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Who is Siranudh Psi Scott? Member of Family Behind Singha Beer Empire Accuses Older Brother of Sexual Abuse

Siranudh Scott, heir to Thailand's Singha beer empire, accuses his older brother of sexual abuse, triggering widespread debate across the country

International Business Times UK · May 21

Tourists in Thailand plan for cuts to visa-free stays

The backpackers on Khao San Road, the Bangkok thoroughfare beloved by budget travellers, are waking up this week with an extra headache: the government is preparing to shorten the length of visa-free stays.

Bangkok Post · May 21

Anutin urged to seek French president’s help with Cambodia

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has suggested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul consider inviting French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Thailand, saying such a visit could help facilitate dialogue on Thai-Cambodian issues.

Bangkok Post · May 21

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From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast Asia

Companies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains and rising raw material expenses are impacting profitability, prompting strategic reviews and increased financial provisions.

The Economic Times · May 21

Cambodian villagers honor guardian spirits to pray for rain and good fortune

Hundreds of Cambodian villagers have honored their guardian spirits with a colorful ceremony to pray for good fortune, rain and prosperity

The Independent UK · May 21

Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reach

Rang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascinating reminders of the Ahom dynasty’s grandeur. Once used by kings and nobles to watch wrestling matches, bullfights, cultural performances, and traditional games, the 277-year-old structure…

The Economic Times · May 21

Chinese man dies after fall from Pattaya hotel

PATTAYA - A 33-year-old Chinese man died after falling from the sixth floor of a hotel in this tourist town in the early hours of Thursday, with his body becoming impaled on a steel beam above a glass roof.

Bangkok Post · May 21

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Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears

The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.

Bangkok Post · May 20

CPN invests B3.8bn in new Khon Kaen development

SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is investing 3.8 billion baht in a mixed-use development comprising its second shopping mall in Khon Kaen, a budget hotel and a high-rise condominium project, aiming to capitalise on the province's growing economy and rising urban demand.

Bangkok Post · May 20

IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposal

Bihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost international air connectivity and tourism, especially for Buddhist pilgrims. This move is expected to enhance economic activities and employment in the state.

The Economic Times · May 20

Crashed train technician tests negative for drugs

Investigators re-enact train journey to assess conditions that might have led to tragedy

Bangkok Post · May 20

Visitors to Thailand could face higher ‘tourist tax’

A day after major visa changes announced, minister says planned B300 entry fee could be raised

Bangkok Post · May 20

Why Shiv Ji Never Accepts Coconut Water

In Hindu traditions, even the simplest ritual often hides a deeper spiritual meaning. But one practice connected to Lord Shiva has confused devotees for centuries. Why is a whole coconut offered to Shiva, while coconut water separately is avoided? And if Shiva symbolizes completeness and infinity, why do devotees stop…

MyLifeXP · May 20

‘Sin remover’ facing rape charges

Police have arrested a 67-year-old man in the northern province of Lamphun for allegedly raping teenage boys who sought his “sin-removing” services.

Bangkok Post · May 20

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Bangkok Post · May 20

Thai police charged with abducting Chinese face suspension

Thai police said they have taken criminal action against a gang accused of abducting five Chinese nationals for ransom in Sa Kaeo, with the four police officers implicated also facing suspension.

Bangkok Post · May 20

China tops Thai travel list

For years, the tourism relationship between Thailand and China has run one way. Chinese visitors come here, in large numbers, and Thailand builds infrastructure, campaigns and entire hospitality ecosystems around receiving them.

Bangkok Post · May 19

Train wreck of a plan

In a bid to avoid another tragic crash after a freight train collided with a bus at the Asok-Phetchaburi crossing last Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come up with the idea of scrapping commuter train services into central Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · May 19

Thai visa exemptions cut by cabinet

Tourism operators welcomed the government's first step in revoking the 60-day visa exemption to curb illicit activities by foreigners, while urging authorities to provide proper guidance for genuine investors as well as advising frequent visa runners to apply for alternative long-stay visas instead.

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Bangkok Post · May 19

Picnic in the city at The Field Society

Happitat, in collaboration with Groundcontrol, invites Bangkokians to step away from their screens and reconnect with nature at The Field Society, a new picnic festival experience set amid lush greenery at The Forestias, Bang Na-Trat Road, from May 23–24 and May 30–31.

The Economic Times · May 19

This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakes

Manipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to the world’s only floating national park and rare wildlife including the king cobra — the longest venomous snake on Earth.

The Economic Times · May 19

Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreigners

Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday. The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30…

The Economic Times · May 19

Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?

Thailand is globally recognised as the “Land of Smiles” because of the warm and welcoming nature of its people, where smiles often express far more than simple happiness. In Thai culture, smiling is closely linked with politeness, respect, and social harmony, and this cultural trait has played a major role…

Bangkok Post · May 19

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay

The cabinet on Tuesday decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.

Bangkok Post · May 19

Collision freight train violated day ban, says minister

The freight train that hit a passenger bus in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing eight people and injuring many more, was in violation of the ban on entering Bangkok during the day, according to Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat.

Bangkok Post · May 19

CPN posts strong Q1 results on retail, tourism recovery

Improved consumer confidence, backed by the general election and a recovery in tourism, supported the first-quarter performance of Central Pattana Plc (CPN).

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