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'This week, no one': hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists

Chiang Mai (Thailand) (AFP) - Hazardous pollution levels in northern Thailand have left the historic city of Chiang Mai choking under thick smog, with locals worried about the impact on tourism -- and their health.

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Thailand's cannabis champion eyes bigger role after May election

Thailand's health minister who championed the legalisation of cannabis is hoping the reform will help deliver gains in next month's election, with expectations he could emerge as a power broker who can stitch together a coalition government.

Reuters

Thailand's China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.

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Thailand's China-built high-speed rail, on track but delayed

Nakhon Ratchasima (Thailand) (AFP) - One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.

AFP

How Chiang Mai became the world’s most polluted city

Burning fields are blamed for hazardous levels of air pollution in northern Thailand but the government is doing little.

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Cross-border haze on Asean meet agenda

Thailand will put the cross-border dust pollution issue on the table at an upcoming Asean Summit, according to foreign minister, Don Pramudwinai.

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Consumers buoyant about tourism

Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.

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Challenges in tackling PM2.5 crisis

Chiang Mai has repeatedly been named the world's most air-polluted city this year. Not exactly a title to be envious about.

Bangkok Post

The Coffee Club resumes expansion in Thailand

The Coffee Club, an Australian restaurant, has resumed its expansion after its business started to see a full recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 outbreaks last year.

Bangkok Post

Careful what you cook for

Inhuman Kiss director Sitisiri "Dome" Mongkolsiri has returned with Hunger, his latest film and first collaboration effort with streaming giant Netflix. Hunger is an emotional rollercoaster of a drama that uses the world of culinary arts as a medium for exposing human ambition, greed and the class divides of society.

Bangkok Post

Agencies predict economic uptick

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is feeling upbeat regarding Thailand's economic recovery, citing the forecasts of several reputable economic agencies including the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) that anticipate a rebound in 2023 and 2024.

Bangkok Post

BVG partners with Cambodian firm

Blue Venture Group (BVG), Thailand's leading insurance platform provider, is partnering with a Cambodian reinsurance firm to launch an insurtech joint venture expected to start operating in the second half of this year.

Bangkok Post

The power of travel partnerships

In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land…

Bangkok Post

The push for clean energy

Using solar energy makes great business sense. Instead of paying high electricity bills, businesses and organisations can lower their operating expenses by turning to clean, reliable solar energy available everywhere the Sun shines.

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Transgender Woman Shows Off Certificate Exempting Her From Military Service

Thailand's famous ladyboys have begun proudly swerving national service - turning up to recruitment events in colourful dresses

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The little-known West Country beach 'like Thailand' where you can beat the crowds

With green-capped cliffs, lapped by turquoise water, tourists often compare the beautiful beach to Thailand

Bangkok Post

Consumer confidence at 3-year high

Thailand's consumer confidence rose for a 10th straight month in March, reaching a three-year high, boosted by a recovery in the crucial tourism sector and spending for the upcoming election, a survey showed on Tuesday.

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NIA urges political parties to shift from populist policies

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) urges political parties to give the use of innovation top priority to solve problems in order to increase competitiveness, reduce corruption and climate change while continuing to push the policy to build a "Thailand Innovation" brand.

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AWC lays out expansion projects for Chiang Mai

SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) Plc, an integrated lifestyle real estate group in Thailand, is developing new projects in Chiang Mai similar to its flagship Asiatique open-air mall in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

BoI targets Chinese investors

The Board of Investment (BoI) is pushing ahead with a plan to lure foreign funds, with its recent roadshow in China targeting those in the electric vehicle (EV) and electronic businesses.

Bangkok Post

World famous festival comes to Pattaya

The Rolling Loud rap and hip-hop festival will bring a star-studded line-up for its first-ever event in Asia, Rolling Loud Thailand, which will take place at Legend Siam in Pattaya, Chon Buri, from Thursday to Saturday, starting at 4pm.

Bangkok Post

Challenging the norm

After reading two books with red-coloured covers -- bell hooks' All About Love and Tara Costello's Red Moon Gang, Chanaradee Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, better known as juli baker and summer, became triggered by issues in the books, including relationships, politics, capitalism and menstruation. In order to convey the messages she…

Bangkok Post

Silky smooth skin

In her recent blog, Angela Jia Kim shared beauty and wellness secrets from her three-week trip to Thailand. As she was in the Land of Smiles, smiling is one of the seven tips which naturally makes one more attractive.

Bangkok Post

Songkran flights up by 66%

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has said there will be 14,180 domestic and international flights during the Songkran holiday, an increase of 66% from the same period last year.

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