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Holes found in black screen blocking viral Mt Fuji photo spot
Published on 28/05/2024
» KOFU, Japan: Holes have been found in a large black screen set up by a central Japan town to block a scenic view of Mt Fuji after criticism of tourists' behaviour at the viral photo spot, the town said on Tuesday.
Pattaya pub guards admit bashing customers
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» Police arrested three security guards for assaulting two foreign customers in a violent dispute over payment of a friend's bill at a Pattaya bar on Sunday evening.
Thailand drops 11 places in tourism ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.
Ways sought to assist in isles' growth
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government is looking to solve several problems, including water shortages and illegal businesses, that are hampering tourism in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
Thailand falls by more than 10 places in tourism ranking
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.
Pattaya pub guards admit bashing customers
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 27/05/2024
» PATTAYA: Police arrested three security guards for assaulting two foreign customers in a violent dispute over payment of a friend's bill at a bar on Sunday evening.
Employment dips 0.1% y/y in Q1 on lower farm jobs
Published on 27/05/2024
» Thailand's employment dropped 0.1% in the first quarter from a year earlier due to lower farm jobs, after a 1.7% year-on-year increase in the previous quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Monday.
Foreigners arrested for riding noisy bikes on Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2024
» Two foreigners have been arrested on Koh Samui after riding big bikes around with very loud exhaust pipes and giving the middle finger to local residents.
PM sings Song Wat's praises
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to further promote Song Wat, one of Bangkok's oldest trading quarters, as a tourism landmark.