Millions vie for tickets to Taylor Swift’s only stop in Southeast Asia
By Channel News Asia Singapore – After standing in line for 36 hours, Qayyum Lukman on Friday (July 7) emerged triumphant from a kiosk where he had just scored tickets to see pop sensation Taylor Swift perform in Singapore, her only stop in Southeast Asia next year. When Swift brings her acclaimed “Eras Tour” […]
Read MoreBeautiful birds at Nong Han lake draw more birdwatchers
WITH 165 species of birds living at Nong Han lake in Sakon Nakhon province it has now led to an increasing number of youths and residents of this northeastern province flocking to join Sakon Nakhon Bird Conservation Club, Naewna newspaper said today (July 6). A workshop on “A study of bird species and natural […]
Read MoreVideo of rough Chao Phraya river crossing goes viral
A SHORT video showing strong waves lashing and rocking a boat crossing the Chao Phraya river with passengers staying calm despite the scary ride has gone viral, Sanook.com said today (July 4). Tiktok member @adhippv posted this video which shows the boat badly tilting to one side upon being lashed by strong waves to […]
Read MoreDon Mueang ranked as 26th most dangerous airport in the world
IN A REPORT updated this month luxury travel website The Boutique Adventurer has ranked Don Mueang International Airport as the 26th most dangerous airport out of 29 it has listed, Sanook.com said today (June 30). Mentioned in this list are not just airports in developing countries with some of those in developed nations, such […]
Read MoreThe Lisa effect: Ayutthaya temple puts up eye-catching sign to draw visitors
AFTER Thai K-pop star Lisa Manoban, a member of Korean supergroup Blackpink, visited three Ayutthaya temples recently leading to tourists and worshippers thronging them, a fourth temple has put up a sign “Lisa passed this temple” to likewise draw the crowds, Sanook.com said today (June 27). The abbot of Wat Intharam Phra Khru Palad […]
Read MoreThai actors Apo and Mile are the latest brand ambassadors for Dior
By CNA WHILE the K-pop world continues to dominate the global stage and brand endorsements worldwide, Dior has its eyes set in Southeast Asia. The French luxury house recently appointed Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, better known as Apo, 29, and Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, 31, as its brand ambassadors in Thailand. The success of KinnPorsche: The […]
Read MoreEl Niño has arrived and is expected to last 3-5 years
THAI RESEARCHERS and water management agencies said today (June 15) that a moderate strength El Niño, which is a natural climate phenomenon, has arrived and is expected to last three to five years with a possible prolonged drought leading to water scarcity, Thai Rath newspaper said. Mrs. Pattamawadi Phochanukul, director of Thailand Science Research […]
Read MoreTourists invited to visit tiny Koh Rat island
THE Department of Rural Roads this morning (June 12) invited tourists to visit the tiny Koh Rat island that is now linked to mainland Surat Thani by the 500-metre-long Chalerm Siriraj Bridge – a project initiated by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and built by the department, TV Channel 7 […]
Read MoreThai couple shocked at losing camera gear while holidaying in Swiss town
A THAI couple who run a travel Facebook page with a large number of followers said today (June 11) they were shocked that during a recent holiday in the Swiss town of Grindelwald a thief broke into their rented residence at night and stole valuable camera gear with this town have no surveillance cameras […]
Read MorePolice give certificate to man who handed in tourist’s wallet
A THAI MAN who found a Singaporean woman’s wallet full of cash in Yaowarat area and handed it in to Plabplachai 2 police station was given a certificate of honour by this police team today (June 6), Matichon newspaper said. Pol.Col. Phanom Chuathong, superintendent of this station, said Mr. Chavalit Krisadarangsan, 77, told them […]
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