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The art and science of questioning
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/01/2024
» See the world of intrigue and contemplation as "Conspiracy", the latest solo exhibition by Thai artist Phapat Seenaem, graces the walls of 333Gallery at Warehouse 30 until the end of the month. Phapat, a maestro transcending cultural boundaries, weaves a narrative that explores the intricate dance between Western beliefs and diverse cultural perspectives.
Flu jabs for workers in travel, tourism
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is gearing up to provide an additional 200,000 doses of influenza vaccine to public transport and tourism industry workers in 31 provinces.
Domestic operators see barriers to revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2024
» Domestic tourism operators foresee obstacles to increasing revenue to reach the government's goal of 1.08 trillion baht this year, citing high travel costs and weak flight capacity, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Getting soft power right
Life, Prof Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
AoT preps for traveller influx
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) is expecting to see at least eight million tourists from China pass through its airports this year, as the Thai-Chinese visa-free scheme is set to come into effect on March 1.
Young cinereous vulture found in weak condition
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2024
» A juvenile cinereous vulture was found on a road in Kamphaeng Phet's Lan Krabue district last Sunday. It is currently being nursed by a team of veterinarians in neighbouring Nakhon Sawan before it is released.
Airports chief expects 8m Chinese visitors this year
Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2024
» Airports of Thailand expects the Thai-Chinese visa-free agreement will help bring 8 million Chinese visitors to the country this year, or about 70% of the record total set in 2019, says president Kerati Kijmanawat.
Air Canada resumes Bangkok-Vancouver direct flight
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2024
» Air Canada marks its 35-year milestone in Thailand by resuming direct flights between Bangkok and Vancouver until May 3. The airline aims to increase seating capacity by more than 35% compared to the previous year.
Luxury home segment signals excess of supply
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2024
» The luxury home segment has started to signal an excess of supply, while middle to upper end low-rise houses should enjoy higher demand as mass transit lines expand to outer-city areas, says a property consultancy.
Soldiers seize drugs after border clash with smugglers
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/01/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Soldiers clashed with smugglers and later seized 200,000 abandoned methamphetamine pills, in Mae Ai district in the small hours of Tuesday.