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Korean arrivals expected to hit 1m mark in third quarter

The number of Korean tourists visiting Thailand is projected to hit 1 million in the third quarter of this year, while the Korea Tourism Organization also wants to attract more Thai tourists via smart tourism products.

Bangkok Post

Banyan Tree Phuket review: a polished slice of Thai luxury

With a stand-out spa, golf courses and five restaurants, it’s still one of the most luxurious hotels on the island, says Deborah Rosenegk

Evening Standard

Private vehicles banned atop Chamundi Hills during Ashada Fridays

The Mysuru City Police have issued orders banning private vehicles to Chamundi Hills during Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti scheduled during June and July.

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‘Wild Boars’ governor Narongsak dies of cancer

Narongsak Osotthanakorn, the former Chiang Rai governor who won worldwide praise for his leadership of the mission to rescue the “Wild Boars” football team from the Tham Luang cave in 2018, has died of cancer at the age of 58.

Bangkok Post

An ongoing food festival in Coimbatore lays out Cantonese, Sichuan and Hunan fare

Master Chef Lian Yun Leif lays out some of the timeless delicacies of Cantonese, Sichuan and Hunan, at an ongoing Chinese food festival

The Hindu

Uncertainty stymies tourism trade

Even as the Election Commission endorsed all MP-elect candidates this week, tourism operators remain worried about stagnant domestic expenditure as travellers delay potential plans, while local businesses are reluctant to reinvest until a government is formed.

Bangkok Post

Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028

The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.

Bangkok Post

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A cultural landmark

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Corrado Feroci, or Prof Silpa Bhirasri, in the Kingdom of Siam, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in collaboration with the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art Foundation and Silpakorn University has organised the exhibition "Art-Thai-Time".

Bangkok Post

Kerala to promote e-autos, bicycles at tourists destinations to travel green

The project will be implemented by RT Mission with the cooperation of local self-government bodies.

The Hindu

The most beautiful beaches in Thailand for turquoise bays and breathtaking sunsets

Thailands’s 1,500 miles of coastline offer watersports, beach parties and secluded stretches

The Independent UK

Cops accused of extorting B300k from drug dealer

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: The police chief of Nakhon Si Thammarat province has ordered Bang Khan police station to investigate four of its officers accused of extorting 300,000 baht from a drug dealer in exchange for letting him go last Thursday.

Bangkok Post

World Refugee Day: Sri Lankan, Afghan, and Myanmar refugees set to cook regional delicacies for a food festival in Chennai

An upcoming two-day Refugee Food Festival, Oorum Unnavum, is being held in Chennai to commemorate World Refugee Day themed on Hope away from Home.

The Hindu

#RathaYatra2023: Lord Jagannath, his siblings 9-day sojourn begins in Puri

Lakhs of devotees converged at the 3-km long 'bada danda' (grand road) from the Lions Gate of the 12th century edifice to the Gundicha temple to witness the grand annual world-famous car festival. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Poor villagers risk their lives in danger zone as Philippines' most active volcano erupts

Thousands of poor Filipinos risk their lives by living and working in villages inside a permanent danger zone around Mayon volcano

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Student activist returns to school, again

A 15-year-old activist on Monday morning walked into the school which has rejected her enrolment as "incomplete" and demanded her right to an education.

Bangkok Post

When hard work just isn't enough

In the difficult lives of labourers, two talented artists, Chaiyan Ninlabon and Maneerat Thamnarak, found inspiration to create works for the exhibition "Early Years Project #6: In A Cogitation", which is on display at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Chaiyan and Maneerat were two of eight finalists selected from…

Bangkok Post

Wyndham stays upbeat on Thai tourism

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts remains upbeat on the prospects for Thai tourism, driven by increasing numbers of inbound tourists, but says hotels still need to adjust to higher costs.

Bangkok Post

Thai-Saudi ties' wider strategic impact

The invitation from the Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Abdulaziz-Falih, to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to visit Saudi Arabia came just a few hours after the provisional results of the May 14 election were made known. With equal speed, the Thai side responded positively and gathered…

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Im En Ville caters to tastebuds and budgets of every kind

Bangkok’s “old town” is getting busier with the increasing number of cafes and restaurants opening in the area. Adding to the old town landscape is Im En Ville, a concept building.

Bangkok Post

Defiant student activist returns to school, again

A 15-year-old activist on Monday morning walked into the school which has rejected her enrolment as "incomplete" and demanded her right to an education.

The Independent UK

Japan's emperor meets with Indonesian president on his first official foreign trip as emperor

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the third day of his first official foreign trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019

Bangkok Post

Cops seek 3 over extortion

Police have issued arrest warrants for three civilians over their alleged involvement in the extortion of six suspects who are under investigation in an online gambling case.

Bangkok Post

Retirees skip Chiang Mai amid heavy smog

Chiang Mai tourism operators hope the new government will work to urgently solve the haze problem to lure back long-stay senior tourists, which represent a major loss for the province.

Bangkok Post

Phuket eyes big moment in the sun

All eyes are now on the upcoming announcement on June 21, when the world will learn which country will have the honour of organising the Specialised Expo 2028. Thailand's hopes are running high as Phuket is one of the five finalists in contention for this prestigious global event.

Bangkok Post

Keeping poor kids at school

Anirut Thongdech has a broad smile when he learns that he will have a chance to return to school this term after having dropped out for two years.

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