Covid-19
Thailand discovers 30 new coronavirus infections; extends airspace shut down until the end of April
Thailand’s government said on Wednesday that it had discovered 30 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,643.It continues a lowering trend of new infections with no increase of three digits in over a week.There...
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Regional update: Coronavirus cases in Thailand
Our updated number of cases by region, current as of Wednesday morning, are listed below.Central region: Bangkok: 1311Nonthaburi: 149Samut Prakan: 107Pathum Thani: 33Nakhon Pathom: 18Samut Sakhon: 13Nakhon Sawan: 10Phitsanulok: 6Saraburi: 5Suphan Buri: 5Phetchabun: 3Sukhothai: 3Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: 2Lopburi: 2Nakhon...
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The impact from the coronavirus outbreak could cost Thailand 1.3 trillion baht in economic damage
Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) said the outbreak of the coronavirus could cost the Thai economy 1.3 trillion baht or 7.7 per cent of the gross domestic product. Revenues from tourism will be hit the hardest with a loss of...
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What does the history of Sino-Thai relations tell us about its future?
In 1975, Thailand established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.In the communique signed by Kukrit Pramoj and Zhou En-lai, Thailand endorsed the One China policy on the basis of the “the traditionally close and friendly relations...
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Thailand turns to Tiktok in times of plague
As the coronavirus pandemic and restrictive measures continue to keep us safe, boredom has inevitably set in.Just two months ago, Thais were still out and about and experiencing all that life had to offer. But sunny days and...
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Coronavirus impact steepens as global banks project sharper dip in economic growth and unemployment
Banks and global institutions have come out to warn that the recession that has gripped the world could be far worse than predictions made just weeks ago as the spread of the virus has been far worse than their...
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Construction sites in Bangkok go full steam ahead despite the risk of coronavirus outbreaks
Vat Oudom chose not to go back
to Cambodia when Thailand announced that it was going to close its borders to curtail
the coronavirus outbreak. He chose to stay because he had legal status in
Thailand, he had a place to stay...
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Thailand confirms 34 new coronavirus infections; one new fatality
Thailand’s government confirmed on Tuesday that it had discovered 34 new coronavirus infections bringing the total number of infected to 2,613It continues a lowering trend of new infections in the country which the government attributes to its policies.There...
Current Affairs
The worst drought in living memory has been exacerbated by Chinese dams withholding water
One of the worst droughts in the last 40 years in Thailand has been exacerbated by the Chinese government which has been intentionally holding water in its Mekong river dams, a new study says."The severe lack of water...
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The central bank’s bond moves may be in line globally but it is raising questions at home
The third economic coronavirus relief package worth at least 1.9 trillion baht is not without controversy. Various aspects of the plan, which was announced this month, has been criticized by analysts and former officials.The Bank of Thailand (BOT)’s...
