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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong to visit Hong Kong in July, tour tickets snapped up
Read more: Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong to visit Hong Kong in July, tour tickets snapped upThe Chinese naval vessel will dock in Hong Kong from Jul 3-7, offering public tours and cultural exchange activities. The first batch of tickets was snapped up in under a minute.
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Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?
Read more: Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?Thailand is projected to miss its tourist arrival numbers for this year, but authorities are placing more value on “quality” tourists who spend more. It’s a strategy that could be challenging, experts say, given the global economy and the inability to win back the important Chinese market.
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New Year’s eve to see some major roads close
Read more: New Year’s eve to see some major roads closeParts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 to facilitate the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026, as authorities roll out traffic and safety measures for New Year celebrations.
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Telecom woos creators
Read more: Telecom woos creatorsTelecom operators are stepping up efforts to capture future customers with the launch of hubs at Siam Square.
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Pattaya touts red-light zone
Read more: Pattaya touts red-light zoneIn light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
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Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Read more: Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet caseThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
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Bank of Thailand aims to quickly unlock frozen accounts
Read more: Bank of Thailand aims to quickly unlock frozen accountsThe Bank of Thailand is expediting efforts to unlock the financial transactions of suspended accounts affected by investigations into mules.
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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong to visit Hong Kong in July, tour tickets snapped up
Read more: Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong to visit Hong Kong in July, tour tickets snapped upThe Chinese naval vessel will dock in Hong Kong from Jul 3-7, offering public tours and cultural exchange activities. The first batch of tickets was snapped up in under a minute.
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Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?
Read more: Why is Thai tourism stuttering and will its renewed focus on ‘quality over quantity’ work?Thailand is projected to miss its tourist arrival numbers for this year, but authorities are placing more value on “quality” tourists who spend more. It’s a strategy that could be challenging, experts say, given the global economy and the inability to win back the important Chinese market.
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Army reports extensive drone activity along Thai-Cambodian border
Read more: Army reports extensive drone activity along Thai-Cambodian borderMore than 80 drones have been detected over Thai territory near the Cambodian border, with some flying deeper into the country, the Second Army Region said in its daily update on Sunday.
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Democrat Party at a crossroads
Read more: Democrat Party at a crossroadsThe Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
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Fixing a tarnished brand
Read more: Fixing a tarnished brandFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to jail has triggered uncertainty about the Pheu Thai Party’s direction, its unity, and its ability to maintain its standing at the polls.