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Tourism revival goes into reverse
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/07/2025
» Over the past three years, Thai tourism has been struggling to regain the peak it once reached prior to the pandemic, while neighbouring countries Malaysia and Vietnam have already surpassed their performance in 2019, recording 37 million and 17 million tourist arrivals, respectively.
‘Floating village’ to house Asian Games athletes in Japan
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» TOKYO - Athletes at next year’s Asian Games in Japan will stay on a “floating village” cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move.
Dragon Boat Festival flavour
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/05/2025
» In Asia, festivals revolve around the special foods that are traditionally enjoyed during the occasion.
Shang Palace Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with Zongzi
Published on 24/04/2025
» In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, Shang Palace, the acclaimed Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La Bangkok, invites guests to savour the joy of family gatherings with a special range of exquisite zongzi (Chinese sticky rice dumplings), elegantly packaged for premium gifting.
Bangkok gear up for 31 sports
Sports, Published on 21/02/2025
» Bangkok will host 31 sports at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games between Dec 9-20, while the first round of the men's football competition will take place in Chiang Mai and Songkhla.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/01/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
Hong Kong cancels Dragon Boat Festival fireworks in Victoria Harbour due to poor weather
Published on 16/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Tourists and residents expecting a 10-minute fireworks display in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour on Saturday evening were left disappointed after the show was cancelled because of poor weather.
Nakhon Phanom gears up for annual worship ritual
Life, Published on 13/06/2024
» From July 7-13, the northeastern town of Nakhon Phanom will host an annual worship ritual to pay homage to Phaya Si Sattanakharat Monument, which sits at the Mekong riverbank.
Mainland Chinese tourist accuses Hong Kong taxi driver of overcharging by nearly 300%
Published on 10/06/2024
» HONG KONG: A Shenzhen-based tourist has complained about being "ripped off" by a Hong Kong taxi driver for being asked to pay HK$600 (2,800 baht), nearly three times the usual fare, on his first day in town for the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend.