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Thai airports preparing for Chinese New Year traffic
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered Airports of Thailand (AoT) to prepare for a rising number for tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday.
China vows to reunite scam victims with families
BEIJING – China will make every effort to rescue Chinese nationals who have fallen foul of scam operations luring them to countries including Myanmar, the public security ministry said late on Wednesday.
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
Read MoreThai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisisIndonesian rescuers evacuating thousands after Mount Ibu erupts
The volcano has shown a significant increase in volcanic activity since last June, following a series of earthquakes.
Lands Department denies Alpine title deeds nullified
The Department of Lands (DoL) on Wednesday insisted the title deeds for the controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani province, which houses the Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex, have yet to be nullified as reported by the media.
Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
PHUKET – Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island itself, a tourist hotspot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.
Japan seeks automotive boost
Tokyo is seeking further collaboration with Thailand in developing the two nations’ automobile industries, a Japanese trade official said on Wednesday.