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tourism ministry data. However, this was 18% lower than the pre-pandemic average of over 25 million seen between 2017 and 2019. But the pace is growing: in the first four months of 2023, nearly 8.5 million have travelled abroad, already touching two-fifths of the full-year figure of 2022.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street got back to climbing following more encouraging profit reports and the latest signal that inflation is loosening its chokehold on the economy

Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after the International Olympic Committee refused to recognise the recent election at OCA. The IOA has asked Randhir to continue discharging his duties as the acting president of the OCA.

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand has killed at least 10 people and wounded scores

Shares in Europe and Asia are mixed after the Bank of Japan adjusted its bond purchase policy but kept its negative benchmark interest rate unchanged

A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures

A United Nations report says the Asia-Pacific region needs to drastically increase its investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate change

Thailand general elections was expected to nominate its own candidate for the position of Prime Minister, as part of the alliance of eight parties which includes Move Forward. The meeting of the alliance, which was scheduled for Tuesday was canceled. Sutin Klangsaeng, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party informed that the eight parties are still mulling over to find a way forward.

The Central Bank of army-ruled Myanmar will issue a new banknote worth twice as much as the current highest denomination

BANGKOK (Reuters) — Thailand's industrial sentiment rose for the first time in three months in June, bolstered by higher domestic demand, but sluggish exports and uncertainty over the formation of a new government remained a worry, an industries group said on Monday.

flight allegedly forced the plane to return to the airport gate just moments before takeoff because he had forgotten his bag at the terminal. A video of the chaos has gone viral, according to a report. The video footage shows the passenger engaged in a dispute with a flight attendant of the budget airline in the aisle while the Airbus A320, en route to Bangkok, was in the process of taxiing for departure from Chiang Mai International Airport in Thailand, the USA Today report said. Thai Smile Airways airline is yet to make an official statement in this regard. As reported by New Zealand-based publication Stuff, the flight crew presented the man with two options: either disembark from the plane immediately or wait until they reached Bangkok. In the video, a flight attendant was heard asking, «Do you want to go? Or do you want to wait until Bangkok?» The passenger insisted on leaving the plane immediately and sought approval from the captain, stating, «Yes, yes, I want to go now. Ask the captain.» Airport security personnel were then observed escorting the man and his two companions off the aircraft. It is alleged that the bag left behind by the passenger contained money and other valuable items. Following a brief delay, the flight landed safely at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, as per reports.

digital payment systems and trade settlements, as well as strengthening cooperation in cyber security and prevention of transnational crimes." Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, chaired the Retreat, which saw the participation of Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. During the Retreat, the Ministers reached a consensus to conduct such gatherings on a regular basis, preferably in the first quarter of each year.

Google Doodle in the US and other countries, Zarina Hashmi is known globally for her minimalist art. Recognised as one of the most significant artists associated with the minimalist movement, Zarina Hashmi, the late Indian American artist and printmaker, left an indelible mark on the art world. Through collaboration with guest artist Tara Anand from New York, the doodle artwork honouring Hashmi beautifully captures Hashmi's exploration of concepts such as home, displacement, borders, and memory, employing minimalist abstract and geometric shapes.

During an interaction with the Indian community in Bangkok, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exceptional ability to comprehend the intricacies of various matters and translate them into effective policies and programs. Reflecting on his own transition from being a diplomat to a politician, Jaishankar highlighted the contrasting nature of the two roles.

Today, Google Doodle commemorates the birthday of Zarina Hashmi, an influential Indian American artist who would have turned 86 today. The doodle, designed by guest illustrator Tara Anand from New York, pays homage to Hashmi's artistic style by incorporating her signature geometric and minimalist abstract shapes. As per media reports, Hashmi was known for her remarkable sculptures, prints, and drawings.

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf

One person died and several were injured after a part of under construction bridge fell onto a busy road in Bangkok on Monday. A huge metal construction girder fell on the road, causing unrest on the busy road.

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Global stock markets are mostly higher after Australia's central bank kept its key lending rate unchanged and Wall Street hit a 15-month high

A woman had to have part of her leg amputated after it became trapped in a movable walkway at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport on Thursday, officials said.

BEIJING — In the last two years, China has announced the opening of new freight train lines, while cross-border railways have become a feature in President Xi Jinping's meetings with regional leaders.