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Pre-Registration Opens for Thailand LAB INTERNATIONAL 2025

Pre-Registration Opens for Thailand LAB INTERNATIONAL 2025

Noi Jh | June 28, 2025 | 6:51 pm | Travel & Tourism

Thailand LAB INTERNATIONAL 2025, one of Asia’s leading laboratory and life sciences exhibitions, has opened pre-registration for visitors. Organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, the event will showcase innovations in lab equipment, biotechnology, and analytical sciences. It will be held in Bangkok and aims to attract industry professionals, researchers, and…

China Shuts Down Hotel’s Viral Red Panda ‘Wake-Up Call’ Service

China Shuts Down Hotel’s Viral Red Panda ‘Wake-Up Call’ Service

poo | June 28, 2025 | 4:19 pm | Travel & Tourism

A hotel in China has been ordered to halt its unusual “red panda wake-up call” service after a viral video sparked public outcry. The service involved a red panda being taken to guests’ rooms, raising animal welfare concerns. Authorities intervened following backlash over the treatment of the protected species.

Passenger to Perform Live in Bangkok This November

Passenger to Perform Live in Bangkok This November

poo | June 28, 2025 | 3:59 pm | Travel & Tourism

British singer-songwriter Passenger is set to perform live in Bangkok this November, bringing his soulful hits like Let Her Go to Thai fans. The much-anticipated concert promises an intimate musical experience as part of his 2024 Asia tour.

Thailand Sets $60 Billion Tourism Target as Bangkok Rises as a US Luxury Travel Hotspot

Thailand Sets $60 Billion Tourism Target as Bangkok Rises as a US Luxury Travel Hotspot

poo | June 28, 2025 | 2:25 pm | Travel & Tourism

Thailand is aiming for a $60 billion boost in tourism revenue, with Bangkok emerging as a key destination for affluent US travelers. Fueled by high-end experiences, cultural appeal, and world-class hospitality, the capital is fast becoming a luxury travel magnet. This strategic focus underscores Thailand’s ambition to position itself as…

Edward Burtynsky: “My Photographs Are Like Rorschach Tests”

Edward Burtynsky: “My Photographs Are Like Rorschach Tests”

Noi Jh | June 28, 2025 | 7:53 am | Miscellaneous, Travel & Tourism

Renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky reflects on his latest exhibition and the emotional depth of his large-scale images of industrial landscapes. In this Guardian feature, he describes how viewers project their own meanings onto his work—making each photograph a personal experience.