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At around 34 kilometres, marathon runners normally “hit the wall”. The moment where the body begins to shut down and every step feels heavier than the last. At the Great …
First you hit the mental wall, then the Great Wall: Danes behind one of the toughest marathons Read More
Researchers and labour groups in Thailand are pointing to Nordic countries as examples of stronger worker protections as gig-economy workers face increasing pressure from long working hours and falling income, …
Thai workers pushed to work 18-hour days: Experts point to Nordic model Read More
Tourism operators in Thailand are calling for urgent government support as falling visitor numbers and weaker tourist spending put increasing pressure on the industry. According to Thai Examiner, foreign arrivals …
Hotels struggling, tourists spending less: Thailand’s tourism industry fears tough months ahead Read More
A Vietnamese architect from Hanoi, Hoang Thanh Tung, spent three weeks exploring Norway’s scenic Vietnamese couple stunned by Norway’s Lofoten Islands, including the village of Å. According to VietNamNet, Hoang …
“Like another world”: Vietnamese architect stunned by Norway’s Lofoten Islands Read More
A Singaporean man has now emerged as a central figure in the Norwegian espionage case involving a Chinese citizen accused of attempting to collect sensitive satellite data in northern Norway, …
Singaporean connected to alleged spy operation in Norway Read More
A hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that recently arrived in Spain has raised international attention, but health experts say the risk to Thailand remains very low, Bangkok Post …
Hantavirus outbreak does not threaten Thailand, expert explains Read More
Air travel in Thailand is about to get more expensive. From June 20, international passengers will pay a higher departure fee at six of the country’s major airports, including Suvarnabhumi, …
Thailand raises airport fees for international travellers Read More
Health authorities in both Singapore and Denmark are monitoring residents linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. This comes after several passengers died following the voyage. …
Singapore and Denmark respond to hantavirus-linked cruise outbreak Read More
Norwegian police have arrested a Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage linked to sensitive satellite data collection in northern Norway. According to Norway’s Police Security Service (PST), the woman allegedly …
Chinese citizen arrested in Norway over alleged satellite espionage Read More
International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More