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Tourist detained for stripping naked by sacred tree in Bali

‘Go back to your country if you can’t respect our tradition and culture,’ says Indonesian local

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Indonesia considers tourist tax to curb bad behaviour in Bali

Business groups fear cost could damage tourism sector still recovering from effects of pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

Your horoscope for Apr 14-20

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 · Apr 14, 2023

Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023

Sugar enjoying a boost in popularity

The hot season and recovery of the tourism sector are increasing demand for sugar as people buy more food and beverages.

Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023

Khao chae cool

At this very scorching minute, khao chae, which in recent decades came to be seen as a rather old-fashioned gastronomic ritual, is all the rage on Thailand's food scene.

Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023

‘You’re going to get wet’: revellers soak up Thailand’s first post-pandemic Songkran water festival

Tourists and locals join mass water fights across Thailand to mark new year after three years of Covid restrictions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

Happy Rongali Bihu 2023: Top 50 Assamese New Year Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones

Rongali Bihu is a major festival of Assam. A festival of huge cultural significance, Rongali Bihu name has been derived from the word Rong which means happiness and celebration in Assamese. It is also known as Bohag Bihu, signifying the first month of the year which is Bohag.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

Country celebrates Thai New Year

Thailand on Thursday officially began celebrating Songkran, or Thai New Year, with locals and foreigners alike flocking to major sites and splashing water on each other nationwide after a three-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023

Thailand hopes for major splash in tourism during Songkran

Hordes of revelers tote colorful water guns as Thailand kicks off its exuberant three-day Songkran festival at full blast for the first time since 2019, hoping for a significant boost in tourism after the industry was devastated by coronavirus travel restrictions

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023