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Tours atop bridge offer scenic view of Seto Inland Sea

TAKAMATSU -- Tours atop part of the Seto Ohashi Bridge have begun for the season, offering visitors a magnificent view of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ramayana Trail to be developed in Sri Lanka; visitors may be allowed to use Indian Rupee

Sri Lanka has a rich cultural and historical connection with the Indian epic, Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Sri Lanka was the kingdom of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abducted Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana.

The Times of India

Many unemployed elephants back home in Surin, huge and hungry

SURIN: Lucky was busy munching on some freshly cut grass when she spotted a special treat a tourist was holding out. She dropped her next mouthful of greens and extended her trunk, asking for the banana.

Bangkok Post

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Fears for booming shark population as tourists return to Thai island

Maya Bay is struggling to strike a balance between preserving a pristine ecosystem and sustaining livelihoods dependent on tourism

The Independent UK

Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramid

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and the Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei have toured the archaeological site of Tikal during a trip by Tsai that aims to shore up the self-governing island’s ties with its remaining allies in Central America

The Independent UK

Khao Chaphlu fire now 'under control'

A wildfire that was reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Khao Chaphlu in Nakhon Nayok on Tuesday evening has almost been completely contained, with fire barriers set up to prevent the blaze spreading to Khao Yai National Park.

Bangkok Post

Claims of fixing law for Thaksin refuted

Somsak Thepsutin, a former justice minister and new Pheu Thai Party member, has denied an accusation that he had revised a ministerial regulation to help fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post

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Mekong River agency must step up

This week from April 2-5, the leaders and relevant ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam will gather in Vientiane, Laos, to reaffirm their commitment to the sustainable development and management of the Mekong's mighty river system.

Bangkok Post

Outlook for stable gains

Thailand's economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China's reopening, according to the World Bank.

Bangkok Post

Agents predict 1m Chinese in Q2

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 1 million Chinese tourists in the second quarter of this year, following positive signs of flight resumptions, while urging authorities to help regulate "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides.

Bangkok Post

Don't ignore our heritage

The ongoing construction of the Purple Line rail extension that comes at the cost of some almost-century-old shophouses in the Rattanakosin old quarters has caused a stir.

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for Mar 31 - Apr 6

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!

Bangkok Post

Indonesia firm launches tourism complex with Trump operating hotel, golf course

(Corrects headline to make clear firm is not a partner of Trump)

Reuters

Benjarong gets it right

At noon on Monday, Benjarong Thai restaurant was animated by a lovely crowd of diners from near and far.

Bangkok Post

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Asean to tackle haze crisis

The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.

Bangkok Post

Mountain blaze nears residential area, threatens Khao Yai

A wildfire that was reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Khao Chaphlu in Nakhon Nayok's Muang district on Tuesday evening was inching closer to residential areas on Thursday after having burned 700 rai of forest across three mountains.

Bangkok Post

TAT festival targets four key regions

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will run a series of events dubbed "Water Festival 2023" in four regions between April 13 and 16, 2023, in conjunction with Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd (ThaiBev) and other partners.

Bangkok Post

BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass

The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services.

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Phuket braces for Songkran spike

Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.

Bangkok Post

Ministries told to monitor prices at hotels, eateries

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has directed relevant agencies to keep an eye on prices at hotels and restaurants, which have reportedly skyrocketed following the rapid recovery of tourism.

Bangkok Post

A melting pot

Late in the morning, my caffeine-dependent friends and I made a pit stop at the newly opened Pua Tobacco Barn Café & Eatery to refuel before leaving the popular town of Pua, close to the Xienghone-Hongsa special economic zone between Nan and Laos.

Bangkok Post

Confidence index remains weak in Q1

The Tourism Confidence Index for the first quarter remained below the pre-pandemic level because of concerns over high energy costs and Chinese businesses using nominees.

Dynamite News

Good samaritans: Meet 3 friends from Assam's Golaghat feeding needy since covid outbreak

In Assam's Golaghat, three friends have set examples of good samaritans through their acts of compassion, empathy and social responsibility by feeding the poor and needy during covid pandemic. Read further on Dynamite News:

Bangkok Post

Man charged for anti-112 graffiti at Wat Phra Kaew

A 24-year-old man arrested for spray-painting the number 112 on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok on Tuesday evening has been hit with police charges carrying up to seven years in prison.

Dynamite News

Upholding the Dharma: The Inspiring Story of North East India's Buddhist Nuns

The history of Buddhism in North East India is both rich and complex, dating back to the time of the Buddha himself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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