Tan Tam Mei
The Straits Times
Singapore
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Queue-fixers help tourists stomach long lines at Bangkok’s Michelin-rated eateries
BANGKOK – Snagging a seat at Bangkok’s famous street food stalls is not for the faint of heart. The long queues from pre-pandemic days have returned – and with a vengeance, with the arrival of millions of tourists since → Read More
Thai princess' organ functions supported medically
World News - BANGKOK – Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thailand’s King, is still hospitalised and her... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
Two Singaporean men arrested in Bangkok for drug and immigration offences
BANGKOK - Two Singaporean men were arrested in Thailand for alleged drug trafficking and possession, as well as other charges that include illegal entry into Thailand and illegal firearm possession. The duo were arrested in Bangkok following police raids on Wednesday that... → Read More
Blanket may have helped one child to survive Thai massacre unhurt
NONG BUA LAMPHU, Thailand - Fast asleep in a corner of the room, three-year-old Ammy escaped the notice of a gunman who had burst into her childcare centre and → Read More
'It looked like kangkung,' says S'porean tourist who accidentally ate cannabis dish in Thailand
BANGKOK - While holidaying in July in Chiang Rai, Thailand, a Singaporean and her family ordered a "very nice bowl" of noodle soup during dinner at the hotel restaurant. The housewife, who was travelling with her husband, elderly mother-in-law and two young children,... → Read More
Former Sri Lankan president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay
BANGKOK - Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Bangkok last night for what the Thai authorities said would be a temporary stay, after spending four weeks in Singapore following his ouster in mid-July. Mr Rajapaksa, 73, arrived at Don Mueang Airport... → Read More
7 places in Bangkok to visit
BANGKOK - As the world returns to international travel, Bangkok's streets and beloved tourist enclaves are rumbling to life. The past two years have been devastating for Thailand, which relies heavily on its tourism and hospitality sector. And having witnessed the empty... → Read More
Thaksin's daughter takes centre stage at party assembly; outlines five-point plan for Thailand
BANGKOK - The youngest daughter of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Ms Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was the star at the Pheu Thai general assembly on Sunday (April 24). All eyes were on the 35-year-old, a newbie to politics, as she shared the stage with party... → Read More
Tourism reboot in Asean as peak season approaches despite Covid-19 pandemic
More than 130 million international visitors were reported in the region prior to the pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Go-ahead given for cannabis-derived treatment for second young epilepsy patient in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Approval to use cannabis-derived medication has been granted to a second person in Singapore.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Second young epilepsy patient in S’pore gets nod to use medical cannabis
Approval was granted as all available and suitable therapeutic options had been exhausted, said the Ministry of Home Affairs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Myanmar nationals in Singapore show support by spreading awareness and giving financial aid
SINGAPORE - Myanmar nationals living in Singapore have been looking on with apprehension at what one called a return "to the dark era" since the military seized power from the government on Feb 1.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Facebook to pay UK news publishers for content on a dedicated news tab
Tech giant Facebook will pay British news outlets millions of pounds a year for content as it readies to launch a dedicated news tab on its UK platform in January.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Worldwide race to procure ultra-cold storage and transport facilities for Covid-19 vaccine
SINGAPORE - Rigorous cold storage requirements for housing Covid-19 vaccines have ignited global demand for specialised freezers as nations gear up for the fight to suppress the virus.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Worldwide race to procure ultra-cold storage and transport facilities for Covid-19 vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine needs ultra-cold conditions below -70 degrees C or more for long-term storage.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Diplomatic row sparked by an abandoned baby and strip searches
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Why Africa has fewer Covid-19 cases, deaths than other regions
Experts point to inaccurate data, a younger population, past experience tackling diseases.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Asean Summit: EAS leaders call for greater cooperation to tackle crisis
SINGAPORE - The need for countries across the Asia-Pacific to cooperate in tackling the coronavirus pandemic and the current economic crisis was underlined by leaders at the East Asia Summit (EAS) on Saturday night (Nov 15).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Asean Summit: New network to encourage smart and seamless logistics infrastructure
SINGAPORE - A collaborative platform launched on Saturday (Nov 14) aims to integrate regional logistics development by strengthening supply chains and promoting competitiveness.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Asean Summit: PM Lee highlights need to deepen economic cooperation, connectivity in region
SINGAPORE - Asean countries and their key partners should deepen economic cooperation and maintain connectivity to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, saidPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Nov 12).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More