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Kempinski hosts end-of-year festivities

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok welcomes guests to enjoy the season's festivities with a number of festival activities.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos

VIENTIANE: The China-Laos Railway has significantly bolstered passenger transportation, greatly facilitated travel, and helped promote tourism in Laos since its launch in December 2021.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

80% tourism jump gives Phuket boost

PHUKET: Tourism in the island province jumped 80% year-on-year from January to October, with nearly 100 billion baht now circulating in the economy, according to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Nov 30, 2022

Send the triads packing

The latest crackdowns against accused members of Chinese triads are not just cops routinely chasing after baddies. The much-reported case of Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime syndicate who turned himself in to the police, shows these suspects are not small-time but are well-connected and powerful…

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Singer Tono visits cash-strapped Lao hospital to discuss equipment needs

NAKHON PHANOM: Khammouane Provincial Hospital in Laos has told singer-actor Pakin "Tono" Kumwilaisak it needs 25 pieces of medical equipment.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Covid cases spike as tourism recovery gains steam

The government has reported a surge in serious Covid-19 infections and deaths, just as the country is seeing a rebound in foreign tourist arrivals that’s likely to gain further momentum into the holiday season.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Symbols of strength

In central locations of three major Asian cities -- Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City -- stand bronze elephant statues. If they could talk, these statues could tell of imperialism, civil war, invasion, anti-colonial struggle, independence, nationhood, and more recently of rapid urban and economic development. Perched high up…

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

AP PHOTOS: Qatar bustles with traditional and tourist stops

The winding cobbled alleys of Souq Waqif create a labyrinthine bazaar stuffed with dozens of small stores hawking spices and perfumes, scented oils, silk scarves, shimmering crystal chandeliers and glittering jewelry.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Monkeys in central Thailand city mark their day with feast

A city in central Thailand has served a meal fit for monkeys

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Apec boosts tourism

The popularity of Thai cultural resources got another boost courtesy of visits to major tourist attractions in Bangkok by French President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President Kamala Harris during the Apec summit.

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022