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 …
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 …