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Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Wichayada Amponkitviwat & Khemmpat Trisadikoon, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.
Keeping politics in the family
News, Karishma Vaswani, Published on 28/08/2024
» Politics is increasingly returning to being a family business in Southeast Asia, despite its large and vibrant democracies. It's a worrying trend. Power is at risk of being concentrated in the hands of an exclusive club of entrenched clans. That will disproportionately disadvantage the region's dynamic youth who are getting more frustrated with nepotism.
Royal passion for military matters
News, Published on 05/07/2024
» When His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne, he became the ex-officio head of the armed forces -- the army, the navy and the air force -- as stipulated by the constitution and royal tradition.
The making of a monarch: King Rama X
News, Published on 01/07/2024
» As the auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday on July 28 approaches, Thais are expressing their loyalty and offering best wishes to the monarch.
Aussie Governor-General Hurley to visit next week
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2024
» David John Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, and his spouse will visit from Feb 13–17 to celebrate the longstanding relationship between Thailand and Australia, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Narongdej kin find key evidence
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Narongdej family, led by siblings Kris and Korn Narongdej, together with their family lawyer on Friday provided important evidence they said dispelled all previous speculation and proved that the signature of their father Kasem had been forged, a family statement said.
'Bangkok Post' honours exceptional women
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day today, 12 extraordinary personalities have been named as the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
History lesson
News, Postbag, Published on 26/02/2023
» Re: "Detention deaths spur probe calls," (BP, Feb 24).
It's important to know your onions
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/02/2023
» There was a news photograph recently in which a Filipina bride in Iloilo on the island of Panay carried a bouquet of onions down the aisle rather than flowers. She explained that while flowers would soon be thrown away the onions would last and ensure the newlyweds have something to eat in the ensuing weeks. Now that is a practical housewife.
Why Zuckerberg should face the threat of jail
News, Parmy Olson, Published on 19/01/2023
» The UK government is about to do something that will make Silicon Valley shudder, or at least make social media executives think twice about flying over British airspace.