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Thailand’s U-turn on recreational cannabis splits society, sparks anxiety and relief in both camps
BANGKOK: Since Thailand changed its laws on Jun 25 mandating cannabis be sold only for medical purposes, businesses say customers…
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Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in Asia
Super Sonic Bangkok, held last weekend, was the most recent and boasted a line-up of top global artists including Black…
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Malaysian couple set on fire in Bangkok: Family worry medical fees may exceed Thai compensation
BANGKOK: The family of a Malaysian couple set on fire in downtown Bangkok while on a holiday fear that the compensation…
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South Korea’s historic Gyeongju city prepares to host APEC Summit, attract more tourists
Kim Sang-chul, head of the APEC Preparation and Support Office, brushed aside concerns that the city may struggle to host…
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India’s tourism sector gears up for the return of Chinese travellers
WHY DID THE CHINESE STOP VISITING? Chinese tourists were once the core customers of Era Tours and Travels, representing nearly…
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EU to triple travel permit fee to US$23
BRUSSELS: The digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost €20 (US$23), almost triple the original…
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North Korea bars foreign tourists from new seaside resort
The North last year permitted Russian tourists to return for the first time since the pandemic and Western tour operators…
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Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work?
TOURISM KICKSTARTERS? Despite the long, steeped history of Ranong’s natural spring resources, the wellness industry here has struggled to make…
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Fears over how Americans are perceived abroad dampen US travel enthusiasm
Sweeping tariffs levied by the Trump administration on most of the world – many of which are paused until Jul…
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Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?
RELYING ON NEW MARKETS – COMPETITION IS HIGH Thailand is facing the running task of rebranding in a world that…
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