Top 3 News: Tourists to Bring US$417 to Enter Thailand, Observer Says Jokowi could Influence Prabowo Cabinet
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25 February 2024 18:17 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English rounded the top 3 news on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Here are the highlights:
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
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.
2. Jokowi to Influence Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet Composition, Observer Says
Executive Director of Indonesian Politics Parameter, Adi Prayitno, viewed that President Joko Widodo or Jokowi will influence the cabinet composition of Prabowo-Gibran at least until October 20, 2024, which is the inauguration day of the elected president and vice president for 2024-2029 period.
"Before October 20, Jokowi may still influence the composition of the cabinet," said Adi when contacted via WhatsApp on Saturday, Feb. 24. However, he also assessed that Prabowo also has a reference for the upcoming governmental composition.
But Adi said that it would not last long since the definitive president after October 20, would be Prabowo. "After October 20, there are no guarantees [that Jokowi will influence the cabinet composition] at all. Because Prabowo will be the definitive president," said Adi.
3. 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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