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A night at the Melattur Bhagavata Mela utsavam

A night at Melattur Bhagavata Mela

The Hindu

Heritage went off the rails

The controversial high-speed train project involving a tall structure and gigantic station plan that threatens the aesthetic value of the Ayutthaya heritage site, epitomises the loopholes in the country’s conservation regulations.

Bangkok Post

TAT board names new governor

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has been approved to become the new TAT governor, starting from Sept 1.

Bangkok Post

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Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.

Bangkok Post

6 of the best Thailand holiday destinations for luxury retreats and budget breaks

Experience the ‘Land of Smiles’ in all its authentic glory, from jungle rafts to cosmopolitan hotels

The Independent UK

Govt. order against vacation classes need of the hour: HC

Vacations are necessary as they give students a break after a hectic academic year and help them rejuvenate themselves for the next one, the Kerala High Court said on Wednesday while terming a State government order prohibiting schools from conducting classes during the summer holidays a “need of the hour”.

The Hindu

Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.

Bangkok Post

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TAT upbeat on arrivals in low season

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Thailand to have received 10 million foreign tourists by the end of this month and to continue to have at least 2 million visitors per month despite the low season.

Bangkok Post

G-20 delegates tour Srinagar city in an attempt to see ‘changed Kashmir situation’

From the famous Mughal Gardens to the popular Royal Spring Golf Course to the all-pedestrian Polo View Market in commercial hub Lal Chowk, the G20 foreign delegates were allowed to have the flavour of the Srinagar on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Discover Sri Lankan serenity at Kurulu Bay and beyond

Sri Lanka has got its groove back, says Kate Lough as she visits a quartet of adorable new hideaways

Evening Standard

Tourism clubs have a key role in creating best tourism practices in Kerala: Minister

Noting that youngsters have become the brand ambassadors of Kerala Tourism, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said that tourism clubs in colleges, set up to promote youth participation in tourism sector, have a significant role in creating best tourism practices in Kerala

The Hindu

Man arrested for murder of woman in Pattaya

CHON BURI: A 39-year-old man arrested in Sakhon Nakhon for the murder of a young woman in a Pattaya apartment room has admitted he killed her over a 30,000 baht debt, according to police.

Bangkok Post

Traveloka reports uptick in demand

International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.

Bangkok Post

B300 tourism fee remains in limbo

The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.

Bangkok Post

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Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

The Hindu

Himachal CM heads to politically significant Kangra; BJP flays Congress over ‘ignoring Kangra’

With Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu kicking off his week-long trip across Kangra, often regarded as the most politically significant district, the principal Opposition BJP hit out at the Congress over “not giving Kangra its due political share”.

The Hindu

Kerala Forest department all set to establish State’s first sandalwood museum at Marayur

The Guardian - UK

A Crack in the Mountain review – scrupulous look at the exploitation of a natural wonder

Alastair Evans’s documentary details the struggle to preserve Hang Son Doong caves in Vietnam, which were discovered in 1991

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The Hindu

What makes Kongunadu veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru so unique?

The ongoing Kongunadu food festival at Gokulam Park showcases some most-loved dishes and culinary traditions from the region like flavourful veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru

Bangkok Post

Court throws out Suttipong case

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has dismissed a case filed against Suttipong Juljarern, the interior permanent secretary, for allegedly insulting a subordinate in public and denigrating the university from which the latter graduated.

Bangkok Post

TAT to boost safety measures

With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.

Bangkok Post

Travel notes

Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries, enjoyed a golden era of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s, when Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" became an important cultural centre, a breading ground for the meeting of Western rock and pop and Cambodian music. Author Dee Peyok…

The Hindu

Exhaustive planning ensured smooth flow of traffic during summer festival season in Ooty, says SP

Exhaustive planning and a streamlined system of communication between all police personnel deployed to control traffic ensured that the peak tourist inflow into Udhagamandalam town during the weekend’s annual flower show was managed effectively, with no major traffic issues being reported, said Nilgiris District Superintendent of Police, S. Prabhakar.

The Independent UK

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan

The Hindu

PM Modi releases Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on May 22 released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.

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