Tag: Asia
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...
China’s Crackdown on Night Biking Trend Reflects Desire for Control in Society
A nighttime biking trend among university students in China has caused quite a stir among officials and the public. Thousands of students recently participated in a 50-kilometre cycling trip from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng, overwhelming...
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...
Evacuation Urged as Philippines Braces for Super Typhoon
Authorities in the Philippines are urging residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to evacuate as super typhoon Man-Yi approaches Luzon island. The storm has intensified with strong winds and heavy rainfall, posing a...
Boost in Italy-Thailand Flights Amid Tourism Surge
ITA Airways recently announced the launch of its new flight route from Rome to Bangkok, which will run five days a week during the winter season. The airline is using A330neo aircraft for this...
Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
Accelerating AI Adoption in Thailand with IBM
IBM Thailand is striving to propel Thai organizations into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by addressing barriers to adoption. Anothai Wettayakorn, the country general manager of IBM Thailand, has set a goal to...
Thai Deputy PM Advocates for Deal with Cambodia
The government reiterated that the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia is in Thailand's best interests and that Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in Trat province. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assured...
















