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How Thailand put COVID-19 in the past for APEC’s future
Published on 19/11/2022
» The top priority for APEC in 2022 has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosting the cooperation this year, Thailand plotted a course forward for APEC economies in the post-COVID-19 era, acknowledging that the resumption of trade, commerce and investment was dependent on continued containment of the virus and proper protection of peoples.
Let's all celebrate responsibly
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2022
» The Year of the Tiger arrives tomorrow and people, particularly in East and Southeast Asian countries, are ready to celebrate Lunar New Year 2022. For many of us, however, it's going to be another year of quiet celebration under the influence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unvaccinated risk losing jobs in Singapore
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/01/2022
» Workers in Singapore who refuse to be inoculated against Covid-19 may risk losing their jobs as new restrictions on office access take effect.
Tackling household debt high on govt's 2022 agenda
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2022
» The government has set its sights on hastening the economic recovery and marking 2022 as the year of tackling household debt, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his New Year message.
UK eases travel rules for countries including Thailand
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 08/10/2021
» LONDON: Britain will scrap tough Covid-19 quarantine requirements for 47 destinations including South Africa and Thailand on Monday and make it easier for people to arrive from countries including India and Turkey in the latest relaxation of the rules.
Executives see much work ahead
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Phusadee Arunmas and Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 08/10/2021
» Thailand still requires a tremendous effort and an elaborate government plan to help its economy bounce back, particularly regarding digital transformation as it aims to improve competitiveness.
Reopening faces more hurdles
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's vow on June 16 to reopen Thailand by mid-October can be deemed a failure as only a few islands are welcoming vaccinated foreigners.
Evergrande drama keeps investors on sidelines
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 25/09/2021
» Recap: US equity futures and European shares dropped and sovereign bond yields in Europe climbed as uncertainty around the fate of debt-plagued China Evergrande Group dented investor sentiment. Gold prices edged higher after a 1% drop in the previous session, spurred by a subdued dollar.
Hua Hin Oct 15 reopening on schedule
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/09/2021
» Hua Hin is likely to be the only one of the five destinations scheduled to reopen to vaccinated tourists on Oct 15 to reach the required inoculation rate of 70% for residents.
Govt to accelerate vaccinations, stimulus measures - PM
Reuters, Published on 22/09/2021
» The government will speed up vaccinations and introduce urgent stimulus measures to mitigate the impact of its most severe coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.