TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on the platform this week, starting from Monday, February 19, 2024, until Sunday, February 25, 2024. Here are the highlights: Tourists Advised to Bring US$417 of Cash to Enter Thailand, Jakarta Immigration Arrests 3 Yemeni Nationals for Alleged Human Smuggling, and The 10 Largest Countries in the World.

Here are the top 3 news of the week:

1. Tourists Advised to Bring US$417 of Cash to Enter Thailand

Thailand is one of the most favored travel destinations for Indonesian tourists for its beautiful beaches and ease of access. Indonesians need no visa to enter Thailand, and the cost is fairly affordable.

However, entering Thailand is not as easy as it sounds. The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok revealed that it received many complaints from citizens who were barred from entering the country—the reason being incomplete travel documents while Thailand’s immigration officers did a random check.

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2. Jakarta Immigration Arrests 3 Yemeni Nationals for Alleged Human Smuggling

South Jakarta Immigration apprehended three foreign nationals from Yemen who were suspected of being involved in human trafficking on Thursday evening, February 22, 2024.

“The three of them were arrested at the Kalibata apartment in Pancoran, South Jakarta, last night, on February 22. We will continue to develop this case because the crime was committed by foreigners,” Jakarta Immigration Office chief, Sandi Andaryadi said in Jakarta, on Friday, February 23, 2024.

With the help of Indonesian citizens, the three foreigners were accused of sending Indonesian citizens, especially women, to the Middle East, without going through legal procedures.

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3. The 10 Largest Countries in the World

The list of the largest countries in the world is always interesting to know. The largest countries are grouped based on population and administrative area. The total area calculation includes land and water areas. Meanwhile, total area is defined as the total area of a country relative to coastlines and international boundaries.

So, which countries are the largest countries in the world now?

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