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Festive indulgences to celebrate the holidays

Less than a month to go before we say goodbye to 2022, and to celebrate the world being open again, Guru has compiled places where you can feast away the year and usher in 2023!

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Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers

Bangkok (AFP) - The wife of a missing Laos activist said Tuesday that a decade on she was still no closer to finding answers over his disappearance as more than 60 human rights groups condemned Vientiane's inaction.

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Golf gets makeover with short-format teams-based event

Sydney (AFP) - A new short-format golf event modelled on cricket's Indian Premier League will debut in Australia next year with 10 city-based teams, including the Bangkok Blades, Dubai Kings and New York Tigers, it was announced Tuesday.

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Indonesian capital beckons Thai visitors

Jakarta's tourism authorities are planning to organise a roadshow in Bangkok in a bid to attract more Thais to visit the Indonesian capital, saying the city is ready to welcome tourists and business visitors now that the Covid-19 pandemic has subsided.

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Six held following Khao San Road cannabis inspection

Six people have been arrested for allegedly selling cannabis and allowing customers to smoke inside shops on Khao San Road in Bangkok without permission.

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'Hidden' temple tour to run until Sunday

The government has launched another tour of the city's hidden temples as part of the Unfolding Bangkok event, which will run until next Sunday.

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Restoration of Bangkok building wins award

The Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok has received an Award of Distinction at the Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

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Arctic Monkeys to perform first concert in Bangkok in March

The Very Company, who's behind the Very Festival and many concerts by foreign music acts, is bringing British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys to Bangkok for the first time in March, following the band's recent announcement of their Asia Tour 2023. Their debut show in Thailand is scheduled for March…

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Maroon 5 works their magic at their first stadium show in Thailand

For their sixth time in Thailand, Grammy-Award-winning pop-rock band Maroon 5 took to the stage at The Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday and worked their magic through a 20-song setlist.

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Axelsen and Yamaguchi win badminton World Tour Finals

Bangkok (AFP) - Men's badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen regained his mojo to claim his eighth title for 2022, steamrolling Indonesian ace Anthony Ginting at the season-ending World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday.

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Yamaguchi unstoppable at badminton World Tour Finals decider

Bangkok (AFP) - Reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi outpaced Tai Tzu Ying to claim the women's singles badminton title at the season-ending World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday.

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Ready, set, roll! Joint contest kicks off in Bangkok

Stoners might have a reputation for moving at a glacial pace, but it was full steam ahead at the inaugural Cannabis Cup Thailand competition on Saturday.

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Six held following Khao San Road cannabis inspection

Six people have been arrested for allegedly selling cannabis and allowing customers to smoke inside shops on Khao San Road in Bangkok without permission, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).

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Royal spinning magic

Indigo-dyed fabrics are synonymous with the northeastern province of Sakon Nakhon and one of the province's weaving groups came under the spotlight when it was selected to showcase national wisdom at the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok last month.

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Ready, set, roll! Thai joint contest kicks off in Bangkok

Bangkok (AFP) - Stoners might have a reputation for moving at a glacial pace, but it was full steam ahead at the inaugural Cannabis Cup Thailand competition on Saturday.

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Shaky Axelsen through to badminton World Tour Finals decider

Bangkok (AFP) - A visibly nervous Viktor Axelsen was pushed to the brink Saturday but the world number one prevailed in a marathon semi-final against Japanese young gun Kodai Naraoka at the season-ending badminton World Tour Finals in Bangkok.

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Thailand hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth international visitor of 2022 on Saturday, according to the tourism authority, as the kingdom consolidated the recovery of its Covid-battered travel sector.

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Yamaguchi and Tai cruise into badminton World Tour Finals decider

Bangkok (AFP) - World champion Akane Yamaguchi on Saturday booked a ticket to the last stage of the season-ending badminton World Tour Finals in Bangkok, crushing Olympic gold medallist Chen Yufei.

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Joji's first headlining show in Bangkok is a smash but a tad short

Joji performed a sold-out show at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani, on Thursday, December 8. "Very Live Presents Joji: Smithereens Tour Live in Bangkok 2022" isn't the first time Joji, whose real name is George Kusunoki Miller, performed in Bangkok as he was here as part of 88Rising Live in…

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Aimsaard sisters cruise into BWF final

Sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard will carry Thailand’s badminton hopes into the championship match at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday after defeating their Korean rivals for a second consecutive day on Saturday at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.

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Two Thai doubles pairs survive at World Tour Finals

Two doubles pairs from Thailand have advanced to the semi-finals of the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals following a busy day at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Friday.

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Prannoy upsets Axelsen at badminton World Tour Finals

Bangkok (AFP) - Men's world number one Viktor Axelsen had his aura of invincibility shaken Friday at the season-ending badminton World Tour Finals in Bangkok with a surprise loss to India's H.S.Prannoy.

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Guru Weekly's Buzz for Dec 9-15

Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Thailand sees uptick in cases

An increasing number of Covid-19 patients have been reported in Bangkok and other tourist destinations since the Omicron subvariant BA.2.75 has become dominant in Thailand, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

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It's the season to gift

Department stores have put up lovely holiday decorations. Christmas songs are played in stores and on the radio. Despite the relentless drizzle and tropical sweat, Bangkokians know that winter festivities are around the corner.

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