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Myanmar junta organises huge religious event
Published on 14/05/2022
» MANDALAY: Thousands of monks celebrated the birth of Lord Buddha at a junta-organised event in Myanmar's second-largest city on Saturday, highlighting a division in the clergy since last year’s military coup.
Surat Thani expects windfall from four-day weekend
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2022
» SURAT THANI: The four-day weekend that started yesterday is expected to draw more than 50,000 visitors to this southern province, with total spending forecast at nearly half a billion baht, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Surat Thani tourism looks to benefit from 4-day weekend
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/05/2022
» SURAT THANI: The four-day government weekend that began on Friday was expected to draw more than 50,000 visitors to this southern province, with spending forecast at 484 million baht, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Fed chief's rate comments spook investors
Business, Published on 23/04/2022
» Recap: Global stocks fell while bond yields rose yesterday after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell hinted at more aggressive interest-rate increases next month, spooking markets.
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories April 22
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2022
» This week: Phuket parties, rape accusations, airport roof collapse and Full Moon fun
Koh Phangan plugs sustainable tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/04/2022
» SURAT THANI: Koh Phangan aims to promote long-term sustainable tourism to attract more than just Full Moon Party visitors, with the aim of 100,000 arrivals this year following the relaxation of travel rules.
Surat Thani experiences Songkran visitor boost
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/04/2022
» SURAT THANI: About 83,000 visitors to this southern province during Songkran boosted tourism-related income by 84% year-on-year, with major attractions including a full-moon party.
Global tourism to recover from Covid-19 pandemic by 2023
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2022
» The global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and grow at a rate that will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Thursday.
Surat Thani's income surges on Songkran, full-moon party
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 21/04/2022
» SURAT THANI: About 83,000 visitors to this southern province during Songkran boosted tourism-related income by 84% year-on-year, with major attractions including a full-moon party.
Full Moon Party draws over 10,000 revellers in Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 17/04/2022
» SURAT THANI: Haad Rin beach on Koh Phangan island off this southern coastal province was packed with revellers for the first full-scale Full Moon Party since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday night.