Imitation is a form of flattery, we often hear. So it comes as no surprise that the Korean dramas beloved across the world would find themselves being remade regionally to suit local viewers. The …
Thailand replacing top two economic officials amid crisis
BANGKOK • Thailand is replacing the top two officials steering the economy through its worst crisis, injecting more uncertainty into the policy outlook.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thousands of Protesters in Thailand Rally Against Government
Several thousand anti-government protesters took to the streets in Thailand’s capital Saturday to demand amendments to the military-written constitution, new parliamentary elections and the end of …
Laos: The Lancang-Mekong river cooperation sees regional countries battle severe drought
In China, it’s known as the Lancang River. Once it flows out of Yunnan Province, it’s called the Mekong, which runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its waters feed more than …
Thousands of anti-government protesters rally in Thailand’s capital
Demonstrators call for new constitution, new elections and end to repressive laws …
‘My Thailand holiday refund never showed up’
I booked an April holiday to Thailand through STA Travel, but it was cancelled because of coronavirus. I visited its Exeter office in early March to ask about a refund, but I was told I could only …
Coronavirus pandemic | 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?
COVID-19, electric vehicles to reshape Thailand’s auto industry
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 …