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Visitors to Kanchanaburi City rarely fail to notice a sprawling complex of gigantic old buildings that have served as the municipality's landmark for almost a century. This awe-inspiring site is Thailand's first paper mill, and the Kanchanaburi people have been rallying around it to preserve their local history and heritage.

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AP PHOTOS: Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival returns after COVID-19 cancellations

Hong Kong's colorful Bun Festival is back after three years of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Watch thousands of fireflies glowing in the forests of Maharashtra

This is the mating season of fireflies. They are found in swarms in the forests along the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, drawing travellers to witness the visual spectacle.

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Princess drives 'women power'

The Ministry of Interior has expanded the sustainable village project initiated by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, who has shared her vision to eradicate poverty in remote areas.

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Laos' heritage town needs preservation

Few sites anywhere in Asia can match the charm and cultural importance of Luang Prabang, the old royal capital of Laos situated on the Mekong River. With a legacy dating back some 800 years, the town and its verdant riverside surroundings were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in…

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Taxi scam damages expo

Complaints about taxi scams at the THAIFEX exhibition flooded social media on Friday as passengers reportedly were charged 4,000-5,000 baht for trips from Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi to Bangkok's city centre.

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To sir, with love: from Kerala to Bhutan

Till the 1950s, monasteries on jagged hilltops doubled up as schools in the reclusive Himalayan nation. After a new government policy was introduced to change this situation, a Bhutanese delegation came to Kerala in 1962 to recruit teachers.

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Thailand a top digital nomad destination

Thailand is the third-best destination in the world for attracting digital nomads after the United States and Spain, according to the online resume building service Resume.io.

Bangkok Post

German tourist arrested after stripping naked and gatecrashing Bali temple show

Darja Tuschinski was refused entry to the Hindu performance, before allegedly pushing her way through security and taking off her clothes in front of the stunned audience.

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Your horoscope for May 26 - June 1

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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Roll into the epic weekend at Asai Bangkok Sathorn's block party

Asai Bangkok Sathorn gives you many reasons to wake up early on this weekend. The newly-opened lifestyle hotel is throwing "The Hamlet Block Party", making an entrance into the hip and bustling side of Bangkok's CBD.

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A night at the Melattur Bhagavata Mela utsavam

A night at Melattur Bhagavata Mela

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Heritage went off the rails

The controversial high-speed train project involving a tall structure and gigantic station plan that threatens the aesthetic value of the Ayutthaya heritage site, epitomises the loopholes in the country’s conservation regulations.

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TAT board names new governor

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has been approved to become the new TAT governor, starting from Sept 1.

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Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.

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6 of the best Thailand holiday destinations for luxury retreats and budget breaks

Experience the ‘Land of Smiles’ in all its authentic glory, from jungle rafts to cosmopolitan hotels

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Govt. order against vacation classes need of the hour: HC

Vacations are necessary as they give students a break after a hectic academic year and help them rejuvenate themselves for the next one, the Kerala High Court said on Wednesday while terming a State government order prohibiting schools from conducting classes during the summer holidays a “need of the hour”.

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Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.

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TAT upbeat on arrivals in low season

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.

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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

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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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