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Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case after delay
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/05/2024
» All eyes will be on whether the attorney-general will decide on Wednesday whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese majeste.
Agency relies on festivals, large events
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» The tourism sector remains robust despite GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter, lower than regional peers, as the industry rebounded faster than other sectors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to keep promoting festivals to maintain income for the whole year.
Cabinet approves Brics membership bid
Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» Thailand is moving ahead with a plan to join the intergovernmental organisation Brics, which is beginning to expand beyond its founding members: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Dept braces for more rain as La Niña looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Royal Irrigation Department is considering a number of measures to prepare for floods during the rainy season, as the weather conditions look set to become much wetter when the La Niña phenomenon begins in a few months.
Global crises demand unified action
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/05/2024
» The world is facing unprecedented crises. Without revitalising the collective spirit backed by action, the survival of humanity could be at risk.
Pheu Thai loses its mojo
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2024
» The latest public opinion poll by the King Prajadhipok Institute is just another survey showing the atrophy of the Pheu Thai Party.
Chompoo Araya captivates at Cannes
Published on 27/05/2024
» The Thai fashion icon graced the red carpet at the stars studded 77th international film festival.
Opening the magic box
Life, Published on 27/05/2024
» Hayatee Samuh vividly remembers when her nephew started to cry and ask for toys as they relocated to a nearby emergency shelter after floods hit the Deep South in late December. He repeatedly asked if they could rescue the toys or move back to live in the house.
Slow travel destinations to soak in
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/05/2024
» As Thailand gears up for the rainy season, Agoda has revealed the list of top Asian cities where vacationers can stay longer and enjoy slow travel. According to Google Trends, searches for "slow travel" have tripled over the past five years as more travellers seek a leisurely pace and meaningful connections on their holiday.
Operators vie with inflation, high interest rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2024
» Despite an upbeat projection for the Thai tourism industry, some businesses are struggling with high inflation and elevated interest rates, which require government action to remedy, according to Onyx Hospitality Group.