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Civil servant nabbed for trying to photograph bathing women in Tokyo
Published on 12/07/2024
» TOKYO: An employee at Japan's Foreign Ministry has been arrested for allegedly trespassing and attempting to secretly photograph an area for female bathers at a Tokyo bathhouse, police said on Friday.
Malaysia to Host CPHI South East Asia 2025
Published on 12/07/2024
» The Malaysian government aims to become a centre of excellence in the medical and devices industry by 2030 as part of the new Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) designed to stimulate the economy, investments, and the manufacturing sector. “The medical and devices industry is expected to elevate Malaysia’s economy, create added value and job opportunities, improve inclusivity, and develop a new industry cluster,” said Chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), YB Dato’ Sri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
Pattaya residents protest 'sin city' label
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 12/07/2024
» Residents in Pattaya have protested against the label "sin city, heaven of prostitutes" used by the Thai media outlet Thairath, demanding that the city's positive aspects be highlighted.
MEA and Partners Launch Sutthisan Underground Cable Project
Published on 12/07/2024
» Mr. Thaveesak Smansin, Assistant Governor, Distribution System Service, alongside Assoc. Prof. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Dr. Panomporn Suvannapattana, Advisor to the Commissioner, NBTC at the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Mr. Rachan Pensiri, Advisor to the Executive Committee of the Telecommunications Association of Thailand Under The Royal Patronage, and representatives from various agencies including the Royal Thai Police, telecommunications operators, and partner networks, gathered to support the project to remove communication cables on Sutthisan Winitchai Road. This project spans from Phahonyothin Road intersection to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road intersection, covering a distance of 1.6 kilometres, starting at the Bangchak gas station, Soi Inthamara 4, Sutthisan Winitchai Road.
France is busing homeless immigrants out of Paris before Olympics
New York Times, Published on 12/07/2024
» PARIS — The French government has put thousands of homeless immigrants on buses and sent them out of Paris before the Olympics. The immigrants said they were promised housing elsewhere, only to end up living on unfamiliar streets far from home or flagged for deportation.
MEA Enhances Student Skills for Energy Conservation
Published on 12/07/2024
» MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority) organised student capacity-building activities for energy and environmental conservation as part of the Energy Mind Award Season 2, 2024. The event was held at Chaophraya Surasakmontree Room, MEA Ploenchit Office. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the project’s framework and standards. This year, 81 educational institutions participated, where they received training on energy and environmental conservation, systematic and proper energy conservation methods, and planning for energy conservation in schools to elevate them to model institutions for energy and environmental conservation. A total of 324 students will attend learning sessions at the Ruam Tawan Centre in Kanchanaburi over four batches:
EVA Air Recognised as Top International Airline by Travel + Leisure
Published on 12/07/2024
» EVA Air has once again been recognised for excellence, this time by the readers of Travel + Leisure, who have named it one of the World’s Best International Airlines of 2024.
Four migrants died in attempt to cross English Channel
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2024
» PARIS - Four migrants who tried to reach Britain died in the night from Thursday to Friday after their boat capsized in the Channel, a French coast guard spokesperson said on Friday, confirming earlier media reports.
Cathay Pacific mulls upgrading its post-Covid recovery timeline
Published on 12/07/2024
» Cathay Pacific Airways expects flight volumes to fully rebound from Covid in the first few weeks of 2025, a person familiar with the matter said, as the airline’s pilot recruitment program goes according to plan and demand for travel remains buoyant.
93 countries to get visa-free entry
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand will allow citizens of more countries to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions starting Monday, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.