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Thailand to lose $29 million from China's syrup import ban
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai businesses are expected to incur up to 1 billion baht (US$29.5 million) in losses from China's ban on sugar syrup and premixed powder exports from the Southeast Asian nation, with shipments left stranded in Chinese ports, industry group said.
242 million children's schooling disrupted by climate shocks in 2024: Unicef
AFP, Published on 24/01/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the 300-baht tourism fee this year.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
AFP, Published on 23/01/2025
» THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.
Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1
Published on 23/01/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the 300-baht tourism fee this year.
Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban
Published on 23/01/2025
» NEW DELHI - An Indian tribunal temporarily suspended a five-year data sharing ban between WhatsApp and owner Meta Platforms, a major relief for the US giant which had warned its advertising business will be affected.
Insurrection charge recommended against Korean president
AFP, Published on 23/01/2025
» SEOUL - South Korean investigators recommended Thursday that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol be charged with insurrection and abuse of power, as they handed over the results of their probe into his ill-fated declaration of martial law to prosecutors.
Parties trade barbs over pollution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2025
» The government and opposition parties are locked in a war of words over the worsening microdust situation with the crisis now expected to last until Friday.
Dust levels 'red' in most of Thailand as Bangkok schools close
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2025
» Ultrafine dust levels were in the red (hazardous-to-health) in 46 out of the 77 provinces and in Greater Bangkok on Wednesday morning, with only 10 provinces reporting moderate to good air quality.
Mbappe dispels doubts before crucial Real Madrid Champions League clash
AFP, Published on 21/01/2025
» MADRID — Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.