Thailand’s Maya Bay to remain closed for another two years
By The Thaiger December 20, 2019 So that’s going to be almost the end of 2021 The Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced that Maya Bay […]
Thai LGBT rights group petitions Parliament on gay marriage rights
LGBT activists have pushed for legal rights of LGBT couples. Discrimination of LGBT has affected many people who cannot access rights according to the law. By CTN News Chiang Rai […]
Myanmar authorities crack down on zero-dollar tourists
Zeyar Hein The Myanmar Times Dec 18, 2019 Photo: Shin Moe Myint YANGON, Myanmar – The government has instructed souvenir shops to transact with zero-dollar tourists in cash only, Yangon […]
Indonesians to pay higher Schengen visa fees next year
The Jakarta Post Wed, December 18, 2019 JAKARTA – Indonesian citizens will be required to pay a higher fee when applying for a Schengen visa starting Feb. 2, 2020. According […]
Indonesia minister defends nickel export ban amid EU complaints
Made Anthony Iswara The Jakarta Post Wed, December 18, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has said Indonesia will fight the European Union’s […]
Indonesia’s Medco Energi produces first oil from field in Thailand
By Norman Harsono The Jakarta Post Tue, December 17, 2019 Bualuang oil field operated by Medco Energi Internasional in Thailand. (Handout/Medco Energi Internasional) JAKARTA – Indonesian oil company Medco […]
‘Caste’ system for Indonesian schools: Teachers criticize Nadiem’s new zoning policy
Karina M. Tehusijarana and Arya Dipa The Jakarta Post Tue, December 17, 2019 Give your best!: Students, accompanied by their parents, line up to enroll at SMA 1 state high […]
European firms have positive outlook on Myanmar
THIHA KO KO The Myanmar Times December 17,2019 Nyan Zay Htet/The Myanmar Times European companies in Myanmar have a positive outlook regarding their business in terms of services provided, market […]
Myanmar conservationists find newborn dolphins in Ayeyarwady
KYAW KO KO The Myanmar Times 17 DEC 2019 A file photo shows two Ayeyarwady dolphins swimming in a section of the Ayeyarwady River near Mandalay. Photo: Maung Zaw / The […]
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