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Dalton City Council agrees to move money to stormwater, recreation projects | Local News
14Nov By adminNo Comments
Money

Dalton City Council agrees to move money to stormwater, recreation projects | Local News

City of Dalton officials have agreed to redirect $6 million from a 2020 bond issue that was originally allocated for a proposed aquatics center to recreation and stormwater projects.City Council members informally agreed to the proposal when they met as the Finance Committee last week. The council members will have to vote to approve any specific contracts.Citing soaring construction costs and large projected operating deficits, the council members voted in October to cancel the aquatics center. The city had budgeted $13 million for the project, with $6 million coming from bond funds.City Administrator Andrew Parker said th...
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Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian tourists for six months
6Nov By adminNo Comments
Travel

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian tourists for six months

Thailand has decided to grant visa-free entry to tourists from India and Taiwan from November 10, 2023 to May 10, 2024, in a bid to attract more visitors as the tourism season approaches. This move, as stated by a Thai government official to Reuters, allows travellers from India and Taiwan to stay in Thailand for 30 days. The authorities anticipate that this initiative will entice an additional 1.4 million tourists, generating approximately 55 billion baht or $1.5 billion in revenue. Previously, Indian and Taiwanese tourists were required to apply for a 15-day visa-on-arrival at immigration checkpoints, along with providing bank statements and proof of accommodation. In September of this year, Thailand had already waived tourist visa requirements for Chinese nationals, as China was the l...
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