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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...

Records with the police reveal an increase in forgery cases, with numbers growing from a little over 11 in 2022 to nearly 30 last year. A specialised training programme is underway in the capital to strengthen national security and prevent document-related fraud. The three-day training, which began yesterday, focuses on international best practices in document security, fraud prevention, and investigative...

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...

The acute shortage of doctors in the country has been compelling nurses to prescribe medicines, often leaving patients unsatisfied. A recent study revealed that over 61 per cent of the Bhutanese nurses are unlawfully prescribing medicines. According to the Bhutan Medicines Rules and Regulations 2019, only doctors are permitted to issue prescriptions. Bhutan Medicines Rules and Regulations 2019 states that...