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From just a handful of schools in the 1990s to more than 250 today, Thailand’s international schools sector is a major draw for students and investors alike.
From just a handful of schools in the 1990s to more than 250 today, Thailand’s international schools sector is a major draw for students and investors alike.
The resignation of four economic ministers has sparked anxiety about the future of investments from China and Japan, as well as the recovery of Southeast Asia’s worst-performing economy.
The resignation of four economic ministers has sparked anxiety about the future of investments from China and Japan, as well as the recovery of Southeast Asia’s worst-performing economy.
Retailers across the globe have been removing Thai coconut milk from their shelves after animal rights activists accused farmers in the country of ‘enslaving’ macaques.
Retailers across the globe have been removing Thai coconut milk from their shelves after animal rights activists accused farmers in the country of ‘enslaving’ macaques.
Young Thais are brushing up on service and Mandarin skills to work in the airline industry once the pandemic has ebbed.
Young Thais are brushing up on service and Mandarin skills to work in the airline industry once the pandemic has ebbed.
The country’s medical tourism industry is ranked fourth in the world for value, and has attracted an increasing number of Chinese in recent years.
The country’s medical tourism industry is ranked fourth in the world for value, and has attracted an increasing number of Chinese in recent years.
A social media movement spanning Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong has raised concerns that young Thais could be losing their sense of kinship with the mainland.
A social media movement spanning Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong has raised concerns that young Thais could be losing their sense of kinship with the mainland.
The move comes as Thai NGOs warn the CPTPP could threaten food security, and others question Thailand’s ability to reap benefits amid a global slowdown.
The move comes as Thai NGOs warn the CPTPP could threaten food security, and others question Thailand’s ability to reap benefits amid a global slowdown.
As Thailand’s national carrier goes cap in hand to the government for a US$1.81 billion loan, the public’s patience is wearing thin with an airline once seen as ‘pride of the nation’.
As Thailand’s national carrier goes cap in hand to the government for a US$1.81 billion loan, the public’s patience is wearing thin with an airline once seen as ‘pride of the nation’.
Pitak Kaewprapol was among thousands of fight fans who ignored a government order to attend a boxing match at Lumpinee stadium. He didn’t know it then, but he was in for the fight of his life.
Pitak Kaewprapol was among thousands of fight fans who ignored a government order to attend a boxing match at Lumpinee stadium. He didn’t know it then, but he was in for the fight of his life.
Venue owners, bartenders and DJs are among those facing uncertain futures amid Thailand’s lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Venue owners, bartenders and DJs are among those facing uncertain futures amid Thailand’s lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Those working in the industry – which makes up some 17 per cent of the kingdom’s GDP – are facing a grim future amid an extended state of emergency.
Those working in the industry – which makes up some 17 per cent of the kingdom’s GDP – are facing a grim future amid an extended state of emergency.
Whether it’s smashed beef patties in Malaysia or smashed Australians playing darts in a pub, even the coronavirus can’t keep a good business idea down.
Whether it’s smashed beef patties in Malaysia or smashed Australians playing darts in a pub, even the coronavirus can’t keep a good business idea down.
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.