Day: May 20, 2021
Myanmar junta fires protesting diplomats in Tokyo: Report
By AFP, published by Channel NewsAsia Tokyo – Two officials at Myanmar’s embassy in Tokyo have become the latest diplomats dismissed by the junta after protesting the military coup in their country, Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported today (May 20). Administrator Aung Soe Moe and a junior colleague were fired after they went on strike, …
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Free vaccination for public transport drivers
THE Land Transport Department today (May 20) announced that drivers of all types of public transport, such as tuk-tuks, small mini-buses, buses and motorcycle taxis, may now register for free Covid-19 vaccination from tomorrow onwards, TV Channel 7 said. The department’s Director-General Jirut Wisarnchit said these drivers have to be vaccinated quickly because they …
2,636 new Covid cases as Japan bars entry of foreigners from Thailand
THE Public Health Ministry said early this morning (May 20) that there were 2,636 new coronavirus cases and 25 fatalities over the past day while Japan announced that it is barring the entry of all foreign travellers who have visited Thailand and six other countries from tomorrow onwards, Amarin TV and Japan Times said. …
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