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Calls to publicise updated entry rules
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/12/2025
» Amid a rise in the number of cases of travellers being denied entry to Thailand, tourism operators are urging the government to regularly publicise updated rules and rely more on pre-screening methods, as the country tightens measures to curb multiple visa runs.
Calls for 24-hour Sadao checkpoint
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2025
» The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30% if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
Ransomware a top cyber-risk
Business, Published on 21/12/2022
» Ransomware remains a top cyber-risk for organisations globally, while compromised business e-mail incidents are on the rise and will increase further in the "deepfake" era, according to a new report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS).
Fortinet warns of looming cyberthreats for next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/12/2020
» Advanced malware targeting intelligent edge, swarm attacks and infrastructure-targeted ransomware are among critical cyberthreats which must be closely monitored in 2021, says Fortinet Thailand, a local unit of the US cybersecurity firm.
Place a bet on gambling reform
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/08/2019
» Last week we saw some interesting developments in the gambling industries of two Southeast Asian nations that have become increasingly allied with China. While I am personally opposed to gambling and casinos, I respect the right of a country to allow them if it feels they will help the economy. But it's an industry that must be managed well in order to avoid negative effects.
Casino colony
Asia focus, Monileak Ean and Erich Parpart, Published on 26/08/2019
» Cambodia's growing ties with China have made the latter by far the biggest and most influential investor in the country. Chinese money has been pouring in, particularly to the southern coastal city of Sihanoukville where Chinese-run casinos are mushrooming, with many more planned and a lot that also have online gambling operations.
Amazon's Bezos, ex-wife reach biggest divorce deal in history
AFP, Published on 05/04/2019
» NEW YORK: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his ex-wife, MacKenzie, finalised the biggest divorce settlement in history on Thursday, leaving him with 75% of their stock in the tech giant and giving her nearly US$36 billion in shares.
Water woes
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 02/07/2018
» Arif Ali has not had a drop of piped water in the last six weeks.