Economics

Thailand’s Lockdown-Like Virus Curbs Dent Economic Recovery

Worsening outbreak seen fueling household debt, unemployment
Retailers, shopping malls, airlines to be hit by new measures

A Covid-19 mobile testing unit at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Woramahawihan Buddhist Temple in Bnagkok on July 10.Photographer: Sirachai Arunrugstichai/Getty Images

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Suttinee (Ying) Yuvejwattana and Randy Thanthong-Knight

July 11, 2021 at 9:00 PM UTC

Updated on

July 12, 2021 at 5:02 AM UTC

This article is for subscribers only.

We're tracking the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and the global response. Sign up here for our daily newsletter on what you need to know.

Thailand risks fueling its decade-high unemployment rate and household debt with the imposition of lockdown-like measures to contain the deadliest Covid outbreak to hit the nation.