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Conservationists flay plans to open up Nilgiris’s eco-sensitive Pakkasuran Malai to tourism

: Conservationists shocked by TTDC plan to open eco-sensitive Bakkasuran Malai near Coonoor to tourism. Local biologists fear it will impact rare, endemic species. Conservationists call for responsible tourism, with no roads or buildings in the area. DFO says no formal proposal yet, but staff accompanied tourism minister for inspection.

The Hindu

Your horoscope for July 14-20

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond!

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Tourism operators jittery over protests

Tourism operators are worried about possible protests that could harm the image of the country, while hoping a government is formed as soon as possible.

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Road collapse probe sped up

Police are speeding up their investigation into the collapse of an elevated road under construction on Luang Pang Road in Lat Krabang to bring those responsible to justice.

Bangkok Post

Visitors to Bali will be hit with $10 tourists tax ‘to protect environment and culture’

The Indonesian holiday destination has long touted the introduction of fees

The Independent UK

4 Thais ‘duped into prostitution’ in Myanmar

Four Thai women in Myanmar have asked to be repatriated after saying they had been duped by an illegal job broker on TikTok to work as PR staff but were forced to work as prostitutes.

Bangkok Post

Familiar comforts

As a restaurant reviewer whose work revolves around Bangkok's bustling downtown, it's always nice to get out and get some fresh air.

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In Chennai: Enjoy Doma Wang’s authentic Tibetan momos and flavours from the North East

Doma Wang is considered Kolkata’s momo evangelist. She is in Chennai’s Hyatt Regency till July 16 for a five-day food pop up featuring Nepali and Tibetan food.

The Hindu

The Eastern & Oriental Express returns to Southeast Asia

The Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails in Southeast Asia after a long hiatus.

Bangkok Post

Pattaya gangs face new crackdown

Transnational criminal gangs in Pattaya, in Chon Buri, will face a crackdown by police, following the arrest of suspects who allegedly murdered a German businessman in the city, according to deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.

Bangkok Post

TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.

Bangkok Post

Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses

Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.

Bangkok Post

Make Thailand safer

After a woman had her left leg mangled by one of Don Mueang Airport’s moving walkways on June 29, many travellers have been cautious about using such conveyors.

Bangkok Post

Pattazhy Vadakkekara to become an RT destination

The authorities are planning to establish the infrastructure and other facilities without harming environment and the cultural heritage of the place.

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2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

Over 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Himachal Pradesh' ’Kullu district have been safely evacuated, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukku said. He added that 300 tourist vehicles stuck in Lahaul have left for their respective destinations.

The Hindu

Twenty-five helipads operational in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu

“The Arunachal Pradesh government is making investments to create a robust air- and road network that will help improve connectivity and promote economic growth,” Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said.

Bangkok Post

Six killed in Nepal tourist helicopter crash

KATHMANDU: All six people aboard a tourist helicopter in Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off in the Everest region on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.

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Thai pop art fairytale afternoon tea

To enhance the whimsical side in all of us comes an enchanted afternoon tea at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

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Locals voice opposition to navy base

PHUKET: About 100 residents oppose a plan to grant the navy access to land to set up a base and accommodate a future expansion of the adjacent international airport.

Bangkok Post

Transport urges continued subsidies

Bus and airline operators are urging the government to continue to subsidise fuel costs for the whole year to relieve the burden on companies and passengers as the tourism industry slowly recovers to match 2019 levels.

Bangkok Post

PM checks progress on Pink Line

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday inspected progress on the Pink Line, an elevated monorail system under construction, prior to starting a trial run at the end of the year.

The Hindu

Marauding elephants force tribals to flee Odisha’s Kaliapani

Tired of repairing houses over and again after raiding elephants leave them damaged, all residents of a small tribal village have fled home and taken shelter in another village in Odisha’s Keonjhar district.

The Independent UK

Indonesia welcomes return of jewels, temple carvings as important step in global restitution effort

The Netherlands and Indonesia have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts worldwide

The Hindu

Saigon, Original Sin and Fast Pace shine

Saigon, Original Sin and Fast Pace shone when the horses were exercised in Bengaluru on Monday morning (July 10)

Bangkok Post

Wild Boars mark cave rescue 5-year anniversary

Hundreds of people gathered on Monday to mark the five-year anniversary of the dramatic rescue against impossible odds of 12 young footballers from a flooded cave in northern Chiang Rai province.

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