Tag: Asia
Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok
The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports
The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...
Preserving Indonesia’s Indigenous Dialect with Korean Alphabet
In a secluded village in Indonesia, a teacher named Abidin is using the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, to transcribe and preserve the endangered Cia-Cia dialect. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that this...
Repatriation of Bodies: Four Thai Workers Return Home
The bodies of four Thai workers who tragically lost their lives due to Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on October 31 have been repatriated to Thailand. The coffins arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on...
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
Craftsmanship in Ban Bu: A Deep Dive into the Skilled Artisans of the Village
Ban Bu, a small village nestled on the banks of the Bangkok Noi canal, is home to a community of skilled artisans who have mastered the art of crafting khan long hin, also known...
Changi Airport Fee Hike to Fund Upgrades and Improvements
Changi Airport in Singapore has announced plans to increase fees for passengers and airlines in order to fund a $2.3 billion upgrade of its terminals. The fee hike, which will be implemented gradually between...
Thailand Sending 800 Workers to Israel Amid Conflict
The Department of Employment in Thailand has decided to send 800 workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision comes as many Thais are still interested in working...
China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
















