Thai Pilots Push for Aviation Reform, Paralympian Wins Gold, and OnlyFans Soars in Earnings
Thai Pilots Association calls for aviation industry reforms to enhance workforce and reduce training costs.
The Thai Pilots Association has urged the government to prioritize the development of the Thai aviation industry, focusing on sustainable growth and addressing outstanding issues. They emphasized the need to tackle employment policies for foreign pilots, reduce high training costs, and propose regulatory changes to improve the pilot workforce.
Speaking of impressive achievements, Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana clinched her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Jana, who is 50, triumphed over China's Xiao Rong in both the women’s foil category B and the women's sabre category B, leading Thailand to rank fifteenth with a total of 17 medals.
However, the Chinese imports are posing a serious threat to key Thai industries as the US-China trade war continues to loom large. Thailand saw a significant trade deficit of thirty billion dollars with China during the first half of this year, prompting calls for the government to impose tariffs and encourage foreign investment.
Meanwhile, on the educational front, the United Kingdom has introduced the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship programme. This new initiative offers fully funded Master’s degrees at prestigious UK universities for exceptional students from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, aiming to strengthen educational ties within Southeast Asia.
On the global stage, China has made a significant move by ending tariffs on all goods exported to China from the world's poorest countries it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations. This decision is likely to boost the economic prospects of these developing countries.
In other news, UK-based subscription streaming company OnlyFans has paid an astounding $630 million in dividends to its owner, Leonid Radvinsky, since the start of last year. The platform, which connects creators directly with their fans, has also surged in popularity, distributing $6.6 billion to its content creators in 2023 alone, marking a substantial increase from the previous year.
Speaking of impressive achievements, Thai wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana clinched her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Jana, who is 50, triumphed over China's Xiao Rong in both the women’s foil category B and the women's sabre category B, leading Thailand to rank fifteenth with a total of 17 medals.
However, the Chinese imports are posing a serious threat to key Thai industries as the US-China trade war continues to loom large. Thailand saw a significant trade deficit of thirty billion dollars with China during the first half of this year, prompting calls for the government to impose tariffs and encourage foreign investment.
Meanwhile, on the educational front, the United Kingdom has introduced the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship programme. This new initiative offers fully funded Master’s degrees at prestigious UK universities for exceptional students from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, aiming to strengthen educational ties within Southeast Asia.
On the global stage, China has made a significant move by ending tariffs on all goods exported to China from the world's poorest countries it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations. This decision is likely to boost the economic prospects of these developing countries.
In other news, UK-based subscription streaming company OnlyFans has paid an astounding $630 million in dividends to its owner, Leonid Radvinsky, since the start of last year. The platform, which connects creators directly with their fans, has also surged in popularity, distributing $6.6 billion to its content creators in 2023 alone, marking a substantial increase from the previous year.
