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The Pheu Thai Party has come under fire after a police probe found that many houses owned by a suspected nominee of a Chinese criminal syndicate tied to businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant were developed by a company with members of the Shinawatra family as shareholders.

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'Lessons learned' from Phuket airport chaos

Following confusion at Phuket airport on Thursday night, with flight delays and runway closures causing hundreds of passengers to miss their late-night departures to Bangkok, related parties have reportedly learned their lesson and should be able to avoid repeating such mistakes again, according to a local business leader.

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Share the love this festive season with holiday hampers

It's hamper time!

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Tourist arrivals through Nov 30 reach 9.4 million

Thailand recorded about 9.4 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to November and should see at least 10 million for the full year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Friday.

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TAT taps Iconsiam for New Year's Eve countdown

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with the Iconsiam shopping complex and partners to organise a New Year's Eve countdown featuring a display of 30,000 fireworks along the Chao Phraya River.

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Tourism making gradual recovery

The recovery rate of Thai tourism was slower than in neighbouring countries because of a shortage of flights and the absence of key markets such as China, according to leading regional travel tech companies.

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China's Yunnan boosts coffee-related tourism

KUNMING: The cultural and tourism authorities of southwest China's Yunnan province have recently rolled out six tourist routes in a bid to further boost the high-quality development of tourism related to coffee resources.

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Maxim Vengerov to perform with Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with B.Grimm and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is thrilled to present the most exciting of concerts on Monday 12th December at 7:30 pm in the Main Hall of the Thailand…

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Celebrate the festive season and set off the new year with "resolution kimpton"

As one year’s chapter closes and the next begins, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok celebrates the festive season as we set out to fill your heart with joy and positive energy to get you ready for 2023.

Bangkok Post

Mekhong Explorer Festive Edition

From heart-warming Santa meet-and-greets to decadent dinners under the stars, guests staying at Anantara Golden Triangle this holiday season will find myriads of reasons to be merry while exploring one of the most picturesque parts of northern Thailand nestled on the border with Myanmar and Laos.

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Benevolent baskets of best wishes

With the festive season approaching, everyone is occupied with producing and serving their best. For its part, Amari Watergate Bangkok presents thoughtful festive hampers created with consideration for people and the planet.

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Anantara Siam Bangkok Launches ‘Festive Treasures Collection’ of Curated Christmas Hampers

This year, Christmas at Anantara Siam Bangkok comes ready packed in bespoke hampers overflowing with sweet delights and festive essentials both traditional and unexpected.

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Kempinski hosts end-of-year festivities

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok welcomes guests to enjoy the season's festivities with a number of festival activities.

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Tourism trade braces for more headwinds

The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.

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China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos

VIENTIANE: The China-Laos Railway has significantly bolstered passenger transportation, greatly facilitated travel, and helped promote tourism in Laos since its launch in December 2021.

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80% tourism jump gives Phuket boost

PHUKET: Tourism in the island province jumped 80% year-on-year from January to October, with nearly 100 billion baht now circulating in the economy, according to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket.

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U.S. calls for the release of Cambodian labor activist

The United States on Tuesday said it was deeply concerned by Cambodia's arrest of union leader Chhim Sithar and called for her release and that of other detained trade unionists.

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Mass evictions at Angkor Wat leave 10,000 families facing uncertain future

Cambodian government claims ‘voluntary relocations’ needed for Unesco status, but stallholders say they are being forced out of the site

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Park to be tabled for World Heritage status

Thailand's World Heritage Convention Committee, led by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, is gathering details for an application for Udon Thani's Phu Phra Bat Historical Park for consideration as a Unesco World Heritage site.

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Tourist arrivals set to slow next year

The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Send the triads packing

The latest crackdowns against accused members of Chinese triads are not just cops routinely chasing after baddies. The much-reported case of Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime syndicate who turned himself in to the police, shows these suspects are not small-time but are well-connected and powerful…

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Singer Tono visits cash-strapped Lao hospital to discuss equipment needs

NAKHON PHANOM: Khammouane Provincial Hospital in Laos has told singer-actor Pakin "Tono" Kumwilaisak it needs 25 pieces of medical equipment.

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Covid cases spike as tourism recovery gains steam

The government has reported a surge in serious Covid-19 infections and deaths, just as the country is seeing a rebound in foreign tourist arrivals that’s likely to gain further momentum into the holiday season.

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Symbols of strength

In central locations of three major Asian cities -- Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City -- stand bronze elephant statues. If they could talk, these statues could tell of imperialism, civil war, invasion, anti-colonial struggle, independence, nationhood, and more recently of rapid urban and economic development. Perched high up…

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AP PHOTOS: Qatar bustles with traditional and tourist stops

The winding cobbled alleys of Souq Waqif create a labyrinthine bazaar stuffed with dozens of small stores hawking spices and perfumes, scented oils, silk scarves, shimmering crystal chandeliers and glittering jewelry.

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