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Railway crossing crash, 1 killed, 2 injured

SONGKHLA: A woman passenger died and a newly wed couple were injured when their pickup was hit by an express train at a railway crossing in Chana district on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.

Bangkok Post

3 cops offered VVIP service to Chinese visitor

A police captain from the Tourist Police Bureau and two traffic police sergeants were involved in providing a controversial VVIP service to a female Chinese visitor, rushing her through immigration and escorting her from Suvarnabhumi airport to Pattaya, according to senior police.

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3 cops offered controversial VVIP service to Chinese visitor

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Surat Thani to welcome first international chartered flight in 3 years

SURAT THANI: The southern tourist province will welcome its first international chartered flight since the pandemic, which will land with about 180 visitors from Taiwan.

Bangkok Post

‘I feel so happy’: China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

PHUKET: Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict Covid-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

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COVID curbs over, China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict COVID-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

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Bali welcomes back 1st flight from China as COVID rules ease

A direct flight from China has landed in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for the first time in nearly three years after the route was suspended due to the pandemic

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City train changes 'baffling'

Some commuters have missed their trains due to confusion and information inadequacy after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station.

Bangkok Post

More good news on China tourist front

When the Chinese government announced it would allow overseas group tours to resume to 20 countries including Thailand from Feb 6, it brought mixed reactions.

Bangkok Post

Tourism prone to dodgy dealings

Earlier this month, a flight from China touched down in Bangkok with 269 passengers onboard. A few years ago, this would hardly be worth reporting, but this flight was celebrated with smiles and flowers to mark the arrival of Chinese tourists in Thailand after three long years.

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Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs

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Elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

PHUKET: An elephant camp has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.

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Thai elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.

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Fortune awaits at Central Embassy's Luckiest Empire

Central Embassy celebrates the Chinese New Year, welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with "Chinese New Year 2023: The Luckiest Empire" until Jan 29.

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DoE told to screen local businesses

The Labour Ministry on Friday ordered the Department of Employment (DoE) to screen local businesses in the capital, Phuket, Samui and Pattaya to identify those working with Thai nominees.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tour groups likely on the way

There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.

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China okays group tours to Thailand

BEIJING: China will allow overseas group tours to resume to 20 countries including Thailand, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.

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Thai AirAsia gears up for China revival

The budget carrier Thai AirAsia is preparing its pilots and cabin crew for the return of Chinese tourists, previously its largest customer group, as the airline resumes routes across China.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special treats

As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, "To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." What to expect in the Year Of The Rabbit? Guru by Bangkok Post has a list of food and beverages to begin with.

Bangkok Post

Commuters face rail travel woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Lunar New Year traditions part of US fabric

Families from China to the U.S. to Vietnam will ring in the Lunar New Year on Sunday. The holiday follows the Chinese zodiac, where each year is tied to one of 12 animals. This year is the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnamese culture). Loved…

Bangkok Post

Houses razed for new park

The last two houses in Pathumwananurak Park that stood in the area for 30 years have been taken down as the park prepares to open for public use.

Bangkok Post

Commuters face railway woes

The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when the SRT moved the operation of long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand…

Bangkok Post

Survey predicts holiday outlay of B45bn

Spending during the Chinese New Year festival, which starts on Friday, is expected to be the most active in three years, helped by the country's economic recovery and a revival in tourist arrivals.

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