Settings National 2023-09-12 18:42 Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations blossom at ‘Thai Night 2023’ Thai Ambassador to Korea Witchu Vejjajiva gives a speech during the Thai Night 2023 event marking the 65th anniversary of Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Kim Hyun-bin By Kim Hyun-bin The Royal Thai Embassy …
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Empowering Communities and Achieving Sustainable Development: CODI’s Housing Initiatives in Thailand
Nusantara in The Making: An Introduction Indonesia’s plan to establish a new capital city, called Nusantara, is indeed an extravagant move made by the Government. The decision to move the capital from Jakarta, which faces significant environmental challenges, including sinking land, rising sea levels, and severe traffic congestion, highlights the Government’s commitment to creating …
Air India Expands Network Through Bangkok Airways’ Interline
Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Bangkok Airways that will allow the Tata Group-owned airline’s passengers connections to 10 Southeast Asian destinations beyond the Thai capital. They can take convenient connections via Air India’s Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore gateways to and from 10 destinations in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia on …
Severe thunderstorms warning issued for 41 Thai provinces: potential floods threaten residents
Photo by NOAA on Unsplash. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe thunderstorms across 41 provinces today. Northern and northeastern regions are expected to be the hardest hit, with 80% of these areas expected to experience heavy rainfall. This downpour may lead to sudden flooding, posing danger to residents, particularly those …
Thailand’s 560 Billion Baht Economic Stimulus Plan, Explained – The Diplomat
Advertisement After months of political maneuvering, negotiations, coalition-building, and the return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s new government is starting to settle in and unveil some of its actual policy plans. And if recent announcements by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin are any indication, this governing coalition has some very bold and (for …
Updated short-term rental regulations in Thailand a boon to small, unique operators
The recent announcement in the Royal Gazette regarding the Thai government’s plans to update Ministerial Regulations regarding the operation of short-term rentals (STR) has proved a popular one. At the end of August, the existing criteria for the definition of ‘non-hotel accommodation’ was changed from a maximum capacity of 20 guests and four rooms …
Where locals go on vacation: Thailand
Our Where Locals Go series features under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. Here, we ask three experts on Thailand for their top picks. As Thailand’s peak travel season kicks off in November, visitors flock from colder destinations to bask in sun-kissed resorts like Krabi, Ko Samui, and Chiang …
Travel influencer hits back at trolls who accused her of having ‘rich parents’ after she urged people to ‘just book a flight’ to Thailand
A travel influencer had some choice words for those who’d leveled accusations that ‘daddy’s money’ funds her jet-setting lifestyle. The initial backlash toward the creator, Kat Crittenden, came following a clip of the California native basking in the sun while submerged in clear, turquoise water at a swimming spot in Thailand. ‘What are y’all still …
Learn why a digital marketing agency is essential for your business in Thailand
I suggest getting in touch with an agency that specializes in digital marketing if you need assistance with your online advertising campaigns. The goal of any good digital marketing agency is to help businesses expand their online visibility and connect with their ideal customers. Digital marketing organizations typically provide services like: Optimisation for search …
Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community draws tourists from China looking to be themselves
BANGKOK — Xinyu Wen traveled to Thailand in June, planning a two-week vacation around Bangkok’s Pride parade. Instead, the 28-year-old stayed a month and a half, as her experience at the parade gave rise to discussions and discoveries in the Thai capital’s thriving LBGTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ people from China, frequently scorned and ostracized at …