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Malaysian tourists warned of bad weather in Thailand
Published on 20/09/2024
» Malaysia has strongly advised its citizens vacationing in Thailand to be watchful as the country is facing storms that have pounded many provinces with downpours.
Israel starts striking Hezbollah targets
Published on 19/09/2024
» The Israeli military began striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday, just as the movement’s leader was preparing to deliver a speech about the calamitous past few days.
Disabled get extra time to apply
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.
Official backs negative income tax concept
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2024
» Finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit has voiced his support for the negative income tax (NIT) scheme, which would provide welfare payments to workers, also known as workfare, when their income falls below a specified threshold.
Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after killing two in China
Reuters, Published on 07/09/2024
» HANOI - Asia’s most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least four people after tearing through the Chinese island of Hainan and the Philippines.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
China jails Taiwanese activist for nine years
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» BEIJING - China handed a nine-year prison term to a Taiwanese political activist convicted of "separatism," a rare sentence that prompted Taiwan to warn its people about the dangers of travelling across the strait.
Digital sentiment declines amid political concerns
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Digital Industry Sentiment Index in the second quarter declined to 52.4, from 54.1 in the previous quarter, which was attributed to people's weaker purchasing power and the delay in state budget disbursement.
China: Benefactor or imperial menace?
Oped, Published on 06/09/2024
» Since the start of the 21st century, China has shown its desire to recapture its previous position as the world's most powerful and influential nation. Centuries ago, China -- going by the name of the "Middle Kingdom" -- was the world's most influential nation until Western European countries arrived on the shores of the Chinese empire in the early 16th century.
Foreign e-commerce firms told to open Thai offices
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Foreign e-commerce operators will be required to set up registered offices in Thailand under the digital platform service law, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).