Thailand economy

Three months after Beijing ended its severe "zero COVID" policy, Bangkok says it is on track to meet its 2023 target of 5 million tourists from China.

The country's economy continues to be heavily dependent on foreign demand for goods and services.

Brussels called a halt negotiations in mid-2014, shortly after the Thai military seized power in a coup.

The economics of cement production, particularly in emerging markets, are closely entwined with both politics and climate policy.

The development, driven by the revival of the tourism sector, suggests that the country is beginning to recover from the pandemic in earnest.  

In Thailand the most important thing is to keep the baht stable and maximize exports.

COVID-19 exacerbated the situation, but high levels of household debt are a structural feature of the Thai economy that predates the pandemic.

Inflation and rising commodity prices have assisted some countries' recovery, while holding back others.

Health authorities have recommended that the suspension of a quarantine-free travel scheme be extended until January 31.

The move came a day after the country's health authorities identified the first local transmission of the new variant.

If approved, the merger between the two firms will create the country's largest telecommunications firm.

While there are clear benefits to joining the pact, there are also clear drawbacks that could make life harder for the average Thai.