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Thailand Condemns Cambodia Over Interference, Border Map Disputes
Khaosod English
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July 2, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand has strongly condemned Cambodian leaders’ social media calls for Thai government leadership changes while simultaneously challenging the positioning of border markers around a disputed temple site on Google Maps. Foreign...
Holiday fight at tourist hotspot leaves Brit dad unable to speak and battling for his life
Daily Express
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June 29, 2025
A British dad is fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked at a holiday hotspot. Ashton Jones, 29, was allegedly beaten "half to death" in the assault and has had part of his skull removed in emergency surgery. The father of two, from...
Chinese tourists crown Vietnam, sideline Thailand
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese tourists are reshaping travel trends in South-east Asia, with Vietnam and Malaysia gaining ground while Thailand, the traditional hot spot, is seeing visitor growth stall amid currency swings, safety concerns and China’s...
Asia Pacific’s affluent travelers seek meaningful journeys
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 1, 2025
Luxury travelers are now more intentional than ever before. They are seeking journeys that align with their values, enhance wellbeing, and deliver deep personal meaning. SINGAPORE – A significant shift is underway in the world of luxury travel...
No Winners in Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
Foreign Policy
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When tensions first soared between the Thai and Cambodian militaries along their shared border in May, it seemed like both governments could benefit from the surge in petty nationalism. Instead, Thailand’s governing coalition is left hanging by a...
Cambodian PM Responds to Thai Request to Reopen Border Gates
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 29, 2025 — Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on June 29 issued a four-point message to the people of both Cambodia and Thailand following a request from Thai authorities in Sa...
Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Strategy 2030 Unveiled At MTF 2025
Travel Daily Media
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July 2, 2025
Officially unveiled at the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025, the final draft of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Strategy 2030 is now being readied for publishing and will be available for download at www.mekongtourism.org by mid July....
Indian outbound travel soars, setting sights on Southeast Asia
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 1, 2025
The Indian outbound travel market is booming, with travelers increasingly choosing Southeast Asia for its value and accessibility. Indian globetrotters are setting new records in international travel, with outbound trips experiencing a rapid and...
Cambodia Reaffirms Stance on Border Closure
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 29, 2025 — Cambodia is maintaining its ban on the transport of all types of goods into, out of, or through any international or regional border gates along the Cambodia–Thailand border. The General Department of Immigration...
Cambodia Reaffirms Stance on Border Closure
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, June 29, 2025 — Cambodia is maintaining its ban on the transport of all types of goods into, out of, or through any international or regional border gates along the Cambodia–Thailand border. The General Department of Immigration...
130 Million Crossings at Shenzhen Borders in First Half of 2025
That's
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July 7, 2025
Shenzhen’s border gates have never been busier. Newly released data from the Shenzhen government reveals that a staggering 130 million border crossings were recorded in the first half of 2025—a 16.2% increase year-on-year. Of particular note,...
Pattaya feels economic strain as Thai-Cambodian border remains closed
Pattaya Mail
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July 2, 2025
Local economies reel as cross-border trade sinks; Commerce Ministry scrambles for solutions. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand’s Commerce Ministry warns that the extended closure of Thai-Cambodian border passes could wipe...
The travel loan temptation: Rina’s dilemma
Nagaland Post
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July 1, 2025
Rina is part excited, part anxious. Her long-awaited summer holidays are finally here. As a schoolteacher, she plans for them months in advance. But this time, something is different. Her colleagues have raised the bar—most are heading to...
Scroll, Select, and Soar – Budget-Friendly Flights Across Southeast Asia
Fresh News
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Name Dropping | From glamour to goats — the life of a county fair queen
The News Gazette - Illinois
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Lilly Meeker is crowned queen of the 2025 Vermilion County Fair. Provided To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. One day she’s surrounded by other...
Thailand backtracks on legalising casino plans as political turmoil deepens
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand’s government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalize casinos from parliament following mounting public opposition and a fresh bout of political turmoil that has reduced the ruling coalition’s majority. A motion...
Senate President Proposes Direct Flights between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has proposed the establishment of direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Cambodia to boost bilateral cooperation and enhance...
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen's livestream 'breaks law'
Bangkok Post
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June 29, 2025
Threatens govt stability: Russ PUBLISHED : 29 Jun 2025 at 09:25 Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's livestream broadcast on Friday amounts to interference in Thailand's internal affairs and violates international protocol, says Vice Minister for...
Venture travel, shorter stays and AI key trends for luxury travellers: Marriott
KARRYON
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July 1, 2025
Speaking to Karryon Luxury about the report, which was released today, Marriott International Regional Vice President, Luxury, Asia Pacific, Oriol Montal says the trend towards shorter holidays was already evident in its research, but has been...
Long Beach residents can connect to low-cost internet service plans by calling new hotline
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
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July 1, 2025
Long Beach has launched the city’s Internet Service Enrollment Line, a new hotline and digital inclusion resource that connects eligible residents with low-cost internet service, officials announced on Tuesday, July 1. The Internet Service...