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Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.

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NACC red flags local student lunches

Trang: The quality of state-subsidised school lunches in Huai Yot district has been found to be substandard and lacking nutritional value, according to the results of a check by the provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office.

Bangkok Post

Thai growth set to beat BoT forecast

The Bank of Thailand expects GDP growth to exceed its forecast, with the economic policies of the new government driving expansion alongside tourism and consumption growth.

Bangkok Post

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Boss café opens its doors at Siam Center

Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co, the distributor of Pepsi-Cola in Thailand, recently launched Boss café in an effort to enhance the brand's recognition and promote coffee consumption in the country.

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Donors raise B5.9m for 4-year-old girl and blind grandma

BURI RAM: Donors have contributed a total of 5.9 million baht in cash and essential items to support a four-year-old girl who lives alone with her blind grandmother in a dilapidated shack filled with holes in Huai Rat district.

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Online agents upbeat on growth outlook

Global online travel agents (OTAs) remain bullish about Thai tourism growth this year, driven by a strong wave of arrivals.

Bangkok Post

Thai Vietjet launches Pride promotion

In celebration of Pride Month, Thai Vietjet has launched "Fly with Pride", offering special fares starting from 666 baht (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel on the airline's entire domestic network. The promotional fares are available for booking from now until Sunday, with the travel period from July 1…

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The grandeur of Sukhothai

While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local…

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Department clamps down on protected wood shipments

The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports.

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The best islands in Thailand to visit for family holidays, yoga retreats and parties on the beach

There is a Thai island for every type of traveller, including party-goers, chilled-out yogis and families

The Independent UK

InterContinental Phuket Resort ups dining game, opens first fine-dining experience

Opened over two years ago, InterContinental Phuket Resort has not only made its name known for its Tebhūmikathā-inspired design concept but also for its F&B forte with a total of seven outlets, each with a different vibe and appeal.

Bangkok Post

Philippine volcano's eruption, which has displaced thousands, can last for months

A gentle eruption of the Philippines’ most active volcano has forced nearly 18,000 people to flee to emergency shelters and may create a protracted crisis that could last for months

The Independent UK

Tourists could be banned from Bali’s mountains due to bad behaviour

‘Sacred and revered’ sites have seen many incidents of disrespect by visitors, with some deported for their actions

The Independent UK

Former health minister Udomsilp Srisangnam dies

Professor Dr Udomsilp Srisangnam, an adviser to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and former public health minister, died on Tuesday aged 80, his daughter Ploypraew Srisaengnam announced on her Facebook page.

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Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

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Outbound market keeps focus on Asia

Asian countries are engaged in fierce competition for the Thai outbound travel market, banking on increased flight capacity compared with last year.

Bangkok Post

Messages hidden in art

Nakhon Phanom airport was established during the Vietnam War to facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops for the US military. The airport served as a strategic location for the US Army to access Vietnam by flying over Laos which borders Thailand.

The Hindu

Kerala to launch mobile app to promote women-friendly tourism

Kerala Tourism will soon launch a mobile app to further strengthen the country’s first ‘women-friendly tourism’ initiative launched by the State government to turn the State’s tourism sector gender inclusive

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Philippine villagers flee ashfall, sight of red-hot lava from erupting Mayon volcano

Truckloads of villagers have fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash

Bangkok Post

Hun Sen to bar vote boycotters from running in future polls

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an election law be amended to penalise anyone who boycotts next month's poll, which critics have said will be a sham because of the premier's moves to stamp out all opposition.

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Myawaddy households struggle without power from Thailand

TAK: Ordinary households in Myawaddy have been hit hard by the decision to cut off the supply of electricity across the border from Thailand, but big Chinese investors are unaffected, their huge complexes brightly lit as usual at night.

Bangkok Post

British expat completes charity walk from Pattaya to Phuket

A 1,000-kilometre walk may seem daunting, but not for James Lee Valentine. He is living proof that having a sense of charity and resolve and experience can make a great difference to people's lives.

Bangkok Post

BTSC confident of Green Line debt payment

Keeree Kanjanapas, chairman of Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), expressed confidence on Monday the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would service overdue debts incurred through the operation and maintenance of the Green Line extensions.

Bangkok Post

TCEB aids Phuket expo

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.

The Week

InterContinental Danang review: coastal cool in central Vietnam

Around 30 minutes up a long winding hill climb lies the Da Nang outpost of the InterContinental Hotels Group nestled in the pristine Son Tra Nature Reserve. Nearby is the more well-known Hoi An, but being a little less famous means fewer people flocking to the exquisite beaches in the…

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