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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.

Bangkok Post

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Studio Ghibli characters to take over CentralWorld

CentralWorld Live will transform 3,000m² of space into a fantastical land of imagination, magic and dreams for "The World Of Studio Ghibli's Animation Exhibition Bangkok 2023", which will kick off on July 1 and run until Sept 30.

Bangkok Post

Imparting soft skills training to lifeguards in State could increase Russian tourist inflows: Honorary Consul

Buoyed by the increase in Russian tourists visiting India, the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Thiruvananthapuram approached the Kerala government evincing its interest to impart soft skills training in the Russian language to the lifeguards in key tourist locations in Kerala

The Hindu

Centre’s administrative nod for implementation of PRASAD scheme on Mysuru’s Chamundi Hills riles activists

The Centre’s administrative nod for the implementation of Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme at a cost of ₹45.70 crore has riled activists in the city who are bracing for a showdown with the authorities.

The Hindu

Phuket tourism revenue returns to pre-Covid level

PHUKET: Tourism in the southern island province has returned to its pre-Covid level by revenue, while the number of visitors remains lower than before the pandemic due partly to fewer returning Chinese tourists, according to local authorities.

Bangkok Post

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Over 2,400 stranded tourists evacuated from North Sikkim after landslip, no permit to be issued to tourists for time being: DC

Altogether 2,464 stranded tourists were rescued from North Sikkim after they were stuck in Lachen and Lachung areas following a massive landslip. Meanwhile, no fresh permits will be issued to tourists in view of weather-related vagaries and restoration works underway.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | From one eruption to another, day and night spread equal dread in Manipur; Railways to review operations on safety of trains, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

This sacred grove at Manikavu is a verdant sanctuary in Wayanad

The sacred grove of the Manikavu Sree Mahadeva temple in Wayanad under the Malabar Devaswom Board has set a model in transforming barren land into a ‘forest’ with the addition of rare endemic and threatened (RET) plant species of the Western Ghats

The Hindu

3,600 flee Kayah state in Myanmar

MAE HONG SON: Since June 13, over 3,600 people from Kayah state in Myanmar have sought refuge across the border in the province of Mae Hong Son following clashes that occurred in Mese township, located opposite Mae Hong Son's Ban Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district.

Bangkok Post

Manipur relief camps | From one eruption to another, day and night spread equal dread

Residents at relief camps for both Meiteis and Kukis say there is little security at the camps

The Hindu

Museum to capture vibrant hues of Padayani tradition

The vibrant hues of Padayani, a ritualistic theatre performed in villages on both sides of the Pampa, are now being mounted into an exclusive museum at Kadammanitta in Pathanamthitta.

The Hindu

Ban on Israelis could see Indonesia lose World Beach Games

If Bali loses hosting rights for the Olympic-recognised event, it could hurt the country’s standing, analysts warn.

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Chon Buri police chief moved pending B140m extortion probe

The Chon Buri provincial police chief is among eight senior officers who have been moved to inactive posts for allegedly colluding with civilians to extort 140 million baht from online gambling suspects.

Bangkok Post

Karen centre of learning seeks govt aid

KANCHANABURI: A Karen learning centre in Sangkhla Buri district has appealed to the Education Ministry to provide it with financial aid, much as it does to formal schools, to improve the educational and student conditions there.

Bangkok Post

Phuket looks to move forward

The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.

Bangkok Post

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The best Malaysia holiday destinations: Where to stay and when to travel

Where to go in the southeast Asian country for historical landmarks, nature trails and beach resorts

The Hindu

From mango masala dosa to pottery making this mango festival comes with an array of food and games

The Great mango Festival makes a comeback with song, dance and an boxful of mangoes

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for June 16-22

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

Join the mission to increase green cover

Central and Robinson department stores invite shoppers to contribute to their efforts to increase green space in Thailand during the “Central/Robinson Love The Earth 2023” campaign.

The Independent UK

Students meet under trees as schools shelter villagers displaced by Philippine volcano

Nearly 20,000 people have fled from an erupting volcano in the Philippines and are sheltering in schools, disrupting the education of thousands of students

Bangkok Post

Bangkok urged to woo business tourists

Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

NACC red flags local student lunches

Trang: The quality of state-subsidised school lunches in Huai Yot district has been found to be substandard and lacking nutritional value, according to the results of a check by the provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office.

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