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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.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that Phuket will be elevated to a premium tourism destination as efforts are underway to resolve various challenges facing the island province.

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.

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

Former Thai PM Thaksin proposes legalizing online gambling and crypto reforms to boost Thailand’s revenue with potential annual gains of $2.89B.

A British explorer got more than he bargained for during a visit to Thailand’s abandoned Phuket Zoo, uncovering a hidden and haunting secret.

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,