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Italians and Spanish record sharp declines

Italian and Spanish tourist arrivals registered the biggest dips among European markets in the first six months of the year, with Italians posting lower spending than European peers due to a sluggish economy, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Ministry pushes Chumphon-Ranong rail

The Transport Ministry has pushed for the Chumphon-Ranong double-track railway project, describing the 110-kilometre route as a missing link needed to connect Thailand's rail network with an Andaman Sea port.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Royal Project 57 fair starts this weekend at CentralWorld

The highly-anticipated Royal Project 57 fair will bring the finest products from highlands to the heart of Bangkok, at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, from Saturday to Aug 12.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Malaysia busts scam centres in Forest City

KUALA ​LUMPUR - Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online ​scam activities in Forest ‌City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit ($245,000), the state police chief said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo on landslide-prone slopes, but experts say species choice and careful management matter

Kenyan farmers are planting bamboo to reduce landslide risks on vulnerable slopes. Bamboo's dense roots help hold soil in place during heavy rainfall events. This practice offers both environmental protection and economic benefits through various products. However, experts caution that bamboo management requires careful species selection and oversight. Broader forest…

The Times of India · Jul 28

Indigenous Pgak'yau philosophy on show during 'Life And Land'

The story about the Pgak'yau ethnic group and their approach to forest management is presented during "Life And Land", which kicks off today and runs until Aug 9 on the 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Beyond malls and condos

Although the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine remains standing, aggressive redevelopment has cleared out surrounding communities to make way for condominiums and shopping malls in the name of urban progress.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Have your mooncake and eat it, too!

It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns

Majuro, capital of the Republic of Marshall Islands, confronts severe threats from rising sea levels. Coastal erosion accelerates due to increased wind speeds and human interference. Adaptation measures like sea walls and land raising are being considered by policymakers. However, migration may become a last resort for the Marshallese people.

The Times of India · Jul 27

In 1996, Indonesia's 'crazy' tree planter who was mocked for his mission planted 11,000 trees and turned barren hills into a green paradise

When traversing the hills of Wonogiri in Central Java, today’s visitors might take the dense areas of greenery in stride. The springs nourish nearby villages, the farms have sufficient water for numerous harvests, and the slopes covered with trees conceal the bare ground that used to be visible before. However,…

The Times of India · Jul 27