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Phuket in Thailand draws over 10 million visitors a year to its tropical beaches. But as the island seeks to become Thailand's first sustainable tourism destination, two decades after it was ravaged by the Indian Ocean tsunami,

On August 20, 2024, in Phuket, Thailand, @ann_lakti shared a video of monkeys grabbing a woman's hair. In the video, several monkeys are seen gathered beside a tourist, and moments later, one of them grabs her hair and pulls it,

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.

The indulgence had led to a bizarre dream where a genie-like figure asked me, “Have you ever been in love before?” “I have not,” I replied. “You were 1,000 years ago, and you will be again soon,” it said.

Thailand is considering allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to list on local exchanges for the first time as part of its strategy to establish itself as a digital assets hub.

Thailand is currently deliberating on allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed on local exchanges. This initiative could pave the way for both individual and institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin within the country.

Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra advocates for stablecoin adoption, crypto regulation, and gambling reforms.

Thailand eyes spot Bitcoin ETF approval as the SEC considers allowing local listings for retail and institutional investors.

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Qatar Airways is optimistic about tourism growth in Southeast Asia, with Thailand remaining a popular destination with a robust load factor.