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Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India, 2,000 tourists stranded
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2024
» GUWAHATI - At least six people have been killed this week and around 2,000 tourists stranded in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim in landslides and floods after incessant rainfall, officials said on Friday.
Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian authorities defended their decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state this week, saying it was aimed at boosting security and combating cross-border crime.
Tax measures to boost tourism approved
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved tax measures to boost domestic tourism during the low season, a deputy minister of finance said.
Divers take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2024
» PHUKET - Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on this southern resort island, divers laboriously collect abandoned fishing gear, much of it made from plastic, that is tangled on coral and trapping sea life.
Consumer confidence at 48-month high
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching the highest level in 48 months, bolstered by government support measures and tourism, a survey showed on Thursday.
Consumer confidence at 47-month high
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in January to reach the highest level in 47 months, bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Caught up in war, Israel's migrants face tough choices
Reuters, Published on 25/10/2023
» MANILA/BANGKOK - Thousands of miles from home, Thai labourer Kamlue was on his way to harvest courgettes on an Israeli farm near the Gaza border on Oct 7 when the truck he was riding on came under heavy fire.
Easing political uncertainty pushes baht to 2-month high
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Thai baht led gains among Asian currencies on Tuesday, scaling a two-month peak, as hopes of a resolution of a political logjam in Thailand and a softer United States dollar improved investor sentiment.
Toyota's Thai unit sees car sales up 7.3%
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2023
» The Thai unit of Toyota Motor Corp expects its car sales in the Southeast Asian country to rise 7.3% to 310,000 vehicles this year, the company said on Thursday.
Kyrgyzstan promotes its traditional mare's milk to lure tourists
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2022
» BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan is seeking to attract more tourists by promoting its traditional kumis - fermented mare's milk - which locals drink and bathe in and say is good for their health.