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We are what we eat

Thais have every reason to celebrate with regard to a new culinary milestone, phanaeng, which has been awarded the No.1 stew ranking by TasteAtlas, a global food mapping site.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Summer festival season hots up

This summer, a number of well-known annual events return at locations throughout the country. If you're looking for a destination with exciting and enriching activities, check out the list below for fun and festive hotspots.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Improved language skills needed to boost medical hub goals

Thailand’s wellness and medical sector is already phenomenon level; all it needs is to develop skilled medical professionals with language capabilities, said Timothy Lertsmitivanta, the chief executive officer of Thonburi Wellbeing Co Ltd.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Nok Air veteran to launch new carrier

Amidst the Thai tourism recovery, airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier with venture capital, starting with four wide-body aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023

Why Lent is the perfect time to spiritually prepare for revolution

It was around this time of year back in 1763 that Filipino rebels rode into Sinait on horseback, shouting “in God’s mercy, the time has come to leave our slavery!”

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023

Here's How a Colorful, Chic Hotel Amplifies the Senses

AtlasIED’s Atmosphere platform enhances this unique guest experience. Here's how.

AVNetwork · Mar 22, 2023

Cambodian court charges activists with insulting king online

Two anti-government activists in Cambodia have been formally charged with insulting the king and incitement to commit a felony for comments they made on social media about the long-serving autocratic prime minister

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

5.6m tourist arrivals so far this year

Thailand recorded 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to March 18 this year, government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023

Muslims in Indonesia gear up for first day of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims in Indonesia are gearing up to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start on Thursday, with traditions and ceremonies across the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country amid soaring food prices

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

‘I’m happy to have this slow day’: Bali marks new year with day of silence

To mark Nyepi, everything from the airport to local supermarkets and ATMs are closed, while residents and tourists remain inside for quiet self-reflection

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023