Thailand to allow foreign tourists to extend stay as Covid eases
Thailand will permit an extended length of stay for foreign tourists between October and March in a bid to support its economic recovery as pressures from Covid-19 ease, Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said on Friday.Continue Reading
Bali bomber’s jail sentence reduced, says Australian PM
SYDNEY: An Indonesian man jailed for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people has had his sentence reduced, Australia’s prime minister said on Friday (Aug 19), a move that could see him released on parole as early as this month. Umar Patek was sentencedContinue Reading
Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says
JAKARTA (Reuters) – An Indonesian man jailed for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people could be released on parole in the coming days after the latest reduction in his sentencing, a law official said on Friday. Read full storyContinue Reading
Five on Friday: 5 products to feed your instant noodle mania
In CNA’s regular look at what hit the headlines during the week, Five on Friday explores some unique instant noodle-themed products. Continue Reading
Fuel price hikes, scarce rice add to hardship in Myanmar
In July the World Bank said about 40 per cent of the population were living under the national poverty line. Consumer Price Index inflation hit 17.3 per cent year-on-year in March, it added. The price of rice has also shot up thanks to increased transport costs and as the militaryContinue Reading
Cops investigating threats against CJ
KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s top cop has instructed the Bukit Aman CID to investigate any threats against Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. Read full storyContinue Reading
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‘not concerned’ by Tom Brady’s continued absence from the team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says he’s not concerned by Tom Brady’s absence from the team but admits he cannot yet put a date on his star’s return.Continue Reading
CNA Explains: The history of 377A and how some countries have repealed it
As Singapore considers its next steps for Section 377A of the Penal Code which criminalises sex between men, CNA looks at the history of the legislation inherited from the British penal system and how some countries have repealed it.Continue Reading
Soldier slain at army camp gate, corporal prime suspect
NAKHON PHANOM: Police will ask the military court to issue a warrant for the arrest of an army corporal accused of shooting dead a private outside a military camp in Pla Pak district on Thursday evening.Continue Reading
Chinese city dims lights in heatwave power crunch
Faced with a “most severe situation”, the city – home to over 20 million people – ordered landscape illumination and outdoor advertising lights to be switched off in notices issued Tuesday, the statement said. Building name signs will also be darkened. And Chengdu metro said in a video on China’sContinue Reading