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Although the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine remains standing, aggressive redevelopment has cleared out surrounding communities to make way for condominiums and shopping malls in the name of urban progress.

Bangkok Post

Have your mooncake and eat it, too!

It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.

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World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns

Majuro, capital of the Republic of Marshall Islands, confronts severe threats from rising sea levels. Coastal erosion accelerates due to increased wind speeds and human interference. Adaptation measures like sea walls and land raising are being considered by policymakers. However, migration may become a last resort for the Marshallese people.

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In 1996, Indonesia's 'crazy' tree planter who was mocked for his mission planted 11,000 trees and turned barren hills into a green paradise

When traversing the hills of Wonogiri in Central Java, today’s visitors might take the dense areas of greenery in stride. The springs nourish nearby villages, the farms have sufficient water for numerous harvests, and the slopes covered with trees conceal the bare ground that used to be visible before. However,…

The Times of India

Noisy Italian students case settled with apologies and fines

A dispute between a Thai woman and some noisy Italian students that sparked wide debate has been resolved. after the students apologised and paid fines imposed by police.

Bangkok Post

Indian arrivals may surge with visa waiver

The decision to give Indians 30-day visa-free entry is expected to drive the market to a new record of 2.7 million visitors next year, supported by more flights from second- and third-tier cities to Thailand, say authorities.

Bangkok Post

Mutual respect 'key' to violence prevention

One polite request to lower the volume on a Bangkok BTS train has become one of Thailand's most discussed incidents in the past week. Much of the debate has centred on nationality, tourism and whether the foreign visitors involved should have behaved differently.

Bangkok Post

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Take 'The Road To The Golden Peninsula' at BACC

The rich history and multicultural heritage of southern Thailand are presented during "The Road To The Golden Peninsula", which will kick off tomorrow and run until Aug 9, on the Curved Wall, 5th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection.

Bangkok Post

Senate panel pushing Pha Taem, Sam Phan Bok onto global tourism map

UBON RATCHATHANI - A Senate committee has pledged support for improving transport links, tourism infrastructure and public information in Ubon Ratchathani, to raise the profile of Pha Taem National Park and strengthen Ubon Ratchathani Geopark's bid for Unesco Global Geopark status.

Bangkok Post

Raided hotel provided drugs, sex, gambling exclusively to Chinese

NONTHABURI - Police have raided a hotel in Muang district that was providing gambling, drugs and sex services for its exclusively Chinese guests.

Bangkok Post

Noisy Italian students case settled with apologies and fines

A dispute between a Thai woman and some noisy Italian students that sparked wide debate over public behaviour, cultural respect and online vigilantism has been formally resolved. The students apologised and paid fines imposed by police.

Bangkok Post

Thailand celebrates ninth World Heritage site

Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.

Bangkok Post

Khlong Luang police chief transferred over alleged bribery

The chief of the Khlong Luang police station in Pathum Thani has been transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation after a recording purported to be of him soliciting bribes from the operator of a bar was circulated online.

Bangkok Post

Italian embassy apologises for rowdy teens on BTS

The Embassy of Italy on Saturday apologised to the Thai people over “the inappropriate behaviour of a group of Italian underage tourists” on a BTS Skytrain in Bangkok that generated heated conversations online, while strongly condemning their actions.

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Phuket illegal hotel blitz ramps up

The government has intensified its crackdown on illegal hotels in Phuket after inspections found three properties operating without licences.

Bangkok Post

Axe set to fall on Land Bridge

The government is set to end the Land Bridge megaproject after a review found low financial viability, increased budget risks and environmental concerns.

Bangkok Post

Rockin' in the Free World

Last year, World Beat went to the annual Boon Phra Wet Festival in Roi Et City in Isan. The three-day event celebrated one of the monthly merit-making ceremonies -- heet sip song -- with parades, huge dance performances (10,101 dancers on the streets), Buddhist sermons and nightly molam stages for…

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 24-30

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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When fashion is executed through a musical

It was the night of July 22 and Pipatchara had done it again — not merely presenting a collection, but expanding the very definition of what a fashion show can be.

Bangkok Post

Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations

The Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports growing faster than expected.

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Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains

Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higher

The Independent UK

The FBI helped solve a decades-old mystery involving priceless artifacts

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has received a collection of repatriated cultural artifacts from FBI Director Kash Patel during a meeting in Jakarta

Bangkok Post

Chon Buri tourism sector presses for regulatory reforms

Chon Buri tourism operators are urging the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to address persistent issues affecting the low season and safety, including unlicensed hotels, illegal tour operators and unregulated entertainment venues.

Bangkok Post

One with gentle giants

There are few things more refreshing than spending a weekend in Chiang Rai being one with nature and animals.

Bangkok Post

Lat Phrao pub fire death toll rises to 35, 56 venues shut

The death toll from the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub has risen to 35 after another victim died in hospital, while Bangkok officials have ordered the temporary closure of 56 nightspots as part of a citywide safety crackdown launched in the wake of the July 12 tragedy.

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