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Tycoon’s property unit to boost spending on tourism boom

The property and hotel development unit of Thailand’s richest man plans to more than double spending for acquisitions and development of hotel resorts and commercial properties this year as tourism booms.

Bangkok Post

Police arrest 30 in 'Sua' network raids

Thirty people were arrested in a three-day crackdown on a criminal network allegedly linked to "Inspector Sua", a former officer accused of involvement in a multi-billion-baht gambling network, authorities said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Phuket banking on administrative reform

Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.

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Burma Burma opens second location in Bengaluru

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Instant View: After 'historic' win for Thai opposition, complex coalition talks loom

Thailand's opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday he was ready to become the next prime minister, after his Move Forward Party finished first in an election that crushed parties allied with the military-backed establishment.

Reuters

A monument of emptiness and embarrassment

On Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, a huge and empty building with a triangular façade has stood for years. A big plaque on the lawn in Thai translates to The National Gallery of Art. With no activities inside, people are left wondering when it will open. Is it true…

Bangkok Post

Tourism weighs heavily on nature

As responsible tourism becomes more popular in reaction to the Covid-19 outbreak, which paints a clear picture of sustainable living, local residents and business owners in popular tourist destinations have learned how to combine the means of generating money and conserving their environment.

Bangkok Post

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Making travel available for everyone

Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.

Bangkok Post

Earnings surge for main Thai airlines as tourists flock back

Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited and Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited reported a surge in first-quarter earnings as tourists flocked back to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok sees 72% turnout for Sunday's general election

Bangkok voters flocked to polling stations during Sunday’s general election, with turnout exceeding that of the last election in 2019.

Bangkok Post

Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine

Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

One killed as storm hits Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI: A landslide struck Mae Fah Luang district following heavy downpours on Saturday night, killing one person.

Bangkok Post

Kashmir's own Bangladesh village on verge of becoming hotspot for tourists

Located in North Kashmir's Bandipora district, Zurimanz, also known as Bangladesh, is a charming village nestled along the banks of the magnificent Wular Lake. Read further on Dynamite News;

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Cyclone Mocha to make landfall along Myanmar-Bangladesh coast today: IMD

The extremely severe cyclonic storm "Mocha" is likely to cross between Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar and Myanmar's Kyaukpyu, close to Sittwe around Sunday noon, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Read further on Dynamite News:

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All quiet on the Mekong front

Mekong civil society groups are urging the governments of Thailand and Cambodia to shift their Mekong River policy towards protecting ecosystems and promoting environmental justice.

Bangkok Post

Court speaks out on teen held for lese majeste

The Central Juvenile and Family Court has waded into the case of a 15-year-old girl who has spent over 40 days in a juvenile facility.

Bangkok Post

Na Ranong overpass to open next month after Covid delay

The construction of an overpass over the Na Ranong intersection in Klong Toey district is expected to be completed early next month, said Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Bangkok Post

Voters head to home provinces to cast ballots

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Many people headed to their home provinces on Saturday to exercise their voting rights, signalling a high turnout for Sunday’s general election.

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Last-place runner is the toast of Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Everyone in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang.

Daily Mirror

Body of murdered Brit teen's girlfriend found in Thailand with killer facing death penalty

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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Sou Fujimoto temporary hall for the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine features 'floating forest'

A new Sou Fujimoto temporary hall for the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan is revealed, completed with an elevated, lush green roof

Bangkok Post

Registrations for tourism businesses grow in 2023

The country's tourism sector has experienced a robust recovery based on new registrations of tourism-related businesses in the first four months of this year.

The Hindu

Kishan Reddy demands status of complaints received on ‘Dharani’ portal

The Dharani Portal of Telangana government which was claimed to create hassle free ownership of lands in rural areas is making life difficult for the farmers due to umpteen errors in records, which cannot be corrected at local level, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Daily Mirror

Moment arrested Brit tourist launches attack on Thailand tuk tuk driver in street brawl

The tuk tuk taxi driver, Armin Longklang, demanded compensation for the damage caused to his vehicle, prompting the foreigners to debate the incident in Thailand

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for 12-18 May

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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