With tourism and exports in free fall, Thailand’s economy could shrivel by as much as 10 per cent this year, but there are plenty in the Southeast Asian nation who are ‘financially immune’.
Kirsty Jones: Thailand backpacker murder case closed after 20 years
A 20-year investigation into the murder of backpacker Kirsty Jones has been closed. Ms Jones, 23, died in Thailand where the 20-year statute of limitations on the case ended on Sunday. No-one can now …
Probe into Thailand murder of Kirsty Jones closed after 20 years
A 20-year investigation into the murder of backpacker Kirsty Jones has been closed. Ms Jones was killed in Thailand where the 20-year statute of limitations on the case ended on 9 August. No-one can …
In Photos: Inside Thailand’s Red Light District in the Time of Coronavirus
Only in the government’s fifth round of “easing” restrictions were they allowed to light their familiar lamps again.
I’m stuck here in Britain when I should be on holiday in Thailand. It’s brilliant
When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade: make limoncello or nuoc chanh. Make it zingy and exotic — even if you’re stuck at home thanks to the summer holiday situation being screwed.Excuse my …
WATCH: After Spending Days Saying ‘Thighland’ is Correct, Here’s How Trump Fan Dinesh D’Souza Pronounces Thailand
Conservative author and Trump-pardoned felon Dinesh D’Souza has spent several days insisting that President Donald Trump was correct when he pronounced Thailand as “Thighland,” but newly-resurfaced …
Thailand set to legalize LGBTQ unions, a rare step in Asia
It will be the first Southeast Asian nation to do so — just as Thailand was the first major nation in the world to let women vote.
Asia Album: Enjoy orchid exhibition at its blooming best in Thailand
A visitor takes pictures during an orchid exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2020. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak) BANGKOK, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) — An orchid exhibition is held in the capital of Thailand …
‘Sana all.’ Thailand is leading in the recovery index of the global pandemic
It has been several months now since COVID-19 spread worldwide and most countries are struggling to cope with it. Some countries have initiated lockdowns while economies slow down. Recently, on July …
Tourism-reliant Thailand shelves ‘travel bubble’ plan as Asia virus cases rise
Thailand has delayed plans for a “travel bubble” agreement with select countries as new daily coronavirus cases rise in parts of Asia, putting pressure on its vital tourism industry and complicating …