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Fragile, uneven recovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2022
» The world has entered 2022 facing numerous uncertainties. After two years of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron variant now poses challenges to economies even in countries where vaccination rates are high.
Practical recovery strategy needed
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2021
» The arrival of about 400 vaccinated international travellers in Phuket on Thursday was something to celebrate for people on the hard-hit resort island. They were the first visitors from abroad in 15 months.
Tourism revival in doubt again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/04/2021
» Most of Thailand's famous holiday destinations were nearly empty last week during the long Songkran holiday. The latest Covid-19 wave -- with daily infections climbing all week and hitting a record 1,582 on Friday -- scared tourists away from popular beach resorts close to Bangkok such as Pattaya, Cha-am and Hua Hin, which has also become a coronavirus hotspot following a superspreader event at a local pub.
Far too early for normal
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2020
» As a regular user of public transport, I have to admit feeling uncomfortable getting on a slightly crowded public bus in the evening when leaving work. But seeing much larger crowds trying to barge into the subway convinced me that there's no other choice for me to get home.
Healthy crisis management
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/04/2020
» With cases confirmed in more than 200 countries and topping one million worldwide, it's no surprise that the mere mention of Covid-19 makes many of us feel ill, myself included.
Covid-19 fight needs clarity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/03/2020
» The number of Covid-19 cases doesn't seem to slowing down anywhere except for China where the new coronavirus originated. But while the domestic outbreak seems to have been brought under control, imported cases had soared to 595 as of Friday, raising fears of a second wave and prompting Beijing to bar all foreign travellers.
Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.
Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.