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A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
Thailand working ‘relentlessly’ to solve Myanmar crisis - Srettha
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2024
» TOKYO: Thailand is "working relentlessly" to bring an end to the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar where rebel groups have been clashing with the military-government, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
A lever to capture corporate tax scofflaws
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Global tax reform efforts, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have been building momentum since 2021, reaching agreement on one of the two pillars of tax reform: the establishment of a global minimum tax.
China frees journalist jailed for early Covid reports
Published on 22/05/2024
» A Chinese citizen-journalist who was sentenced in 2020 to four years in prison for disseminating “false” information regarding the Covid-19 outbreak in the central city of Wuhan has been released, according to her supporters.
Taskforce seizes 130 million meth pills in 6 months
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/05/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The Narcotic Drug and Chemical Substance Control Command Unit of the Northern Border (Taskforce 35) gave an update on Tuesday on the progress made over the past six months in suppressing narcotics along Thailand's borders, revealing that almost 130 million illegal pills have been seized.
Man with terror links kills two Malaysian police officers
Published on 17/05/2024
» Two Malaysian law enforcement officers were killed following an attack on a police station in Johor state, triggering a roundup of members of a militant organisation that the attacker had ties with, according to the country’s police chief.
Visitors to Singapore can use automated lanes to speed up travel
Published on 17/05/2024
» All travellers into Singapore will be able to use automated lanes that scan passports and use facial and iris recognition by the end of year, the city-state’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said.
Thais clamour to study in New Zealand despite high cost of living
News, Published on 17/05/2024
» The number of Thai students choosing New Zealand for their secondary or tertiary education is expected to increase, with Thailand the Oceanic nation's fifth-largest source country of international students.
Comedy without borders
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Comedic maestro Vir Das will be in Bangkok as part of his Mind Fool Tour on Sunday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha. The evening promises to be full of laughter, wit and profound insights.