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China accused of harassing ‘subversive’ citizens in Japan
Published on 10/10/2024
» Chinese authorities have been harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who have engaged in activities that Beijing considers subversive, a report by Human Rights Watch said Thursday.
Man with shark-shaped signature woos tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 04/10/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoon showcases Moo Deng. Erawan National Park attracts visitors with a staff member known for his shark-shaped signature.
Japanese visitors remain uncertain
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/10/2024
» The recent appreciation of the baht and severe flooding have become crucial factors for the tourism industry for the rest of this year, with the high season approaching quickly.
Tourism Authority of Thailand upbeat on Golden Week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting up to 183,000 Chinese visitors during this year's Golden Week holiday, representing an 88% recovery from 2019, generating 5.1 billion baht revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Chinese woman rescued after scam incident
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2024
» A Chinese woman who lost contact from her family after being duped into transferring over 8 million baht into a call centre scam gang has been found safe in Samut Prakan.
Singapore drug dealer could face death after deportation
Published on 18/09/2024
» A Singaporean drug smuggler who was arrested this week in Samut Prakan will be deported back to his country, where he is likely to be given the death penalty, officials said on Wednesday.
Japan travel industry calls for offering free passports to 18-year-olds
Published on 16/09/2024
» TOKYO: The Japanese government should offer free passports to 18-year-olds who have legally become adults to motivate more young people to travel abroad, the head of a travel industry group said in a recent interview with Kyodo News.
Labour Ministry visits Thai berry pickers in Sweden
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/09/2024
» Labour Ministry officials last week visited Thai berry pickers in Sweden and met their employers to ensure the workers receive proper benefits and wages.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Russian found murdered at Phuket beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2024
» A young Russian man has been found dead with severe injuries in a ditch at Phuket's Karon beach, and police believe he was killed elsewhere and his body dumped there.