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Amid Surge, Thailand Seeks Additional Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines
By Sebastian Strangio
The order is an admission that the government's vaccine procurement efforts have fallen far short of the mark.
Thailand Buffeted by Third Wave of COVID-19 Infections
By Sebastian Strangio
The new outbreak threatens to undermine Thailand's economic recovery before it has even begun.
Is Another Taper Tantrum on the Way in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Rising U.S. bond yields have prompted fears of capital flight from Southeast Asian economies. How serious is the threat?
How Are Thailand’s Youth Protests Impacting Foreign Investment?
By Maxwell Abbott
Thailand’s protests have not yet caused a mass exodus of foreign investors. But continuing political unrest could drive multinational corporations away.
Thailand Orders Restrictions as COVID-19 Cluster Spreads
By Sebastian Strangio
Coming after months of successful containment, the outbreak in Thailand suggests the fragility of victories over COVID-19.
Thailand’s Debt Dilemma
By James Guild
The nation is hoping to pump stimulus into the economy while maintaining a stable currency. Can it thread the needle?
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.
Southeast Asian Economies Face Generational Downturn from COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
A new World Bank report predicts sharp economic contractions that could produce a wave of "new COVID poor."
Thailand’s Lost Youth
By David Hutt
A Thai born in 1990 has now experienced 3 economic crises, 2 military coups, and countless constitutional changes. Small wonder discontent is boiling over.
With Price High, Thais with Dwindling Incomes Sell Off Gold
By Associated Press
The economy is down, but gold prices are up.
Coronavirus Hits Thailand Hard
By Austin Bodetti
The precipitous drop in visitors from China could represent as big a danger to Thailand as the virus itself.
What Does a Rising Baht Mean for Thailand's Economy?
By Phornchanok Cumperayot
A closer look at the economic implications of recent currency appreciation for the country.