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Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station

KANCHANABURI - Tourists seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park.

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Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors

HANOI (VIETNAM) - The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving scooters and crowds of coffee and beer drinkers sitting on low plastic stools.

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Jackie Chan and Trip.com Group Spotlight Guilin as Demand Grows for Experiential & Cultural Travel in China

GUILIN, China, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global travellers increasingly seek slower, experience-led journeys, Guilin is emerging as one of China's standout destinations for nature, heritage and cultural immersion. International flight bookings to Guilin grew 75% year-on-year in Q1 2026, ranking Guilin among the fastest-growing cities in China among…

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OKJ launches steak-and-salad restaurant

SET-listed Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Plc (OKJ), operator of Ohkajhu restaurants, has launched "Grill & Ground", a steak-and-salad restaurant concept, aiming to operate 15-20 stores within three years.

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Admire The International Fireworks Festival From Southeast Asia's First Nobu Residences

DA NANG, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The allure of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) once again affirms the city's status as a global destination. In this vibrant context, the debut of Southeast Asia's first Nobu Residences not only elevates the urban landscape but also grants its prestigious…

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Suspected WWII Bomb Explodes In Indonesia's Papua Region, Killing Five And Destroying Stilt Homes

A suspected World War II shell explosion beneath a stilt house in Indonesia's Papua region has killed five people, injured nearly 20, and destroyed homes.

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New shuttle bus service halted after clash with songtaews

The Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) launched and quickly suspended a new, free shuttle bus service along the Purple Line route in Nonthaburi on Monday amid reports of a conflict with local songtaew operators.

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Authorities' neglect keeps Bangkok transit unsafe

The deadly train–bus collision near Makkasan station last month, which killed eight and injured about 30, is more than a singular tragedy. It exposes persistent failures in Thailand’s transport system that have long gone unaddressed.

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Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks

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Dance Your Style Thailand national champion is Tae-Brucelee

After a series of high-stakes dance matches showcasing rhythm, improvisation, and raw athleticism, Chayanthorn Somphol aka Tae-Brucelee, a 31-year-old Locker from Chanthaburi, claimed the title at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final Thailand on May 30, at the historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 1

Welcome tothe debut of Guru By Bangkok Post 's daily horoscope! The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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Holiday weekend revenue to top B258m

Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Vesak holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding 258 million baht.

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Govt accelerates airport upgrades

The government is accelerating airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international routes to strengthen connectivity and support its ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub.

Bangkok Post

Dredged to death

According to the international Ramsar Convention (1971), wetlands are areas of marsh, fen (grassy), peatland (a type of wetland) or water -- whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with static or flowing, fresh, brackish, or salt water. They provide habitat for plants, animals and bird species that thrive in…

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Heavy rain to delay search for two missing in Laos cave

Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos after the rescue of five other people.

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Heavy rains threaten to delay search for 2 people missing in Laos cave

Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos after the rescue of five other people who were trapped underground for over a week

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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic

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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target

Registration for the government's "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40" co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days.

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Four more people freed from cave in Laos

Four more people who were trapped ‌in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days were brought out to safety on Saturday afternoon, Thai rescuers said.

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Phinij highlights green development at China forum

Former deputy prime minister Phinij Jarusombat has called for stronger international cooperation to promote sustainable and green development, saying environmental stewardship is essential to long-term economic and social progress.

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Rescuers work to free 4 men who remain trapped in flooded Laos cave and search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have worked to safely free villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

Bangkok Post

Is Bangkok a good place to live?

“Bangkok is amazing, absolutely wonderful.” “It’s easy to build a future.” “The number one problem is traffic jams.” “Bangkok is great if you have money.” These were some of the responses we heard when we asked the question: Is Bangkok a good place to live?

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PM vows chat leak inquiry

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to "help the blue party" during the recent election campaign.

Bangkok Post

House rejects Land Bridge study panel

The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to establish a special committee to further study the Land Bridge megaproject, with government MPs arguing that multiple reviews had already been conducted and additional scrutiny would duplicate existing work.

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Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war

Thais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.

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