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Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Laser IDs no privacy risk: People's Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members' personal data in its database.
Pheu Thai vows to listen to Muslim groups
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party vowed on Wednesday to promote multiculturalism and listen to proposals from the Muslim community during its election campaign in Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
Thailand's unfinished 'Lodi' journey
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 24/11/2025
» It all began with a song. "Lodi", written by John Fogerty and sung by Creedence Clearwater Revival, tells of a musician stranded in a small town -- out of luck but not out of hope. "Oh Lord," he sings, "stuck in Lodi again".
Two Thai cities added in Unesco creative city list
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» Two Thai provinces – Nan in the North and Songkhla in the South - have been recognised as new members of Unesco Creative Cities network (UCCN) of 2025.
Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thai startup drama Mad Unicorn tops Netflix, sparks social buzz
News, Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 31/05/2025
» The newly released Thai series Mad Unicorn, based on the true story of Thailand's first unicorn startup, has been generating social buzz, appearing among the top searches on Google and remaining the number one trending title on Netflix Thailand following its premiere on Thursday.
Cable car divide
News, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2025
» With its digital cash wallet scaled back and its casino entertainment policy under fire, the Pheu Thai Party has been in search of a good news story, and so in the past week, it touted the building of a cable car in Loei province's Phu Kradueng National Park.
Govt banks on rainbow economy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/05/2025
» Agencies are gearing up ahead of the Bangkok Pride Festival 2025 under the campaign "The Celebration: Right to Love" taking place on May 30–June 30, with the most anticipated event being the Pride Parade on June 1.
All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis's funeral
News, AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.