China
Updates on China-Thailand relations, including trade, tourism, and political developments.
- Tourism News
First tourists in 7 months arrive in BKK today
5pm today – that’s the time the first groups of…
- Visa Information
41 foreign tourists to arrive in Bangkok today on Special Tourist Visa after 7 month ban
Just 41 foreign tourists are expected to arrive in Bangkok…
- Bangkok News
After protest cleared, Government House hosts first foreign minister since the Covid-19 outbreak
After all the commotion outside Bangkok’s Government House this morning,…
- Visa Information
No one in Guangzhou applied for the Special Tourist Visa, Foreign Ministry
Not a single person from Guangzhou, China, actually applied for…
- Covid-19 News
China’s economy expected to grow 1.6% in 2020 – World Bank
Much the world is currently seeing continuing surges of new…
- Visa Information
“Administrative issues” delayed Special Tourist Visa flight
A senior tourism official told Reuters reporters that “administrative issues”…
- Visa Information
Special Tourist Visa flight postponed, National Security Council confirms
After much confusion about when the group of Chinese tourists…
- Visa Information
Special Tourist Visa flight to Phuket delayed, tourists to arrive after the Vegetarian Festival
The country’s first tourists to arrive since April’s border closures…
- Thailand News
US accuses Chinese companies of exploitation along the Mekong River
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accusing Chinese…
- Covid-19 News
China re-affirms commitment to cooperate with Thailand over Covid vaccine
China is re-affirming its commitment to cooperate with Thailand over…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok DJ infected with more contagious, less severe Covid-19 strain
The Bangkok DJ who recently tested positive for Covid-19 was…
- Tourism News
Chinese official rules out return of China-Thailand tourism anytime soon
China is not yet ready to welcome international tourists, says…
- World News
Australia falls into a recession, global economies at a loss
“Our record run of 28 consecutive years of economic growth…
- Politics News
Government postpones controversial submarines deal
With a recent poll revealing that one of the public’s…
- Politics News
Chinese Coast Guard nabs fleeing Hong Kong activists
Chinese authorities have captured and arrested around a dozen Hong…
- Tourism News
Spokesperson says “Phuket Model” won’t be enacted nationally anytime soon
The deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said yesterday that the…
- Politics News
Democrats say ‘no’ to submarine proposal
Democrats give a hard “no” to the proposed plan to…
- Covid-19 News
China admits skipping clinical trials in roll-out of Covid vaccine for high-risk groups
As Russian President Vladimir Putin trumpets the launch of the…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rains expected in Northern Thailand. ‘Higos’ reaches China’s coast.
Category 3 tropical storm Higos is expected to bring heavy…
- World News
Indonesia participates in Phase 3 clinical trials for Chinese C-19 vaccine
Indonesians have been getting involved in Phase 3 of testing…
- World News
Hong Kong officials arrest high-profile media boss under new national security law
The arrest of the Hong Kong media tycoon, Jimmy Lai,…
- Economy News
Survey: China travel may take a year to recover
Data from the latest travel report by ITB China Travel…
- Covid-19 News
China orders mandatory Covid-19 testing for all international arrivals
China’s Civil Aviation Administration has announced that all passengers entering…
- Covid-19 News
Transit passengers must have health certificate before buying ticket: CAAC
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has ordered the implementation…
- World News
A recovering China faces worst floods in decades
As China is still reeling from economic impacts of Covid-19,…
- World News
Chinese professor freed after criticisms of president landed him in 6 day detention
A Chinese professor, who criticised President Xi Jinping’s handling of…
- Covid-19 News
Travel bubbles may be postponed “indefinitely”
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand now says the proposed…
- World News
State quarantine for Thais entering Singapore, while harder hit nations get a pass
Singapore’s government will continue to require that all Thai arrivals…
- World News
Facebook blocks Hong Kong’s user data requests after China’s new security law
Facebook is blocking requests from Hong Kong to receive user…
- World News
Australia and UK may offer a safe haven to Hong Kong citizens
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is “actively considering”…
