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Thailand announces plans to cut visa-free stays to 30 days

Organisations believe that the extended visa-free days have led to illegal business in the country

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

How AI and a mole helped capture paedophile ex-Scout leader after being on the run in Thailand for 27 years

Richard Burrows evaded justice for decades after stealing the identity of a terminally ill acquaintance – until detectives used facial recognition tool to track him down

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Sugar Prices Extend Recent Gains on the Outlook for Lower Global Production

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.02 (+0.10%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed down -1.90 (-0.34%). Sugar prices Tuesday extended their week-long rally, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 3-1/2 month high on signs of...

Barchart · Mar 18, 2025

Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days

The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2025

Sugar Prices Surge on Reduced Production Estimates in Brazil and India

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Monday closed up +0.78 (+4.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +23.30 (+4.30%). NY sugar prices Monday rallied sharply to 3-week highs on signs of lower global sugar production. Last Thursday, Unica reported that cumulative 2024/25 Brazil Center-South...

Barchart · Mar 17, 2025

Sugar Rallies on Global Production Concerns and Brazilian Real Strength

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.67 (+3.49%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is up +21.40 (+3.95%). NY sugar prices today rallied sharply to 2-1/2 week highs on signs of lower global sugar production. Last Thursday, Unica reported that cumulative 2024/25 Center-South...

Barchart · Mar 17, 2025

Ex-scout leader convicted of child sex offences after 27 years on the run in Thailand

‘Unrepentant paedophile’ Richard Burrows, 80, abused boys in 60s and 70s and was found guilty of 97 offences by Cheshire court

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Why Marquez's Argentina masterclass was nothing like his Thailand triumph

There’s a refreshing element to MotoGP’s current sibling rivalry. It’s one that takes nearly all the conjecture out of writing a piece like this.

Autosport · Mar 17, 2025

Winners and losers from the MotoGP Argentina GP

If his Thai GP win on the opening weekend of the season was remarkable only for its sheer dominance, Marc’s defeat of his brother Alex in Argentina was a real testament to his ability to adapt under pressure. Despite being stretched to the limit and losing the lead for much…

Motorsport · Mar 17, 2025

Alexandra Clarke: Fears grow for British tourist missing after boat caught fire in Thailand

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was reportedly in the bathroom when the blaze started

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025