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Taiwan: ROC on to holiday adventure
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 20/06/2019
» This fiercely independent island nation is brimming with everything that makes a memorable and soul-refreshing holiday adventure.
SeaYouTomorrow: Exploring the “blue” by Singha Estate
Published on 20/06/2019
» 2019 is labelled the most prosperous tourism year for Thailand due to the relaxing of immigration regulations last year. While this could indicate a positive economic trend for the nation’s tourism industry, the jarring news of the closing of Maya Bay in Phi Phi National Park, Thailand’s Andaman gem, gives the entire industry reason for pause, and makes travellers around the world reluctant to move their vacation plans forward.
Russians to prod Putin on poverty, personal life as ratings fall
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» MOSCOW - Russians are set to ask President Vladimir Putin about growing poverty at home and tensions abroad during an annual televised phone-in Thursday, which comes following a fall in his approval ratings.
Fearful of elephant attacks, some in Botswana cheer hunting's return
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» KASANE (BOTSWANA) - An elephant carcass lies at the edge of a field in Legotlhwana village, northeast Botswana -- evidence of the desperation and anger felt by a farmer whose crops have been repeatedly destroyed.
Hoiles -- the race caller with a head for figures
AFP, Published on 20/06/2019
» ASCOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Richard Hoiles, whose voice millions round the world will hear calling the horses at Royal Ascot this week, has travelled an unconventional route to commentating and helping English broadcaster ITV garner awards for its racing coverage.
Chaba Kaew target 2nd round spot
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 20/06/2019
» Thailand hope to beat Chile in their final group game on Wednesday and qualify for the next round at the Women's World Cup in France.
Techsauce visitors learn how cities can mute the volume
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/06/2019
» This year's Techsauce Global Summit not only gave a glimpse into the not-too-distant future, but also one into Bangkok's present as an up-and-coming global player in technological innovation.
Amata put off by EEC delays, cites state failure
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2019
» SET-listed Amata Corporation remains sceptical amid the many project delays in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), maintaining a land sales target of 950 rai in 2019.
A special flower show in Chaiyaphum
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/06/2019
» The pink bulbs of Siam tulips are now in full bloom, drawing tourists to Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong national parks in Chaiyaphum province, as they do every rainy season.
Undisturbed by time
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/06/2019
» I had been to Kyoto a couple of times before. However, I had always thought of it as a city, as the former imperial capital of Japan. I didn't realise that Kyoto as a prefecture has much more to offer than the famous bamboo grove and those popular shrines and temples. Along the northern coast of the prefecture, referred to by some as "Kyoto By The Sea" nestled interesting places not much known among non-Japanese travellers. The fishing village of Ine, with its unique and well-preserved architecture, interested me most. It was the major purpose of my latest visit to the Land of the Rising Sun.