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Why Lent is the perfect time to spiritually prepare for revolution

It was around this time of year back in 1763 that Filipino rebels rode into Sinait on horseback, shouting “in God’s mercy, the time has come to leave our slavery!”

The Conversation

Here's How a Colorful, Chic Hotel Amplifies the Senses

AtlasIED’s Atmosphere platform enhances this unique guest experience. Here's how.

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Cambodian court charges activists with insulting king online

Two anti-government activists in Cambodia have been formally charged with insulting the king and incitement to commit a felony for comments they made on social media about the long-serving autocratic prime minister

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5.6m tourist arrivals so far this year

Thailand recorded 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to March 18 this year, government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Muslims in Indonesia gear up for first day of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims in Indonesia are gearing up to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start on Thursday, with traditions and ceremonies across the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country amid soaring food prices

The Independent UK

‘I’m happy to have this slow day’: Bali marks new year with day of silence

To mark Nyepi, everything from the airport to local supermarkets and ATMs are closed, while residents and tourists remain inside for quiet self-reflection

The Guardian - AU

House of Mouse opens to enchant Asiatique

Asiatique The Riverfront will be a must-go attraction among Disney fans during the next four months with its hosting of a special pop-up event -- "Disney100 Village" -- which kicks off this Friday and runs daily from 10am to midnight until July 31.

Bangkok Post

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Limited appetite for overseas excursions

While there were heavy bookings for April under the government's domestic hotel subsidy scheme, the number of outbound tourists during the Songkran holiday period remains low.

Bangkok Post

Influencer arrested for fraud over gift boxes

The social media influencer “Nara Crepe Katoey” has been arrested in Ayutthaya for public fraud over online sales of random gift boxes, some of which she said would contain gold worth far more than what people paid.

Bangkok Post

China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'

CHIANG KHONG, Thailand: From February to April each year, Kam Thon spends most of her days knee-deep in the waters of the Mekong River by her village in northern Thailand, gathering river weed to sell and cook at home.

Bangkok Post

Police free woman locked in by tomboy lover

BURI RAM: A 31-year-old woman whose lesbian lover had locked her inside their restaurant building and left for Udon Thani for a few days was freed by police on Monday night.

Bangkok Post

Songkhla project set to generate B100bn

The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects investment in the Songkhla Lake Basin under the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) to generate more than 100 billion baht in revenue for local communities over 10 years.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok United remain in T1 title picture

Bangkok United edged BG Pathum United 1-0 in Thai League 1 on Sunday night to keep alive their slim hopes of winning the title.

Bangkok Post

Police raids bust 319 drug rings

Songkhla: Police conducted drug and firearm raids in over 600 locations in Thailand's southern provinces on Monday, arresting more than 200 suspects and confiscating property worth 17.4 million baht.

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Police chief orders full probe

The national police chief has ordered a full investigation into the 27-hour siege at a house in Bangkok's Sai Mai district, where a mentally disturbed police officer fired his weapon more than 50 times before being overpowered by a Swat team.

Bangkok Post

Be your best version

Through its "Confidence To Be" platform, Merz Aesthetics sparks conversation around each person's uniqueness.

Bangkok Post

Promenade needs rethink

Earlier this month, the Central Administrative Court gave a ruling that spells the end to the Chao Phraya River Promenade -- a lavishing 14-billion baht riverside landscape brainchild of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Bangkok Post

PM backs island's Expo bid

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday decided upon an Andaman agenda that includes supporting Phuket's bid to host an international expo in 2028 with the potential to generate 40 billion baht.

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Anutin denies asking Prawit to aid minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday dismissed rumours that he had lobbied for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to help suspended transport minister Saksayam Chidchob with his share concealment case.

Bangkok Post

Somsak, Suriya deal blow to PPRP

The defection of two key figures of the Sam Mitr faction, Suriya Juangroongruangkit and Somsak Thepsutin, from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to the Pheu Thai Party has dealt a blow to the ruling party.

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The corporate world could learn some lessons from the schoolyard when it comes to celebrating multiculturalism

When I'm sitting through another corporate Harmony Week speech, I think back to the schoolyard — where celebrating multiculturalism was simply something we did every day, writes Emma Ruben.

The New Daily

First came Bali, now Amsterdam wants partying tourists to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam is hoping to fend off "nuisance tourists" with new city-wide rules as part of its 'Stay Away' campaign.

Bangkok Post

Chinese durian seen as no threat to Thai exports

China-grown durian should not have any serious impact on Thai durian exports given limited supplies in China and the pleasant taste of Thai durian, according to representatives of the private sector.

Bangkok Post

Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April

The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Project pushes healthy habits

Bangkokians' poor state of physical and mental health needs to be addressed, said Supreeda Adulyanon, manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).

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