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October 23, 2020
A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come
By Jason Hung
The arrival of the first Chinese tourists in Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program is a good sign for the Thai economy.
October 22, 2020
Thailand’s Protesters Want the World to Know #WhatsHappeningInThailand
By Jake Black
Social media has played an important role in attracting international attention to the movement's struggle for reform.
October 22, 2020
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.
October 22, 2020
Border Trade Authorities Wary of Myanmar’s COVID-19 Second Wave
By Shah Suraj Bharat
Since a recent spike in infections, border authorities in China and Thailand have tightened restrictions on trade with Myanmar.
October 22, 2020
With Plane Load of Chinese Visitors, Thailand Kicks off Attempted Tourism Revival
By Sebastian Strangio
But the stringent conditions of the Special Tourist Visa meant that the sector's recovery will be slow.
October 21, 2020
As Thailand Protests, Hong Kong Offers Solidarity
By Jessie Lau
The Milk Tea Alliance began online, but has morphed into transnational connections between real world protests.
October 19, 2020
Defying State of Emergency, Thailand Student Protests Roll Onward
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand student protesters are increasingly drawing support – and tactics – from Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
October 16, 2020
Thai PM Refuses to Resign, Police Crack Down on Protesters
By Associated Press
Thai police used water cannons and charged at a massive crowd in Bangkok.
October 16, 2020
What Did the Chinese FM’s Tour of Southeast Asia Achieve?
By Sebastian Strangio
Wang Yi riffed on a number of familiar tunes, from China's role in post-COVID-19 recovery to the shibboleth of “non-interference.”
October 15, 2020
Protesters Again Fill the Streets of Bangkok
By Cory Wright
Gathering at the Democracy Monument, protesters then marched on Government House, where the prime minister’s offices are located.
October 15, 2020
Thailand Imposes ‘Severe’ State of Emergency to Quash Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
While the move will dampen public protests, it will do little to address the concerns that have pushed so many Thais into the streets.
October 14, 2020
Thai Democracy Protesters March Despite Police, Rival Groups
By Associated Press
Thai activists launched a massive third rally in Bangkok despite heavy security presence and counter-demonstrators' harassment.
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