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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.
Govt must rethink Covid recovery plan
Oped, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The House of Representatives' recent passing of a controversial loan decree should make the Thai government rethink its post-coronavirus recovery plan.
Black hole of justice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2021
» During a recent conversation as to why Myanmar people are so much more active in their protests against military rule than the Thais, I was forced to think harder about the apathy shown here in Thailand by the average citizen.
Singapore's win shows street food scene needs push
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/12/2020
» Singapore has done it again! The island state's hawker culture has finally won Unesco recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Cash handout raises concern
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2020
» Boosting the economy is the unavoidable task facing all governments coping with the global recession caused by Covid-19.
A matter of practicality
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2020
» More than a month after the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, the country today starts the easing of controls on six types of businesses. The partial relaxation in this first stage, which is to last 14 days, will be assessed to see if the next stage, with further easing to cover other activities, can take place.
Does Singapore love hawkers more than us?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/12/2019
» I was absolutely thrilled when I learnt that Singapore was planning to open a version of the Chatuchak Weekend Market early next year.
Time to come clean
News, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2019
» Re: "Cops scrutinise MP's posts", (BP, June 11).
Arresting calendars
News, Postbag, Published on 09/11/2018
» Re: "Authorities question Thaksin-Yingluck calendar owner", (BP, Nov 5).
Thai street eats? No, it's 7-11, 24/7
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/11/2018
» Last week, in a bid to show a strong commitment to nurturing its version of street food business, Singapore launched a months-long "Our SG Hawker Culture" exhibition at its bustling Tiong Bahru Market.