Payment discrepancies, delayed transactions: Hawkers explain why they insist on cash payments
2023-03-12
Some hawkers are also afraid of being scammed, says Makansutra food guide founder KF Seetoh.Continue Reading
US, South Korea to kick off largest drills in five years
2023-03-12
SEOUL: South Korea and the United States were set to kick off their largest joint exercises in five years on Monday (Mar 13), after nuclear-armed Pyongyang warned such drills could be seen as a “declaration of war”. Washington and Seoul have ramped up defence cooperation in the face of growingContinue Reading
Russians putting down roots in kingdom
2023-03-12
Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom’s real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.Continue Reading
Phuket signs MoU for apprenticeships
2023-03-12
PHUKET: The Office of the Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the province to develop an apprenticeship programme to plug labour shortages in the hospitality industry.Continue Reading
Pheu Thai: No deals if we meet poll target
2023-03-12
The Pheu Thai Party has promised a three-year debt moratorium to farmers while reiterating it will not join hands with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party in forming the next government should it meet its House seat target.Continue Reading
Chiang Mai air ‘world’s worst’
2023-03-12
Chiang Mai continues to suffer from unhealthy levels of air pollution as authorities try to find solutions.Continue Reading
SRT seeks bidders for rail hub retail space
2023-03-12
The State Railway of Thailand is inviting companies to put in bids for the commercial development of Bangkok’s new rail hub, the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, as well as stations along the city’s Red Line.Continue Reading
HMS ‘Spey’ visit to ramp up regional naval ties
2023-03-12
The British vessel HMS Spey, which recently arrived at the Royal Thai Navy’s port in Sattahip, is here as part of the British government’s Indo-Pacific strategy of forging closer ties between two different regions.Continue Reading
Bangladesh panel says fire at Rohingya camps ‘planned sabotage’
2023-03-12
DHAKA: A fire that left thousands of Rohingya Muslims homeless in Bangladesh camps was a “planned act of sabotage”, a panel investigating the blaze said on Sunday (Mar 12). Nearly 2,800 shelters and more than 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centres were destroyed in the fire on Mar 5,Continue Reading
Who is state councillor Shen Yiqin, the only woman at the top of China politics?
2023-03-12
Xinhui Jiang, an associate professor of Nanjing University’s department of political science, said a combination of factors including institutional constraints and cultural implications created a dilemma for women working in the political system. Women officials often found it more difficult to accept opportunities that could lay a foundation for promotionContinue Reading