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Thailand COVID-19

September 01, 2021
Thai Parliamentary No-Confidence Debate Targets Government’s COVID-19 Response
By Sebastian Strangio
While it is unlikely to unseat Prayut Chan-o-cha, the debate will allow the opposition to exact a political cost from the government for its handling of the pandemic.

August 19, 2021
COVID-19: A Catalyst for Rising Inequality in Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
The current COVID-19 outbreak has exacerbated the country's already wide gap between rich and poor.

August 19, 2021
Southeast Asia Facing ‘Critical’ Weeks in COVID-19 Fight: Red Cross
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent weeks, the region has seen more than twice as many deaths from the coronavirus than North America.

July 23, 2021
Thai Navy’s Submarine Acquisition Stuck in Limbo
By Tita Sanglee
With COVID-19 spiraling out of control in Thailand, the $683 million purchase has again drawn criticism.

July 22, 2021
Thailand to Join COVAX, Acknowledging Low Vaccine Supply
By Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul
The country's slow vaccine rollout has heaped pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government.

July 19, 2021
Thai Police Forcefully Disperse Protesters Demanding PM’s Resignation
By Sebastian Strangio
Simmering anti-government sentiment has been compounded by Prayut's failures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 16, 2021
Malaysia to Phase Out China’s Sinovac Vaccine
By Sebastian Strangio
Will mounting evidence about the limited efficacy of Chinese-made vaccines spell the end for Beijing's vaccine diplomacy?

July 09, 2021
COVID-19 Tightens Its Grip on Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
At least half of the region's 11 nations have seen record daily infection counts over the past week.

July 02, 2021
Thailand Reopens Resort Island to International Tourists
By Sebastian Strangio
The government hopes that the “Phuket sandbox” scheme will lead to the revival of Thailand's tourist industry.

June 29, 2021
Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions
By Sebastian Strangio
Until Southeast Asian nations achieve widespread vaccination distribution, they will continue to struggle with periodic outbreaks and lockdowns.

June 22, 2021
Thailand Prepares to Strike Back Against COVID-19. Will It Be Enough?
By James Guild
Thailand's ambitious plans for economic reopening are being undermined by the country's sluggish COVID-19 vaccine campaign.

June 08, 2021
Thailand Begins Mass Vaccination Campaign Amid Reported Supply Shortages
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's health authorities are relying heavily on the local production of AstraZeneca vaccines.