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‘That’s the Ultimate Explorer’s Grand Slam ticked off’: Meet the ‘normal guy from the UK’ who’s become the world’s first person to climb the highest mountain on every continent, visit the North and South Poles… and all 197 countries

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‘That’s the Ultimate Explorer’s Grand Slam ticked off’: Meet the ‘normal guy from the UK’ who’s become the world’s first person to climb the highest mountain on every continent, visit the North and South Poles… and all 197 countries

He’s stared death in the face on Everest, seen someone get shot in front of him in Angola and braved -36C temperatures in a frozen wilderness. Meet UK explorer Johnny Ward, who has become the first person in history to complete the Ultimate Explorer’s Grand Slam – climbing the ‘Seven Summits’, visiting the North and … Read more

Scots nurse ‘maxes out’ cards on medical bills after horror fall in Thailand

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Scots nurse ‘maxes out’ cards on medical bills after horror fall in Thailand

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a Scots nurse who “maxed out her credit cards” to pay for treatment following a horror fall from a cliff in Thailand. Kerry Hughes, of Glasgow, had planned to travel the Asian country for four weeks after arriving on January 9. 1 Kerry Hughes was involved in a … Read more

3 Cambodian activists held in Thailand before PM’s visit: Rights groups

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3 Cambodian activists held in Thailand before PM’s visit: Rights groups

BANGKOK: Three Cambodian activists have been detained in Thailand ahead of a planned visit by Cambodia’s prime minister, rights groups said on Saturday (Feb 3). Lem Sokha and Kung Raiya were taken into custody by officers in the capital Bangkok on Friday, while Pha Phaya – a member of the Cambodia Youth Network – was … Read more

A Michelin-rated restaurant tour in Thailand, from Penlaos in Isaan to 2-star Baan Tepa, Mauro Colaegreco’s Côte and new entry Inddee in Bangkok

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A Michelin-rated restaurant tour in Thailand, from Penlaos in Isaan to 2-star Baan Tepa, Mauro Colaegreco’s Côte and new entry Inddee in Bangkok

The cuisine at Penlaos is from the Isaan region, as Thailand’s northeast is called. Dishes are made with river fish and whatever can be foraged from the forests. Penlaos’ spicy sliced papaya salad with shrimp paste and pickled fish. Photo: Penlaos Sour catfish soup (200 baht/US$5.70) is ladled into tiffin pots at top speed. It … Read more

Russian Rock Band in Thailand Deported to Israel

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Russian Rock Band in Thailand Deported to Israel

Bangkok —  Members of the Russian-Belarus rock band Bi-2 who have been held in Thailand on immigration charges have been allowed to fly to Israel amid concerns they would be deported to Russia over the groups anti-war stance. The band had been performing a concern in Phuket, a popular island in Thailand, but were arrested … Read more

With Move Forward Party’s court loss, what’s next for Thailand’s politics?

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With Move Forward Party’s court loss, what’s next for Thailand’s politics?

What’s next for the party? Addressing media on Wednesday, Move Forward’s leader Chaithawat Tulathon warned that the ruling could make the royal institution increasingly “a factor behind conflicts in Thai politics”. Former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat also bemoaned a “lost opportunity for us to use the parliament to find a consensus for such an important and sensitive … Read more

Seeing Bangkok’s canals on a boat powered by solar energy shows its potential for water transport

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Seeing Bangkok’s canals on a boat powered by solar energy shows its potential for water transport

And in keeping with the environmentally conscious age, along with a fleet of newly launched electric-powered passenger boats there are a handful of solar-powered ones used by operators providing tours of the city’s waterways. Mr Tai ties up his solar-powered boat, the Sol Solar, on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand. … Read more

British Base Jumper Dies After Parachute Fails To Open

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British Base Jumper Dies After Parachute Fails To Open

A British base jumper lost his life in a tragic accident when his parachute failed to open during a jump from a 29-storey building. The incident took place in Pattaya, Thailand, on Saturday night. The 33-year-old man has been identified as Nathy Odinson, a skydiver and base jumper. The police were called to the scene … Read more

How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunched the numbers

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How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunched the numbers

Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak … Read more

China, Thailand sign mutual visa waiver agreements

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China, Thailand sign mutual visa waiver agreements

BANGKOK: Thailand and China agreed on Sunday (Jan 28) to waive visa requirements for each other’s nationals to facilitate travel and tourism between the two countries, hurt by COVID-19.  Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed the mutual visa exemption, which takes effect on Mar 1, at a ceremony after a … Read more