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The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has trumpeted the government's achievement in reviving Phuket's pandemic-battered tourism sector through its "sandbox" scheme.

Chaikasem Nitisiri, a Pheu Thai candidate for the post of prime minister, became unwell and was admitted to Nan Hospital while on the campaign trail in the northern province of Nan on Saturday, according to media reports. He was later admitted to a Bangkok hospital.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Transport Ministry to proceed with a five-point plan to tackle the soaring prices of air tickets in the short and long term.

The heaven for food lovers, Mad Face Food Week, has returned. The 2023 edition festival combines food, drinks, music and fun for all over three full days in a cosy, intimate atmosphere from April 28-30 at Sansiri Backyard.

Russian tourist Yuri Chilikin, 24, was deported from Bali to Moscow after publishing a photo of himself, naked from the waist down, at Mount Agung, a sacred religious site in Bali

Built on the banks of the Ganges River, the Indian city of Varanasi is known for its rich cultural, spiritual and religious history - integral to sacred Hindu rituals, its waters purfying and used to wash away sins.

An enormous search started this morning as 600 people scoured the waters off the tourist town for the missing fifth victim and the black box - which carries hours of cockpit conversation and flight data.

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

School holidays are a time for students to learn something different from what they study at school. They can learn some practical skills, or learn about subjects that interest them. By continually learning, children grow into adults who are aware of their environment and are open to learning more. They…