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DNP needs major audit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Conservation's (DNP) move to cancel the e-ticket system last week in order to reinstate it yesterday casts a much needed spotlight on the way the state conservation agency handles revenue it collects from entry fees at national parks across the country.
Cancelled e-tickets stir public doubt
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday clarified its decision to scrap an e-ticket system at six national parks, saying the system was not fully ready.
Thai hostage release depends on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2023
» The release of the 25 Thai workers held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip depends on ongoing talks between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke said on Friday.
Southern cave closed after earthquake causes cracks
Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2023
» KRABI: The chief of Than Bok Khorani National Park has closed Phi Hua To cave indefinitely after park rangers found cracks in the rock following an earthquake centred in northern Sumatra early on Tuesday morning.
'Phi noi' workers need solution
Editorial, Published on 05/11/2023
» We often hear about the experiences of tourists in Thailand, but there's rarely any discussion of Thais travelling abroad. This changed recently when the hashtag #BanTravelToSouthKorea began trending on X, with netizens accusing the country of discriminating against Thai tourists. Everyone from the average tourist to influencers joined the debate and shared stories of being interrogated and/or refused entry into South Korea despite having all the right paperwork.
Tourist hotspot in Krabi becomes the top earner
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» Krabi's Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has had a jump in annual revenue, reaching more than 270 million baht, making it the highest-earning national park in the country.
Focus on economy first
News, Editorial, Published on 22/09/2023
» Strengthening the Thai passport is one of the Srettha Thavisin administration's top priorities. It was among the cabinet's agenda items during their first meeting earlier this month.
South Korea's new tourist magnets
News, Published on 02/09/2023
» South Korea has introduced new destinations to attract more Thai tourists as part of bilateral cooperation to spur tourism in both countries.
Ancient wonders
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/08/2023
» A car travels down a long peaceful road with lush green paddy fields on each side that will soon be superseded by crops of cassava, corn and sugar cane during the off-season. This scene reminds us of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab's 1904 journey to Phetchabun, when he discovered the ancient town of Si Thep which was recorded in a late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin document.
Brighton College Bangkok celebrates outstanding results
Published on 25/08/2023
» Pupils at Brighton College Bangkok were delighted to receive excellent A Levels examination results last week, looking set to make the school one of the best performing in the whole of Asia.