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Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.
Tourism sector gets recovery hopes up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2021
» Despite concern about the latest Covid-19 outbreak, tourism operators are hopeful their businesses will bounce back this year as they pin their hopes on new vaccines to stamp out the virus.
A place of gold
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/10/2018
» When people talk about Prachuap Khiri Khan, they mostly think about Hua Hin, the century-old resort town with the 5km-long sandy beach, or the famous Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. Not many are interested in the Bang Saphan and Thap Sakae districts, which have been promoting community tourism. Bang Saphan has long been well-known for gold ore and black rattan basketry, while Thap Sakae is home to pristine beaches, waterfalls and forests.
Bursting thetourism bubble
Spectrum, Suchat Sritama, Published on 29/07/2018
» The boat capsize in Phuket which claimed 47 lives has raised questions about whether Thailand should continue luring tourists in large numbers or start to pull back and rethink the dangers of "overtourism" until better safeguards are in place.
Parade of ghouls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/07/2018
» Much has been written about Thailand's mischievous phi ta khon "ghost" festival, which has been gaining traction overseas in recent years after people from neighbouring countries were invited to join its cast of ghoulish performers.
Nai Luang, the great traveller
Life, Published on 20/10/2016
» Travelling is known as a way to enrich one's life. But that was not the case for one of the country's most well-travelled people, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Obama faces diplomatic minefield in Vientiane
Spectrum, Richard S Ehrlich, Published on 04/09/2016
» US President Barack Obama's trip to Laos is seen by some as Washington's effort to woo Southeast Asia away from China's embrace, but he also will be under pressure to speak out on human rights.
Myanmar boom set to bring 7.5m visitors a year
AFP, Published on 03/08/2016
» YANGON - Myanmar is hoping to lure 7.5 million tourists a year by 2019, an official said Tuesday, as the impoverished former junta-ruled nation emerges as one of Southeast Asia's hot destinations.
The sex workers embraced by the wrong arms of the law
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/07/2016
» Strolling around downtown Udon Thani, visitors quickly gain the impression it is not much different from other major cities in Thailand. The locals are genuinely friendly and the streetscape consists of the usual food stalls, mega shopping malls and night market, adding a big-city vibe to the culturally rich northeastern hub.