The telecom regulator has tried to ease the concerns of tourists about requiring them to use traceable SIM cards, saying the plan is not fixed and will need to go through public hearings and several procedures before putting into effect. Takorn Tantasith the secretary-general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) said, at least five to six public hearings will be held before the regulator launches the special SIM cards, tentatively set throughout the following six months. The aim of tourist SIM cards was originated at a meeting in Phuket of the Asean Telecommunication Regulations' Council to boost national security. And Malaysia is the only country using them among the 10 Asean countries. Send load thru DTAC online top up If the plan is approved the NBTC might allow the SIMs to be valid for another 30-45 days after tourists leave the country. Mr Takorn said the NBTC had meant well when adopting the plan. "We have no right to violate tourists’ privacy ... If we disclose personal information without a court warrant; we could face five years in. According to the Tourism and Sports Ministry, 19.06 million foreign tourists visited Thailand from January to July this year, an increase of 12% year-on-year. An NBTC panel on August 10, 2016 approved the principle to require tourists seeking to purchase SIM cards in Thailand to use only the traceable type. Those on roaming services and expatriates will not be affected.
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The Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, has hit out at "stupid" United Nations criticism of his contentious war on crime in which around 1,000 individuals have died, cautioning the global body not to meddle. Duterte, who swept to a landslide election victory in May partly on a promise to crack down on crime, said he would continue with his anti-drug push despite mounting criticism, including from the UN chief, Ban Ki-moon. “Why would the United Nations be so easily swayed into interfering in the affairs of this republic? There are only 1,000 (killed),” he said at an event marking the 115th anniversary of the police force. Read: The risks of becoming TNT In June, Ban condemned Duterte's clear support for extrajudicial killings, saying they were "illegal and a breach of fundamental rights and freedoms". The UN's anti-drugs office this month said it was incredibly worried by reports of extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users in the Philippines. The UN has made "a very stupid proposition", Duterte said, warning it not to interfere in the country’s politics. “What’s the problem? You inject politics. Only one thousand died and you put my country in peril, in jeopardy,” he said. He told foreign human rights watchdogs not to "investigate us as though we are criminals", and warned they would not be treated well in the Philippines. Duterte, who took office on 30 June, requested a bloody war on crime that has killed 1,054 individuals since the May races. Travelling to the Philippines? Wifi Rental in the Philippines This includes people killed in police operations, and more than 400 killed by vigilantes. Duterte won the election on a vow to wage a war on illegal drugs and other crime that would assert a huge number of lives. He has ordered police not to hesitate to kill and even encouraged citizens and communist guerrillas to participate in the bloodshed. He has repeatedly mocked at human rights groups contradicted to the killings. Source:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/17/philippines-president-rodrigo-duterte-un-stupid-criticising-drug-war Janmashtami or Krishna asthami marks the yearly birth festivity of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of July or August. As stated by the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the eight night of the dark fortnight in the month of Shravana. One of the most widely admired and most popular of all Hindu Gods. Shri Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and also worshipped as a supreme god. According to legends Sri Krishna was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura and the sole objective of his birth was to free the Earth from the evilness of demons. He was born in the custody of his uncle Kansa. His father, Vasudev, thought immediately of his friend Nand and decided to give his child to him to save Krishna from Kansa. He grew up in Gokul and finally killed his uncle King Kansa. The devotees observe fasting and stay up till midnight, when the Lord is said to be born. Wonderful pictures of Lord Krishna are installed on the walls of homes. The devotees gather in homes and temples in order to recite devotional melodies, perform dance and read the verses from the Holy Bhagvad Gita. In North India, Shri Krishna Janmashtami is observed eight days after the full moon day in Hindi month Bhadrapada (August – September). In South India, the festival is observed on the eighth day after full moon in the month of Shravan (August – September). Sri Krishna Jayanti 2016 in Different Parts of India
Due to the various regional calendars and the various calculations in the time of the birth of Krishna the festival is not celebrated on the same day in all parts of India. Mark your calendar for the most anticipated and the biggest celebration - the 31th Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, Philippines. The festival is annually held in the third week of August, displaying the indigenous peoples' rituals of celebration after an abundant harvest and the blooming of many of the region’s exotic flowers. The term “Kadayawan” is actually derivative from a local dialect, “Madayaw” which means “good, beautiful, superior, valuable, or profitable”. “Madayaw” is also a warm and friendly greeting you could hear as you make your way around the city to participate in the festivities. How to send load to the Philippines? Visit Topup Philippines. This festival is so popular among tourists from local and abroad gathering together to witness colorful float parades and dancers performing tirelessly under the sun dancing in tune to their tribe’s song. This festival is also a perfect time to taste the region’s delicious fruits and harvests like durian, lanzones, mangosteen, rambutan and marang. Kadayawan Festival highlighted activity is Pamulak Kadayawan a float parade featuring Davao’s abundant harvest of flowers and fruits. The second highlighted activity is the Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan a competition of various tribe’s participants showcasing choreographed dance inspired by Mindanao's indigenous customs. Schedule of Kadayawan Festival 2016 (Highlights) Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan - August 20, 2016 (Saturday) 7:00 am - 12:00 nn | Magsaysay Park to Rizal Park, Davao City Pamulak Kadayawan - August 21, 2016 (Sunday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Magsaysay Park to Rizal Park, Davao City The final schedule of the 31ST “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” is on August 15 to 21, 2016. For more information about the Kadayawan Festival and other related queries, you can contact: Davao Tourism Office 2nd Floor, Pasalubong Center Palma Gil St., Davao City (082) 222-1956 • (082) 222-1958 [email protected] www.davaotourism.com |
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