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Thailand mulls 90-day visa for muay Thai enthusiasts

The Thai government plans to issue a 90-day visa for foreigners who want to train in muay Thai with an eye on fostering sports tourism. A regular tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 60 days but the muay Thai one would allow 90 days. But the government has not …

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China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite U.S. ban

China's military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite U.S. ban

Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence research institutes and universities have over the past year purchased small batches of Nvidia semiconductors banned by the U.S. from export to China, a Reuters review of tender documents show. The sales by largely unknown Chinese suppliers highlight the difficulties Washington faces, despite its …

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Longer nightlife hours boost Thai tourism revenues

Thailand’s tourism revenues jumped by 44% year-on-year, and some attribute it to the extended operating hours of bars and nightclubs. Tourists at a pub on Soi Cowboy street in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo by AFP According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, in December, Thailand saw a 44% …

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