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Police charge monk with embezzling B180 million

A former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, has been arrested along with two others on charges of embezzling 180 million baht from Wat Pha Dhammakiri, where the monk was based, in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023

Vietnamese man held for fake land deals

Authorities have arrested a Vietnamese man accused of holding a fake Thai ID card and falsifying land documents to sell other people's plots via auction in three northeastern provinces.

Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023

Noosa man admits to rampage in Indonesia's Aceh province

Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones apologises in a press conference for attacking a man badly enough to hospitalise him and for "the embarrassment I've caused".

ABC News · May 6, 2023

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Ex of accused serial killer unsure how she paid off his debts

The ex-husband of Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn admitted to investigators that his former wife paid 4 million baht of his debts but said he did not know how she acquired the money, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy national police chief.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023

J-K: From conflict zone to tourist destination - A story of hope and optimism

Amidst the lush fields, near the river streams, and jungle trails lies the small village of Keran, located in the laps of high mountains in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 5, 2023

Indonesia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The sheer breadth of experiences that can be unearthed in Indonesia makes it an enchanting holiday destination, from pulsing city energy to beachside bliss, temple wandering to underwater exploring

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

‘Pretty’ may have tipped robbers about Chinese victims

CHON BURI: Police are looking into reports that a “pretty” hired to entertain three Chinese nationals at a house in Pattaya supplied information to the gang that robbed them.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023

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Your horoscope for 5-11 May

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond!

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023

‘I kept thinking of my child’: Shipwrecked Indonesians back home

Caught up in mountainous seas whipped up by Cyclone Isa, the 11 men were rescued from a remote atoll by Australia.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Unusual disciplines at Cambodia event

Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open today and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

Ju-jitsu stars deliver first gold

The Thai contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia welcomed their first gold of the biennial multisport tournament with ju-jitsu exponents Kunsatri Kumsroi and Suphawadee Kaeosrasaen delivering the goods on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

New documentary showcases Paetongtarn's political career

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, a Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, said a documentary film about her political journey can be watched via social media on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

Parties pitch policies for tourism

Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

A new identity

Changes are unavoidable and can be difficult to accept, especially when you are from the older generation who prefers the same old comfort. For some, even a small change in life is likely bad news.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

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The Conversation · May 4, 2023

How to make your next holiday better for the environment

Being an environmentally friendly tourist can be challenging. Tourism is an industry that brings many negative environmental impacts – our pleasure often comes at the expense of local habitats or wildlife.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Bali weighs up tourist tax to combat ‘unruly behaviour’ of visitors

Tourism chief wants to prevent the Indonesian island from being ‘known only as a cheap destination’

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Gems of the Northeast

As the summer heat in Surin rose, we made our way to Satom Organic Farm in Chom Phra district. It is located among vast organic fields temporarily covered with yellow sunn hemp in the post-harvest season. This farm belongs to Sutaen Sukjit, who abandoned office work in Bangkok and returned…

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Indians arrested by Thai police for gambling deported

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The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Accra: the Ga people's annual ban on noise restores a spiritual connection with the sea

Accra, Ghana’s capital, is a noisy cosmopolitan city of almost three million people. Its active nightlife, commercial markets and factories create a deafening mix of sound trails day and night. These synthetic sounds have practically drowned out the natural everyday sounds of Accra. And the most important of these is…

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Mayor, public works director charged with demanding bribes

The mayor of Khlong Luang municipality in Pathum Thai and the director of the municipal public works division have been charged with collusion in demanding and receiving bribes.

360info · May 3, 2023

The last sultanate of Indonesia

The success of Yogyakarta's bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia's last remaining sultanate.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023

'Little ghosts' back to old tricks

The Royal Thai Police's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) is stepping up efforts to investigate websites run by companies intent on duping Thais, known as "little ghosts", into working in South Korea illegally.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023

Cannabis issue still causing jitters

Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Bangkok with salsa, sombreros and tasty sips

Cinco de Mayo, which translates as fifth of May, is a Mexican and parts of the US as a commemoration of a victory in battle and a celebration of the country’s rich cultural heritage — including its world-famous cuisine. A few places in Bangkok are celebrating this day by hosting…

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023

Herbs promoted for use in modern medicine

A campaign is under way to promote use of herbal plants in modern medicine to boost their value by at least 90 to 100 billion baht by 2027.

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