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Loved to death
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» In March, Thai authorities ordered the temporary closure of Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island for the first time since 1999 to halt the environmental damage caused by too many tourists. A month later the Philippine island of Boracay, one of the world's most famous beach destinations, was closed for the same reason.
Rough start for 'new chinatown'
News, Published on 20/08/2023
» A parallel Chinese society has grown up in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district as the number of Chinese expats has increased, deepening the reputation of Huai Khwang as the second Yaowarat, or Bangkok's new Chinatown.
Govt official defends local food project
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/09/2023
» Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich has brushed aside criticism about the "One Province, One Dish 2023" list of the Cultural Promotion Department, saying local food is a soft power item which the ministry wants to promote.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.
PM eyes Omicron options
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will make a decision about whether Thailand will be forced back into another lockdown if the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is detected in the country.
3,111 new Covid cases, 26 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2021
» Thailand logged 26 more Covid-19 fatalities and 3,111 new cases on Thursday, the Public Health Ministry said on Friday morning.
New Covid cases dip below 15,000, 252 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2021
» Health personnel recorded 252 more Covid-19 fatalities and found 14,802 new cases on Tuesday -- the sixteenth consecutive day of significant caseload declines -- the Public Health Ministry reported on Wednesday morning.
15,942 new Covid cases, 257 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2021
» Thailand logged 15,942 Covid-19 cases and 257 fatalities, with Bangkok setting records again in both categories.
Phuket looks to move forward
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.
A clear path to cleaner air?
Business, Published on 13/05/2019
» Upgrading European emission standards is high on the agenda for policymakers amid hazardous dust pollution and PM2.5 particles in the northern, northeastern and central regions.