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More hotels set to boost Songkhla visitor numbers
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/09/2024
» Five new hotels with a total investment of 1 billion baht will open in Hat Yai by the year end to resolve the shortage of hotels in Songkhla's Hat Yai district.
It's 'the South's turn!'
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/09/2024
» Pakk Taii Design Week 2024 has once again proved to be a groundbreaking celebration of creativity and culture, bringing the rich heritage of southern Thailand to the forefront. Held late last month across various locations including Songkhla Old Town, Samila Beach, Hat Yai and Pattani province, this year's event was more than just a festival -- it was a call to action.
Vietnam promotes Vinh Phuc to Thais
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/08/2024
» VINH PHUC, Vietnam - Thai businesspeople are being encouraged to consider investing in Vinh Phuc, while more Thai tourists are also sure to enjoy visiting the province in northern Vietnam, says a prominent local journalist.
Singapore debates its Raffles legacy
Published on 31/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore’s prosperity has long set it apart from many other former British colonies. There is another difference, too: Singapore has clung to honouring its former colonial ruler — and it wants to keep doing so.
Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court orders
New York Times, Published on 31/08/2024
» RIO DE JANEIRO — X, formerly known as Twitter, began to go dark across Brazil on Saturday after the South American nation's Supreme Court blocked the social network because its owner, Elon Musk, refused to comply with court orders to suspend certain accounts.
Explore Thailand using NFTs on the Amazing Hunt app
Life, Published on 29/08/2024
» While exploring the country, holidaymakers can now enjoy a fresh and entertaining experience by pretending to be treasure hunters and completing quests. Recently, the Tourism Authority of Thailand in collaboration with Thai NFT artists and Bored Town launched the Amazing Hunt NFT Travel Guide, which allows users to collect NFTs that can be exchanged for discounts and vouchers on travel-related services.
Sightseeing in Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» Even though it was a gloomy day, we could still clearly see Songkhla's landscape from where we stood atop the ancient Fort No.9. Constructed out of stone to accommodate cannons, it is located on a plain that connects the foothill of Khao Noi and the southwestern town corner.
K-pop sensations come to town
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Korean sensations Taemin and (G)I-dle will perform in Bangkok for their world tour concerts in September and October respectively.
Protest hanging; family of thieves; drugs under wraps
News, Mae Moo, Published on 25/08/2024
» Move out of the way, Mum
It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.