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If you were a traveller, trying to get accurate information about how and when you could return to Thailand, you’d be rightfully confused. So are we. Now it emerges that the arrival of the first Special Tourist Visa travellers, headed for Phuket, has been postponed at least until the end of the month. Scheduled charter flights for Scandinavian and Chinese travellers have been pushed forward to at least the end of October. Then again, the Thai Health Minister has said that the first plane is, indeed, arriving today. The Thai government first proposed, then confirmed, details about a new, highly regulated Special Tourist Visa, the STV. Then it was announced that the first ‘batch’ of STV tourists would arrive from Scandinavian countries and China in October and November, in Phuket. Then the Phuket Governor announced that he hadn’t been formally told about the arrangements and that he’d “read it in the local media”. That was followed up by an announcement that the first arrivals would be … [Read more...] about First batch of Special Tourist Visa arrivals for Phuket ‘postponed’, no refunds

Over 7,000 Russians in Phuket are applying for visa extensions in a bid to stay in Thailand . Local immigration chief, Thanet Sukchai, says the great weather is one factor in their attempts to stay. “Phuket is a nice place to visit with delicious food and good weather. As word has spread about the island, Russian tourists keep coming to the province.” “Many obtain visas to stay on the island for three months or not more than 90 days. There are also Russian business operators holding business visas. Russian nationals stay mostly in tambon Rawai and tambon Chalong.” According to the Bangkok Post, Thanet says 7,596 Russian nationals are seeking to extend their stays, mostly in Muang, Thalang, and Kathu districts. Related news Phuket scumbag allegedly rapes teenage girl he contacted online 10 hours ago Phuket’s red card system for foreigners nabs 6 13 hours ago An average of 300,000 foreigners enter the island per month, … [Read more...] about Over 7,000 Russians in Phuket apply for visa extensions

Just a reminder that it is still safe to travel to Thailand. The protests are in very small pockets around Bangkok and well publicised in advance. If you can, and are prepared to go through all the hoops and paperwork, it’s still a great place to visit. Bangkok police blame insufficient manpower for failure to control Parliament road clashes Police in Bangkok have admitted they had insufficient manpower to handle clashes that erupted at protests on Tuesday. Anti-government activists clashed with pro-establishment groups at the Kiakkai intersection outside the new Thai Parliament, leading to at least 55 people being injured, including 6 who were shot, according to medical officials at the Erawan Medical Centre who attended to the wounded. Related news Australian tourist dies at famous cave in Krabi 16 hours ago New bill to legalise sex work proposed 16 hours ago The police have come in for heavy criticism for their failure to … [Read more...] about Thailand News Today | Protests to escalate, Domestic violence, Tourist visa exemptions? | Nov 19

In a sting operation on Sunday, police raided two prostitution rings disguised as spas in Chandigarh, India , and rescued 18 women, 11 of whom were Thai nationals , reports the IndianExpress . Four men were arrested. After locals complained of brothels operating in the area, police sent decoy customers to enquire about ‘services’ at two locations: Golden Leaf Spa and Pyramid Spa. When the staff agreed to accept money in lieu of ‘services,’ police swooped in and raided the spas. Customers were being charged anything between 3,000 rupees (1,250 baht) to 8,000 rupees (3,337 baht) for sexual services. Police arrested four men operating the ‘flesh trade rackets,’ as called by the IndianExpress , including Gurmeet Singh and Atiq Rehman who ran Golden Leaf Spa, as well as Vinod [surname unknown] and Vikas [surname unknown] who ran Pyramid Spa. Related news Thai man brutally murders ex-girlfriend in restaurant after failing to win her back 15 mins ago … [Read more...] about 11 Thai nationals rescued from brothels in India

India’s 150 million users were forced to stop using the Chinese-owned app in 2020. But an internal tool reviewed by Forbes showed that ByteDance and TikTok employees can still mine some of their most sensitive data. One employee called it “NSA-To-Go.” By Alexandra S. Levine , Forbes Staff A lmost three years after TikTok’s largest market, India, banned the Chinese-owned social media app over geopolitical tensions, troves of personal data of Indian citizens who once used TikTok remain widely accessible to employees at the company and its Beijing-based parent, ByteDance, Forbes has learned. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden’s administration threatens to ban the platform used by more than 100 million Americans if TikTok’s Chinese owner does not sell its stake. Officials in the highest levels of the U.S. government see a blanket TikTok ban as a possible solution to the country’s national security concerns about the potential for China to surveil or … [Read more...] about India Banned TikTok In 2020. TikTok Still Has Access To Years Of Indians’ Data.

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rani Mukerji’s new Hindi film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway has made a total of $0.78 million over the first weekend of its release while popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s film - Nandita Das’ Hindi movie Zwigato - has collected $0.22 million in India in the first three days of the release. Both the films are made on a small budget and released in limited screens across India. While Zwigato released in 409 screens in India, Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway released across 535 screens, on Friday, March 17. Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway earned $0.15 million on the opening day. Mukerji’s film collected $0.27 on Saturday and $0.34 million on Sunday in the country. As per the production house, Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway made $1.2 million worldwide over the first weekend. Last weekend’s Hindi films released in limited screens in India and do not have huge numbers to boast, but both are being widely appreciated by critics. Mrs Chatterjee … [Read more...] about India Box Office: Rani Mukerji’s Film Scores Better Than ‘Zwigato’

India’s 150 million users were forced to stop using the Chinese-owned app in 2020. But an internal tool reviewed by Forbes showed that ByteDance and TikTok employees can still mine some of their most sensitive data. One employee called it “NSA-To-Go.” By Alexandra S. Levine , Forbes Staff A lmost three years after TikTok’s largest market, India, banned the Chinese-owned social media app over geopolitical tensions, troves of personal data of Indian citizens who once used TikTok remain widely accessible to employees at the company and its Beijing-based parent, ByteDance, Forbes has learned. The revelation comes as President Joe Biden’s administration threatens to ban the platform used by more than 100 million Americans if TikTok’s Chinese owner does not sell its stake. Officials in the highest levels of the U.S. government see a blanket TikTok ban as a possible solution to the country’s national security concerns about the potential for China to surveil or … [Read more...] about India Banned TikTok In 2020. TikTok Still Has Access To Years Of Indians’ Data

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline India banned TikTok in June 2020 citing national security concerns after a military clash with China, opening the door for Instagram to dominate and some TikTok duplicates to suddenly emerge as major players in the vacated market. Key Facts Shortly after India banned TikTok, Instagram saw a surge of downloads, propelling it to become the country’s most popular social media app by 2021, up from No. 6 in 2019, and to surpass TikTok in global downloads by the fourth quarter of 2021. Key to Instagram’s success in India was Reels, its algorithm-based, endlessly scrolling vertical video feed that closely resembles TikTok’s For You Page and other TikTok copycats like YouTube Shorts and Snapchat Spotlight. Both Instagram and YouTube bet on Shorts and Reels as potential TikTok alternatives: They tested these features in India after the country banned TikTok before launching them worldwide. … [Read more...] about Here’s What Happened When This Massive Country Banned TikTok

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For years, the country music industry has been dominated by the same type of artists: male, cisgender, white, and straight. But a new AppleTV+ show is seeking to shake up the industry and bring much-needed diversity to the forefront. My Kind of Country debuts on March 24, and it features three trailblazing artists—Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, and Orville Peck—searching for the next great country music star, one who will continue to change the business for the better. The show introduces 12 musical acts, and they quickly jump into challenges, including performing country covers of hit songs, collaborating with one another, and showcasing who they are visually—all the things they’ll need to do in their careers. All this effort is in the pursuit of winning global support from Apple Music, which could change the life of one future star. That prize is potentially more meaningful than a record deal that will result in one single … [Read more...] about The Story Behind AppleTV+’s Country Music Reality Show ‘My Kind Of Country’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The first time I visited the commercial hub of Gurgaon, in India, I was struck by the sheer number of skyscrapers housing Fortune 500 companies that called the “cyber city” home. Located only 20 miles from New Delhi, the former agricultural area was built entirely by private companies. And now, rising from the concrete city is a dramatic green masterpiece, The Camellias , a unique architectural utopia twice the size of Central Park. Created by DLF and headed by billionaire Kushal Pal Singh , the company began developing 22 urban colonies in Delhi. In 1985, the company started luxury living spaces for professionals in Gurgaon. They invest in sustainability from wastewater treatment systems at the DLF Golf and Country Club and recycling construction materials. Singh’s creation has enabled Gurgaon to become the leader in innovative green technology. The Camellias is the latest residential offering from DLF’s portfolio, … [Read more...] about The Camellias Residences In India-A Dramatic New Luxury Destination For Futuristic Living