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International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.

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B300 tourism fee remains in limbo

The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.

Bangkok Post

Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

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Himachal CM heads to politically significant Kangra; BJP flays Congress over ‘ignoring Kangra’

With Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu kicking off his week-long trip across Kangra, often regarded as the most politically significant district, the principal Opposition BJP hit out at the Congress over “not giving Kangra its due political share”.

The Hindu

Kerala Forest department all set to establish State’s first sandalwood museum at Marayur

The Hindu

A Crack in the Mountain review – scrupulous look at the exploitation of a natural wonder

Alastair Evans’s documentary details the struggle to preserve Hang Son Doong caves in Vietnam, which were discovered in 1991

The Guardian - UK

What makes Kongunadu veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru so unique?

The ongoing Kongunadu food festival at Gokulam Park showcases some most-loved dishes and culinary traditions from the region like flavourful veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru

The Hindu

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Court throws out Suttipong case

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has dismissed a case filed against Suttipong Juljarern, the interior permanent secretary, for allegedly insulting a subordinate in public and denigrating the university from which the latter graduated.

Bangkok Post

Travel notes

Cambodia, like many Southeast Asian countries, enjoyed a golden era of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s, when Phnom Penh, known as the "Pearl of the Orient" became an important cultural centre, a breading ground for the meeting of Western rock and pop and Cambodian music. Author Dee Peyok…

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TAT to boost safety measures

With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.

Bangkok Post

Exhaustive planning ensured smooth flow of traffic during summer festival season in Ooty, says SP

Exhaustive planning and a streamlined system of communication between all police personnel deployed to control traffic ensured that the peak tourist inflow into Udhagamandalam town during the weekend’s annual flower show was managed effectively, with no major traffic issues being reported, said Nilgiris District Superintendent of Police, S. Prabhakar.

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G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan

The Independent UK

PM Modi releases Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on May 22 released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.

The Hindu

Forth Smart makes move into cafés

Forth Smart Service Plc, the country's largest top-up machine provider, is diversifying its business to cafés in the fourth quarter of this year to increase sales.

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Preah Vihear reopening a test

Thais are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Preah Vihear temple ruins in Si Sa Ket, after 15 years of suspension, to promote tourism and a peace dialogue with Cambodia.

The Hindu

Kashmir G-20 meet | Last-minute changes made to itinerary of delegates over security reasons

There has been a last-minute change in the itinerary of around 60 foreign and local delegates touring Kashmir from May 22-May 24 for a working group meeting on tourism. The alteration in the plan is on the advice of security agencies.

Al Jazeera

Tea or chai? Celebrating International Tea Day

Across the globe, nearly all words for tea can be derived from the root-words cha or te.

Dynamite News

5 Tunnels built on Chandigarh-Manali Highway opened for traffic on trial basis

The five tunnels constructed from Hanogi to Jhalogi in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have been opened for the movement of vehicles on a trial basis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bangkok Post

CIB mulls temple fund investigations

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has assigned the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to work with the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to put an end to financial crimes and sexual misconduct by monks.

Bangkok Post

Hajj-goers get health support team

The Public Health Ministry will send 42 medical personnel to accompany Thai Muslims joining the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.

Bangkok Post

Korea launches Bangkok charm offensive

Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organisation on Friday hosted their first roadshow in the kingdom to boost trade and tourism.

Bangkok Post

10m foreign tourists since January: govt

Thailand has welcomed almost 10 million foreign tourists since January, generating about 391 billion baht in revenue. The government expects the number of Chinese tourists to reach 7 million this year.

The Hindu

G-20 meet will boost J&K tourism, investment inflow: L-G Manoj Sinha

ecurity has been tightened across J&K in the run-up to the event.

Bangkok Post

Safety rules for Tham Luang Cave visitors

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced safety measures will be imposed ahead of the reopening of the Tham Luang Cave site in July.

Bangkok Post

Snub of tourism post ignites rancour

Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.

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