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Thailand's Covid hit worst in region, say experts
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/08/2020
» The kingdom's economic growth is likely to fall 7.8%, the biggest projected drop in the region, due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and service sectors, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
Japan's lesson over virus management
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2020
» Despite the possibility of a second wave of infections, Japan's approach to tackling the coronavirus through "soft lockdowns" has been hailed as a key lesson for Thailand, a forum was told yesterday.
Virus puts police officers in harm's way
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/04/2020
» Although some members of the public can safely work from home, police officers are combating crime at their own risk amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 60 officers and put nearly 1,500 in self-quarantine.
Face masks 'snapped up right away'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/02/2020
» Despite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's assurance about the availability of surgical face masks, some pharmacies and convenience stores in two Bangkok districts were found to be running short on supplies.
South Korea backs Thai-led Mekong strategy
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/12/2019
» South Korea is urging Thailand to spearhead the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (Acmecs) for sustainable water management, after President Moon Jae-in met with Asean leaders last month in Busan under Thailand's year-long chairmanship.
Seoul can help to regulate Mekong's flow
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/10/2019
» In 2017, South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced the "New Southern Policy", which is aimed at deepening relations with Southeast Asia to the extent that four other major powers -- the United States, China, Japan and Russia -- have done.
Canada navy port call lifts ties
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/09/2019
» The Royal Canadian Navy is making a port call at Laem Chabang in the eastern province of Chon Buri to strengthen diplomatic ties with Thailand as part of its effort to deepen engagement in Asia-Pacific.
Asia-Pacific ministers vow to end regional rows
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/08/2019
» Foreign ministers of Asia-Pacific countries have affirmed they were committed to resolving conflicts in the South China Sea, Myanmar's Rakhine state, and the Korean Peninsula, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Pompeo touts US-Asean ties
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/08/2019
» US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has pledged the United States' unwavering support for the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific which was announced during the 34th Asean Summit in Bangkok in June.
Thailand urged to use forums for peace effort
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/06/2019
» Former foreign minister Kasit Piromya has urged Thailand as the current chair of Asean to use the 34th Asean Summit and the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) as an opportunity for peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula.