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Indonesia clears 737 Max 9 jets to fly
Published on 18/01/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has allowed three Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to fly again after grounding them, as they have different configurations from a jet that was forced to make an emergency landing in the United States on Jan 5, its transport ministry said on Thursday.
Indian workers keen on jobs in Israel
Published on 18/01/2024
» ROHTAK, India - Thousands of men queued in the northern state of Harayana this week during a recruitment drive to send workers to Israel, where the offensive in Gaza, now in its fourth month, has caused a shortage of labour.
Work permits and Thailand labour law: A foreign worker's compliance guide
Published on 18/01/2024
» Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This article aims to provide a guide by simplifying and explaining the essential aspects of work permits and Thailand Labour Law, providing a reliable resource for expatriates, international companies, and HR departments.
Pro-Palestine group blasts Israel's tuk-tuk campaign
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2024
» A pro-Palestine group has called on parliament to pressure the Israeli embassy into ending a high-profile local campaign calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza, saying it risks undermining Thailand’s neutrality.
Isan ‘dwarf crocodile’ fossil over 130m years old
Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2024
» A fossil found in the Phu Phan mountains in Sakon Nakhon province has been confirmed to belong to a 130-million-year-old crocodile species, authorities said on Thursday.
Minister backs proper factory rules for fireworks makers
Published on 18/01/2024
» The government is considering applying conventional factory regulations to small-scale fireworks producers, in the hope of improving both engineering and safety standards.
Thaksin issue ‘may imperil’ justice system
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2024
» Allowing convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to serve the rest of his jail term at his luxury home could imperil the justice system, says an outspoken senator.
Beer Party builds election buzz in Austria
Published on 18/01/2024
» VIENNA - The Beer Party, founded largely as a joke, hopes to provide some kick against more established Austrian parties as its leader on Thursday announced plans to run in this year’s parliamentary elections.
Malaysian graft-busters summon Mahathir’s son
Published on 18/01/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the business activities of the son of former leader Mahathir Mohamad, in a sign of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s widening anti-graft campaign against his rivals.
Korean parties make big promises to baby-makers
Published on 18/01/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea’s major political parties vowed more public housing and easier loans in efforts to stem population decline outlined on Thursday ahead of elections in April, aiming to allay fears of “national extinction” as fertility rates crumble.