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PATTAYA: A Norwegian man was found dead in his apartment in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night, according to local police.

FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.

Remember the Very Festival 2022 last November? Due to its popularity with 15,000 people attending (albeit not without criticism), Very Company is back with the announcement of the inaugural edition of Very Summer Fest on July 29-30.

Thailand is expecting to receive between 25 million and 30 million foreign visitors this year as its crucial travel sector rebounds, its Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.

Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for a ninth straight month in February to reach a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector, government stimulus measures and a weak baht a survey showed on Thursday.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 6 million tourists from Europe this year, roughly 80% of the pre-pandemic total, generating more than 420 billion baht as part of total revenue of 1.5 trillion baht by year-end.

Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.

The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters…