The Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP) announced on August 30 that electricity bills will be increased, from the previous maximum of 125 kyats to 300 kyats for household use and from the previous maximum of 180 kyats to 500 kyats for commercial use starting September 1.
Myanmar issues a statement that workers heading abroad must have OWIC
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
Ministry of Labour stated that workers heading abroad must have an Overseas Worker Identification Card (OWIC). This will help them avoid unnecessary restrictions at international airports and border camps as they travel with employment visas and hold a Passport for Visit (PV).
Thai passport holders now have visa-free access to 82 countries
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024
Thailand has seen its position in the Henley Passport Index move up from 63rd to 60th place, indicating a strengthening of the country’s international relations and diplomatic efforts, according to the index released on Wednesday.
Singapore passport reclaims sole title as world's most powerful, surpassing 5 others
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024
The Republic has trumped five other countries to become the only one in the top spot in a world ranking of passports, with Singaporeans now enjoying visa-free entry to 195 out of 227 travel destinations.
Thai passport ranks 63rd most powerful with 82 visa-free destinations
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024
With Thai citizens being allowed to travel to as many as 82 territories without requiring a visa, the Thai passport is ranked 63rd most powerful in the world in 2024, according to an index.
From love to hate — why Thais have turned against South Korea
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
Two hashtags — #แบนเที่ยวเกาหลี (ban travel to Korea) and #ตมเกาหลี (Korean immigration office) topped X trends in Thailand on Friday, appearing in over 32,000 and 17,000 posts, respectively.
Singapore passport replaces Japan’s as world’s most powerful
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
Singapore has replaced Japan as the country with the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest ranking published by Henley Passport Index on Tuesday.