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Which place in Asia is both a city and a country: A look at the world's best-known city-state

At first glance, the question sounds like a geography puzzle. Most cities belong to countries, and most countries contain many cities. Yet there is one place in Asia where those boundaries overlap completely. Singapore is both a sovereign nation and a city at the same time, making it one of…

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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith

Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs

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Suchart defends Thap Lan revision

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has defended the revision of the Thap Lan National Park boundary, insisting the move is not intended to benefit capital interests but to address the long-standing hardships of residents who lived in the area before it was declared a national park.

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Ubon park put forward for Unesco listing

A proposal is going ahead to nominate Ubon Ratchathani Geopark for recognition as a Unesco Global Geopark, highlighting its unique geological formations, fossil heritage and rich local culture.

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A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees

The island’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat

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Maldivian wisdom of the day on exploitation, injustice: The rat gnaws into the young coconut, the bat drinks the water

Somebody does the work and someone else reaps the benefit. This is the crux of this old Maldivian saying, explained through imagery of vegetation. In the Maldives, the coconut palm is not merely vegetation; it is the historic spine of island survival. For centuries, every single part of the tree…

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Malay proverb of the day on humility and resilience: Follow the nature of the rice plant; the more grains it bears, the lower it bows

Some evergreen sayings are there in all countries and cultures; only the words are different and local. In the traditional villages of the Malay Archipelago, wealth was historically measured not in gold coins or digital ledger balances, but in the yield of the wet rice paddies. Rice was the lifecycle,…

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Old Town danger

Following the collapse of a century-old concrete canopy in Bangkok's Old Town last week, the incoming Bangkok governor faces an undeniable mandate: the safety of the city's ageing buildings must immediately top the administration's agenda.

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When progress displaces

For a long time, universities have been upheld for serving the public interest. But what if they collude with extractive forces, or become one, in the name of progress?

Bangkok Post

Govt urged to release funds for 2029 Horticultural Expo

Business groups in Nakhon Ratchasima have urged the government to accelerate budget allocations for the 2029 World Horticultural Expo, warning time is running short to complete preparations for the international event.

Bangkok Post

Public urged to monitor vote in Bangkok, Pattaya

The public should closely monitor the Bangkok and Pattaya elections on June 28 to help ensure transparency, fairness and confidence in the voting process, civil society groups say.

Bangkok Post

The scent of suffocation

No matter how stifling the heat, every night Sanong Suepthai endures it -- sleeping under two layers of blankets propped up by a pillow placed on her chest, in a house with no air conditioning.

Bangkok Post

Culture means more than tourism

The recent proposal to merge the Ministry of Culture with the Ministry of Tourism should be treated with great caution. This idea may appear to be just a bureaucratic restructuring. But the two ministries have distinct missions, functions and skill sets that should not be combined. The Ministry of Culture…

Bangkok Post

Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence

Rob Jetten acknowledges grief and pain of Moluccan families as crowdfunded monument unveiled in Rotterdam

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Southern springboard to growth

Phangnga is transforming itself from a seasonal beach destination into a fast-growing premium tourism market, supported by strong visitor spending, niche attractions and growing investor confidence.

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World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

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Thap Lan land transfer sparks rally

Campaigners have called for a protest at parliament on June 24 to oppose a government-backed plan to remove more than 155,000 rai from the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park, saying the move could undermine conservation efforts and set a dangerous precedent for protected areas.

Bangkok Post

Tha Phra Chan clings to Thai herbal traditions

“This is part of the roots of Thai culture. One day, it may no longer exist. The place where it all began is slowly fading away,” says Payao Sitthisong, 70, looking out onto the street from her herbal medicine store. “But the truth is, this is where it all started…

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48 arrests made in latest southern nominee blitz

A major crackdown on illegal foreign nominee businesses in three southern provinces has resulted in the seizure of assets worth more than 1 billion baht and the arrest of 48 Thai and foreign suspects.

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Pangkor Laut Resort, the Private Island Getaway with Truly Breathtaking Beaches and a Luxuriously Indulgent 5* Spa

Pangkor Laut Resort, situated on a small island off the west coast of Malaysia, is redefining luxury travel in South East Asia.

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Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate

Authorities in Phuket are considering a proposal to raise the provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates to generate additional revenue for local development and tourism promotion.

Bangkok Post

76 test positive for drugs at Nakhon Pathom pub

Seventy-six people tested positive for drugs during a raid on a large entertainment venue in Nakhon Pathom in the early hours of Saturday.

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Walking beside the forgotten

Years after her visits to remote villages, schools and rehabilitation projects, the memories left by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati continue to shape lives across Thailand.

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Why Mountain People Still Love This Healthy Pahadi Food ?

In a world filled with trendy superfoods and expensive health supplements, some of the most nutritious foods are still hiding in the mountains. One such ingredient is Linguda, a wild fern that has been a part of Pahadi kitchens for generations. While many people have never heard of it, those…

Bangkok Post

Phuket's Nui beach encroachers given tear-down ultimatum

PHUKET - The operators of businesses deemed to be encroaching on Nui Beach have been ordered to demolish their structures and return the land to the Royal Forestry Department by July 9 or face action from authorities.

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