CNA Correspondent Podcast: What happens when inflation hits the humble instant noodle?
After China, Indonesia is the world’s top consumer of instant noodles. Thailand regularly makes it to the top 10 list too. Teresa Tang asks our correspondents in Jakarta and Bangkok how hard inflation has hit the convenient carb, and explores what governments are doing to keep the pantry favourite affordable.
Thai Prime Minister survives last no confidence vote before new elections
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha and his governemtn have surived yet another no confidence vote after a four-day-censure-debate. The result came at no surprise for political observers, as the government has prevailed against previous attempts to unseat it. Here's what we can expect next in Thai politics.
Fighting inflation, Thailand steps in to control instant noodle prices
Like many Asian countries, Thais love their instant noodles as well. Along with eight other Asian countries including Indonesia, India and the Philippines, Thailand makes up the top ten countries in the world that consumes the most instant noodles. And because it has become such a staple, the government has stepped in to make sure it remains within the reach of everyone in the country.
Thai parliament holds no-confidence debate against PM Prayut, 10 Cabinet members
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is fending off yet another no-confidence debate, alongside 10 other Cabinet members. They face accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement from the country's opposition.
Thai parliament to hold no-confidence debate against PM Prayut
Thailand's parliament is set to hold a new no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha and 10 other Cabinet ministers this week.
Review of Thai cave rescue movie trailer: How close is Thirteen Lives to real-life events?
The trailer for Thirteen Lives, a Ron Howard-directed movie on the 2018 Thai cave rescue and starring Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen is out. How close is it to real-life events at Tham Luang, where a football team and their coach were trapped in a cave and only evacuated after 18 days with the help of a complex operation involving hundreds? CNA's Thai correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut gives his take.