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The $30m Egyptian pyramids tourism rebrand
News, Sherif Tarek, Published on 12/06/2025
» Some 2.5 million people visit the Pyramids of Giza each year with hopes of an epic experience befitting one of the World's Seven Wonders. But for decades, a trip to Egypt's most famous tourist spot meant battling crowds and parrying aggressive hawkers.
Hubris a barrier
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/05/2025
» Re: "Tourism officials wary of Vietnam", (Business, May 6).
Inspirations for travel
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/08/2023
» When I visited Ayutthaya Historical Park last week, I noticed some tourists posing for photos among the ruined temples while wearing classic period attire. My companions and I started to perspire under the brilliant blue sky and soaring temperatures, but they carried on happily exploring various places to take in the nostalgic atmosphere. I could not help but admire how eager they were to enjoy their vacation.
A modicum of relief
News, Published on 24/04/2023
» Re: "In search of some extreme heat relief", (Editorial, April 23).
No to navy salvage
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2023
» Re: "Vessel yet to be salvaged", (BP, March 30).
Tourism prone to dodgy dealings
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/01/2023
» Earlier this month, a flight from China touched down in Bangkok with 269 passengers onboard. A few years ago, this would hardly be worth reporting, but this flight was celebrated with smiles and flowers to mark the arrival of Chinese tourists in Thailand after three long years.
Solve BTS saga
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/11/2022
» Re: "Time to end BTS drama", (Editorial, Nov 25).
Tourism sector needs innovation
Oped, Laddawan Jianvittayakit, Published on 17/06/2022
» Thailand relies on the tourism sector, especially international tourism -- the industry is one of top three revenue generating for the country.
Hua Lamphong ideas
News, Postbag, Published on 26/12/2021
» Re: "City train row still in need of a solution", (Opinion, Dec 23).
Handle SHA with fairness
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2021
» A few days after the country reopened, people returned to eating and drinking in public and enjoying life.