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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...

Seven students of Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse’s Tading Gewog have tested positive for Tuberculosis. Health authorities say the cases are under control, and all affected students are being monitored closely. Meanwhile, the district health team continues its screening programme across schools in Samtse. Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse has reported seven confirmed cases of Tuberculosis in one...

Farmers of Nimazor village in Tsirang’s Rangthangling Gewog now grow ginger as their main source of livelihood. Most households in the village turned to large-scale ginger cultivation after citrus greening destroyed their orange orchard, which was once their primary source of income. Although a good alternative, marketing the rhizome is a challenge for the farmers. It is harvest season but...

The country’s economy is expected to grow at 8.5 per cent this year, according to the Asian Development Outlook released today. The Asian Development Bank’s report revealed that the growth is driven by major hydropower projects and a recovery in the tourism sector. According to the Asian Development Outlook, the industry sector will be the key driver of the country’s...