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Mitr Phol Oasis Secures Farmers’ Future with Water
Published on 30/09/2025
» When people hear the word oasis, they often picture a pool of water in the desert: a life-giving refuge. In today’s climate crisis, many farmers in Thailand are seeking their own oasis to survive worsening droughts and floods. Despite the rainy season, large areas still face delayed rainfall, insufficient water, or unexpected flooding—pressures that severely impact agriculture, the foundation of global food supply.
Tourism at a crossroads
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2025
» China's Golden Week starts tomorrow, when over a billion mainland Chinese people return to their homes to celebrate with their families or go travelling abroad. In the lead-up to this, the Thai government, especially the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), have been working hard to urge Chinese travellers to visit the Land of Smiles.
Thaksin assigned prison duty to supervise drain-cleaning, says daughter
Online Reporters, Published on 25/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been given work to do in prison, his daughter revealed on Thursday, saying the corrections chief had assigned her father to help oversee drain-cleaning operations.
Marriott Bonvoy Extends Members First Promotion in Thailand
Published on 24/09/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, is excited to announce the extension of its popular “Members First” promotion, giving its valued members even more opportunities to enjoy highly rewarding escapes in Thailand.
Behind the smiles
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/09/2025
» Re: "Govt denies seizing BBC footage", (BP, Sept 19).
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
On top of the world in Kathmandu
Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/09/2025
» I was sorry to read about the unrest in Kathmandu this week. As a kid in the UK during the 1950s I used to daydream about far away places with strange-sounding names. One of those places was Kathmandu.
“Marry Me at Marriott” Wedding Fair Returns
Published on 12/09/2025
» “Marry Me at Marriott”, Marriott Bonvoy’s Thai wedding & honeymoon fair, returns to Bangkok this October for two days of immersive activities that will inspire all brides and grooms to exchange their eternal vows in the “Land of Smiles.”
BEM’s 17th Conquering TCAS Inspires Thai Students
Published on 05/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 5, 2025 - Throughout the journey of the “BEM Conquering TCAS” project, stories have been passed down from generation to generation, with word of mouth spreading each year’s experience. The programme has consistently received overwhelming feedback from students who joined in past editions. It has become BEM’s flagship annual project—BEM being Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited—dedicated to supporting education and creating equal opportunities for high school students in Bangkok and nearby provinces. Moreover, the project extends its reach nationwide through online channels, giving students across all four regions the chance to prepare confidently for their path into university.
Marriott Bonvoy Unveils “Experience Local” 24-Hour Stays
Published on 01/09/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand: August 29, 2025 – Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, is giving guests the chance to spend even longer exploring Thailand with an enticing new promotion that features flexible 24-hour stays and exclusive discounts.