THAILAND

Relief as rain falls, but drought's aftermath to linger

Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 30/05/2016

» The arrival of long-awaited rain this month has brought relief across large swathes of Asia from one of the worst heatwaves in decades. But the impact of the recent drought will be felt for months to come in the form of lower crop output, higher food prices and economic hardship for farmers.