Covid-19
Thailand discovers 15 new coronavirus infections; lowest number of new cases since the outbreak began
Thailand’s government said on Wednesday that it had discovered 15 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,826.The 15 new cases are the lowest number of increased infections since the outbreak spread throughout the country in...
Current Affairs
Opinion: While foreign press criticized Chinese dams for our drought problems, Thai language media praised Beijing’s help
This month, English-language media both in Thailand and abroad revealed studies which showed that Chinese dams in the Upper Mekong was causing drought and other environmental and ecological problems downstream.We wrote, “one of the worst droughts in the...
Commentary
A plea from a Thai citizen stranded in the United States
In movies, when tragedy strikes Western cities, I would think to myself, “Well, I would make sure to ask the Thai consulate get me out of here. I’m so thankful for my Thai passport.” Fast forward to this month, as...
Current Affairs
Opinion: Outrage over PM’s call for “donations” is misplaced
The Prayut government has been on the receiving end of another round of negative press in the thick of the coronavirus crisis, due to the Prime Ministers’ recent comment that he would “seek help from the wealthiest members of...
Covid-19
Prime minister will not give into pressure and open the country up prematurely
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that the government is preparing to ease up on some lockdown measures amid the declining number of new coronavirus cases but the government is still on high alert. The official decision on the...
Covid-19
Thanathorn said he doesn’t know if mother asked by Prayut; working on providing equipment to hospitals
Former member of the now dissolved Future Forward Party Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said on Tuesday that he does not know if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha will send a letter to his mother as part of the government's initiative to ask...
Main
Unemployment rate could hit historic highs amid outbreak woes
The rate of unemployment in Thailand could reach 3-5 million people due to the coronavirus outbreak. It would be the highest unemployment figure ever seen on record, said Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Center (EIC). Representatives from the private sector,...
Covid-19
Thailand discovers 19 new coronavirus infections; low numbers could indicate imminent restart to the economy
Thailand’s government said on Tuesday that it had discovered 19 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,811.The 19 new cases are the lowest number in over a month.There was 1 new fatality with...
Covid-19
Grassroots struggling to survive while the government focus on efforts to subsidize utilities
The line stretched from the main building inside the temple complex all the way to the temple gate. Luang Por Methana said he had never seen anything like in his 30 years of ordination.The people had come to...
Current Affairs Main
Opinion: To make sure no Thai is left behind, build a true Team Thailand
Here is a tale of two press conferences.One is held by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. He announces that California will be forming a task force to help guide the state’s economic recovery. Newsom invites the task force’s...
