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Digitisation needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/10/2025
» Re: "New DES minister urged to prioritise AI", (Business, Sept 23). My son, who completed a BBA, has just joined an MBA programme at a local university. For this, he had to cancel his existing visa from his college and apply for a fresh one through his new university. He reached the immigration office at 8am and was given token 78 for cancellation and 900 for issuance of a new visa. With each applicant's process taking about 10 minutes, he would easily be spending over 12 hours there. The officials work beyond 4.30pm and until 9pm to issue or reject every visa.
White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
AFP, Published on 21/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
Topical topics in 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» As 2024 approaches its close, many stories that created headlines this year remain unresolved, leaving concerns, hopes and doubts among both the government and business community.
Empowering Giving: Bangkok Bank-Siriraj Card’s Impact on Lives
Published on 18/09/2024
» Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (PCL) continues to make a tangible impact on the lives of underprivileged patients at Siriraj Hospital, having donated over 70 million baht from medical spending under its “Bangkok Bank-Siriraj Card Project.” This initiative aligns with the bank’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable contributions.
Myanmar solution
Postbag, Published on 11/08/2024
» Re: "Junta says Shan pullback meant 'for safety of people'", (BP, Aug 7).
Japan adds driver, railway roles to skilled foreign worker visa
Published on 29/03/2024
» TOKYO: The Japanese government on Friday added four new industries to its foreign skilled worker visa programme as it moves to address the nation's driver shortage by allowing more people access to stays of up to five years.
Wan vows support for students in Indonesia amid job concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2023
» Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha promised to help address the concerns of Thai students in Indonesia over complaints they cannot apply for a job in the public sector with the degrees they have earned there.
China resumes group tours to Japan, US and UK
Published on 10/08/2023
» BEIJING: China on Thursday lifted a Covid-era ban on outbound group tours to dozens of countries including the United States and Japan, a move that could result in crowds of Chinese tourists returning to destinations around the world.
Work permit renewals made easier
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/06/2023
» Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement to make life easier for over 40,000 migrant Cambodian workers reapplying for or renewing their work permits.
Let's consult Agatha
News, Postbag, Published on 30/04/2023
» Re: "More charges await serial-killing suspect," (BP, April 27).