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Phang Nga’s precious Lawa Yai island wins global recognition

March 06, 2025

The hidden gem wins ISO certification for meeting global tourism standards for sustainability, safety and environmental care

How a forgotten Narathiwat village created a new future for residents

March 19, 2024

Pu La To Bi Su is a small fisherman village situated 500 metres from the mainland of Narathiwat, one of three of Thailand’s deep South provinces. Only a few townsfolk people recognise this small island, and it is reachable only by boat.

Langkawi losing its lustre

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Langkawi has lost its appeal, says Tiong King Sing Despite the government having made substantial investments to promote the island as a top tourist destination, the numbers are low, said the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister.

Rare twin waterfalls on Krabi's scenic Koh Rok spring to life, delighting tourists

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022

Tourists were in awe of rare twin seaside waterfalls on Krabi’s tiny paradise island of Rok as they cascaded down a cliff, showcasing their beauty.

Rare hawksbill sea turtle eggs found on island off Prachuap Khiri Khan

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021

Officials of Ao Siam National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on Saturday said that they had found a hole on the beach in Thalu Island located about 7km off the east coast with traces of a hawksbill sea turtle that had dug it up to lay eggs.

River deep, mountain high

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015

A visit to Sir Edmund Hillary's playground at Mount Cook - New Zealand's highest mountain