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Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help

CHACHOENGSAO: Since Ban Nong Heang School in Phanom Sarakham district is understaffed, Krit Chomphra, 34, has to multitask to ensure day-to-day operations go smoothly and students receive a proper education.

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Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews

Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.

Bangkok Post

Massage parlour licence revoked after pub raid

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has revoked the licence of a massage parlour in Huai Khwang district following a police raid on a pub that was operating illegally inside the compound and where many Chinese tourists were found using drugs.

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Partial Pink Line launch urged as traffic worsens

The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is urging the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to partially launch the main routes of the Pink Line monorail in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

Bangkok Post

Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease

Inflation in Thailand is expected to increase by only 0.5% year-on-year in May, the lowest in Asean, because of a decline in the prices of fresh food such as pork and chicken, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

Bangkok Post

Indian tourism hit by rising travel costs

Inbound tourism operators for the Indian market have voiced concerns over the slow processing of visa applications, high airfares and an increase in the outbound tax rate from India, as these factors could result in fewer visitors from the subcontinent, causing the Thai government to miss its target of 2…

Bangkok Post

Women find their footing in tourism in flood-ravaged Kuttanad

As Kuttanad is still trying to recover from the economic aftermath of the epic deluge in 2018, several women who lost their livelihood are finding their footing in the tourism sector with the support of the Kudumbashree Mission.

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Foraging in Nagaland: Unveiling the culinary secrets of Naga cuisine

Discover the significance of foraging within Nagaland’s food culture, where tribes foster a harmonious and sustainable bond with nature.

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Chinese tourists nabbed in high-end pub raid

Almost 50 Chinese tourists were detained for questioning and a large quantity of illicit drugs were seized when police raided a pub in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok early Friday morning.

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for June 2-8

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

Warning to tourists travelling to Bali after cap on how many can visit

The authorities in Bali, Indonesia are considering introducing a cap on the number of tourists who can visit each year, after tourists including Canadian actor Jeffrey Douglas Craigen soared fury with their actions

Daily Mirror

National park employee charged with attempted rape

KANCHANABURI: A national park employee has been detained and charged after he allegedly assaulted a Lithuanian woman and attempted to rape her near a garbage dump in Si Sawat district.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia pushes tourism to boost mangrove restoration

Tourists in Indonesia are discovering the benefits of mangroves as the archipelago pushes to replant or conserve carbon-rich coastal areas that have been decimated by human activity.

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BTSC says it's ready to invest in 'missing link'

The Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) is ready to invest in a 2.6-kilometre missing link to connect its Yellow Line monorail to the Green Line of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) at Ratchayothin and Lat Phrao stations.

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A gastronomic tour with Hyatt

From now until June 15, a group of hotels and resorts under Hyatt Thailand are joining forces for a special dining promotion, the Hyatt Thailand Signature Restaurant Week 2023.

Bangkok Post

Minor Hotels unveils plans to expand amid tourism boom

Minor Hotels plans to grow its portfolio to 600 properties in 59 countries with more than 91,000 rooms in 2025, driven by an optimistic outlook for the global tourism industry after Covid-19 infections eased.

Bangkok Post

Losses mount at Airport Rail Link

The Airport Rail Link (ARL) service has been losing 70 million baht a month as it is carrying fewer commuters than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, according to State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Evening Standard

Anantara Hoi An: a luxurious hideaway in Vietnam’s most beguiling city

On the banks of the Thu Bồn River, the resort is the perfect base from which to explore the many charms of Hội An

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Rain or shine, it is Yakshagana season all year-round now

The beginning of monsoon is no longer the end of Yakshagana performances in the Karnataka’s coastal districts. With an abundance of venues opening up over the last decade, Yakshagana theatre is thriving throughout the year.

Bangkok Post

Laos expects China's resumption of outbound group tours to boost tourism

VIENTIANE: With the tourism sector in Laos gradually recovering, the Lao government expects that China's resumption of outbound group tours will be a strong boost to the Southeast Asian country's tourism industry.

Bangkok Post

Celebrate Wellness Day with Dusit Thani Hua Hin

In celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 10, Devarana Wellness at Dusit Thani Hua Hin resort is hosting a three-day wellness festival titled "Well Fest: A Weekend Of Wellbeing By The Sea", featuring a wide range of mindful and meaningful activities held in the resort's beautiful grounds by the…

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Art goes underground at Phahon Yothin

After the successful launch of Metro Art Series 1 earlier this year, Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), the operator of the expressway and MRT Blue and Purple Lines, in collaboration with Bangkok Metro Networks Company Limited (BMN), are organising activities within the railway system.

Bangkok Post

TAT forecasts tourism revenue of B3tn in 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident the industry can garner revenue of 3 trillion baht next year, matching the level of 2019.

Bangkok Post

A creative plan to restore the glory of Khon Kaen's business district

'Chuka, chuka, chuka." Gone are the days when people made their own garments, but sewing machines still hum from a narrow corner of an old shophouse. Stacks of different clothes and mannequins take up space on the ground floor. Staff cut fabric, engrave names and sew white uniforms in an…

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Siren: Survive the Island cast — meet the teams in the Netflix survival show

The Siren: Survive the Island cast are taking on a series of grueling challenges in Netflix's latest Korean survival series. Here's who is taking part.

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