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Controversy in Indonesia over US military overflight proposal
Reuters, Published on 14/04/2026
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s foreign ministry has warned the defence ministry that an American proposal to give its military “blanket” permission to fly over Indonesian territory risked entangling Jakarta in potential South China Sea conflicts, sources say.
Choose your shield against UV rays
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 14/04/2026
» Ultraviolet radiation levels in Thailand have been steadily rising, leading to more people incorporating sunscreen into their daily routines. With the country's tropical climate and strong year-round sun exposure, UV rays remain a constant presence even on cloudy days.
Trat reports surge in arrivals despite global turmoil
News, JAKKRIT WAEWKLAIHONG, Published on 13/04/2026
» The eastern province of Trat recently reported a 34% surge in tourist arrivals despite concerns about energy prices and the war in the Middle East, said the Trat Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
UK pauses Chagos handover amid US objections
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government said on Saturday that it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British air base on Diego Garcia — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump.
Iran's water weapon against Gulf
Oped, Michael Christopher Low, Published on 07/04/2026
» The oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf are often described as petrostates. But the US-Israeli war with Iran has highlighted that they are also saltwater kingdoms, societies whose survival depends on desalination, or converting seawater into potable water at industrial scale.
Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» JáSZFéNYSZARU — Like many of her fellow volunteers, Hungarian beautician Krisztina Menczel sat idle in the past elections that kept nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in power.
Healing the blue
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/04/2026
» When we first arrived on the quiet island of Koh Mak in Trat province, I expected turquoise waters, swaying palms and maybe a snorkelling excursion.
Indie booksellers pit passion against rumoured death throes
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 30/03/2026
» Independent booksellers are relying on passion and perseverance as they confront long‑term challenges that keep many of them precariously close to the edge.
Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort opens in May
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/03/2026
» Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort is set to open its doors in May, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” — the “soul of rest", which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration.
Tourist island transport operators feel fuel pinch
Jakkrit Waewkraihong and Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Tourism operators on Thai resort islands are bracing for the effects of the sudden sharp increase in fuel prices on Thursday.