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Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!
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Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!

YUE Restaurant & Bar blends Chinese cultural elegance with Phuket's industrial heritage, offering private dining rooms and flexible spaces suited for casual meals, special occasions or business gatherings.

Fantastic News! Suchart Celebrates Ao Kuak's Recognition as One of the World's Top 10 Beaches in 2026, Vows to Maintain Standards
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Fantastic News! Suchart Celebrates Ao Kuak's Recognition as One of the World's Top 10 Beaches in 2026, Vows to Maintain Standards

Ao Kuak beach in Phang Nga's Similan Islands National Park ranked 10th globally in the 2026 World's 50 Best Beaches list, with Thailand's environment minister pledging to maintain strict conservation standards to preserve the site's pristin

International Entertainment: Park Bo-young Clashes with Kim Sung-chol in Crime Thriller 'Gold Land'
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International Entertainment: Park Bo-young Clashes with Kim Sung-chol in Crime Thriller 'Gold Land'

Park Bo-young undergoes a major image transformation in the Disney+ crime thriller "Gold Land," where she clashes with Kim Sung-chol over 3 billion baht in gold bars and explores dark moral choices driven by greed and survival.

Diverse Attractions – 'Air Orchids' in Nakhon Pathom: Shop for Orchids and Relax at a Chic Café
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Diverse Attractions – 'Air Orchids' in Nakhon Pathom: Shop for Orchids and Relax at a Chic Café

Thailand's first orchid supermarket in Nakhon Pathom lets customers shop for rare hybrid varieties amid blooming gardens, while offering innovative watering solutions to help orchids thrive and flower longer at home.

Tourism Authority of Thailand Reports Domestic Travel Slowdown During Labor Day-Coronation Day Holiday as Thais Grapple with Rising Cost of Living
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Reports Domestic Travel Slowdown During Labor Day-Coronation Day Holiday as Thais Grapple with Rising Cost of Living

Domestic travel during Thailand's Labor Day-Coronation Day holiday slowed as rising living costs made Thai tourists more budget-conscious, with the Tourism Authority forecasting 2.83 million visits generating 10.05 billion baht in revenue.

Pattani's 'Desirable City Year of Celebration' Hosts KATPRO On The Beach Grassroots Muay Thai Fights at Wasukhree Beach
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Pattani's 'Desirable City Year of Celebration' Hosts KATPRO On The Beach Grassroots Muay Thai Fights at Wasukhree Beach

Pattani province launched its 'Desirable City Year of Celebration' with KATPRO On The Beach, a grassroots muay thai competition at Wasukhree Beach designed to boost sports tourism and community livelihoods in the southern region.

Disney Issues Lifetime Ban After Visitor Attacks Employee During Character Meet-and-Greet
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Disney Issues Lifetime Ban After Visitor Attacks Employee During Character Meet-and-Greet

A man was arrested and permanently banned from Walt Disney World after attacking a staff member during a character meet-and-greet at Epcot, escalating from his repeated attempts to cut the photo line with his family.

Colorful Eastern EEC Festival 15th Edition: EEC The Food Runway
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Colorful Eastern EEC Festival 15th Edition: EEC The Food Runway

The 15th Colorful Eastern EEC Festival showcases regional cuisine and local products from three provinces in a beachfront celebration at Pattaya Central Beach Road from May 1-4, 2025, featuring over 120 restaurants and vendors blending food

From Humble Beginnings to Success: Jasmine Spa's Journey Reflects a Clear Vision
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From Humble Beginnings to Success: Jasmine Spa's Journey Reflects a Clear Vision

Jasmine Spa, founded over two decades ago by Somolwan Aswasitthawar, has become a leading five-star wellness destination in the Rama III area through rigorous service standards and international certifications. The founder's personal strugg

Loei Province Prepares 'The Colors of Loei' Event
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Loei Province Prepares 'The Colors of Loei' Event

Loei Province will host 'The Colors of Loei' event May 1-4, 2025, featuring cultural performances, art installations, and local crafts to promote traditional customs and boost tourism across the northeastern region.

Fresh from the Temple – New App Showcases the Beauty of Wat Arun
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Fresh from the Temple – New App Showcases the Beauty of Wat Arun

Wat Arunrachwararam has launched a multilingual mobile app offering virtual tours and detailed histories of the temple's ancient monuments and artifacts, available in Thai, Chinese, and English for tourists worldwide.

World-Class Mud Run Festival Set to Make a Splash with Expected Revenue of Over 150 Million Baht
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World-Class Mud Run Festival Set to Make a Splash with Expected Revenue of Over 150 Million Baht

Thailand will host the 2026 Pattaya Tough Mudder, an international obstacle course mud run festival expecting over 2,000 athletes from 20+ countries and generating around 150 million baht in economic activity at Wisdom Valley in Chachoengsa