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Sea gypsies need help
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/05/2025
» Land conflicts on Lipe island -- home to sea gypsies -- have flared up again amid concerns over land grabs by greedy business operators in this part of the southern province of Satun.
Sown & Reborn: A Circular Culinary First for Asia
Published on 24/04/2025
» JW Marriott Khao Lak is proud to introduce Sown & Reborn - a new fully circular refined six-course dining experience comprised entirely of produce from the resort’s 27 acres organic farm, creatively repurposed food leftovers, and sustainably sourced local fish and shellfish.
Hop into Easter fun
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/04/2025
» Egg season is here and by that we mean eggs coloured in bright pastels, ready to be buried and hunted, and if they are chocolate — eat! But, what goes well with these eggs — rabbits and Easter! To get into the Easter spirit, Guru By Bangkok Post has rounded up places, in Thailand and beyond, where you get sink your teeth into sweet treats.
Hope for land protesters
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government has reassured the People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) that it will take care of displaced villagers' plight, ending its almost three-week street protest. Now, the ball is in the government's court.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 5-11
Guru, Published on 05/07/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Land Bridge threatens island gem
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 10/06/2024
» Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province.
Malaysia evicts 500 ‘sea nomads’
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - More than 500 people from seafaring communities along the coast of Sabah state have been evicted from their homes this week as part of a Malaysian government crackdown on undocumented migrants, local activists said.
Sea gypsies urge govt to save 'sacred' beach from developer
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» Phuket: Local activists are calling on the government to take back sea-gypsy ancestral land being leased to a hotel on Mai Khao beach.
Govt to 'ensure justice' over land spat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2023
» The government has vowed to ensure justice over land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province, PM's Office Minister Anucha Nakhasai said.
A search for land justice on Koh Lipe
News, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 19/01/2023
» When asked about the sea gypsy way of life, Saluoy Hantalae's eyes flashed with happiness. The woman of Urak Lawoi origin from Lipe island, rushed to bring a ga-bang boat (traditional boat used by sea gypsies) model and explained vividly.