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Thailand seeing signs of ‘White Lotus’ travel bump
Published on 13/06/2024
» Now that the fictional guests of Season 3 of The White Lotus have officially checked out of their sumptuous Thai resort, the country is gearing up for the real tourists to arrive.
Commander shunted over unfair salary deductions
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Royal Thai Army has transferred the commander of a training unit in Nakhon Ratchasima to its northeastern headquarters pending an investigation into deductions from conscripts’ salaries for utilities and miscellaneous items — including a septic tank pumping fee.
Cannabis advocates vow long rally against relisting
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/06/2024
» Cannabis advocates have vowed to organise a protracted rally next month against the plan by the Ministry of Public Health to relist the plant as a narcotic.
Proton unveils made-in-Malaysia EV brand
Published on 13/06/2024
» Proton, the Malaysian carmaker backed by the Chinese automaker Geely, has unveiled the country’s first homemade electric vehicle brand.
Hong Kongers 8km from Songkran music festival complain about noise
Published on 13/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong environmental authorities have received eight noise complaints related to a festival at the Central harbourfront over the weekend, while some residents 8 kilometres away in Wong Tai Sin and Tsz Wan Shan said they were disturbed by loud music.
North Korea's Kim boasts of 'invincible' ties with Russia amid talks of Putin visit
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country is an "invincible comrade-in-arms" with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, state media KCNA said on Wednesday, amid speculation over Putin's impending visit to North Korea.
4 US college instructors stabbed in China
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/06/2024
» JILIN - The United States State Department is monitoring the situation, after four instructors from an Iowa college were attacked in a park in the northeastern Chinese province of Jilin on Monday.
Tourism authority seeks deals with 11 airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11 international airlines in an effort to bolster rising and mature markets in the second half this year.
Thais must join Global Peace Summit
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/06/2024
» This weekend, Thailand will join 100-plus countries at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland for the upcoming Global Peace Summit. Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines have confirmed their participation. East Timor, which is expected to become a full Asean member in the future, is also participating.
Philippines bans bird imports from Australia over bird flu
Published on 09/06/2024
» The Philippines has banned imports of birds and poultry products from Australia following recent cases of bird flu in the country.