Coronavirus Update for Phuket & Thailand
Monday 18th October, 2021: Fully vaccinated travelers to Phuket can skip the usual Covid-19 quarantine and just have to complete a 7-night stay on the island, and then be able to travel to all destinations in Thailand if they wish. Yes, it's still classed as...
Thai stargazers urged to enjoy view of a bright Venus on December 7th
Credit: Narit Facebook Page The planet Venus will be at its brightest this year on December 7th and stargazers in Thailand can see this celestial phenomenon with the naked eye by looking to the west, from sunset until about 8pm, according to the National Astronomical...
US should change how it interacts with other nations, says China’s report on US democracy
BEIJING (XINHUA) - China hopes that the United States would improve its own system and practices of democracy as well as change its way of interacting with other countries, according to a report released on Sunday (Dec 5). Based on facts and expert opinions, the...
Search for stray tiger in Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province continues
File Image via Thailand Tiger Project DNP Wildlife officials have been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to track down a four-year old tiger, named Vichit, which strayed out of its habitat in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary five days ago. Thawatchai Petburanin,...
Bitcoin plunges over 20% in another sign of global market nerves
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Bitcoin plunged along with other cryptocurrencies on Saturday (Dec 4), in another indication of the risk aversion sweeping across financial markets. The largest digital token fell as low as US$42,296 (S$58,050) before paring some of the tumble....
Security guard murdered in front of a mosque in Thailand’s Yala province
A village security guard was shot dead in front of a masjid in Muang district of the southern border province of Yala after attending Friday night prayers. The victim, Sudeng Jehnoh, was approaching his motorcycle, which was parked in front of the Nurus Salam...
From the Field: ‘climate-smart’ development in an uncertain world
Securing the funding needed for sustainable development by involving as many actors from different sectors as possible, is more urgent than ever, amid a widening “trust deficit” between the haves and the have-nots, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on...
Excess salt in soils puts food security at risk: FAO
Soil salinization refers to excessive levels of salt in the soil, which can inhibit plant growth and even be toxic to life. It can occur naturally, for example in deserts due to lack of water and intense evaporation, or as a consequence of human...
Are we really working towards mitigating climate change after Glasgow?
Dawn, PakistanThe UN climate summit is over, and the headlines about climate change are beginning to recede (though the crisis rampages on). What remains are the geopolitical tensions that underpinned climate discussions. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading...
COP26: Convert climate ‘promises to action’, urge UN rights experts
More than three dozen UN experts endorsed a statement calling for greater transparency and rigorous follow up on the commitments made in Glasgow last month, such as the 100-strong pledge to end deforestation by 2030; cut emissions of methane by 30 per cent by the end...
Thai PM has no objection to holding New Year countdown event
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has been assigned by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to discuss with businesses how a New Year countdown event can be held in a way which will not lead to a COVID-19 resurgence. The prime minster told the...
Cambodia’s Political Succession Could Get Messy
Advertisement“I declare today to support my son to be the next prime minister but it means nothing without an election. It must be voted on,” Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on November 2, adding another layer of intrigue to an already eventful week, which saw...
Telekom Malaysia signs up for 5G trials amid pushback from telcos
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's largest telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) has signed up to pilot trials for the ultra-fast fifth-generation (5G) wireless service this month, despite its peers pushing back against the government-controlled roll-out.Market...