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Letters to The Editor — May 9, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

Illegal houseboat operations thrive in Alappuzha

The tourist boat tragedy at Tanur has given rise to renewed calls on the need for reining in houseboats and other tourist vessels operating flouting norms in Alappuzha, a major backwater destination.

The Hindu

Unlock your culinary world with Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy's culinary fest Eat Out returns this summer and promises a series of rewarding dining packages for Marriott Bonvoy members at participating 46 hotels and resorts across Thailand until June 30.

Bangkok Post

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ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

Southeast Asian leaders are meeting at a picturesque tourist destination with sun-splashed tropical islands to tackle regional crises

The Independent UK

High-profile monk's 'embezzlement' tally nears B300m

Police have found more money and gold bullion worth about 100 million baht buried behind Phra Ajarn Khom's temple in Nakhon Ratchasima province, raising his alleged embezzlement to almost 300 million baht.

Bangkok Post

From Mylari dose to paya soup: Malgudi Mylari Mane brings authentic Karnataka cuisine to Bengaluru

A new restaurant called Malgudi Mylari Mane aims to bring the traditional home-style recipes of Karnataka to the forefront of the city’s culinary scene.

The Hindu

Former monk denies theft of temple funds

A former monk, arrested with two others for allegedly embezzling 180 million baht from Wat Pha Dhammakiri in Nakhon Ratchasima during his tenure there, denied the charge during police questioning.

Bangkok Post

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Zoning shift for Natai Beach spurs hope

Based on its proximity to Phuket and its airport, Natai Beach is poised to become an international tourist destination, with several property developers ready to start their projects once a new town plan comes into effect.

Bangkok Post

Delhi LG plants 300 cherry blossom and chinar saplings on 3 Yamuna Islands

Under the guidance of Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday to add a new dimension to Yamuna rejuvenation and Delhi's aesthetic upgradation, 300 saplings (150 saplings each) of Cherry Blossom and Chinar were planted at three islands in the Yamuna between Qudsia Ghat and ITO Barrage. Read further on…

Dynamite News

Exiled PM’s daughter determined to ‘seize the reins’ in Thai elections

Back on the campaign trail just days after giving birth, Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confident of a landslide victory

The Guardian - UK

Checkmate! Fabulous four land gold

Thailand picked up three more gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia following their success in men's quadruples 60-minute event of Chess Ouk Chaktrang, ju-jitsu and swimming on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Adventure in a deep forest

The forest raid party, along with the guides, started the trek on a path that was very strenuous as it was a steep climb through evergreen forests. 

The Hindu

Police charge monk with embezzling B180 million

A former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, has been arrested along with two others on charges of embezzling 180 million baht from Wat Pha Dhammakiri, where the monk was based, in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Bangkok Post

Vietnamese man held for fake land deals

Authorities have arrested a Vietnamese man accused of holding a fake Thai ID card and falsifying land documents to sell other people's plots via auction in three northeastern provinces.

Bangkok Post

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ABC News

Noosa man admits to rampage in Indonesia's Aceh province

Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones apologises in a press conference for attacking a man badly enough to hospitalise him and for "the embarrassment I've caused".

Bangkok Post

Ex of accused serial killer unsure how she paid off his debts

The ex-husband of Sararat "Aem" Rangsiwuthaporn admitted to investigators that his former wife paid 4 million baht of his debts but said he did not know how she acquired the money, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy national police chief.

Dynamite News

J-K: From conflict zone to tourist destination - A story of hope and optimism

Amidst the lush fields, near the river streams, and jungle trails lies the small village of Keran, located in the laps of high mountains in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Indonesia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The sheer breadth of experiences that can be unearthed in Indonesia makes it an enchanting holiday destination, from pulsing city energy to beachside bliss, temple wandering to underwater exploring

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Bangkok Post

‘Pretty’ may have tipped robbers about Chinese victims

CHON BURI: Police are looking into reports that a “pretty” hired to entertain three Chinese nationals at a house in Pattaya supplied information to the gang that robbed them.

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for 5-11 May

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!

Al Jazeera

‘I kept thinking of my child’: Shipwrecked Indonesians back home

Caught up in mountainous seas whipped up by Cyclone Isa, the 11 men were rescued from a remote atoll by Australia.

Bangkok Post

Unusual disciplines at Cambodia event

Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open today and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.

Bangkok Post

Ju-jitsu stars deliver first gold

The Thai contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia welcomed their first gold of the biennial multisport tournament with ju-jitsu exponents Kunsatri Kumsroi and Suphawadee Kaeosrasaen delivering the goods on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

New documentary showcases Paetongtarn's political career

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, a Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, said a documentary film about her political journey can be watched via social media on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

A new identity

Changes are unavoidable and can be difficult to accept, especially when you are from the older generation who prefers the same old comfort. For some, even a small change in life is likely bad news.

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