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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

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

An image of Nan

In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters…

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It's a shared heritage

In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.

ABC News

How the 'second Amazon' became a battleground

It's called the 'second Amazon'. But like the Amazon, a pristine river system to Australia's north has become a battleground.

Daily Mirror

Influencer forced into hiding says deranged Brit 'stalker getting angrier by the day'

Alexandra Saper, who posts on social media from her Wayfaress account, has been forced into hiding after being pursued by her British stalker who has vowed to 'kidnap her'

Nottingham Post

Loose Women fans blown away by Carol McGriffin's age as she shares bikini pic

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Tourists warned about wearing school uniforms

Young Chinese women visiting the country have taken to dressing up in Thai school uniforms, and the Ministry of Education is less than thrilled by their fashion statements.

The Times of India

Bhang, gujiyas and mitti: Celebs remember their campus-wali Holi

Campus-wali Holi often holds a special space for hostellers and college students. Celebs who have graduated from colleges in Delhi share that Holi on campus was behadh khaas for them. From having bhang with seniors to bringing extra boxes of gujias from home, they spill the beans on how they…

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India celebrates Holi, the festival of colours

Today marks the start of Holi, the festival of colours, a Hindu celebration where partygoers throw brightly coloured powders and water balloons at each other.

The Times of India

Happy Holi 2023: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures, and GIFs

Holi, the festival of colors, is here! The coming together of the beautiful colors all around, the sweetness of gujiya, music and dance is about to fill our lives with fun and frolic. This year, Holi is being celebrated on March 8, 2023.

Bangkok Post

Time for local spirits to shine?

On display now at the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), the exhibition "Thai Local Spirit" raises the question, can Thai rice whiskeys like lao khao, sa toe and ka chae earn worldwide recognition like soju and sake?"

Bangkok Post

Udon Plaza set to ramp up residential, hotel projects

Udon Plaza Group, the operator of UD Town plaza, the leading community mall in the northeastern province of Udon Thani, is ramping up its residential and hotel projects as part of its effort to sustain its revenues over the long term.

Bangkok Post

People hurry to snap up hotel rooms

People rushed to book hotels during the first day of the latest phase of the hotel subsidy programme, with 112,876 room nights reserved out of 560,000 available under the scheme within six hours.

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