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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 · Mar 10, 2023

Koh Mak, Huay Pu Keng village win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023

All 560,000 rooms under subsidy scheme booked

All of 560,000 room nights in the government's hotel subsidy programme for domestic tourists were booked within four days, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said it might ask the new government to continue this scheme.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023

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PM orders investigation into Samanea Plaza

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation into the legality of Samanea Plaza Thailand, a new wholesale and retail trade and goods distribution centre in Bangkok's Bang Na district, after reports claimed that it is fully owned by Chinese investors.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Huay Pu Keng village, Koh Mak win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Where the old meets new

The Chao Phraya River is never short of energy. As businesses in Bangkok are making a grand recovery after Covid, new dining venues have popped up relentlessly along the banks of the river.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Prioritise the far South peace process

When it comes to conflict and insurgency in the far South, way too much attention is placed on the negotiating table.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

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Arkhom predicts potential growth of 4-5%

The potential growth rate of the economy is 4-5%, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027

Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Norwegian found dead in Pattaya

PATTAYA: A Norwegian man was found dead in his apartment in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night, according to local police.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists

FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Authorities relent on tourists' school uniform craze

Drama over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Authorities relent on tourists' school uni craze

A tempest in a teapot over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?

Indonesian government authorities unveiled the site of the country’s new capital this week, showing a preview of what progress has been made on the city’s construction

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city

Orange-red ground has been broken in the jungle of East Borneo, where the Indonesian government has begun construction of its new capital city

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Get ready for Very Summer Fest in July

Remember the Very Festival 2022 last November? Due to its popularity with 15,000 people attending (albeit not without criticism), Very Company is back with the announcement of the inaugural edition of Very Summer Fest on July 29-30.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

25m-30m foreign arrivals expected - tourism minister

Thailand is expecting to receive between 25 million and 30 million foreign visitors this year as its crucial travel sector rebounds, its Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Consumer confidence at 3-year high in Feb as tourism rebounds

Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for a ninth straight month in February to reach a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector, government stimulus measures and a weak baht a survey showed on Thursday.

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Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

TAT anticipates 6m European visitors

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 6 million tourists from Europe this year, roughly 80% of the pre-pandemic total, generating more than 420 billion baht as part of total revenue of 1.5 trillion baht by year-end.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024

Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Arkhom cools concern

The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

An image of Nan

In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters…

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

It's a shared heritage

In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

How the 'second Amazon' became a battleground

It's called the 'second Amazon'. But like the Amazon, a pristine river system to Australia's north has become a battleground.

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Influencer forced into hiding says deranged Brit 'stalker getting angrier by the day'

Alexandra Saper, who posts on social media from her Wayfaress account, has been forced into hiding after being pursued by her British stalker who has vowed to 'kidnap her'

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