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Road collapse probe sped up

Police are speeding up their investigation into the collapse of an elevated road under construction on Luang Pang Road in Lat Krabang to bring those responsible to justice.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

Visitors to Bali will be hit with $10 tourists tax ‘to protect environment and culture’

The Indonesian holiday destination has long touted the introduction of fees

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

4 Thais ‘duped into prostitution’ in Myanmar

Four Thai women in Myanmar have asked to be repatriated after saying they had been duped by an illegal job broker on TikTok to work as PR staff but were forced to work as prostitutes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses

Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

Make Thailand safer

After a woman had her left leg mangled by one of Don Mueang Airport’s moving walkways on June 29, many travellers have been cautious about using such conveyors.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

Pattazhy Vadakkekara to become an RT destination

The authorities are planning to establish the infrastructure and other facilities without harming environment and the cultural heritage of the place.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

Over 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Himachal Pradesh' ’Kullu district have been safely evacuated, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukku said. He added that 300 tourist vehicles stuck in Lahaul have left for their respective destinations.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Twenty-five helipads operational in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu

“The Arunachal Pradesh government is making investments to create a robust air- and road network that will help improve connectivity and promote economic growth,” Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Six killed in Nepal tourist helicopter crash

KATHMANDU: All six people aboard a tourist helicopter in Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off in the Everest region on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2023