Who is ‘stealing’ Bali’s water? How tourism siphoned off a prized resource Along with the rice fields, a centuries-old infrastructure that treated water as a gift to be shared is disappearing The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
The night is not so young anymore Thailand has long been recognised as one of Asia's nightlife capitals, and nowhere embodies that spirit quite like Bangkok. Bangkok Post · Jul 14
Agency pursues growth through niche tourism Thailand is aiming for 2.76–2.9 trillion baht in tourism revenue from both international and domestic markets in 2027, focusing on boosting high-spending and niche segments, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Bangkok Post · Jul 14
Three exam fraud suspects arrested Police have arrested three suspects wanted in connection with alleged fraud in civil service recruitment examinations, while a key government committee is set to review evidence on Wednesday that could pave the way for the revocation of appointments made through the disputed process. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
Sereepisuth vows to fight Newin lawsuit Seri Ruam Thai Party Leader Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves said he had been summoned to Buri Ram Provincial Court after Newin Chidchob sued him over the Khao Kradong land dispute. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
PM Anutin pledges closer cooperation with BMA The government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have pledged closer cooperation to improve the quality of life of Bangkok residents, focusing on transport, public safety, urban development and environmental management. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
Ground at Purple Line site 'stable' Ground movement at the Bangkok Purple Line South construction site has stabilised after last week’s tunnel water leak, and unaffected roads are expected to reopen within a week, the Ministry of Transport reported on Monday. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
Pub fire investigators focus on poorly maintained exits Police investigating the deadly Na Ladprao beer hall fire are looking into whether the exits were properly marked, positioned and maintained after disoriented, trapped customers died in the thick smoke and flames that blacked out the pub. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
At least 27 killed in fire at Bangkok pub with another 22 critically injured The fire is one of the deadliest such incidents in the popular tourist destination in recent years The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Chilling Details Reveal Why 15 Indians Died Just 400 Meters From Shore The tourist boat reportedly sank just 400 metres from shore, leaving 15 Indian tourists among those killed. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
'Sanrio Characters Half Marathon' is open to all runners Local and international runners are invited to experience a new level of running entertainment at Southeast Asia's first "Sanrio Characters Half Marathon", which will take place at One Bangkok, Rama IV Road, on Sept 27. Bangkok Post · Jul 12
How to make the perfect Uyghur lamb skewers – recipe Wildly popular across China, these addictively fiery street food snacks spiced with cumin and chilli are yours for the making The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Two Indian tourists are in critical condition after Vietnam boat capsizes, killing 15 Two Indian tourists are in critical condition after a speedboat carrying capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people The Independent UK · Jul 12
Govt, Asia Era One seek rail fix The government and Asia Era One are seeking a joint solution to move forward with the 220-billion-baht three-airport high-speed rail project amid unresolved contract issues. Bangkok Post · Jul 11
Bangkok Post · Jul 11 DSI raids 5 island spots as nominee probe expands Investigators uncovered suspected nominee networks linked to foreign-owned property and tourism businesses after searching five locations on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, with one site found to be the registered address of more than 100 companies.
Bangkok Post · Jul 11 Repairs stepped up at Purple Line tunnel site Engineers using sensitive equipment to monitor subsidence around the clock
The Times of India · Jul 11 Singapore transformed its Changi Airport into a giant indoor rainforest with thousands of trees and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall Most airports give you a food court, a departure gate and maybe a duty free shop if you are lucky. Singapore's Changi Airport decided that was not nearly enough. In 2019, it opened Jewel, a giant glass domed building packed with thousands of trees, a five storey indoor forest and…
Bangkok Post · Jul 10 Ministry restructuring a tourism priority When the Bhumjaithai Party assumed government leadership earlier this year, one of its key tourism priorities was to restructure the Tourism and Sports Ministry, creating a dedicated Sports Ministry and merging the Tourism and Culture ministries.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10 ‘It’s good to do nothing’: why hundreds gathered to sit still on one Bangkok weekend Responding to a Facebook event which promised a chance to ‘escape’ the screen, young people turned out in Thailand’s capital to spend an hour being ‘useless’
Bangkok Post · Jul 10 SRT rail partner denies contract exit Asia Era One has denied cancelling the high-speed rail project linking three airports, saying a letter submitted to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) was filed under the concession agreement and should not be interpreted as an immediate withdrawal from the project.
Bangkok Post · Jul 10 Eyeing future of UK–Thailand ties As I look back upon my time as the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Thailand, I do so with deep gratitude for five remarkable years in a country that has offered partnership, friendship and inspiration in equal measure. It has been an enormous privilege to represent the UK here and to…
Newslaundry · Jul 10 TV Newsance 347 | Modi does math and your car pays the price for E20 This week on TV Newsance, everything is under water! Monsoon has finally arrived and you know what that means. From Mumbai, Gurugram, Delhi, Surat, Kashi, to Wayanad, cities are drowning, infrastructure is collapsing. Pick a city, any city, and there's a decent chance it's drowning. Same story, different year.
Bangkok Post · Jul 10 Bangkok evacuates residents, closes road after Purple Line tunnel leak Bangkok authorities have evacuated people from nearby buildings and closed a road near the site of a Purple Line tunnel leak in Klong San district.
The Times of India · Jul 9 Researchers discover cave with rare cave pearls in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Deep within the limestone mountains of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, scientists have uncovered a remarkable new cave that is already drawing attention for its geological significance. Named Thang Cave (Victory Cave), the newly explored cavern contains rare cave pearls, smooth, spherical mineral formations that…
The Times of India · Jul 9 Indonesia is building a brand-new capital in the Borneo jungle to replace sinking Jakarta Deep in the rainforest of Indonesia's Borneo island, construction crews are building an entirely new capital city called Nusantara, a project driven by a problem the current capital simply cannot outrun, the ground beneath Jakarta is sinking. Jakarta, now the world's most populous city with more than forty million people…