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The head of the Thai National Vaccine Institute says it will take another two years for life to return to ‘somewhat normal’.
The head of the Thai National Vaccine Institute says it will take another two years for life to return to ‘somewhat normal’.
Experts say efforts to register workers and trace infections are being undermined by smugglers taking advantage of migrants desperate for work.
Experts say efforts to register workers and trace infections are being undermined by smugglers taking advantage of migrants desperate for work.
Health officials’ attempts to quell Thais’ confusion over vaccination drive leaves many questions unanswered.
Health officials’ attempts to quell Thais’ confusion over vaccination drive leaves many questions unanswered.
Critics say the deal is emblematic of how competition is diminishing in Thailand’s increasingly monopolistic retail sector.
Critics say the deal is emblematic of how competition is diminishing in Thailand’s increasingly monopolistic retail sector.
Jasmine rice, once the star of Thailand’s rice exports, is facing the heat from cheaper varieties in the region.
Jasmine rice, once the star of Thailand’s rice exports, is facing the heat from cheaper varieties in the region.
Thailand’s tourism revenues from domestic travellers are projected to surpass that of foreigners for the first time amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand’s tourism revenues from domestic travellers are projected to surpass that of foreigners for the first time amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business leaders want better trade ties with a Biden government, after the Trump administration suspended its tariff-free privileges.
Business leaders want better trade ties with a Biden government, after the Trump administration suspended its tariff-free privileges.
Inspired by the taboo-breaking youth-led protests that have called for reform of the monarchy, Thailand’s sex workers hope change is in the air.
Inspired by the taboo-breaking youth-led protests that have called for reform of the monarchy, Thailand’s sex workers hope change is in the air.
Thailand has downplayed a move by the US to suspend duty-free tariffs on goods worth US$817 million. While its export driven economy has been hit by Covid-19, China has give it a recent boost.
Thailand has downplayed a move by the US to suspend duty-free tariffs on goods worth US$817 million. While its export driven economy has been hit by Covid-19, China has give it a recent boost.
Right-wingers pray for Trump in India, bar patrons toast Biden in Seoul and Jakarta, and in Thailand 50,000 votes are up for grabs – if they get counted.
Right-wingers pray for Trump in India, bar patrons toast Biden in Seoul and Jakarta, and in Thailand 50,000 votes are up for grabs – if they get counted.
About 100 people will take-off from Guangzhou bound for Bangkok under Thailand’s special tourist visa scheme.
About 100 people will take-off from Guangzhou bound for Bangkok under Thailand’s special tourist visa scheme.
Lawmakers’ Monday discussions about the demonstrations will be closely watched by business leaders looking to ascertain the impact of the protest movement, with the economy already reeling from Covid-19.
Lawmakers’ Monday discussions about the demonstrations will be closely watched by business leaders looking to ascertain the impact of the protest movement, with the economy already reeling from Covid-19.
Thailand’s anti-government protests have inspired high school pupils to resist military ‘seminars’ in schools and rules on their uniforms and conduct.
Thailand’s anti-government protests have inspired high school pupils to resist military ‘seminars’ in schools and rules on their uniforms and conduct.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are flocking to a temple in the country’s south to see if a mysterious child spirit can make their dreams come true.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are flocking to a temple in the country’s south to see if a mysterious child spirit can make their dreams come true.
Around 20 students from the Anti One China TH group, which supports the Milk Tea Alliance, gathered ‘to show that Beijing’s actions had effects on the world stage’.
Around 20 students from the Anti One China TH group, which supports the Milk Tea Alliance, gathered ‘to show that Beijing’s actions had effects on the world stage’.
Miss Grand Thailand has faced a torrent of abuse over her darker skin tone since voicing support for protests that have left Thailand polarised.
Miss Grand Thailand has faced a torrent of abuse over her darker skin tone since voicing support for protests that have left Thailand polarised.
The idea of a Kra Canal linking the Indian and Pacific oceans dates back more than 300 years and, now, Bangkok is studying a ‘land bridge’ to replace it. But amid US-China tensions and Thailand’s economic woes, analysts aren’t sure it’s a sound or necessary plan.
The idea of a Kra Canal linking the Indian and Pacific oceans dates back more than 300 years and, now, Bangkok is studying a ‘land bridge’ to replace it. But amid US-China tensions and Thailand’s economic woes, analysts aren’t sure it’s a sound or necessary plan.
Chinese steel exports have been hit by 15 anti-dumping investigations in the first nine months of this year amid what experts say is growing pandemic-driven protectionism.
Chinese steel exports have been hit by 15 anti-dumping investigations in the first nine months of this year amid what experts say is growing pandemic-driven protectionism.
As Thai army chief Apirat Kongsompong exits, his successor is likely to maintain the status quo while balancing US-China ties amid the pandemic and protests, analysts say.
As Thai army chief Apirat Kongsompong exits, his successor is likely to maintain the status quo while balancing US-China ties amid the pandemic and protests, analysts say.
As Thailand’s order of two Chinese submarines stalls, one analyst says US-China tensions could be behind the deal’s delay.
As Thailand’s order of two Chinese submarines stalls, one analyst says US-China tensions could be behind the deal’s delay.
Thai entertainers are increasingly backing calls for political change, even as they are aware of the risks of speaking out.
Thai entertainers are increasingly backing calls for political change, even as they are aware of the risks of speaking out.
Protests demanding democratic reform, new elections and measures to reduce the influence of Thailand’s king have been gaining momentum.
Protests demanding democratic reform, new elections and measures to reduce the influence of Thailand’s king have been gaining momentum.
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’.