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Cobra Gold 2023 draws to a close with live fire drills

The Cobra Gold military exercises, which this year saw 30 countries taking part, drew to a close on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Hotel scheme generates B1.25bn

Domestic tourists spent more than 1.25 billion baht on hotel bookings during the fifth phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme, snapping up 560,000 room nights within four days.

Bangkok Post

5-day event to celebrate Rattanakosin era

The Ministry of Culture will hold a five-day event next month to celebrate the 241st anniversary of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, with various cultural activities held at museums and temples in Old Town Bangkok.

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All 560,000 travel scheme rooms booked

All of 560,000 room nights in the government's hotel subsidy programme for domestic tourists were booked within four days.

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Your horoscope for Mar 10-16

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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Koh Mak, Huay Pu Keng village win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

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All 560,000 rooms under subsidy scheme booked

All of 560,000 room nights in the government's hotel subsidy programme for domestic tourists were booked within four days, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said it might ask the new government to continue this scheme.

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PM orders investigation into Samanea Plaza

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation into the legality of Samanea Plaza Thailand, a new wholesale and retail trade and goods distribution centre in Bangkok's Bang Na district, after reports claimed that it is fully owned by Chinese investors.

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Huay Pu Keng village, Koh Mak win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

Bangkok Post

Where the old meets new

The Chao Phraya River is never short of energy. As businesses in Bangkok are making a grand recovery after Covid, new dining venues have popped up relentlessly along the banks of the river.

Bangkok Post

Prioritise the far South peace process

When it comes to conflict and insurgency in the far South, way too much attention is placed on the negotiating table.

Bangkok Post

Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027

Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Bangkok Post

Arkhom predicts potential growth of 4-5%

The potential growth rate of the economy is 4-5%, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Norwegian found dead in Pattaya

PATTAYA: A Norwegian man was found dead in his apartment in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night, according to local police.

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Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists

FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.

Bangkok Post

Authorities relent on tourists' school uniform craze

Drama over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.

Bangkok Post

Authorities relent on tourists' school uni craze

A tempest in a teapot over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.

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Why is Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Borneo?

Indonesian government authorities unveiled the site of the country’s new capital this week, showing a preview of what progress has been made on the city’s construction

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Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city

Orange-red ground has been broken in the jungle of East Borneo, where the Indonesian government has begun construction of its new capital city

Bangkok Post

Get ready for Very Summer Fest in July

Remember the Very Festival 2022 last November? Due to its popularity with 15,000 people attending (albeit not without criticism), Very Company is back with the announcement of the inaugural edition of Very Summer Fest on July 29-30.

Bangkok Post

25m-30m foreign arrivals expected - tourism minister

Thailand is expecting to receive between 25 million and 30 million foreign visitors this year as its crucial travel sector rebounds, its Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Consumer confidence at 3-year high in Feb as tourism rebounds

Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for a ninth straight month in February to reach a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector, government stimulus measures and a weak baht a survey showed on Thursday.

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TAT anticipates 6m European visitors

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 6 million tourists from Europe this year, roughly 80% of the pre-pandemic total, generating more than 420 billion baht as part of total revenue of 1.5 trillion baht by year-end.

Bangkok Post

Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024

Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.

Bangkok Post

Arkhom cools concern

The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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