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Ignored security concerns fuel Ukraine conflict
News, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 21/02/2026
» Difficult negotiations on how to settle the conflict in and around Ukraine are continuing in Geneva, Switzerland, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the conditions of a long-term settlement are under discussion, it is timely to revisit a question that remains central for the international community: why, despite repeated declarations of commitment to peace, has the conflict yet to be resolved?
Laos keen to cash in on ecotourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa in Laos, Published on 03/02/2025
» Khammouane province in Central Laos is being highlighted as new attraction in the neighbouring country. It has invited tourists and investors from Thailand to explore its natural landscapes and business opportunities.
Baby gorilla probe reveals smugglers at Chatuchak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has unearthed details of the gorilla baby smuggling network based at Chatuchak Market, says DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa.
AOT aiming high with airport plans
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/09/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) has outlined an expansion of its six international airports to manage 210 million passengers by 2032.
Cues from Iran on who to vote for
News, Marc Champion, Published on 03/07/2024
» The opposition just won a first round of elections, forcing a runoff in which everything depends on where third-party votes go. No, not in France -- in Iran. You could be forgiven for missing it amid all the excitement over the advance of the French hard right, President Joe Biden's car crash debate in the US and the coming immolation of the UK's Conservative Party. Yet Iran's experience is worth attention, not least as a reminder of what to vote for and why. Iran, to recap, is having a snap contest to replace President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a May helicopter crash. Raisi was also being groomed to succeed the 85-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the unelected post that -- as the title suggests -- matters most in the Islamic Republic.
THAI to fly to Istanbul from Dec 1
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/11/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) will start direct flights between Bangkok and Istanbul on Dec 1.
THAI plans more flights for tourists
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to serve more international destinations in the coming high season in an effort to attract more tourists.
THAI, Turkish Airlines sign pact to boost tourism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2023
» Thai Airways (THAI) and Turkish Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to move towards a joint-venture operations agreement in order to boost tourism between the two countries.
Chiang Rai, Suphan Buri nominated for Unesco list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2023
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has pushed Chiang Rai and Suphan Buri to be listed as part of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) this year, and the results are expected to be released in October.
Activists tout harm reduction initiatives
News, Anucha Charoenpo in Melbourne, Published on 01/05/2023
» The Thai Drug Users' Network (TDN) has introduced a harm reduction programme called "Mobile Methadone Therapy for Drug Users" to international audiences at the International Conference 2023 (HR23) in Melbourne, Australia.