Opinion
Thailand's problems begin in the classroom
Anachronistic education system produces poor productivity and restive students
Economy
Economy
Soaring fuel prices drag on Thai economy, spark protest
Southeast Asian nation fighting to shake off impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Economy
Thai Q3 unemployment at 16-year high as COVID squeezes economy
Jobless rate jumped to 2.25% in the quarter, meaning 870,000 workers without work
Economy
Thailand's GDP slides back into contraction with 0.3% dip in Q3
Outlook for 2022 looks rosier with anticipated tourist inflow
Business trends
ASEAN's digital economy projected to hit $1tn by 2030
Google-led report says retail and finance to fuel growth as internet use surges
Coronavirus
Thailand reopens borders for vaccinated tourists to boost economy
First quarantine-free flight arrives from Japan
Economy
Bangkok to lift ban on alcohol consumption in restaurants on Nov. 1
Kingdom also to scrap night curfew, hurrying to revive economy with tourists
Coronavirus
Asian economies take $1.7tn hit from COVID in 2020
Tourism and other service sectors suffered most
Coronavirus
Thailand to reopen for quarantine-free entry from 46 countries
Bigger-than-expected list needed to stimulate tourism, PM says
Coronavirus
Thailand to lift quarantine for vaccinated visitors in November
Reopening starts with 10 nations, Prayuth says, likely including U.S. and China
Economy
Thailand's proposed $15 tax on foreign tourists stirs debate
Industry warns added fee could drive away visitors and hinder recovery
Economy
Thailand and Indonesia growth dips below forecasts: survey
U.S. monetary policy and Chinese economy pose uncertainties
Coronavirus
Thailand to let more businesses open and shorten curfew hours
Kingdom begins to work the rust out of its long-dormant tourist infrastructure
Economy
ASEAN's delta battle mows nearly 1% off ADB growth forecast
Myanmar in line to contract 18.4% in 2021 as military rule and COVID take toll
Economy
ASEAN finances eroded by pandemic, stoking risk of currency slump
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia resort to drastic measures to fund COVID relief
Automobiles
Japan automakers slash production plans by over 1 million units
Resurgent pandemic in Southeast Asia wreaks havoc on chip supplies
Economy
Thai tourism reopening hits roadblock due to slow vaccine rollout
October or November? Government sends mixed messages on resuming travel to Bangkok
Property
Chinese bet on properties in Thailand ahead of COVID recovery
Hotels and land in Phuket and Pattaya at discounted prices lure investors
Economy
Thailand pushes dream of 'land bridge' to boost economy
Backers say it would cut shipping time by 2 days, but project faces backlash
Pharmaceuticals
Thai demand for medicinal herb surges as natural COVID treatment
Government grants fah talai jone stamp of approval in bid to boost rural support