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Pub fire probe nears completion as death toll rises to 37

Police investigating the deadly Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub fire in Bangkok say they are close to completing their inquiries, as the death toll rose to 37 after another injured victim succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday.

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Why more tourists aren't enough

More tourists are good news for Thailand. But not if the country cannot cope with the pressures they bring.

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Muslim travel competition intensifies across Asia

Thailand should improve Muslim-friendly facilities and services, implement a recognised accreditation system and ensure clearer, more consistent policies to attract more Muslim travellers, according to a travel specialist.

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Malaysia busts scam centres in Forest City

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online scam activities in Forest ‌City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit ($245,000), the state police chief said on Tuesday.

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Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo on landslide-prone slopes, but experts say species choice and careful management matter

Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo to reduce landslide risks on vulnerable slopes. Bamboo's dense roots help hold soil in place during heavy rainfall events. This practice offers both environmental protection and economic benefits through various products. However, experts caution that bamboo management requires careful species selection and oversight. Broader forest…

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Indigenous Pgak'yau philosophy on show during 'Life And Land'

The story about the Pgak'yau ethnic group and their approach to forest management is presented during "Life And Land", which kicks off today and runs until Aug 9 on the 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection.

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Beyond malls and condos

Although the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine remains standing, aggressive redevelopment has cleared out surrounding communities to make way for condominiums and shopping malls in the name of urban progress.

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Have your mooncake and eat it, too!

It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.

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World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns

Majuro, capital of the Republic of Marshall Islands, confronts severe threats from rising sea levels. Coastal erosion accelerates due to increased wind speeds and human interference. Adaptation measures like sea walls and land raising are being considered by policymakers. However, migration may become a last resort for the Marshallese people.

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In 1996, Indonesia's 'crazy' tree planter who was mocked for his mission planted 11,000 trees and turned barren hills into a green paradise

When traversing the hills of Wonogiri in Central Java, today’s visitors might take the dense areas of greenery in stride. The springs nourish nearby villages, the farms have sufficient water for numerous harvests, and the slopes covered with trees conceal the bare ground that used to be visible before. However,…

The Times of India

Noisy Italian students case settled with apologies and fines

A dispute between a Thai woman and some noisy Italian students that sparked wide debate has been resolved. after the students apologised and paid fines imposed by police.

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Indian arrivals may surge with visa waiver

The decision to give Indians 30-day visa-free entry is expected to drive the market to a new record of 2.7 million visitors next year, supported by more flights from second- and third-tier cities to Thailand, say authorities.

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Mutual respect 'key' to violence prevention

One polite request to lower the volume on a Bangkok BTS train has become one of Thailand's most discussed incidents in the past week. Much of the debate has centred on nationality, tourism and whether the foreign visitors involved should have behaved differently.

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Take 'The Road To The Golden Peninsula' at BACC

The rich history and multicultural heritage of southern Thailand are presented during "The Road To The Golden Peninsula", which will kick off tomorrow and run until Aug 9, on the Curved Wall, 5th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection.

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Senate panel pushing Pha Taem, Sam Phan Bok onto global tourism map

UBON RATCHATHANI - A Senate committee has pledged support for improving transport links, tourism infrastructure and public information in Ubon Ratchathani, to raise the profile of Pha Taem National Park and strengthen Ubon Ratchathani Geopark's bid for Unesco Global Geopark status.

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Raided hotel provided drugs, sex, gambling exclusively to Chinese

NONTHABURI - Police have raided a hotel in Muang district that was providing gambling, drugs and sex services for its exclusively Chinese guests.

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Noisy Italian students case settled with apologies and fines

A dispute between a Thai woman and some noisy Italian students that sparked wide debate over public behaviour, cultural respect and online vigilantism has been formally resolved. The students apologised and paid fines imposed by police.

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Thailand celebrates ninth World Heritage site

Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.

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Khlong Luang police chief transferred over alleged bribery

The chief of the Khlong Luang police station in Pathum Thani has been transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation after a recording purported to be of him soliciting bribes from the operator of a bar was circulated online.

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Italian embassy apologises for rowdy teens on BTS

The Embassy of Italy on Saturday apologised to the Thai people over “the inappropriate behaviour of a group of Italian underage tourists” on a BTS Skytrain in Bangkok that generated heated conversations online, while strongly condemning their actions.

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Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up

The government has intensified its crackdown on illegal hotels in Phuket after inspections found three properties operating without licences.

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Axe set to fall on Land Bridge

The government is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a review found low financial viability, increased budget risks and environmental concerns.

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Rockin' in the Free World

Last year, World Beat went to the annual Boon Phra Wet Festival in Roi Et City in Isan. The three-day event celebrated one of the monthly merit-making ceremonies -- heet sip song -- with parades, huge dance performances (10,101 dancers on the streets), Buddhist sermons and nightly molam stages for…

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 24-30

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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When fashion is executed through a musical

It was the night of July 22 and Pipatchara had done it again — not merely presenting a collection, but expanding the very definition of what a fashion show can be.

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