Fomicheva Elena

Covid-19 in Thailand and Dealing with its Consequences

ЮГО-ВОСТОЧНАЯ АЗИЯ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ, 2020, №2(47), 75-85

 
Annotation: The author presents a picture of the spread of coronavirus in Thailand by time and territory. It characterizes the features of its development and raises the question of the causes of a fairly easy course of the pandemic in Thailand. The actions of the authorities to combat the incidence of the virus are assessed as quite satisfactory. Estimates of possible losses in the economy of a country experiencing a slowdown in growth rates, which is complicated by an unprecedented drought and pandemic, especially in the tourism industry, are given. The article also discusses strategic policy directions to overcome the current negative phenomena in the economy.

Keywords: Thailand, Сovid-19, economic problems