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Operators seek clarity on B300 tourism fee

Tourism operators are calling for clearer measures regarding the 300-baht tourism fee after the tourism and sports minister said levy collection will be delayed from June to September because of issues with its implementation.

Bangkok Post

Russian woman who posed nude in front of sacred tree deported from Bali

‘Do you think you’ll look cool taking naked picture(s) on our holy trees?’

The Independent UK

Songkran toll: 2,203 accidents, 264 deaths, 2,208 injuries

There were 2,203 road accidents, causing 264 deaths and 2,208 injuries, during the Songkran Festival from April 11-17, according to official figures released on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

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Beauty contestant, others charged with abduction of Chinese man

A former beauty contestant is among six suspects arrested over the abduction and 3.93 million baht ransom of her wealthy former Chinese boyfriend.

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Beauty contestant, others charged with abduction, ransom of Chinese man

A former beauty contestant is among six suspects arrested over the abduction and 3.93-million-baht ransom of her wealthy former Chinese boyfriend.

Bangkok Post

The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more

The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.

Al Jazeera

Huge storms wreck about 1,800 houses

Around 1,800 houses in ten provinces were damaged after summer storms wreaked havoc across the Northeast and South over the weekend, as authorities continued the search for crew members of stricken trawlers off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Bangkok Post

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Bali’s crackdown on unruly foreigners won’t hurt tourism, experts say

As one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, Bali has been grappling with the issue of misbehaving visitors for quite some time.

The New Daily

How we met: ‘I had gone straight from the bar to the airport – then I sat next to her on the plane’

Laurens, 45, met Alona, 33, on a flight and offered her ‘the cheesiest opening line’. Soon afterwards, she agreed to accompany him to his cousin’s wedding. They now live together in Tanzania

The Guardian - UK

Applications accepted

Pelagan S, an illustrator, graphic and visual artist, was interested in the rawness of symbols and characters that appear on tattooed talismans. Although attracted to the original patterns, he wanted to create his own versions, so he extracted and redesigned the forms to be more modern and made paintings of…

Bangkok Post

Ministry details soft power initiative

The Commerce Ministry has pledged to move ahead with measures to drive the government's soft power development policy, with a focus on promoting Thai cultural products worldwide through a "5F" approach, referring to food, film, fashion, fighting and festivals.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart's triumphs, challenges

Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.

Bangkok Post

An influx of Russian visitors fleeing Vladimir Putin's war has changed the dynamic in Bali

From public nudity and drunkenness, to more serious alleged criminal behaviour, locals in Bali say the antics of some foreign tourists have reached epic proportions.

ABC News

A sophisticated dining experience

Exploring the origins of aristocratic Thai cuisine, Dusit International’s signature Thai restaurant has delved deep into the country’s culinary past and curated recipes rich in history, culture and flavour. Benjarong, in Baan Dusit Thani on Sala Daeng, is housed in a historic stately home that enhances the new menu and…

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Airlines encouraged to add planes to push down fares

Aviation regulators will speed up approvals for airlines seeking to add planes to boost capacity and bring down airfares that have soared in recent months with a rapid recovery in tourism, a government spokesman says.

Bangkok Post

Purple Line plans worry art chiefs

The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.

Bangkok Post

Songkran kept in check

Police on Friday decided to open only one entrance to Khao San Road, the city's most popular Songkran celebration site, while allowing visitors to leave through eight alleys designated as exits to prevent the place getting as overcrowded as on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

Tourist detained for stripping naked by sacred tree in Bali

‘Go back to your country if you can’t respect our tradition and culture,’ says Indonesian local

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Indonesia considers tourist tax to curb bad behaviour in Bali

Business groups fear cost could damage tourism sector still recovering from effects of pandemic

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for Apr 14-20

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

Songkran to generate billions

Thailand yesterday officially began celebrating Songkran, or Thai New Year, with locals and foreigners alike flocking to major sites and splashing water on each other after a three-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Al Jazeera

Exposed: The links between Indonesia’s deforestation and Xinjiang

Chinese demand for Indonesian wood pulp is propping up industry ostracised elsewhere over sustainability concerns.

The Times of India

Happy Rongali Bihu 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Assamese New Year

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu or Haat Bihu, marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring season in mid-April. Rongali Bihu is one of the most important cultural festivals in Assam and is characterized by vibrant celebrations, cultural performances, and community gatherings.

Bangkok Post

'Seven days' not enough

The "seven dangerous days" campaign to reduce road accidents during the Songkran festival was officially launched on Wednesday, albeit without the usual fanfare and widespread publicity befitting the first fully-fledged Songkran in three years after the pandemic-induced hiatus.

Bangkok Post

Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.

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