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Topic: Thailand

Thailand has done a fantastic job of fighting Covid. But tourists aren’t impressed

IMF data shows that Thailand's economy has done worse than its neighbours since it heavily relies on tourism. The country is only now allowing visitors back, but under strict restrictions.

Thailand’s 100-day virus-free run ends with new local case

Patient has no travel history & worked as a disc jockey before being lodged in jail. His case suggests the virus has been spreading undetected, and sparks concerns of another wave.

Thailand’s protesters have strayed into its most taboo territory – the monarchy

Some protestors in Thailand want limits imposed on the monarchy — a fraught issue that risks confrontation with lese majeste laws, which can land offenders with long prison terms.

Thousands protest in Bangkok against government and monarchy

In one of the biggest gatherings yet among protesters, over 10,000 people rallied in Bangkok demanding an end to the military-led administration.

Thai students risk jail with calls for greater democracy and curbing monarchy’s power

Demonstrators gathered Monday as part of near-daily gatherings across Thailand, which have gained momentum after the arrests of top leaders who have since been released on bail.

Thailand set to start human trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in September

Globally, 160 vaccines are being studied for Covid-19, of which 21 are at the clinical evaluation stage, according to the World Health Organization.

Thailand reopens to tourists – but only those who are loaded & can charter private planes

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has added a clause to the plan to also allow those who have 'special arrangements' with the government.

Thailand’s Covid-19 vaccines human trials could start by October

If this vaccine reaches clinical trials, it’ll be among the first done outside high-income countries to reach that stage.

Southeast Asian economies are reopening but infection risk among migrants still a threat

Thailand and Malaysia are trying to avoid what happened in Singapore, where infections spiked among low-wage foreign workers living in cramped housing.

Monkeys in Thailand, wild goats in North Wales taking over locked-down cities

Monkeys in Thailand are hungry and missing people while wild goats of North Wales are enjoying being on the streets during the Covid lockdown.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.