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Sea Life Bangkok unveils Rainforest Zone

Ideal for families looking for a new adventure without having to leave town, Sea Life Bangkok has recently opened the brand-new Rainforest Zone, which is home to nine exotic wild animals, and added new entertaining shows to its schedule, allowing visitors to observe the daily lives of reptiles.

Bangkok Post

Provinces hope for election fillip from visiting voters

As a general election draws near, provincial economies are expected to receive a windfall from voters returning home to cast their ballots on May 14, after seeing political parties make more upcountry campaigning trips this month.

Bangkok Post

Pathiramanal Fest turns out to be a big draw

Pathiramanal Fest is drawing a large number of visitors to the picturesque island in the middle of Vembanad Lake.

The Hindu

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Curd instinct: ancient Nepali food reborn as dog chews in US

Exporting churpi, herders’ smoked yak cheese, has transformed lives in remote Himalayan villages

The Guardian - UK

BJT pushes land bridge project in South

The Bhumjaithai Party is vowing to push for a "land bridge" that will connect the Andaman Sea with the Gulf of Thailand, saying the project will help spur economic growth in the South.

Bangkok Post

Local sector set to grow by 30% amid election bump

Thailand's event management industry is expected to grow by 25-30% to reach 16-17 billion baht this year as both the government and private sectors are rolling out events, particularly related to election campaigns.

Bangkok Post

Summer storm ravages 2 districts in Nakhon Phanom

NAKHON PHANOM: About 70 houses were damaged when a summer storm hit parts of That Phanom and Renu Nakhon districts of this northeastern border province on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

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Paetongtarn top choice for PM in Si Sa Ket: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is the top choice for the post of prime minister among eligible voters in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket, followed far behind by Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to a survey by the National Institute of…

Bangkok Post

Khao San weed peddlers charged over lack of permits

The Public Health Ministry and police pressed charges against five unauthorised cannabis shops on Khao San Road during their raid on April 20.

Bangkok Post

Hun Sen rewards man who apologised for royal insult

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian activist arrested for insulting the king was made a government official on Saturday after securing his release with a public apology and defecting to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party.

Bangkok Post

Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr as COVID fears recede

Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in the Eid al-Fitr festival on Saturday, relieved to be able to celebrate freely after the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

Wreck hunters find Japanese ship that took 980 Australian POWs to a deep-sea grave

The wreck of a ship caught up in Australia's worst-ever maritime disaster has been found 4000 metres under the sea off the Philippines.

The New Daily

Sky ICT, AoT join for insurance venture

SET-listed Sky ICT has teamed up with Muang Thai Insurance to offer travel and accident insurance on the Sawasdee by AoT application.

Bangkok Post

Chinese arrivals weak this year

The number of Chinese visitors might not reach the government's target of 5 million this year as arrivals in the first four months were lower than expected.

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Pregnant woman nabbed for gold theft

SAMUT PRAKAN: A pregnant woman with a bad gambling habit has been arrested for the theft of eight-baht weight of gold ornaments worth more than 250,000 baht from a shop in Muang District.

Bangkok Post

Activists want Chaiwat sacked over ‘Billy’ disapperance

Ten human rights organisations have called for the dismissal of senior national parks official Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and three others from the civil service for their alleged role in the disappearance and death of Karen activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen nine years ago.

The Independent UK

Bali travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The ‘Island of the Gods’ remains the benchmark for glorious escapism – here are the best things to do in Bali, from days on the beaches to exploring rice paddies and volcanoes.

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for Apr 21-27

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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Parties lay out different approaches to bring down living costs

The Bhumjaithai Party is planning to offer a 40-baht daily public transport pass that would be valid on Bangkok's electric train routes in an effort to make commuting more affordable for the capital's residents, according to the party's election director for Bangkok, Buddhipongse Punnakanta.

Bangkok Post

Tourism fears after Nok Air stops flights

MAE HONG SON: Local tourism authorities are developing plans to assist the province's tourism sector after Nok Air stopped its direct flights there due to business losses.

Bangkok Post

Tourism fee has promise

Despite taking considerable flak for floating the policy, Tourism and Sport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has made it clear the Thailand Tourism Fee will be levied from September.

Bangkok Post

Mae Hong Son loses air service

MAE HONG SON: Local tourism authorities are developing plans to help the northern province’s tourism sector after Nok Air stopped its direct flights there as they were losing money.

The Independent UK

The stupidest things tourists have done on holiday

A trip abroad can quickly turn sour if you don’t respect the local culture and customs

Bangkok Post

Explore regional Chinese cuisine at Pagoda Chinese Restaurant

Pagoda Chinese Restaurant at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park embarks on a new journey through flavourful recipes from different regional Chinese cuisines with marbled Wagyu as the highlight ingredient.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts

The nightly markets are popular with Muslims and non-Muslims alike but there are concerns of food going to waste.

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