Thailand’s shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) could pummel the local auto industry because it is dominated by hundreds of parts makers, while EVs require just 10% to 20% as many of parts as internal …
Thailand To Test Digital Baht Currency With Hong Kong’s Central Bank Before Public Launch
The Bank of Thailand revealed it is already testing its central bank digital currency with large businesses. By September, they will use CBDC to transact with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
In first year after election, prime minister draws both U.S. and China closer to Thailand
A year after becoming Thailand’s elected civilian prime minister, former military coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha is tightening security links with the U.S., increasing financial deals with China and …
No One Knows What Thailand Is Doing Right, but So Far, It’s Working
Can the country’s low rate of Covid-19 infections be attributed to culture? Genetics? Face masks? Or a combination of all three?
Thai finance minister resigns amid major shake-up in economic team
Uttama Savanayana says it’s an appropriate time to resign and there was no pressure to do so. (Twitter pic/UKASEAN) BANGKOK: Thailand’s Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana resigned on Thursday in a …
China suspends two Thailand flights over COVID-19 cases
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.