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When Mariannina Zuccaro arrived in Bangkok for her marriage with Mario Tamagno, an Italian architect who worked in Siam from 1900-1925, she encountered a stark contrast between her fiance's self-effacing character and monumental creations. According to Italians At The Court Of Siam, she referred to a photograph of the inauguration…

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New year, new spaces, new hangouts

Bangkok is an ever-changing city and 2023 will be a testament to that as many new buildings and projects spring up. From a new shopping mecca to an urban park, Guru brings you a list of mega projects that will launch in 2023.

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Holiday traffic accidents kill 218 in 4 days

From Dec 29 to Jan 1, there were 1,664 traffic accidents in which 218 people were killed and 1,647 injured and the southern province of Surat Thani reported the most accidents, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

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Rescuers in Vietnam try to save boy trapped in concrete pile

Rescuers in Vietnam were desperately trying to free a 10-year boy on Monday two days after he fell into the narrow open shaft of a concrete pile at a construction site on New Year's Eve.

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Fired during COVID, Bali’s low paid now demand double the pay

Employers are struggling to fill positions as tourism roars back to life on popular resort island.

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Boat show brings Phuket back into the limelight

Phuket is back in the limelight and on the world stage after three years during the "2023 Thailand International Boat Show", which will take place at Royal Phuket Marina from Jan 12-15.

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Green as the new mandate

Tourism analysts say sustainability and responsible tourism represent a new mandate for the Thai industry after the pandemic.

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Hat Yai-Padang Besar train services resume

SONGKHLA: Train service resumed between Hat Yai and Padang Besar, the border town in Sadao district of Songkhla, on Sunday, New Year's Day. Service between the two southern towns was suspended after two bomb explosions on Dec 3 and 6.

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Canada to impose mandatory COVID tests for travelers from China

Canada on Saturday said it will require travelers on Canadian-bound flights departing China to test negative for COVID-19.

Reuters

It can't be worse than last year, can it?

Well, here we are on the very first day of a brand new year. There has to be something auspicious about that. A good day to purchase lottery tickets with a few number ones perhaps?

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Tourists throng popular sites in Phetchabun, Korat

Thousands of tourists thronged the famous Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew in Phetchabun and Khao Phaeng Ma mountain in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, boosting the economy during the New Year holiday.

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Poll: Flourishing economy tops 2023 wish list

A flourishing economy tops Thais’ wish list for 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit, according to an opinion survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.

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'People transiting from a high risk country without crossing immigration don't need negative RT-PCR report to enter India’

NEW DELHI: The mandatory pre-departure RT-PCR test requirement for arrivals from six places, including Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand, may not apply to passengers transiting through these places on their way to India.

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Ministry prepares for Chinese arrivals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to plan for the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

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Ministry braces as curbs end

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to map out measures to handle the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 of them are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.

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Covid-19: RT-PCR Tests Mandatory For International Fliers Travelling To India From 6 Countries

All international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload a report on the Air Suvidha portal from January 1, 2023. Read on for details:

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India demands negative Covid test for arrivals from Thailand

People travelling from Thailand to India will have to produce a negative Covid-19 test result starting from Jan 1, India’s health minister confirmed on Thursday.

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Current account deficit of $400m reported in November

The country recorded a current account deficit US$400 million in November after a revised surplus of $600 million the previous month, the Bank of Thailand said on Thursday.

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Asia's hotspots prepare for boom as China eases restrictions

BANGKOK/SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: Thailand and other Asian countries are bracing for an influx of Chinese tourists as Covid-19 restrictions are dismantled, and while some are wary, operators in others are preparing packages such as hotpot buffets to cash in on the expected spike in travel.

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Govt girds for China visit influx

The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.

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Options abound for pilgrims

It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.

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Ibis expands in Chiang Mai

Ibis has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of Ibis Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub in Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood, surrounded by coffee shops, independent boutiques, vibrant restaurants and live music bars.

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Get your palates (and wallets) ready for these places in 2023

As we inch closer to 2023, let's focus on the food and beverages in store for next year.

Reuters

Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.

Daily Mirror

Backpacker, 45, dies after horror fall from moving train at beauty spot in Thailand

Irish national Patrick Ward, 45, was on a train headed to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok, Thailand when he fell from the train as it slowed down at a picturesque spot along the route

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