MOFA of Taiwan has announced a one-year extension of the trial visa-free entry for nationals of three New Southbound Policy partner countries – Thailand, Brunei, and the Philippines. The extension will be…
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Don Mueang airport’s escalator accident not caused by poor maintenance
The recent accident on an escalator at Don Mueang airport may have been caused by a small object falling into the escalator, creating a gap in the floor panel that trapped a…
Two more villages in Mae Hong Son to offer shelter to refugees from Myanmar
Two additional shelters have been opened in Mae Sariang district of Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province to accommodate refugees escaping the fighting between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels near the Thai…
510 tonnes of aniline destined for Laos seized at Laem Chabang port
Thai authorities have seized over 510 tonnes of aniline, a precursor chemical for the production of the powerful opioid fentanyl. The chemical, imported into Thailand by two logistics companies without the necessary…
Shiok! 5 tasty Singaporean restaurants in Bangkok
Singapore’s multi-ethnic cuisine can be enjoyed in Bangkok at a number of delectable Singaporean restaurants. JUMBO Seafood is renowned for its award-winning Singapore Chilli Crab, while Chuan Kitchen offers authentic hawker-style noodle…
In rural India, summer’s heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close
Siren blaring, an ambulance in India rushes to help a man suffering from a possible heat stroke. The country is facing a public health crisis as extreme heat waves become more deadly….
The US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers in a Fresh Show of Force Against North Korea
The United States has flown nuclear-capable bombers to the Korean Peninsula as a show of force against North Korea. The B-52 bombers took part in joint aerial drills with U.S. and South…
Don Mueang Airport escalator accident on Thursday was not the first
The Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand has had multiple incidents involving passengers or their belongings being pulled into escalator mechanisms. In July 2019, a passenger’s shoe was damaged when it was…
Violence Against Women Becomes Routine Unless It Hits Politics
Instances of violence against women in Thailand continue, with campaigns against such violence remaining limited to political motives. A 19-year-old university student named Gib was tragically stabbed to death by her 20-year-old…
Violence Against Women Become Routine Unless It Hits Politics
Instances of violence against women in Thailand continue to occur regularly, with campaigns against such violence remaining limited to a political context. The recent case of a 19-year-old female university student, known…