More Thais illegal sneak back from Malaysia across the Sungai Kolok river
NARATHIWAT, Apr 29, 2020, Bangkok Post. Fifty more Thais waded across the Sungai Kolok river…
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US govt funded study found that China could have choked off the Mekong, threatening the lifeline of millions in Asia: Study
NEW YORK, Apr 28, 2020, CNBC. A study released recently found that China is holding…
Cambodia’s neighbours in South-east Asia may start to ease restrictions
PHNOM PENH, Apr 27, 2020, The Khmer Times. Cambodia’s bellwether neighbours – Thailand and Vietnam…
Emergency decree extended in Thailand to the end of May
BANGKOK, Apr 27, 2020, Bangkok Post. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday…
One of two international airports serving Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ready for normal operations from May 1
BANGKOK, Apr 26, 2020, The Nation. Suvarnabhumi Airport will be ready to open again on…
[Analytics] Asia should lead the way in producing a coronavirus vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not…
More Thais wade home from Malaysia across the river
NARATHIWAT, Apr 25, 2020, Bangkok Post. Thirty-three Thai workers stranded in Malaysia waded across the…
Philippines plans 300,000 tonnes of rice imports to boost stocks
MANILA, Mar 31, 2020, Reuters. The Philippine government is looking to import 300,000 tonnes of…
Thai migrant workers hit hard by lockdown
BANGKOK, Mar 31, 2020, The ASEAN Post. On Thursday, Thailand declared a state of emergency…
Myanmar man self-isolates in tree house when he returned from Thailand
TAK, Mar 31, 2020, Bangkok Post. A migrant worker refused entry to his home village…
Govt won’t let Thai Airways International go under: Deputy PM
BANGKOK, Mar 31, 2020, Bangkok Post. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday said the…
Pandemic may see 11 million driven into poverty in East Asia and Pacific: World Bank
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 31, 2020, The Straits Times. In a bad case scenario, East Asia…