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Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open today and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.

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Ju-jitsu stars deliver first gold

The Thai contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia welcomed their first gold of the biennial multisport tournament with ju-jitsu exponents Kunsatri Kumsroi and Suphawadee Kaeosrasaen delivering the goods on Thursday.

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New documentary showcases Paetongtarn's political career

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, a Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, said a documentary film about her political journey can be watched via social media on Saturday.

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Parties pitch policies for tourism

Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.

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A new identity

Changes are unavoidable and can be difficult to accept, especially when you are from the older generation who prefers the same old comfort. For some, even a small change in life is likely bad news.

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How to make your next holiday better for the environment

Being an environmentally friendly tourist can be challenging. Tourism is an industry that brings many negative environmental impacts – our pleasure often comes at the expense of local habitats or wildlife.

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Bali weighs up tourist tax to combat ‘unruly behaviour’ of visitors

Tourism chief wants to prevent the Indonesian island from being ‘known only as a cheap destination’

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Gems of the Northeast

As the summer heat in Surin rose, we made our way to Satom Organic Farm in Chom Phra district. It is located among vast organic fields temporarily covered with yellow sunn hemp in the post-harvest season. This farm belongs to Sutaen Sukjit, who abandoned office work in Bangkok and returned…

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Indians arrested by Thai police for gambling deported

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Accra: the Ga people's annual ban on noise restores a spiritual connection with the sea

Accra, Ghana’s capital, is a noisy cosmopolitan city of almost three million people. Its active nightlife, commercial markets and factories create a deafening mix of sound trails day and night. These synthetic sounds have practically drowned out the natural everyday sounds of Accra. And the most important of these is…

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Mayor, public works director charged with demanding bribes

The mayor of Khlong Luang municipality in Pathum Thai and the director of the municipal public works division have been charged with collusion in demanding and receiving bribes.

Bangkok Post

'Little ghosts' back to old tricks

The Royal Thai Police's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) is stepping up efforts to investigate websites run by companies intent on duping Thais, known as "little ghosts", into working in South Korea illegally.

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Cannabis issue still causing jitters

Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Bangkok with salsa, sombreros and tasty sips

Cinco de Mayo, which translates as fifth of May, is a Mexican and parts of the US as a commemoration of a victory in battle and a celebration of the country’s rich cultural heritage — including its world-famous cuisine. A few places in Bangkok are celebrating this day by hosting…

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Herbs promoted for use in modern medicine

A campaign is under way to promote use of herbal plants in modern medicine to boost their value by at least 90 to 100 billion baht by 2027.

The Hindu

How the tribal settlements in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are reviving cultivation of millets and endemic crops through Punarjeevanam scheme

how kerala forest department revives millet cultivation and of endemic crops in chinnar in idukki district through punarjeevanam scheme

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‘Seeds ensure our survival’: the women of Guinea-Bissau who keep vital plants and culture alive

The ‘seed keepers’ of the Unesco-designated Urok Islands pass creole seeds from generation to generation, protecting their traditions and climate-resistant varieties from extinction

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Hong Kong embraces crowds of tourists during Workers' Day holiday

HONG KONG: Outside the Peak Tram ticket office at Central in downtown Hong Kong, was a stream of tourists queuing for tickets to the Peak, one of Hong Kong's top attractions.

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Visit Garuda Museum by TMBThanachart for free

TMBThanachart offers anyone an opportunity to visit the Garuda Museum, in Samut Prakan’s Bang Pu Industrial Estate free of charge.

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Power outage hits Philippine airport, some flights cancelled

A power outage hit the Philippines’ main airport on Monday, leading to flight delays and cancellations when an influx of passengers are expected after a long holiday weekend.

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80 Indian gamblers arrested in Pattaya hotel raid

CHON BURI: Eighty Indian gamblers were among people rounded up by police in a raid on a luxury hotel in Pattaya in the small hours on Monday.

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Karen villagers can return to forest, rules committee

An independent committee examining a land dispute between Karen villagers and authorities has granted approval for the villagers to return to Bang Kloy Bon if they wish.

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Temperatures soar, headaches rise

Like other early birds, Dao Dul, 35, goes on duty at first light. For her, time is literally money. Her office is not a well-built weather-proof skyscraper. It is a makeshift cart that provides affordable dishes to hundreds of community residents from dawn to dusk.

The Hindu

Bharat Gaurav Train from Secunderabad to Mata Vaishnodevi, Haridwar, Rishikesh next month

The Hindu

Short halts at entry points: Police's new mantra to decongest Shimla during peak tourist season

A 5-10-minute halt at entry points will ensure smooth vehicular movement in the Himachal Pradesh capital reeling from acute traffic congestion during the peak tourist season.

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