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Complicated history and a comeback
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/06/2022
» On the partition of a quiet seaside wood house is more than an old photo from circa 1881. It is hard evidence that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and his entourage, including his half-brother Prince Damrong Rajanuphap, visited the island in the easternmost province of Trat before it was subject to French rule. Despite the withdrawal of troops, colonial legacies remained for years.
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Local food specialties boost Japan tourism
Published on 02/09/2015
» TOKYO — From dumplings to fried noodles, more and more municipalities in Japan are promoting specialty dishes as a way to attract tourists and revitalise their economies.
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Bhutan cutting steep tourist fee by half
Published on 26/08/2023
» KATHMANDU: The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is preparing to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
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A cosmopolitan kingdom
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2022
» A ferry sailed through the confluence of two rivers that form the heart of Bang Kacha, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (1351-1767). Its gigantic fort was once the first sight of friends and foes. Remains of foreign settlements overlook the bank of the river, a reminder of how cosmopolitan the city was.
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Myanmar junta to reopen borders to tourists
Published on 12/05/2022
» Myanmar's junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than two years, state media said Thursday, sparking calls by an activist group for foreign travellers to stay away.
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Chiang Mai ranks 34th for expat workers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/07/2021
» Chiang Mai has ranked 34th in the world where expats want to live and work remotely, according to the Work-from-Anywhere Index.
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Tales from the southern seas
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/05/2019
» The beach of Laem Pho in Surat Thani's Chaiya district is long and peaceful. The day we visited, there were only a handful of tourists. Also visiting were teams of archaeologists. But they weren't there to take in the sea breeze. They were investigating an ancient maritime cross-cultural trade route, which dates as far back as the 7th century.
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Peak interest at Indochina's highest point
B Magazine, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 05/11/2017
» Standing atop Fansipan mountain, I feel on top of the world -- which is to be expected, since they call this summit the Roof of Indochina.
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Bangkok named most popular destination in Asia Pacific
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/09/2016
» Thailand is the most popular travel destination in the Asia Pacific region for the second year, according to the MasterCard Asia Pacific Destinations Index.
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VoA fee to increase
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/01/2016
» The cabinet has approved an increase in the visa-on-arrival fee from 1,000 baht to 2,000 baht. The visa on arrival allows tourists from 19 countries to apply for a 15-day visa when they arrive to the Kingdom.
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