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For children in exile, school's a lifeline

It's 9am, before classes start, and children's shouts and squeals of laughter fill the air around three cottages in a school compound, a hilly area not far from the centre of Mae Sot, a northwestern city on the border with Myanmar.

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A town full of history

It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of…

Bangkok Post

Avani celebrates Pride Month with art

In celebration of Pride Month 2023, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel is displaying diverse art creations by Thai LGBTI artists in the hotel's public and surrounding areas throughout June.

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Slow train to lifeless Bang Sue Grand Station

Help is urgently needed from whoever gets a chance to be the transport minister in the new government to prevent Bang Sue Grand Station from being another white elephant which does not live up to its promise.

Bangkok Post

Unmarried couple publicly whipped in sick Indonesia punishment after being caught kissing

The couple, named only as a female called RO, 23, and a man, M, 24, were reportedly caught being intimate in a parked car before later being thrashed with a rattan whip as a crowd took pictures

Daily Mirror

Lack of public toilets cause inconveniences; Karnataka woman writes emotional letter to President

Jademma from Ballari recently visited religious hill stations like Bababudangiri, Mullayanagiri, Sitalayyanagiri in Chikkamagaluru district along with her family. What she took away from it was not just good memories. Faced with the issue of absence of public toilets despite lakhs of visitors, she wrote an emotional letter to President…

The Hindu

Erosion of culture results in elimination of identity and slowly leads to extinguishment: Madras High Court

The temple lands gifted by pious philanthropists play a very important role i

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Go mango-picking in Chennai at The Great Mango Festival

Try pooris with aam ras or take part in a mango eating contest at the third edition of The Great Mango Festival in Chennai.

The Hindu

Lisa puts Ayutthaya back on radar for TAT

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has jumped at the chance to promote tourism in Ayutthaya after Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban from the South Korean girl group, Blackpink, posted photos while visiting the old city of the World Heritage site on her Instagram account on Monday.

Bangkok Post

8 best Bali holiday destinations and where to stay for a tropical getaway

This Indonesian island has more than just beach parties; Bali is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet

The Independent UK

Yellow Line begins trial run

Close to 80,000 passengers rode on the Yellow Line at the start of its trial run at the weekend as the Department of Rail Transport eyes extending the trial to all 23 stations around the middle of this month.

Bangkok Post

Easier entry for Malaysians urged

PHATTHALUNG: The tourism association in 14 southern provinces is calling on the Transport Ministry to ease its regulations to allow tour buses from Malaysia to travel beyond the border province of Songkhla to other southern provinces.

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Pattaya Film Festival brings world cinema to the beach

CHONBURI: The inaugural Pattaya Film Festival will run from June 15-19 and feature over 20 titles from around the world, including contemporary and classic films as well as a programme for children. All films will be screened free of charge at SF Cinema Marina, Mahatai Pattaya Convention Center, and at…

Bangkok Post

Phu Quoc — Vietnam’s best kept secret?

Vicky Jessop heads off the beaten tourist track to sample Vietnam’s hottest new resort

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Siam Society invites you on a journey to Bhutan

Siam Society is holding a cultural trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan, a peaceful country hidden away within the Eastern Himalayas, from Oct 16-25.

Dynamite News

Char Dham Yatra 2023: Number of pilgrims crosses 20 lakh

According to government officials, in the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the number of pilgrims has crossed 20 lakh and till now more than 40 lakh pilgrims have registered for the Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Most satisfied with Chadchart's performance after first year: poll

A majority of Bangkokians are satisfied with the performances of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after one year in office, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Russian tourists top Phuket's 6 million visitor list

Phuket welcomed more than 6 million international tourists during the first five months of the year, with Russians the biggest group among them.

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Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help

CHACHOENGSAO: Since Ban Nong Heang School in Phanom Sarakham district is understaffed, Krit Chomphra, 34, has to multitask to ensure day-to-day operations go smoothly and students receive a proper education.

Bangkok Post

Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews

Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.

Bangkok Post

Massage parlour licence revoked after pub raid

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has revoked the licence of a massage parlour in Huai Khwang district following a police raid on a pub that was operating illegally inside the compound and where many Chinese tourists were found using drugs.

Bangkok Post

Partial Pink Line launch urged as traffic worsens

The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is urging the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to partially launch the main routes of the Pink Line monorail in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

Bangkok Post

Inflation tepid in May as food prices decrease

Inflation in Thailand is expected to increase by only 0.5% year-on-year in May, the lowest in Asean, because of a decline in the prices of fresh food such as pork and chicken, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Indian tourism hit by rising travel costs

Inbound tourism operators for the Indian market have voiced concerns over the slow processing of visa applications, high airfares and an increase in the outbound tax rate from India, as these factors could result in fewer visitors from the subcontinent, causing the Thai government to miss its target of 2…

The Hindu

Women find their footing in tourism in flood-ravaged Kuttanad

As Kuttanad is still trying to recover from the economic aftermath of the epic deluge in 2018, several women who lost their livelihood are finding their footing in the tourism sector with the support of the Kudumbashree Mission.

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