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Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
Shared faith key to boost Jakarta ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» YOGYAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking to strengthen bilateral ties with Thailand through cooperation in sustainable tourism and their shared Buddhist heritage, as the two nations look to spiritual and cultural diplomacy to uplift local communities and protect sacred sites.
Thai monk hails 'unity in diversity' during pilgrimage to Indonesia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/05/2025
» YOGYAKARTA: Thirty-six Thai monks arrived at Borobudur Temple on Saturday, marking the culmination of a spiritual pilgrimage spanning over 2,500 kilometres on foot from Thailand to Indonesia in celebration of Vesak Day.
New movies out this week: May 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/05/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Explore Java's ancient wonders with Siam Society
Life, Published on 17/03/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Central Java to explore two of Indonesia's most extraordinary Unesco World Heritage Sites -- Borobudur and Prambanan -- from June 1-5.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30.
Agoda releases list of affordable destinations
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/09/2024
» There are various alternatives available to travellers who are seeking places to stay over long weekends and holidays. In a recent list, Agoda revealed the top nine affordable destinations, with the cheapest room rates in Hat Yai from Aug 15 to Sept 30
After losing out to Thailand, Indonesia wants Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is on a mission to get Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali for their next tropical getaway.
How world's largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia has been reborn
Penny Watson of the South China Morning Post, Published on 19/12/2023
» YOGYAKARTA - I'm tiptoeing reverentially around the Candi Borobudur temple, stopping to take in ancient stone panels and beautiful bell-shaped stupas, and to ponder the Buddha statues sitting in meditative repose.
Balancing sustainability, wealth
Oped, Caesar Indra, Published on 17/10/2023
» Under the shimmering turquoise waters, vibrant-coloured corals pulse with life as marine life weaves through what was, for a while, a scene of unprecedented blight. Thailand's Maya Bay is experiencing a resurgence following a four-year closure. Behind that transformation from a damaging symbol of overtourism to a beacon of sustainable travel in Southeast Asia, lies a cautionary tale of how tourism can leave a trail of destruction.