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Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra acquitted of royal insult chargesThaksin Shinawatra, former Thailand prime minister, is free from royal defamation charges. A Bangkok court found insufficient evidence agai...
Gunfire and no guests: Cambodia border clash a real threat for Thailand’s travel economyThailand’s tourism, already fragile, faces a severe setback amid heavy artillery clashes with Cambodia along their disputed border. Travel ...
When do we sail? Cruise ships are turning Indian ports into destinationsCruise tourism in India is quietly transforming. What was once an elite escape is now pulling in middle-class families, retirees, and first...
Even ‘White Lotus’ buzz isn’t reviving Thailand’s tourism slumpThailand's tourism sector is struggling, with foreign arrivals dropping for the fourth consecutive month in May — down 14% to 2.6 million. ...
The White Lotus is already driving a travel boom in ThailandThe White Lotus Season 3, set in Thailand, is expected to boost tourism significantly, with travelers already booking luxury stays at featu...
Monastic economics + Karmic transactions - beat this material-spiritual balance sheetIn Bangkok, the writer observes the intersection of faith and money in Thailand's Buddhist culture. Through a conversation with a monk, the...
Thailand's fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to jail from years in self-exileThailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has returned to the country for the first time since 2008. Thaksin, who had been in self-exile, ar...
Flight passenger forces plane to return to airport gate over bag, claim reportsA flier has forced the crew and pilot of a flight to return the plane to airport's gate as he had forgotten his bag at the terminal, accord...
Cambodian leader's son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power - but will he bring change?With his Cambodian People's Party virtually guaranteed another landslide victory in Sunday's election, it's hard to imagine dramatic change...
People of Sikkim yearn for clean governance, says footballer-turned-politician Bhaichung BhutiaHe said there is a strong possibility of an electoral alliance between the two parties which had also joined hands on another key demand - ...
Thailand lures rich foreigners with 10-year visa, tax breaksThe new visa program, unveiled more than a year earlier and launched formally on Wednesday, seeks to build on post-pandemic efforts to welc...
Jackfruit goes global: How India's superfood is becoming the world's preferred meat alternativeShredded jackfruit has become a popular alternative to pulled pork, and is used as a pizza topping.
Littoral setting, gorgeous views & cool breeze: Relish yummy delicacies at these water bound restaurants & barsTake the delectable feast to the waters.
Troubled by the humdrum of city life, this author opted for a Vipassana retreat to reboot her soulVipassana is where one goes to disconnect to live optimally in a connected world.
BJP fools people, Mahatma Gandhi opposed beef ban: Akhilesh YadavIf we keep seeing what people are eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner, what they are wearing, speaking, then we will never progress.
The final call is always mine, Akhilesh Yadav says in interview with TOIAkhilesh Yadav has kept a very low profile. Was this because he has been overshadowed by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav and his band of fol...
- Thai airport closure a huge blow for tourism: Experts
The political strife that shut down Thailand's main international airport could devastate the kingdom's massive tourism industry, which is ...
- Cambodia's longtime PM expected to coast to election victory
Longtime Cambodian PM Hun Sen was widely expected to extend his 23-year tenure with a victory in Sunday parliamentary elections.
- Hospitality and Thailand go hand in hand
Hospitality and Thailand go hand in hand. It is visible in major tourist attractions there.