Thailand’s government has made a significant move to revamp its tourism strategy, scrapping the 60-day visa-free policy for certain nationalities. This change comes amidst growing concerns over rising crime rates, particularly those involving tourists. A Shift in Focus The Thai government is shifting its focus towards attracting high-quality tourists, rather than just boosting visitor numbers. […]

The Thai Cabinet has announced a major change to the country’s visa policy, scrapping the 60-day visa exemption for tourists from certain countries. This decision is set to impact the tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to Thailand’s economy. What does this mean for tourists? The 60-day visa exemption was introduced to attract more […]

Thai cabinet approves cancellation of 60-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of over 90 countries, reverting to previous entry standards. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on May 19 that the cabinet meeting has decided to restore the original visa-free policy for over 90 countries, typically allowing visa-free entry for around 30 days. The […]

Ebola Outbreak in Africa: A Global Health Crisis Unfolds The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), a designation reserved for the most severe and potentially catastrophic health crises. This declaration marks a critical turning point in the global response to the outbreak, […]

The US Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions against Cuba on May 18. Cuban President Diaz-Canel swiftly responded, calling the US military threats an international crime, and vowing to defend Cuba’s sovereignty. Global Reaction Russia shows support: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated that they will continue to provide aid to Cuba to […]

South Korea has been hit with an unusual heatwave in mid-May, driving up the average retail price of watermelons to 30,000 won, a 25% increase from last year. The main reason for this surge is the shortage of supply from major production areas in the south and a lack of imported fruits. Supply shortage: Only […]

A federal jury in Oakland, California ruled on May 18 that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed due to exceeding the statute of limitations. Musk had accused OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of violating the non-profit’s original intent, but the jury did not make a ruling on the merits of the case. […]

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. After months of anticipation, the White House is abuzz with excitement as President Donald Trump prepares to host his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, in Washington. A Historic Meeting This highly-anticipated meeting between the two leaders is expected to be a pivotal moment […]