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Chinese tourists can help pull baht out of political morass: analysts

The baht slid to the lowest level since March last week but some believe it will bounce back in coming months.

Bangkok Post

Ambubachi Mela 2023: Devotees seek Goddess Kamakhya’s blessings as temple doors reopen in Guwahati after 3 days

A large number of devotees on Monday offered prayers to Goddess Kamakhya after the main door of the temple reopened after Nivritti ceremonies at the Ambubachi Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers demand closure of crop-polluting potash mine

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: About 150 farmers rallied at the Thao Suranari monument in Muang district on Monday demanding the closure of a potash mine they allege has discharged wastewater onto their land, reducing their harvests.

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New station plan threatens historic buildings

The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.

Bangkok Post

New station plan irks local residents

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.

Bangkok Post

Building a brighter future

Over four days, 11-year-old Atichat Butchan embarked on a transformative journey. Hailing from Sakon Nakhon, Atichat boarded a plane and travelled to Bangkok alone for the first time.

Bangkok Post

Practise mindfulness on Bhutanese retreat

Bhutan's blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and commitment to holistic well-being has captured the hearts of many. A transformative experience awaits in Bhutan where His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche of Sangchen Ogyen Tsuklag Monastery in Trongsa will lead a nine-day "Tour Neykor" spiritual immersion retreat from Oct 13-21.

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Kumarakom fails to work its magic this monsoon

As the spectacle of climate change takes the centre stage, the concept of monsoon tourism is struggling to stay afloat in the backwater landscape of Kottayam.

The Hindu

Ghostly good times in Loei

LOEI: Decked out in elaborate long-nosed masks and ruffled pants, hundreds of people banged cowbells and danced in a grand parade on Saturday at the annual ghost festival in this northeastern province.

Bangkok Post

Odisha Forest department grows 'Phasi' trees for Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra chariots

Odisha government’s Forest department has planted around 30,000 ‘phassi’ saplings as this tree is in demand for construction of chariots of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The temple administration faced difficulty in collecting the woods,for some years due to the dwindling of the species.

The Hindu

Samut Prakan school on climate change front line

Each morning, four children stand barefoot in a line and proudly sing the national anthem as the Thai flag is raised outside their school, perched on a finger of land surrounded by the sea.

Bangkok Post

Newly-built Asai Bangkok Sathorn blends into its neighbourhood

Though the Asai brand is well known in Bangkok, having opened in Chinatown during the pandemic in September 2020, the flagship is in a green lane on Sathon 12.

Bangkok Post

NACC brass call in on delayed visitor centre

SATUN: The provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office on Friday sent a team to inspect the construction site of a new visitor centre in Kuan Don district after receiving reports of corruption.

Bangkok Post

Industry hopes for action on bribery

Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

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The Hindu

Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh: The tenuous link between the present and the past

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Mehdipatnam skywalk, a casualty of the Centre-State skirmishes

While its more fortunate cousin at Uppal is complete in all respects and ready for launch, the skywalk at Mehdipatnam has been undergoing a lot of birthing pains.

The Independent UK

The best time to visit Bali for a holiday – and how to swerve the wet season

From coastal towns to central mountain ranges, heres a holidaymakers’ guide to the Balinese weather seasons

The Independent UK

The best Vietnam holiday destinations: When to travel and where to stay

Where to visit in Vietnam for secluded rural retreats to discovering inner-city gems

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The Week

Hoi An travel guide: 48 hours of food, shopping and culture

In central Vietnam, a few miles from the ocean and on the banks of the Thu Bon River, lies the ancient trading hub of Hoi An, where 15th-19th century traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Portugal have been replaced with modern hungry tourists from around the world. A small,…

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for June 23-29

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!

The Independent UK

Malaysia charges 4 Thais over the mass graves and human trafficking camps found in 2015

Four Thai nationals have been charged with human trafficking in a Malaysian court over the 2015 discovery of mass graves and human trafficking camps at the country’s border with Thailand

The Hindu

Try fresh Urrak and Japanese cocktails at Goa’s newest bars

With abundant restaurants and bars surfacing in Goa, here is our pick of 5 new entrants that are worth a visit

Bangkok Post

Tourism firms cash in on travel boom

Bangkok Post

Yellow Line monorail experiences its first technical glitch

The Yellow Line monorail had its first technical problem after 20 days of trial runs, with five stops from Lat Phrao 101 to Hua Mak temporarily closed for about an hour and a half on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Steps urged to reassure travellers

Potential visitors from China are more concerned about tourist scams than political uncertainty in Thailand, while a slow economic recovery on the mainland could affect this market somewhat, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

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