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For years, the tourism relationship between Thailand and China has run one way. Chinese visitors come here, in large numbers, and Thailand builds infrastructure, campaigns and entire hospitality ecosystems around receiving them.

Bangkok Post

Train wreck of a plan

In a bid to avoid another tragic crash after a freight train collided with a bus at the Asok-Phetchaburi crossing last Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come up with the idea of scrapping commuter train services into central Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Thai visa exemptions cut by cabinet

Tourism operators welcomed the government's first step in revoking the 60-day visa exemption to curb illicit activities by foreigners, while urging authorities to provide proper guidance for genuine investors as well as advising frequent visa runners to apply for alternative long-stay visas instead.

Bangkok Post

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Picnic in the city at The Field Society

Happitat, in collaboration with Groundcontrol, invites Bangkokians to step away from their screens and reconnect with nature at The Field Society, a new picnic festival experience set amid lush greenery at The Forestias, Bang Na-Trat Road, from May 23–24 and May 30–31.

Bangkok Post

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay

The cabinet on Tuesday decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.

Bangkok Post

Collision freight train violated day ban, says minister

The freight train that hit a passenger bus in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing eight people and injuring many more, was in violation of the ban on entering Bangkok during the day, according to Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat.

Bangkok Post

CPN posts strong Q1 results on retail, tourism recovery

Improved consumer confidence, backed by the general election and a recovery in tourism, supported the first-quarter performance of Central Pattana Plc (CPN).

Bangkok Post

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High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn

Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the final quarter.

Bangkok Post

The Indian princess who crossed the sea to become a Korean queen: A 2,000-year-old mystery still alive today

The story of an Indian princess believed to have become a Korean queen around 48 AD continues to fascinate readers even today. According to ancient tradition, a young woman known as Suriratna is said to have left her homeland in India and sailed across the sea to the Korean peninsula.…

The Times of India

PM pledges level crossing fix

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to pursue long-term safety measures, including replacing railway crossings with tunnels or elevated routes, following Saturday

Bangkok Post

Helen Goh’s recipe for Thai mango and coconut sticky rice

Bring a taste of Thailand into your home with sweet, creamy, sticky coconut rice served with fragrant mango

The Guardian - UK

Why a Taiwanese town began racing snails after devastating earthquakes

Several dozen enthusiastic residents and tourists attended the event, which featured six snail races spaced out over two days

The Independent UK

Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila

Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country's five-step warning system, ANI reported.

The Times of India

World’s longest escalator: China’s 905-meter ‘sky ladder’ lets you climb 80 floors in 20 minutes

China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what…

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Evening Standard

Forget Tokyo and Hong Kong, Seoul is summer's hot Asian capital

It’s easy to fall in love with Seoul but it does require research. Lucy Thackray has your guide

The Independent UK

Camera trap shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a public road in Indonesia

Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

The Guardian - AU

Long waits make for sicker patients. Sicker patients need more time in hospital. Our health system needs urgent care

When experienced staff leave, the inexperienced people who replace them need years to gain confidence

Tom’s Guide

I’m a gardener, and this single plant will give you backyard privacy in just one season

Forget nosey neighbors or ugly walls, this one screening plant will give you instant privacy in your yard.

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Bangkok Post

Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths

The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.

The Independent UK

Photos show New Year celebrations rooted in faith and harvest in parts of Asia

The new year arrived in many forms across parts of Asia on Tuesday, as communities marked the day with traditions shaped by faith and spring harvests.

The Times of India

World War II ace pilot Richard Bong’s missing fighter plane “Marge” found deep in Papua New Guinea Jungle after 80 years of mystery

The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called "Marge," disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is…

The Times of India

Dubai reopens Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary’s Church from April 11 with limited services

Dubai's Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary's Catholic Church reopened on April 11, 2026, after precautionary closures due to heightened regional tensions. These reopenings signal a gradual return to normal religious activities, with both institutions implementing safety measures and controlled access for worshippers.

The Times of India

British teen dies after motorbike fall on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop tour

A young woman from Britain, aged nineteen, lost her life after a motorcycle incident said to have happened in northern Vietnam while travelling on a break between school years. Reactions of respect began appearing online shortly afterward, drawing attention once more to persistent issues surrounding traffic conditions there.

The Independent UK

Viral cherry blossom photo sparks overtourism crisis for Japanese town

Tens of thousands have descended on the tranquil area, littering and relieving themselves in front yards

Bangkok Post

Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm

Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.

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