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Finns call for halt to 'unbearable' Russian tourism
AFP, Published on 29/07/2022
» LAPPEENRANTA, Finland: Buses of Russian tourists stream into Finland at Nuijamaa border crossing in the country's southeast, some hoping to enjoy the peaceful Finnish summer and others planning to travel further into Europe.
Into the sea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/07/2022
» As the plane continued its flight to the southern town of Trang, my travel companions and I learned that there was a 70% probability of rain during our trip, so we didn't anticipate spending time on the beach tanning. But as we landed and all we could see was a brilliant blue sky gleaming over the Andaman Sea, it seemed like we had struck lucky.
Explore Sukhothai with Siam Society
Life, Published on 21/07/2022
» Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the magnificent ruins of the Sukhothai period at Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Parks, from Aug 6-8.
Hotels in Beijing banned from hosting weddings and banquets as city tightens Covid controls
Published on 20/07/2022
» HONG KONG: Beijing has announced a citywide ban on hotels hosting weddings as well as other events such as group banquets amid a small surge in Covid-19 cases in other parts of the country.
Emerging markets down but not out
Business, Published on 19/07/2022
» The inflation genie is out of the bottle and is a multi-layered challenge for policymakers. Rising energy, food and wage costs are combining to raise inflation expectations, which if left unchecked could destabilise the global economy.
Biden to talk oil at Arab summit concluding Middle East tour
AFP, Published on 16/07/2022
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - US President Joe Biden is set to discuss volatile oil prices during a summit with Arab leaders on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, the final stop of his Middle East tour.
The new Covid challenge
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2022
» As many Thais return to the office, entertainment venues reopen and wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor public places, new daily coronavirus cases have begun to climb lately, notably among school students.
The long road to recovery
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on June 17 that Thailand plans to lift most of its travel restrictions and virus containment measures from July 1.
China's middle class looks to flee as Covid policies bite
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» BEIJING: Alan Li no longer sees any future for his family in China after harsh Covid rules decimated his business, upended his son's education and left his country out of step with the rest of the world.
Phetchaburi hosts September puppet festival
Life, Published on 09/06/2022
» Phetchaburi province is hosting Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival 2022 from Sept 9 to 11. The event will be organised by Harmony Puppet Thailand under the supervision of the Semathai Puppet Foundation in collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Governor of Phetchaburi Nattawut Petchpromsorn.