The government wants Thailand’s capital to be known around the world as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok). Thais don’t object to the name, but they’d prefer their leaders focus on fixing the economy.
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In Asia, Covid-19 Rules Fall Away, With a Big Caveat
Daily life in the region was once regulated by a snarl of virus restrictions. That is changing fast — except in mainland China, which is still rolling out lockdowns.
For Kotchakorn Voraakhom, Water and Landscape Do Mix
With climate change bringing harsher rains and rising waters, Kotchakorn Voraakhom designs landscapes to alleviate flooding and add greenery.
Southeast Asia’s Tourist Spots Are Open, but Visitors Are Scarce
Hopes for a revival of international tourism have fizzled amid restrictions, paperwork, a lack of flights and uncertainty around the Omicron variant.
Blinken Halts Asia Trip After Journalist Tests Positive for Covid
Citing the need for caution, the secretary of state expressed “deep regret” to Thailand’s deputy prime minister before returning to the United States earlier than planned.
The World Is Unprepared for the Next Pandemic, Report Says
The latest Global Health Security Index finds that no country is positioned well to respond to outbreaks.
Thailand Reports First Case of Omicron Variant
A U.S. citizen who entered the country nearly a week ago received his first positive test result on Dec. 1. Thailand has pushed to reopen to tourists, aiming to revive its economy.
More Asian Countries Slowly Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The easing of restrictions comes as the holiday travel season is about to begin.
Thailand Reopens to Tourists Without Requiring Quarantine
About a fifth of the nation’s economy depends on the vacation industry. Before the pandemic, the country was one of the world’s top destinations, drawing nearly 40 million visitors in 2019.