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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Thailand to have received 10 million foreign tourists by the end of this month and to continue to have at least 2 million visitors per month despite the low season.

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G-20 delegates tour Srinagar city in an attempt to see ‘changed Kashmir situation’

From the famous Mughal Gardens to the popular Royal Spring Golf Course to the all-pedestrian Polo View Market in commercial hub Lal Chowk, the G20 foreign delegates were allowed to have the flavour of the Srinagar on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Discover Sri Lankan serenity at Kurulu Bay and beyond

Sri Lanka has got its groove back, says Kate Lough as she visits a quartet of adorable new hideaways

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Tourism clubs have a key role in creating best tourism practices in Kerala: Minister

Noting that youngsters have become the brand ambassadors of Kerala Tourism, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said that tourism clubs in colleges, set up to promote youth participation in tourism sector, have a significant role in creating best tourism practices in Kerala

The Hindu

Man arrested for murder of woman in Pattaya

CHON BURI: A 39-year-old man arrested in Sakhon Nakhon for the murder of a young woman in a Pattaya apartment room has admitted he killed her over a 30,000 baht debt, according to police.

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Traveloka reports uptick in demand

International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.

Bangkok Post

B300 tourism fee remains in limbo

The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.

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Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

France 24

Himachal CM heads to politically significant Kangra; BJP flays Congress over ‘ignoring Kangra’

With Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu kicking off his week-long trip across Kangra, often regarded as the most politically significant district, the principal Opposition BJP hit out at the Congress over “not giving Kangra its due political share”.

The Hindu

Kerala Forest department all set to establish State’s first sandalwood museum at Marayur

The Hindu

A Crack in the Mountain review – scrupulous look at the exploitation of a natural wonder

Alastair Evans’s documentary details the struggle to preserve Hang Son Doong caves in Vietnam, which were discovered in 1991

The Guardian - UK

What makes Kongunadu veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru so unique?

The ongoing Kongunadu food festival at Gokulam Park showcases some most-loved dishes and culinary traditions from the region like flavourful veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru

The Hindu

Court throws out Suttipong case

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has dismissed a case filed against Suttipong Juljarern, the interior permanent secretary, for allegedly insulting a subordinate in public and denigrating the university from which the latter graduated.

Bangkok Post

TAT to boost safety measures

With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.

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Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries, enjoyed a golden era of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s, when Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" became an important cultural centre, a breading ground for the meeting of Western rock and pop and Cambodian music. Author Dee Peyok…

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Exhaustive planning ensured smooth flow of traffic during summer festival season in Ooty, says SP

Exhaustive planning and a streamlined system of communication between all police personnel deployed to control traffic ensured that the peak tourist inflow into Udhagamandalam town during the weekend’s annual flower show was managed effectively, with no major traffic issues being reported, said Nilgiris District Superintendent of Police, S. Prabhakar.

The Independent UK

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan

The Hindu

PM Modi releases Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on May 22 released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.

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Forth Smart makes move into cafés

Forth Smart Service Plc, the country's largest top-up machine provider, is diversifying its business to cafés in the fourth quarter of this year to increase sales.

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Preah Vihear reopening a test

Thais are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Preah Vihear temple ruins in Si Sa Ket, after 15 years of suspension, to promote tourism and a peace dialogue with Cambodia.

The Hindu

Kashmir G-20 meet | Last-minute changes made to itinerary of delegates over security reasons

There has been a last-minute change in the itinerary of around 60 foreign and local delegates touring Kashmir from May 22-May 24 for a working group meeting on tourism. The alteration in the plan is on the advice of security agencies.

Al Jazeera

Tea or chai? Celebrating International Tea Day

Across the globe, nearly all words for tea can be derived from the root-words cha or te.

Dynamite News

5 Tunnels built on Chandigarh-Manali Highway opened for traffic on trial basis

The five tunnels constructed from Hanogi to Jhalogi in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have been opened for the movement of vehicles on a trial basis. Read further on Dynamite News:

Bangkok Post

CIB mulls temple fund investigations

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has assigned the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to work with the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to put an end to financial crimes and sexual misconduct by monks.

Bangkok Post

Hajj-goers get health support team

The Public Health Ministry will send 42 medical personnel to accompany Thai Muslims joining the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.

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