantine in Taiwan
Business travelers can apply for a shortened quarantine period starting on June 22 as long as they meet four requirements, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said on …
In Malaysia, durian glut sees popular fruit sell for cheap
One villager near the border with Thailand reported selling up to three buckets of the fruit – each containing five or six durians – for as little as US$11.
Divers in Thailand attempt to free whale shark entangled in rope – video
A group of divers try – and fail – to save an injured shark whose tail was tied by rope …