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Close to 80,000 passengers rode on the Yellow Line at the start of its trial run at the weekend as the Department of Rail Transport eyes extending the trial to all 23 stations around the middle of this month.

Bangkok Post

Easier entry for Malaysians urged

PHATTHALUNG: The tourism association in 14 southern provinces is calling on the Transport Ministry to ease its regulations to allow tour buses from Malaysia to travel beyond the border province of Songkhla to other southern provinces.

Bangkok Post

Pattaya Film Festival brings world cinema to the beach

CHONBURI: The inaugural Pattaya Film Festival will run from June 15-19 and feature over 20 titles from around the world, including contemporary and classic films as well as a programme for children. All films will be screened free of charge at SF Cinema Marina, Mahatai Pattaya Convention Center, and at…

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Phu Quoc — Vietnam’s best kept secret?

Vicky Jessop heads off the beaten tourist track to sample Vietnam’s hottest new resort

Evening Standard

Siam Society invites you on a journey to Bhutan

Siam Society is holding a cultural trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan, a peaceful country hidden away within the Eastern Himalayas, from Oct 16-25.

Bangkok Post

Char Dham Yatra 2023: Number of pilgrims crosses 20 lakh

According to government officials, in the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the number of pilgrims has crossed 20 lakh and till now more than 40 lakh pilgrims have registered for the Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Most satisfied with Chadchart's performance after first year: poll

A majority of Bangkokians are satisfied with the performances of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after one year in office, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Russian tourists top Phuket's 6 million visitor list

Phuket welcomed more than 6 million international tourists during the first five months of the year, with Russians the biggest group among them.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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…

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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.

The Hindu

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.

Bangkok Post

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!

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Daily Mirror

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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

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

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).

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