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Scoot begins Singapore-Samui flights
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2024
» Samui hopes for an increase in holidaymakers from Singapore now a second airline has begun regular flights to the island from the city state.
Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures
News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations should the dry spell continue.
Legalise sex work
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/04/2024
» Re: "US carrier docks in Chon Buri for 'community service", (BP, April 24).
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.
Paetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2024
» The leader of Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also known as Ung Ing, is currently paying an official visit to Cambodia, emphasising the close ties and cooperation between the two countries.
The rise and fall of Klong Ong Ang
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/03/2024
» Photos showing the sorry state of Klong Ong Ang -- a canal in Bangkok's Samphanthawong that was once touted as an example of successful urban revitalisation -- recently trended on social media, sparking fears that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under governor Chadchart Sittipunt is no longer interested in the project.
Smartphone market to see 3% uptick
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2024
» Thailand's smartphone market is projected to grow 3% in 2024, driven by replacement purchases and advanced technology features, according to a global research firm.
Rama pursued the deer all the way to Paris
Published on 27/02/2024
» In a Khon Ramayana episode titled "Phra Ram Tam Kwang" (Rama Pursues the Deer), a Thai performance group from the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department captivated audiences in Paris. The group showcased their talents atop the Galeries Lafayette department store, situated in a bustling shopping district in the heart of the city. Their performance garnered considerable attention from both Parisians and tourists, who eagerly captured the moment in photographs as souvenirs. Local media outlets also covered the event, spotlighting Thai arts and culture on Parisian television channels.
Tattooed Asian's body found
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» SAMUT PRAKAN: A heavily-tattooed Asian man was found dead in a deserted stall near Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday with three bullet wounds in the head, according to police.