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Malaysia's forced deportations cannot be tolerated
Oped, Published on 10/03/2021
» The Feb 1 putsch by Myanmar's military has halted the country's democratic transition, sparking nationwide protests. Shortly after, on Feb 24, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of violence against civilians in Myanmar, Malaysia deported 1,086 Myanmar nationals back into the depths of the chaos. Malaysia's actions are the latest blow to the multiple crises facing the people of Myanmar, adding a new burden to a fragile state grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, unresolved ethnic armed conflicts and an increasingly violent coup. It raises the alarm about the increasing insecurity faced by refugees and migrants from Myanmar in other countries in the region, including Bangladesh and Malaysia.
How Vietjet made it through 2020
Published on 05/02/2021
» Aviation has been among those hit the hardest by the ravaging global pandemic in 2020. A Vietnamese airline, Vietjet, though has conquered such mounting challenge and achieved numerous milestones thanks to its unwavering determination and adaptable business decisions.
A monopoly, for sure
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/11/2020
» Re: "A more unequal society than ever before", (Opinion, Nov 14).
THAI confirms winter schedule
Published on 20/11/2020
» Thai Airways International has released details of its winter flight schedule, valid from 1 January to 27 March 2021.
Tourism operators seek cooperation
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/10/2020
» Tourism operators are urging state agencies to cooperate to avoid misunderstandings that could damage the industry.
China STVs exempt from ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Chinese government's ban on outbound tour groups will not affect those who apply for a special tourism visa (STV), says a key official.
Rakhine crisis needs holistic approach
Oped, Published on 21/10/2020
» When Myanmar joined Asean in 1997, it was considered a strategic move to counter the influence of China and India. Since then, Asean's relationship with the country has had many ups and downs, often due to persistent reports of human rights abuses.
Two Americans, 240 Yemen rebel backers freed in apparent swap
AFP, Published on 15/10/2020
» WASHINGTON - Two captive Americans were freed Wednesday in Yemen as more than 200 supporters of the country's Huthi rebels were allowed to return home, in an apparent swap involving Saudi Arabia and Oman.
B1.5m in aid to help Beirut recover from deadly blast
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/08/2020
» Thailand will provide 1.5 million baht to Lebanon in humanitarian assistance following the blast that killed at least 172 people in Beirut on Aug 4, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Forced to take the long way home
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/07/2020
» After spending months stranded abroad due to Covid-19 lockdowns, some foreign nationals with Thai work permits have finally managed to return.