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Vietnam arrests prominent journalist for Facebook posts
Published on 09/06/2024
» Authorities in Vietnam have arrested one of the country’s most prominent journalists and accused him of “abusing democratic freedoms” by posting articles on Facebook that “infringed on the interests of the state and the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals.”
Asian Pride Alliance to boost LGBTQIA2S+ rights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Asian Pride Alliance (APA) initiative has been formed in Phuket to promote gender equality and LGBTQIA2S+ rights in the region.
Thailand Leads GMS Tourism Collaboration
Published on 07/06/2024
» Thailand plays a leading role in GMS regional tourism, inviting executives from the National Tourism Promotion Agency and entrepreneurs from over 15 agencies to cooperate in pushing the target number of foreign tourists to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to exceed 95 million people by 2025. Senior tourism officials and executives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar will be special guests of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports at the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) from 5-7 June in Khao Lak, Phang-nga Province. On 5 June 2024, two days before the official opening of TTM+, they will tour Phuket, visiting Ban Bang Rong Community, Phuket Old Town Community, and various facilities promoting Sports and Health Tourism, Gastronomy Tourism, Marine Tourism, and other recreational tourism products.
Malaysia evicts 500 ‘sea nomads’
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - More than 500 people from seafaring communities along the coast of Sabah state have been evicted from their homes this week as part of a Malaysian government crackdown on undocumented migrants, local activists said.
ThaidateVIP: Your Safe, Joyful International Dating Hub
Published on 05/06/2024
» With a promise to create a “joyful, safe and easy-to-use dating environment and liberated social space” for anyone seeking to meet international dates, ThaidateVIP is an elegant, fun advanced dating platform which connects Thai residents to foreigners inside and outside of Thailand. A creation by dating app and website operator, Rencontre Internationale, ThaidateVIP seeks to serve users as ‘the platform of choice’ for anyone looking for exciting new dating experiences in a protected, safe and well-moderated space; a digital community where users are in-control of their data, pictures, profile, stories and dating encounters.
China’s tourists to spend nearly B35tn on holidays at home
Published on 03/06/2024
» Chinese tourists embarking on adventures closer to home are forecast to pump a record 6.79 trillion yuan (35 trillion baht) into the mainland economy this year — topping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
Trade upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2024
» Technological change, once a gentle breeze, is now sweeping through with much greater force, raising concerns about whether these advancements will disrupt Thailand's export sector, which accounted for 54.5% of GDP last year, excluding services.
Myanmar's ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2024
» NAYPYIDAW - Myanmar's ruling junta has lost control over vast tracts of territory, including access to much of its international borders, allowing ethnic armed groups to expand and consolidate regions under their control, two reports assessing the conflict said on Thursday.
Celebrating a new generation
Life, Published on 30/05/2024
» At the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, the Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) supported by B.Grimm presented its first concert of the year titled "Ode To Joy & The Changing World Order".
Maris plans diplomatic visit to Cambodia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa plans to visit Cambodia to negotiate an overlapping claims area (OCA) in Koh Kood, the border province of Trat.