Another 200 cuts occurred in Laos. The numbers represented roughly 10% of the headcount at each location … “We have to prepare for two straight annual losses” at the imaging business, said Chief …
Coronavirus: Singapore-style stimulus not for Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, say economists
Economists say Southeast Asian governments should heed this axiom in fiscal policy as they decide whether to follow regional economic powerhouse Singapore in adding to their already massive rounds of …
Why Thailand isn’t reopening to international tourists yet
International travelers hoping to visit Thailand will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags as the country continues to ban incoming flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus aggravates Thailand’s plastic waste crisis
Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic, but COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown has led to a huge rise in the nation’s plastic waste. Food delivery emerged as a big contributor to …
The Latest: South Korea may reimpose social distancing rules
South Korea considers reimposing social distancing restrictions. — Thailand officials debate the government’s stimulus packages. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s top infectious disease expert says …
Coronavirus is a defining test for Thailand’s powerful business families
Thailand has confirmed just over 3,000 coronavirus cases and 56 deaths. This is a relatively light caseload but the disease has devastated the country’s tourism sector and many of its industries, …
Bank of Thailand governor won’t seek second term
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set for a new governor after its incumbent head Veerathai Santiprabhob decided against seeking a second term.
No-go bars? In Thailand, sex work moves online as pandemic batters business
With the country’s infamous red light districts dimmed since the end of March, an untold number of Thai sex workers have found themselves searching for new ways to pay the bills.
Pandemic May Split Thailand’s Ruling Coalition, Says Opposition
Thailand’s ruling coalition is at risk of fracturing amid infighting stoked in part by criticism of its response to the Covid-19 induced economic crash, according to the main opposition party.
Thailand unveils ‘business class’ quarantine option
Wealthy returnees are being given the choice of a luxury upgrade for their mandatory quarantine, Thailand’s Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) revealed on Thursday (May …