From Bangkok Post
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Premier urged to tackle overtourism
As Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to make 2025 a landmark year for tourism, Adith Chairattananon, secretary-general of the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta), said a white paper that the federation will present to the government will include solutions to prevent overtourism, which was seen in Thailand before the pandemic.Similar efforts were observed in other countries last week as Amsterdam's local government announced it was banning the construction of new hotels, while...
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China's Chery Automobile to set up Thai assembly plant
The facility is forecast to produce 50,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the first phase within 2025, and increase production to 80,000 vehicles by 2028, BoI secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi said.Chery Automobile will be the eighth automaker from China to set up a manufacturing plant in Thailand, joining others including BYD, Great Wall Motor and Changan, according to the BoI.Thailand is a regional auto assembly and export hub which has long been dominated by Japanese brands like...
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Michelin Guide extends to Da Nang
Globally known as an acclaimed touristic destination, Da Nang is also a true heaven for food lovers. As a proud ambassador of Central Vietnamese cuisine, Da Nang has impressed Michelin Guide inspectors with quality and a variety of local specialities -- be it mì Quảng, bún chả cá or bánh xèo. Seafood restaurants, with an abundance of fresh or live marine creatures, as well as street food delicacies are not to be missed, and Michelin inspectors enjoyed sitting by the side of the road to enjoy...