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Israel seizes buffer zone inside Syria
Reuters, Published on 10/12/2024
» DAMASCUS - An Israeli military incursion into Syria has reached about 25 kilometres southwest of Damascus, Syrian security sources said on Tuesday, after Israel seized a buffer zone in the south of the country and launched air strikes on Syrian army and air bases overnight.
An exquisite Christmas at InterContinental Bangkok
Holiday Time, Published on 10/12/2024
» Festive afternoon tea, sumptuous meals, and the joy of gift-giving—there are countless ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Honouring traditions from California to Cantonese, InterContinental Bangkok, recognised as one of Southeast Asia’s Best Hotels in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards UK and a Michelin Guide Key Hotel, embraces the spirit of Christmas with an array of luxurious experiences to share with friends and family.
South Korea eases red tape
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/12/2024
» South Korea is seeking to loosen arrival measures for Thai tourists following negative sentiment over the strict immigration system and strong regional competition to draw visitors, says the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
Southern alert sounds over more expected rain misery
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Operation Centre for Flood and Landslide Victims has warned authorities and residents to prepare for new downpours in the southern region, already battered by widespread flooding.
Illegal workers in Korea urged to sign up for amnesty
News, Published on 10/12/2024
» Thai workers who are staying illegally in South Korea have been urged to report to immigration authorities to take advantage of a voluntary return programme, which would exempt them from fines and other penalties.
Trump's return presents an opportunity for India
Oped, Arvind Subramanian, Published on 10/12/2024
» It might be tempting to assume that Donald Trump's return to the White House augurs stability in US-India relations. After all, there is strong bipartisan support in Washington for deeper ties, particularly as a counterbalance to China's growing economic and geopolitical influence.
Forecast fizzles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/12/2024
» Re: "SET poised to witness volatile first half in 2025", (Business, Dec 4) & "World faces prospect of financial tumult", (Opinion, March 23, 2023).
Korea martial law lessons for Thailand
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/12/2024
» Last week, South Korea experienced a titanic political shift when President Yoon Suk-yeol imposed martial law late on Tuesday night. The move lasted just over six hours before it was lifted, making it one of the shortest-lived martial law declarations in modern political history. It was lucky because it started late at night and ended early in the morning. Had it occurred during the day, the outcome could have been very different.
Syria receives another chance with Assad gone
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/12/2024
» Take a moment, first, to celebrate the fall of a regime of surpassing evil even by the demanding standards of the Middle East. Father and son, the Assad regime oppressed and abused the Syrian people for 53 years, and now it is gone in a week. Even the American-backed puppet regime in Afghanistan did not fall that fast.