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Thailand’s government has announced a US$153 monthly cash handout for workers, but issues with its database system has seen it disqualifying many applicants
Thailand’s government has announced a US$153 monthly cash handout for workers, but issues with its database system has seen it disqualifying many applicants
Even as the Thai government has initiated handouts, some workers are falling through the cracks.
Even as the Thai government has initiated handouts, some workers are falling through the cracks.
The Covid-19 outbreak has led to the temporary closure of recreational sites in Thailand. But animals at privately-run parks risk running out of food as visitors disappear.
The Covid-19 outbreak has led to the temporary closure of recreational sites in Thailand. But animals at privately-run parks risk running out of food as visitors disappear.
Measures include a ban on social gatherings and restrictions on domestic travel, while the prime minister has total command under the emergency decree.
Measures include a ban on social gatherings and restrictions on domestic travel, while the prime minister has total command under the emergency decree.
While Chinese buyers have tailed off after travel restrictions imposed by Beijing, experts say they remain active online and are still interested in Thai property.
While Chinese buyers have tailed off after travel restrictions imposed by Beijing, experts say they remain active online and are still interested in Thai property.
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation are donating 2 million masks and 150,000 test kits to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation are donating 2 million masks and 150,000 test kits to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
Thailand’s flip-flopping on measures to curb the outbreak, along with a minister mask-hoarding scandal, have seen a deterioration of public trust.
Thailand’s flip-flopping on measures to curb the outbreak, along with a minister mask-hoarding scandal, have seen a deterioration of public trust.
Travellers from South Korea, Italy and Hong Kong now need visas to enter the kingdom, but the special administrative region’s Thai consulate has released a conflicting statement.
Travellers from South Korea, Italy and Hong Kong now need visas to enter the kingdom, but the special administrative region’s Thai consulate has released a conflicting statement.
The rule, which applies to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Iran and Italy, comes as tourist numbers plummet and a government minister denies hoarding masks.
The rule, which applies to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Iran and Italy, comes as tourist numbers plummet and a government minister denies hoarding masks.
Passed on down the generations dating back to their time in Cambodia, the silk-weaving heritage of the Chams is a crucial link to their past.
Passed on down the generations dating back to their time in Cambodia, the silk-weaving heritage of the Chams is a crucial link to their past.
Confusion reigned after health minister earlier said coronavirus quarantine would be mandatory for all arrivals from China, Italy, Iran and South Korea.
Confusion reigned after health minister earlier said coronavirus quarantine would be mandatory for all arrivals from China, Italy, Iran and South Korea.
Thousands of Thai workers are expected to return home from Daegu, the epicentre of South Korea’s outbreak, and Gyeongsang.
Thousands of Thai workers are expected to return home from Daegu, the epicentre of South Korea’s outbreak, and Gyeongsang.
Chinese foreign travel has increased tenfold since 2003 and underwriting other Asian tourism industries which have been hit hard by the virus.
Chinese foreign travel has increased tenfold since 2003 and underwriting other Asian tourism industries which have been hit hard by the virus.
For more than five decades, Japan was the largest investor in the southeast Asian nation, but the US-China trade war, belt and road-linked projects and Thai government incentives have conspired to see Chinese investors take the top spot.
For more than five decades, Japan was the largest investor in the southeast Asian nation, but the US-China trade war, belt and road-linked projects and Thai government incentives have conspired to see Chinese investors take the top spot.
About 30,000 rapes are reported every year, says Treerat Sirichantaropas. He says prison terms aren’t working, but giving a release to sexual urges might – though a women’s group has dismissed his call as ‘irrelevant’.
About 30,000 rapes are reported every year, says Treerat Sirichantaropas. He says prison terms aren’t working, but giving a release to sexual urges might – though a women’s group has dismissed his call as ‘irrelevant’.
During the Lunar New Year travel rush, more than 300,000 Chinese visitors are expected in Thailand, raising concerns about the Sars-like virus spreading.
During the Lunar New Year travel rush, more than 300,000 Chinese visitors are expected in Thailand, raising concerns about the Sars-like virus spreading.
Man in Wuhan, 69, dies two weeks after being admitted to hospital, while Thai authorities report their second infected patient.
Man in Wuhan, 69, dies two weeks after being admitted to hospital, while Thai authorities report their second infected patient.
It is the second case outside China after a diagnosis in Thailand. Vietnam has placed two men in isolation and Indonesia has intensified airport screenings.
It is the second case outside China after a diagnosis in Thailand. Vietnam has placed two men in isolation and Indonesia has intensified airport screenings.
Woman, 61, the first confirmed case outside China, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, which she was understood to have visited.
Woman, 61, the first confirmed case outside China, could have caught the virus in Wuhan at other markets, which she was understood to have visited.
Firms like spa chain Let’s Relax and flavoured-seaweed maker Tao Kae Noi have headed to China after becoming a hit with visitors from the mainland
Firms like spa chain Let’s Relax and flavoured-seaweed maker Tao Kae Noi have headed to China after becoming a hit with visitors from the mainland
The cafe owner posted on social media that he would sell the seat, glass and spoon she had used, which attracted seedy comments.
The cafe owner posted on social media that he would sell the seat, glass and spoon she had used, which attracted seedy comments.
Airbnb says it generated US$1.1 billion in direct economic impact to the Thai economy last year, but hotel operators are not happy, with some even launching their own platforms.
Airbnb says it generated US$1.1 billion in direct economic impact to the Thai economy last year, but hotel operators are not happy, with some even launching their own platforms.
Uncertainty over the fate of Future Forward has led observers to warn of the return to street politics in Thailand, but the leader says Hong Kong-style protests are not the solution.
Uncertainty over the fate of Future Forward has led observers to warn of the return to street politics in Thailand, but the leader says Hong Kong-style protests are not the solution.
Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected to gather in Thailand to see the pope, including those from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected to gather in Thailand to see the pope, including those from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Thailand was once the world’s top rice exporter but it has been hit by a triple whammy of unrest in Hong Kong, competition from China and a strong baht.
Thailand was once the world’s top rice exporter but it has been hit by a triple whammy of unrest in Hong Kong, competition from China and a strong baht.
Washington says it will impose taxes on Thai imports – supposedly in a stand on workers’ rights. Critics say it’s just another ploy from Trump’s playbook.
Washington says it will impose taxes on Thai imports – supposedly in a stand on workers’ rights. Critics say it’s just another ploy from Trump’s playbook.
Thailand, the world’s largest rubber producer, has seen its exports plummet as the tariff war between Washington and Beijing rages on.
Thailand, the world’s largest rubber producer, has seen its exports plummet as the tariff war between Washington and Beijing rages on.
Thailand’s universities may rank below their counterparts in the US and Singapore, but lower costs and entry standards can still give them the edge. But while their popularity is increasing, complaints of exploitation are also on the rise
Thailand’s universities may rank below their counterparts in the US and Singapore, but lower costs and entry standards can still give them the edge. But while their popularity is increasing, complaints of exploitation are also on the rise
The princess’ relationship with China goes back almost four decades, and has helped bolster ties between the countries. She will be one of six recipients of the medal bestowed as the People’s Republic celebrates its 70th anniversary.
The princess’ relationship with China goes back almost four decades, and has helped bolster ties between the countries. She will be one of six recipients of the medal bestowed as the People’s Republic celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Bangkok hopes tax breaks in its Thailand Plus stimulus package will lure Chinese firms fleeing Trump’s tariffs. Doubters say it will still struggle to outshine its low-labour-cost neighbour Vietnam.
Bangkok hopes tax breaks in its Thailand Plus stimulus package will lure Chinese firms fleeing Trump’s tariffs. Doubters say it will still struggle to outshine its low-labour-cost neighbour Vietnam.