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Airbnb highlights Thai growth
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» More than 1.15 million Airbnb guests travelled to Thailand last year, signalling further growth in hospitality entrepreneurship this year, says Airbnb.
Mandarin Oriental showcases refined Japanese cuisine
Life, Published on 09/02/2018
» Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is to showcase a super-refined aspect of Japanese cuisine by special guest chef Takagi Kazuo of two Michelin-starred Kyoto Cuisine Takagi.
Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
JAPAN: 'Rising Sun' nation is the tourism star of the Far-East
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 12/03/2018
» Few countries have had a more significant pop-culture and technology-innovation impact on the world than Japan. But despite its image as a cloistered society, Japan is more than happy to share its rich heritage and fascinating modern-day culture with all who care to visit.
Kyoto by kilometre
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/03/2018
» Buddhist monks chanting "Fighto!" and waving signs of encouragement in front of a thousand-year-old temple, cheerleaders with red pom-poms screaming "Ganbatte!" ("Good Luck!") on a sun-drenched riverbank, and giant red strawberries being handed out for a quick energy boost. Last month, thanks to the sponsorship of Wacoal's sportswear brand CW-X, nine lucky Thai runners got to experience one of the most magical annual races that Japan has to offer -- the Kyoto Marathon.
Mekong tours, Mice cities and homestays
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 27/03/2018
» The public and private sectors are set to launch new initiatives to make Thailand a more desirable tourism destination and pave the way for sustainable development.
Sumo chief apologises after women attempting CPR ordered out of ring
AFP, Published on 05/04/2018
» TOKYO: The head of Japan's sumo association has apologised after several women attempting to perform CPR during a medical emergency Wednesday were asked to leave a sumo ring.
Japan female mayor battles men-only sumo rule
AFP, Published on 19/04/2018
» TOKYO: A female mayor at the centre of a fierce debate over allowing women into the sumo ring vowed Thursday never to back down as she prepared to lodge a formal protest.
Japan female mayor battles men-only sumo rule
AFP, Published on 19/04/2018
» TOKYO - A female mayor at the centre of a fierce debate over allowing women into the sumo ring vowed Thursday never to back down as she lodged a formal protest.
Runway sensations
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 30/04/2018
» The government's plan to spend more than 38 billion baht to renovate and expand 29 airports nationwide is a big step towards improving infrastructure, boosting air traffic in secondary provinces and strengthening local tourism business.