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7,600 Russians seek to extend Phuket stay

PHUKET: Nearly 7,600 Russian nationals have sought to extend the length of their stay in Phuket, according to the local immigration chief.

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Taiwan plans to pay tourists to visit

Some international visitors are set to receive a payment card after their arrival

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Phuket cracks down on foreign criminals

Phuket Provincial Police say they are coordinating with other agencies to crack down on international criminals on the island in a bid to ensure safety and improve confidence among tourists and the public at large.

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BNK48 leader's brother dies in fall

The 19-year-old younger brother of Cherprang Areekul, manager of popular Thai girl group BNK48, died in a fall from the 9th floor of a building in Bangkok's Khlong San district early on Wednesday.

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BNK48 leader's young brother in fatal fall

The 19-year-old younger brother of Cherprang Areekul, manager of popular Thai idol girl group BNK48, died in a fall from the 9th floor of a high-rise building in Bangkok's Khlong San district early on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Media spending growth seen easing to 5%

The rebound in the tourism industry and political parties' campaign spending ahead of the general election are the factors driving media spending in Thailand this year, says Pawat Ruangdejworachai, chief executive of creative agency Media Intelligence Co.

Bangkok Post

Swimmers invited to make a splash

Blue Tree Phuket, the largest of entertainment hub in Phuket, invites swimmers aged 10 years and up to showcase their strength in the Eliminator Swim competition on March 18 at 4.30pm.

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TAT suggests operators still upbeat on recovery outlook

Business operators still have confidence in the country's tourism recovery as campaigns for the general election kick into high gear and the next phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme is projected to have the participation of more than 9,000 hotels, with the aim of stimulating domestic spending, says the…

Bangkok Post

How to do Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by train

The best way to explore Vietnam is via its iconic Reunification Express; Andrew Eames hops onboard

The Independent UK

Jack Bain’s Bar reopens in March

Sharing the 28th floor of 137 Pillars Bangkok with Nimitr fine dining rooftop restaurant and terrace, Jack Bain's Bar is a good place to start the evening or end the night come March.

Bangkok Post

580kg smuggled ganja seized

NAKHON PHANOM: A navy river patrol on Monday seized 580 kilogrammes of dried cannabis believed smuggled across the Mekong river from Laos and found in a pickup truck abandoned by the fleeing driver in Ban Phaeng district.

Bangkok Post

Centara Ubon hotel to open March 10

Hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) will open its Centara Ubon hotel on March 10.

Bangkok Post

Cathay Pacific offers 'Hong Kong Goodies'

As part of the World Of Winners campaign sponsored by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, in which 500,000 free tickets are being offered to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering 80,000 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong to residents across Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

UHG forecasts revenue to increase by 40% this year

Hotel and office developer UHG is forecasting a 40% increase in revenue this year, banking on robust demand from foreign tourists and the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) sector in Bangkok.

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Upcountry hotels eyeing Mice subsidies

Hotel operators in the provinces are calling for greater subsidies for Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) events as this sector has played a vital role in saving their businesses.

Bangkok Post

Centara Ubon opens on March 1, offers introductory rates

Following the recent opening of Centara Korat in October last year, Thailand's leading hotel group Centara Hotels & Resorts is about to launch Centara Ubon.

Bangkok Post

Returning Chinese boost Jan foreign tourist arrivals to 2.14m

Thailand recorded 2.14 million foreign visitors in January, tourism ministry data showed on Monday, down slightly from the previous month but helped by the return of travellers from China after Beijing removed its Covid-19 restrictions.

Bangkok Post

Students visiting temples for exam help

Travelling to temples is catching on among the young, with Buddhist and Hindu temples popular domestic tourist attractions, a new report says.

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Teen mother admits 'stolen' baby died, disposed of

A teenage mother who earlier claimed her 8-month-old baby was kidnapped in Nakhon Pathom province has now told police she accidentally dropped the child and it died of its injuries, and she dumped the body in a river.

Bangkok Post

German tourist, van driver killed in crash

KANCHANABURI: A German tourist and a tour van driver were killed and the two other passengers injured in a head-on collision with a car that crossed the centre line in Sai Yok district on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Don Mueang airport denies slow security procedures

Airport authorities have denied a traveller's complaint about slow security procedures at Don Mueang airport, saying the process is faster than an international standard.

Bangkok Post

Behold, the exam results god

Travelling to a revered location and worshipping sacred items is catching on among the young, with Buddhist and Hindu temples popular domestic tourist attractions, a new report says.

Bangkok Post

Curtains for Chinese opera?

"Hurry up," shouted a crew member who climbed up onto a makeshift stage. Casting sidelong glances, performers, half-clad, looked in the mirror and concentrated on applying layers of make-up. Nearby, a motley bunch of musicians and technicians double-checked their instruments. A stream of chatter from a growing audience -- without…

Bangkok Post

Letting go is key to moving forward

Some humans desire to transcend their biological limits. Such pursuit of immortality is expressed through art or architecture, or living through their descendants. I have been in touch with a number of artists who struggle to preserve their craft amid changing times. A succession crisis occurs when one cannot find…

Bangkok Post

All-you-can-eat chocolate at sky-high Cocoa XO

If you have a cray-cray craving for chocolate, Bangkok might have plenty of offerings, but none can beat a chocolate buffet, definitely in terms of altitude, quite like sky-high Cocoa XO.

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