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Indonesia welcomes return of jewels, temple carvings as important step in global restitution effort

The Netherlands and Indonesia have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide

The Independent UK

Saigon, Original Sin and Fast Pace shine

Saigon, Original Sin and Fast Pace shone when the horses were exercised in Bengaluru on Monday morning (July 10)

The Hindu

Wild Boars mark cave rescue 5-year anniversary

Hundreds of people gathered on Monday to mark the five-year anniversary of the dramatic rescue against impossible odds of 12 young footballers from a flooded cave in northern Chiang Rai province.

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Bali’s rafting scene under scrutiny after tourist deaths

Indonesian island’s regulation of rafting is facing criticism after the deaths of five tourists since November 2021.

Al Jazeera

More than just a dress code protest

Teen activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai was the centre of public attention when her anti-uniform protest kicked off in June.

Bangkok Post

No mere dress code protest

Teen activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai was the centre of public attention when her anti-uniform activism kicked off in June.

Bangkok Post

Japanese visitors unlikely to hit TAT target

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that inbound Japanese visitors are unlikely to reach its target of half of the 2019 level this year because of a slow resumption of flights and a weak yen, while travel agents have voiced concerns about potential political unrest.

Bangkok Post

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A vanishing heritage

If it were not for a handful of visitors, the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine would completely vanish. Flanked by metal sheet fences, a narrow alley leads to the remnants of age-old communities. An entrance is adorned with red lanterns. A facade is painted with mythological figures. A roof is…

Bangkok Post

Pita warns parliamentarians against 'unforgiveable' affront to Thai democracy

Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate of the election-winning Move Forward Party, on Sunday told parliamentarians that failure to vote for his premiership would be unforgiveable affront to Thai democracy.

Bangkok Post

A Buddhist pilgrimage route in Japan

Japan is crisscrossed with ancient pilgrimage routes, and walking them is a slow but rewarding way to experience the country’s religious art and architecture, its cultural traditions, and its wild landscapes.

The Week

Actor couple bring ancient Jagannath temple of Uttarkashi into limelight

BHUBANESWAR: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and Uttarkashi District Administration has decided to revive and maintain a centuries old Jagannath Temple in Sald village, which was lying neglected for years after it was brought to limelight by Odia actors Sabyasachi and Archita.

The Times of India

'Lost screws' blamed for airport incident

Missing screws under a platform of the moving walkway were the cause of the incident at Don Mueang Airport that cost a woman a part of her left leg on June 29, an observer in the fact-finding probe said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Why the Garo tribe of West Bengal’s Alipurduar feels betrayed by the ballot

Nothing much has changed in Uttar Panialguri, Alipurduar, for decades, say the villagers, mostly from the Garo tribal community, except for the Anganwadi Centre that was set up 16 years ago in a hut, where about 50 children come, six days a week.

The Hindu

Central terminal courts single bidder

Only one company has bid for the commercial development of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal despite three firms having purchased invitations to tender, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on Friday.

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'Lost screws' to blame for airport leg mangling

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Nonthaburi bridge 'not a safety risk'

The ground columns of Phra Nang Klao Bridge were designed in line with international engineering standards, one of the main project crew said on Friday in response to speculation they may be too thin to properly support the structure.

Bangkok Post

What China dams mean for Mekong

The worries and woes about the impacts of China's dams along the Mekong River have been simmering since their construction more than two decades ago.

The Hindu

Monks, masks and mountains — all you need to know about Karsha Gustor

In Ladakh’s Karsha Monastery monks don vibrant masks and silk attire to perform the Cham dance during the annual monastic festival, Karsha Gustor

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Tourism sector in focus as museums across Karnataka set for modern uplift

Museums became the centres of attention of the tourism sector in the Budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that “Karnataka Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery” will be established in Mysuru on a two-and-a-half-acre government land near Chamundi Vihar stadium to exhibit the rich art and cultural heritage of Karnataka.

Bangkok Post

War refugees flood camps by border

More than 5,000 refugees from Myanmar are now taking shelter at refugee camps in Mae Sariang district of Mae Hong Son to escape fighting between the Karenni Army (KA) and Myanmar junta forces.

Bangkok Post

Phuket aims to become ‘safest city’

PHUKET: An effort is under way to make Phuket the safest city in Southeast Asia following a number of incidents involving tourists.

Bangkok Post

Chefs without borders

Thai and Chinese people share a great similarity in their gastronomic attitude. Whether it was in the olden days or now, we treat food always with high regard and our kitchens are almost identical. Life recently sat with two chefs from mainland China who love Thailand so much they wish…

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for July 7-13

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond!

Bangkok Post

City flyover contractor set new deadline

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has imposed a new deadline on the contractor of the Na Ranong intersection flyover to finish the long-delayed project by the end of this month.

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