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Australian arrested in Myanmar as coup takes on significance for US Chinese rivalry in the region

Australian arrested in Myanmar as coup takes on significance for US Chinese rivalry in the region

February 6, 2021

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, visited Myanmar in mid-January and praised the military there for its work in the ‘national revitalisation’ of the country.… Read More ›

Baht losing against the dollar as vaccination success hopes in the United States grow stronger

Baht losing against the dollar as vaccination success hopes in the United States grow stronger

February 5, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

There may soon be even more pressure on the Thai government to push for a speedier vaccine drive. So far, the government of Prayut Chan… Read More ›

Murder charge for 19 year old who barrelled down elderly 84-year-old Thai man in San Francisco

Murder charge for 19 year old who barrelled down elderly 84-year-old Thai man in San Francisco

February 4, 2021

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Vicha Ratanapakdee’s daughter Kim told reporters that her father had followed her to the United States after she met her American husband to help take… Read More ›

Key bank committee votes to keep interest rates steady but warns of economic risks short-term

Key bank committee votes to keep interest rates steady but warns of economic risks short-term

February 4, 2021

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A top official with Standard Chartered Bank in Thailand agreed there was no need to move on interest rates now but felt it may still… Read More ›

Top boss Heinecke: vaccines the ‘single ray of hope’ for the country’s battered tourism sector

Top boss Heinecke: vaccines the ‘single ray of hope’ for the country’s battered tourism sector

February 3, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

In a two page letter sent to the Prime Minister’s Office in Bangkok last Thursday, the American-born businessman, one of the kingdom’s most successful executives,… Read More ›

US and UK show a way to end vaccine nightmare says top doctor urging vaccination for ‘herd immunity’

US and UK show a way to end vaccine nightmare says top doctor urging vaccination for ‘herd immunity’

February 3, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand now appears ready to go all-in on a vaccine programme while the AstraZeneca vaccine still remains the only approved jab. This week, the Chairman… Read More ›

Military coup in Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi held with scores of leading political figures arrested by troops 

Military coup in Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi held with scores of leading political figures arrested by troops 

February 1, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The United States, through White House spokesperson Jen Psaki, has issued a stern warning to the coup makers saying it will ‘take action’ unless civilian… Read More ›

Call from Washington hints at a bigger role in US foreign policy plans in the Asia Pacific region

Call from Washington hints at a bigger role in US foreign policy plans in the Asia Pacific region

January 31, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai is confident of an improved US Thai relationship after a phone conversation last Thursday with newly confirmed Secretary of State… Read More ›

Go-ahead – stranded foreign tourists to stay until May 30th with new visa order signed by Immigration Chief

Go-ahead – stranded foreign tourists to stay until May 30th with new visa order signed by Immigration Chief

January 30, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Flexible approach from the Immigration Bureau will be welcomed by foreign tourists still here since before April 2020. However, the need to be circumspect and… Read More ›

฿4,000 payouts for social security workers in the private sector being worked on by the government

฿4,000 payouts for social security workers in the private sector being worked on by the government

January 29, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The scheme is backed by the Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha who has expressed concern for 11 million workers, many working in hotels in the… Read More ›

Thai Airways seeks a second and last extension to file its survival plan with the Bankruptcy Court on March 3rd

Thai Airways seeks a second and last extension to file its survival plan with the Bankruptcy Court on March 3rd

January 28, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Rejection of the plan either by the court or creditors could see Thai Airways lose its court protected status. This would leave it at the… Read More ›

Thailand’s vaccination programme will not be complete until the end of 2022 says Health Minister Anutin

Thailand’s vaccination programme will not be complete until the end of 2022 says Health Minister Anutin

January 27, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

A Super Poll survey in recent days shows the public firmly behind the government and in stout agreement with the legal action being taken against… Read More ›

Cabinet eases the burden on struggling firms as tourism sector warns another million jobs will go

Cabinet eases the burden on struggling firms as tourism sector warns another million jobs will go

January 27, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Cabinet decision this week on reduced social security fund contributions for firms in Thailand for February and March. It falls far short of the wish… Read More ›

Fact – only 6,556 visitors arrived in Thailand last month compared to 3.95 million in December 2019

Fact – only 6,556 visitors arrived in Thailand last month compared to 3.95 million in December 2019

January 26, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Government battling on all fronts to tame the latest virus wave while the loss of foreign tourism income has begun to bite even harder as… Read More ›

Thailand is winning its second battle against Covid-19 but an economic end is out of sight amid uncertainty

Thailand is winning its second battle against Covid-19 but an economic end is out of sight amid uncertainty

January 25, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Interprovincial travel is still restricted across the country and 14 days quarantine is required for visitors from 5 highly infected provinces, namely Samut Sakhon, Rayong,… Read More ›

US Ambassador resigns as Biden Presidency starts with growing tensions with China over Taiwan

US Ambassador resigns as Biden Presidency starts with growing tensions with China over Taiwan

January 24, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Taiwan may emerge as a significant issue over the coming months and years as aggressive military moves this week over the island have confirmed fears… Read More ›

Desperate foreign tourism business concerns are clinging to straws as they try to survive the crisis

Desperate foreign tourism business concerns are clinging to straws as they try to survive the crisis

January 24, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Most senior officials and economists agree that vaccination programmes bringing about a return to health security is the only answer for Thailand’s tourism industry. Yet,… Read More ›

Danish man arrested, facing charges after Pattaya drug dealing sting at local hospital coffee shop

Danish man arrested, facing charges after Pattaya drug dealing sting at local hospital coffee shop

January 23, 2021

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

51-year-old Mr John Finn whose real name is Oersted Meyer Jensen was identified by police after the arrest. They have confirmed he is being charged… Read More ›

Thai bank bucks the trend as most report sharp drops in profit and a cautious outlook for 2021

Thai bank bucks the trend as most report sharp drops in profit and a cautious outlook for 2021

January 23, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

It was a rather sombre picture as Thai banks, in reports to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, reported an overall 23% drop in profits for… Read More ›

Rocky days for Thai media and ad industry as virus ravages budgets and spends with economic uncertainty

Rocky days for Thai media and ad industry as virus ravages budgets and spends with economic uncertainty

January 22, 2021

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Crisis for the Thai media and ad industry existed long before the virus emerged in Wuhan as spending on media in Thailand fell inexorably from… Read More ›

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