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Tempted by sun, sand and long overdue truly spicy Thai, Susie Lau flies halfway around the world and ends up with a limp slice of pizza and plate of spag bol

There are plenty of reasons to check out Public Lane.

Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.

Overpriced taxi services are the leading complaint among foreign tourists, along with poor garbage management and facilitation at the airport, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

SURAT THANI: The search resumed on Wednesday for a 35-year-old German tourist who jumped into the sea near Koh Phangan on Tuesday night, but he has not been found.

Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.

A total of 11,548 drivers have lost licence points in the three weeks since the demerits system began on Jan 9, with Chai Nat province having the most offenders.

Breathing new life into a familial heritage, Baan Ya Hom presents time-honoured Thai recipes infused with the wisdom of ancient apothecary. Tucked away in a secluded alleyway between Soi Damnoen Klang Tai and Trok Sa-ke, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere within the walls of a century-old colonial…