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Regional airport upgrade plan taking off

The government is betting on regional airports to drive Thailand's next wave of tourism and investment growth, with upgrades to facilities, flight routes and technology aimed at transforming them into economic gateways.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Massive flight cuts hit Thai regional status

Thailand's regional ranking for airline seats fell to No.3 for the second consecutive month due to massive flight cuts, with Vietnam claiming No.2 as demand grows.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

China planted trees the Taklamakan Desert for nearly 50 years. Satellites now show the landscape is capturing more carbon than it releases

China's shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration…

The Times of India · Aug 7

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Thailand to ramp up creative cities drive

Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Pioneeringa new epoch

Chef Weerawat "Num" Triyasenawat has finally put down roots in Bangkok and now helms Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, as the fine dining restaurant turns a new leaf.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Late Queen Mother honoured at Iconsiam's textile, art exhibitions

Iconsiam is hosting a series of exhibitions, cultural activities and creative showcases highlighting the timeless beauty of Thai textiles, fine arts, traditional craftsmanship and local wisdom throughout this month.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Digital roadblocks

Now I don't know if it's my lousy (BBB) internet or my three-year-old computer, but lately clicking on an article header for the full article in the Post has been a trip into Neverland! Originally, I would sometimes get the dreaded "404 page not found" message.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

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Beginning in 2007, South Korea planted about 3,046 hectares of forest in Mongolia to help combat desertification and reduce Gobi dust reaching the Korean Peninsula

South Korea and Mongolia partnered on a project to combat desertification and yellow dust. This initiative involved planting trees and providing technical cooperation in Mongolia. The project aimed to stabilize ground and reduce wind erosion from drylands. Training experts and transferring knowledge built Mongolia's capacity for long-term maintenance. This collaboration…

The Times of India · Aug 6

B100,000 bounty on robbers of Chiang Rai gold shop

Police have offered a cash reward of 100,000 baht for clues leading to the arrest of two armed robbers, believed to be Lao nationals, who made off with about 13 million baht worth of gold ornaments from a shop in Chiang Rai and fled across the Mekong River into Laos.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Master plan for the South up to board

The cabinet has approved letting a southern development board draft a regional master plan, shifting the focus from the proposed Land Bridge megaproject to transport connectivity, economic development and public participation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Navy rejects claims over bunker safety

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has rejected claims that border bunkers in Chanthaburi and Trat are unsafe or poorly built, saying photographs circulated online showed unfinished construction and did not reflect the overall condition of the facilities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Rising yen set to boost Japanese tourism

A stronger yen as a result of US-Japan currency interventions could incentivise more Japanese to travel overseas, especially to short-haul destinations such as Thailand, while Thai travellers should not be discouraged from visiting Japan, according to tourism operators.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Funding to secure Eastern Economic Corridor water supply

The cabinet has approved more than 7 billion baht to strengthen water security in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

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The Times of India · Aug 5

Scientists looking for giant trees in Taiwan discovered a hidden forest filled with some of East Asia's tallest trees

A team of researchers has uncovered remarkable giant temperate forests nestled within the mountains of Taiwan. Utilising airborne laser scanning technology, they identified towering conifers and age-old broadleaf trees that sequester substantial carbon, acting as crucial reserves for climate stability. As an outcome of Taiwan's challenging terrain, these ancient ecosystems…

The Times of India · Aug 5

After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis

In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method. By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests…

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Hotels warn 3% tax could hurt tourism recovery

As the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to introduce a 3% hotel tax to increase revenue, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the authority to begin with a lower rate of 0.5-1% and provide additional support to help tourism operators affected by the Middle East conflict.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Suvarnabhumi airport apologises for handling of Chinese fan frenzy

Suvarnabhumi airport management has apologised for its security guards’ handling of a group of overzealous fans of a Chinese celebrity, after they were blocked from boarding the same flight as he was on because of safety concerns.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Fake Thai ID card racket busted in Tak

TAK - Police have arrested four Thais and seven Myanmar nationals in a crackdown on fraudulent Thai ID card issuance in this border province.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Border town suffers as Malaysians bypass old checkpoint

SONGKHLA - The Thai border town that hosts an old — and still operational — border checkpoint with Malaysia has seen business fall off sharply since a new checkpoint opened just a kilometre away.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Pattaya operators back airport rail link

Tourism operators in Pattaya say that the rail link connecting the three airports, regardless of its speed, remains essential for boosting traffic at U-tapao Airport, as tourism in the eastern region alone cannot attract the large number of visitors needed to fulfil the airport's planned capacity.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Health ministry steps up weed enforcement rules

The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up enforcement of cannabis rules, revealing the results of operations conducted since October.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Beyond the unrest

Chaiyos Pinpradab, founder of the magazine Phuket Bulletin, is now retired and living in his home on the island. Whenever he hears news regarding loss of innocent lives during local unrest, he is heartbroken.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON - With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue

Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes

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