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Bangkok Cancels New Year Celebration Over Fear of Omicron

The deputy governor said WHO asked countries to cancel some celebrations as Omicron can spread much faster than the Delta variant. Meanwhile, Thailand has also shown a significant rise in Omicron infections during the last few days.
Bangkok downtown street vendor

Insights into the impact of COVID-19 on Thailand’s households

In April 2020, the Thai government passed a 1 trillion baht borrowing decree to address health needs, provide relief, and economic recovery. An estimated 44 million Thais have benefitted from this social assistance and social insurance programs during the pandemic.

Thailand’s Prime Minister concerned over illegal gambling during Euro 2020

Police in Thailand is tasked with monitoring illegal gambling. Raids regularly take place resulting in fines and or jail time for people found to be hosting or playing in illegal gambling events.

Climate change raises asset risks for banks in Asia-Pacific

Climate change and related government policies raise asset risks for banks in Asia-Pacific, while legal and reputational risks are growing while large, diversified banks in the region are better able to cope with these risks and preserve their credit strength

ASEAN economies poised for robust recovery with 6% real GDP growth in 2021

The six largest ASEAN nations (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) are expected to witness positive real GDP growth rates in 2021 according to Global Data

Thailand new coronavirus cases -59- down to two digits

Of the new cases, 28 were exposed to the virus while visiting high-risk areas. The province with the highest number of infections is Bangkok (10), followed by Samut Sakhon (7).

Thailand switches to black and white for final farewell to late King

Many businesses across Thailand will come to a halt while others will make necessary adjustments to pay their last respects to the beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.