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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

Khao San bouncer charged with assaulting foreigner over bottled water

A security guard at a nightclub on Khao San road, the world-renowned tourist in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district, has been charged with assault after a clip of him slapping a foreigner's face and then handcuffing him was posted on social media.

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Economy to grow 3.8% this year, inflation to ebb: Arkhom

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.8% this year, helped by a rebound in the vital tourism sector, while inflation should cool to its target range, the finance minister said on Saturday.

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Thailand’s missing monkeys: why did hundreds of rhesus macaques vanish from a temple?

Police in Loei trying to determine if the animals migrated or were taken as part of a trafficking operation

The Guardian - AU

Airlines told not to be too greedy

PHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays.

Bangkok Post

Lowly Sukhothai spring major surprise, trounce Chiang Rai in T1

Sukhothai pulled off a big surprise in Thai League 1 last night when they fired three unanswered goals past Chiang Rai United in a northern derby.

Bangkok Post

City keeping it green

In the quest to make Bangkok greener and more livable, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is teaming up with civil groups, private entities and scholars to realise the governor's flagship policy "15 Minute Pocket Parks" by transforming unused lands in the city into public green spaces.

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Local police chief in Chon Buri probed for gambling link

The chief of the Bowin police station in Si Racha district of Chon Buri has been transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation into his alleged financial link to the Saipay69 gambling site.

Bangkok Post

B2-million speed bust in Nakhon Phanom

NAKHON PHANOM: Three drug couriers have been arrested and 250,000 speed pills worth about 2 million baht seized in Ban Phaeng district of this northeastern province.

Bangkok Post

River tubing gets TAT's seal of approval

With foreign tourists flocking to Pai district in Mae Hong Son province in search of adventure activities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the safety of the inner tubes floating on the Pai River and their low impact on local communities and the environment.

Bangkok Post

Songkhla Lake wants rid of eyesore boats

Songkhla: Local leaders and civic groups are calling for help funding the removal of 115 Vietnamese fishing vessels seized since 2014 and left unattended in Songkhla Lake ever since.

Bangkok Post

South eyes more Malaysian visitors

Tourism associations in the South of Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Melaka Chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) to boost tourism between the two countries.

Bangkok Post

Your horoscope for Feb 24 - Mar 2

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!

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Foreigners set to invest B100bn this year

The Commerce Ministry remains bullish about Thailand's foreign investment prospects, forecasting a minimum of 100 billion baht in inflows this year.

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Investors target high-class Pattaya hotels

Hotel investors are focused on buying upscale establishments because of high demand from independent guests, instead of hotels targeting mass tour groups, which have unfavourable locations and produce low returns, say Pattaya operators.

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Police to probe Saipay69

National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas on Thursday ordered Provincial Police Region (PPR) 2 to launch a disciplinary probe against a local superintendent believed to be behind the Saipay69 gambling site.

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Thailand heads into polls with burning cannabis issue in limbo

Thailand is heading into election season with its key cannabis legislation in limbo, guaranteeing that last year's chaotic decriminalisation of the plant will be a campaign issue amid a boom in the sale and consumption of marijuana products.

Bangkok Post

Big haul of speed pills and cannabis abandoned beside Mekong

NAKHON PHANOM: A navy patrol team has seized 1.4 million speed pills and 25 kilogrammmes of cannabis buds abandoned by fleeing smugglers on the bank of the Mekong River, with destinations of the drugs shown on the packages.

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Husband in missing-baby case charged with procuring

NAKHON PATHOM: A 19-year-old man has been charged with pimping his 17-year-old wife to an older man, who turns out to be the biological father of the woman’s missing baby boy.

Bangkok Post

Three Thai drivers, 14 illegal Chinese migrants arrested

NAKHON SAWAN: Three Thai drivers have been arrested after 14 Chinese nationals who entered the country illegally were found in their vehicles in Muang district of this northern province.

Bangkok Post

Hotels, tour agents fix gaze on China

Spending among Chinese tourists has not been affected by the global economic slowdown as there is huge pent-up demand following a three-year hiatus, helping to stimulate the market, says a travel agent group.

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Search on Philippine volcano confirms 4 died in plane crash

A Philippine mayor says a search team has reached the crash site on a restive volcano of a plane carrying two Filipinos and two Australians and found all aboard were killed

Bangkok Post

Music festivals to rock Thailand

After the success of the Rimpha Music Festival in Nakhon Ratchasima two weeks ago, Heavy Organizer will present two more festivals for music lovers in Phetchaburi and Surat Thani next month.

Bangkok Post

Treasures of the past

While standing inside the recently opened Ayutthaya Gold Treasure Exhibition Building at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, visitors may picture a gloomy night in September 1957 when robbers robbed the vault that was hidden beneath Wat Ratchaburana's main Phra Prang. When digging further, they discovered a glowing three-floor gold…

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Diplomatic staff tour Isan sites

The Ministry of Culture is continuing with its mission to forge ties with other countries, taking diplomatic representatives from 28 countries on a special tour of northeastern Thailand.

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