Thailand unveils remote work visas, extended stays for visitors
Thailand is making a big push to revive its crucial tourism industry with a significant expansion of its visa-free entry program. Previously, only 57 countries enjoyed visa-free access, but now citizens from a whopping 93 countries can visit the Land of Smiles and stay for up to 60 days without
Man arrested for altering passport to hide trips to Thailand from wife
MUMBAI: Imagine trying to hide your weekend getaways by gluing the pages of your passport shut. That’s exactly what landed Tushar Pawar, a 33-year-old logistics businessman from India, in hot water at Mumbai Airport. Pawar, seemingly on a business trip to Thailand with his client, was about to board his
Shaheer Afridi defeats Indian boxer, becomes Asian champion
Pakistani boxer Shaheer Afridi defeated Indian boxer Ronit Solanki. Shaheer knocked out his Indian opponent in the third round. The first round of the professional boxing match in Thailand between Pakistan’s Shaheer Afridi and India’s Ronit Solanki was exciting and thrilling. In the second round, Shaheer Afridi launched relentless attacks
Thailand passes Southeast Asia’s first marriage equality bill
WEB DESK: Thailand’s Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, positioning it to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex couples. This bill marks the culmination of over two decades of effort by activists and politicians, following several unsuccessful attempts to bring
Twin elephant birth shocks caretakers in Thailand
An Asian elephant in Thailand has given birth to a rare set of twins, a boy and and a girl, in what caretakers have described as a miracle. The mother, 36-year-old Chamchuri, was not expected to deliver twins and when she gave birth to a male calf last Friday, staff
