US pauses issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries including Thailand
IN A FACEBOOK post the US embassy said today (March 27) that as of Jan. 21, 2026 the United States has paused issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries including Thailand. Immigrants from these countries have a high rate of collecting public assistance at the expense of US taxpayers, the embassy said, adding […]
Read MoreKarenni refugees flock to Thai hospital after Trump assistance pause
THE KARENNI Army (KA) said refugees at two camps in Mae Hong Son are now seeking treatment at a Thai hospital after US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on foreign development assistance led to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) suspending health service, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 28). IRC has been affected by the […]
Read MoreThai cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex suspends withdrawals
THAI cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex paused withdrawals of Thai baht and cryptocurrencies this evening (July 20) citing market volatility and financial problems caused by major business partners, Naewna newspaper said. The company tweeted this message at 5. 15 p.m.: “Due to a combination of circumstances beyond our control including volatile market conditions, and the resulting […]
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