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A two-week neurosurgery camp is currently underway at the national referral hospital. Three doctors from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand along with a Bhutanese medical team, will perform 21 major surgeries that would otherwise require referrals abroad. The camp aims to reduce overseas referrals and foster skill exchange between Thai and Bhutanese doctors. The collaboration focuses on surgeries related to skull...

The Four Nations Boxing Championship 2025 wrapped up yesterday in Thimphu, with Bhutan delivering a stellar performance, winning seven gold medals. Over the three action-packed days, boxers from Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh went head-to-head for glory. Bhutan dominated the final day of the championship, securing 16 medals, the highest among the participating nations. 39 boxers competed in the tournament,...

Thailand’s Immigration has introduced a new Digital Arrival Card system. It is now mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering the country, whether by land, sea, or air, to comply with this system. It will be implemented from next month. Bhutanese travelers visiting Thailand for education, medical care, business, or leisure are now required to complete the Digital Arrival Card before...

It’s a promise that’s been made not once, not twice, but three times by three different governments. Yet, the people are still waiting. The much-anticipated Mao River Bridge in Gelephu, a crucial link for the community, has remained just that, a promise. But now, there’s finally hope that things might be different. Digbhir Khati from Chhuzergang is on his way...