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Baht strength a risk to economy: Finance Minister Arkhom

The strengthening of the baht is a risk to Thailand's economy at the moment as it reduces export volumes, the finance minister said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Hong Kong is giving away 5 lakh free tickets to boost tourism!

The Hong Kong Government has announced that it will be providing 5 lakh free plane tickets to all those wishing to visit the city. This move comes in the wake of boosting tourism in the region, and has been timed with its announcement of fully opening its border for tourists.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2023

Captain Richelieu's descendant visits

The Royal Thai Navy on Thursday welcomed the great-grandson of Phraya Cholayuthyothin, a Danish naval officer who was a commander of the Siamese navy during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who also contributed to the modernisation of Siam.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Chiang Mai city guide: Where to stay, eat drink and shop in Thailand’s northern creative hub

CITY GUIDES: Enveloped in nature and packed with authentic experiences from massages to meeting with monks, this northern Thai city is not to be missed, says Lucie Grace

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Covid fears, high prices curb Chinese group tours

China's travel agencies have resumed promotion of overseas package tours in an effort to jump start the tourism sector, but they could face a hard time finding customers ready to travel abroad.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

Small airline to revive service to Betong

Landarch Airlines plans to start offering flights early next year from Hat Yai to southern cities including Betong, where a new airport has seen little traffic since it opened last year.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

Hmong family of 5, including 3 children, murdered

TAK: A Hmong family of five, including three children aged between three months and ten years, were found dead in a remote plantation in Wang Chao district on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

VIP escorts 'impossible to stop'

Authorities claim VIP escort packages on sale in China are difficult to police as the transactions are made outside of Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

Consumer confidence at 26-month high in Jan

Thai consumer confidence rose for an eighth straight month in January, bolstered by a rebound in tourism and government stimulus measures, but the high cost of living remained a worry, a survey showed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

TAOs buoyed by Prayut's wage pledge

More than 400,000 officials from tambon administrative organisations (TAO) across Thailand are expecting the interior minister to approve their proposed salary increases as their wages have not been boosted for 15 years.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023