International Air Transport Association urges countries to stop using quarantine as a control measure...
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The International Air Transport Association released a statement last week in which they urged countries to stop using quarantines as a control measure for Covid-19 and re-open borders, warning the air industry would...
Opinion: What the presidency of Joe Biden will look like for Southeast Asia
The following is an opinion editorial by guest writer Ong Bo Yang. The opinions and statements within are his own.
President-Elect Joe Biden is likely to become the 46th President of the United States on January...
World Health Organization gives lavish praise to Thailand at World Health Assembly event for...
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WHO Director-General, Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, gave lavish praise to Thailand this week at the World Health Assembly, a meeting devoted to bringing together leaders from around the world and giving advice and sharing...
Thailand agrees to form world’s largest free trade pact RCEP with fifteen Asia-Pacific countries...
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Thailand is among fifteen Asia-Pacific countries to sign the world's largest free-trade bloc titled the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) today, November 15, a Deputy Prime Minister confirmed this afternoon.
The RCEP groups 10...
Thai government spokesperson says USA suspending trade benefits for some Thai products will not...
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A prominent Thai government spokesperson said earlier this week that the USA suspending trade benefits for some Thai products as part of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) would not significantly hurt Thai exports.
The...
Hungary’s foreign and trade minister tests positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus while arriving in Thailand...
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Hungary's foreign and trade minister Péter Szijjártó, 42, has tested positive for Covid-19 coronavirus after arriving in Thailand for an official visit, Thailand's public health ministry confirmed today, November 4.
Public health minister Anutin...
Thailand and China sign high speed rail project between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima
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The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O'Cha, presided over the official signing of a major high speed rail project yesterday between China and Thailand that is designed to connect Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima...
Eddie Van Halen dead at 65 from throat cancer
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Legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after a long battle with throat cancer, stated his son on Twitter early this morning Thailand time.
My heart...
International tourism numbers could plunge up to 80% in 2020, World Tourism Organization reports
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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports that the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a decline of international arrival numbers between 60 to 80 percent worldwide, putting millions of jobs in the tourism industry...
Laos will keep border checkpoints closed until at least the end of October
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Laos stated earlier this week that they have made the decision to keep their borders closed until the end of October to help protect against the Covid-19 coronavirus.
The statement was made by the Laos...