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Israeli tourist arrivals in Thailand forecast to exceed 442,530

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) met Israeli diplomatic representatives in Bangkok on July 6 to discuss attracting more high-spending Israeli tourists to Thailand under its “Value over Volume” tourism strategy ahead of the coming travel season. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and Executive Director for Europe Suladda Sarutilavan welcomed Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Dr Alona …

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2 Indians arrested, more than 200 animals rescued during Bangkok wildlife trafficking crackdown

Police arrested two Indian nationals at two rented houses in Bangkok on Tuesday, July 7, and rescued more than 200 protected animals from wildlife trafficking. Officers from the Wildlife Crime Intelligence Center (WWC) and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division searched properties in Thung Khru and Bang Khun Thian districts following an investigation …

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Chiang Mai moves closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognition

Chiang Mai‘s decade-long dream of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage city is entering its most crucial stage yet. Thailand has formally submitted the northern city’s nomination to UNESCO, and an inspection team is expected to visit before a decision that could come as early as 2027. The nomination, titled “Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna,” was …

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Ashfall detected in Mactan–Cebu airport, clearing ops underway

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Flight operations at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) continue despite ashfall from Kanlaon Volcano, airport authorities announced in an advisory issued at 11:50 a.m. Thursday. Volcanic ash was detected in the vicinity of the airport, including on its runways, following the volcano’s activity earlier in the day, according to airport officials.

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Malacañang: Gov’t workers to get 2024 performance bonus this year

MANILA — Malacañang on Thursday said eligible government employees are expected to get their 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) within the year. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters that funding for the 2024 PBB is already secured under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). Citing the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Castro said the

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Prosecutors: No need for senator-judge inhibition in impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines – Prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial do not see the need to seek the inhibition of senator-judges, panel spokesman Benjamin Tolosa, Jr. said on Thursday. In a media briefing, the prosecutors said they expect senators to remain politically neutral during the trial and have not discussed filing a motion to

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100 families evacuated due to flash floods in Maguindanao town

COTABATO CITY – At least 100 families have been evacuated to safer ground as the Nituan River in Barangay Nituan, Parang in Maguindanao del Norte overflowed Wednesday night. The affected families are now housed at the Parang municipal gymnasium and at the Holy Rosary and Star of the Sea Chapel. Parang Mayor Cahar Ibay ordered

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Palace: No ‘Oplan Romanov’ justifies assassination threat vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said no alleged “Operation Romanov” could justify Vice President Sara Duterte’s assassination remarks against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. During the third day of Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, defense counsel Mark Vinluan cited the supposed unauthorized surveillance operations against the vice president, which allegedly exposed her family to security threats.

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DepEd: Security guards found in only 3 of 10 schools

MANILA, Philippines — Only three in 10 schools have security guards, a Department of Education (DepEd) official said Thursday during discussions on the proposed School Safety Act. DepEd Undersecretary for Governance and Operations Malcolm Garma presented the data to the Senate committee on basic education during a hearing on several student-protection bills following recent fatal

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