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WORLDSep 4How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasureThe Amazon deliveries stopped reaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in February as it entered the conflict zone with Iran. A few weeks later – much to the chagrin of the sailors on board – even that most American of meals, the hamburger, was compromised by supply shortages when burger buns ran out. But as they unwind on their first shore leave in 286 days, the 5,000 crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier are finding out what tens of thousands of their forebears already knew: Pattaya will...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 3Leaders of Thailand and Singapore perform Beatles song, “Let It Be”Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong performed the Beatles song.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 3From gym workouts to shopping, Thailand’s friend-for-hire does it all for a fee“Friend-for-hire” services have started taking off in Thailand as the country’s social landscape changes with an ageing population and a rise in the number of unmarried people. The service is a new type of gig work in which people are paid to act as companions, for instance accompanying someone on a trip to take photos or even joining them in indoor rock climbing. Although no official figures are available, industry players say demand for professional companions has increased in recent years due...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Pattaya , once Thailand Sin City , beckons weary sailors from the USS Abraham LincolnPattaya, Thailand, known as a 'Sin City,' is attracting weary sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln. This highlights the city's role as a destination for military personnel on shore leave.thegazette.com · United States
WORLDSep 1Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellersTravellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and MillennialsNew research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 18ASEAN Cup 2026 : Is a Vietnam - Thailand dream final bound to happen ? The article speculates on the possibility of a Vietnam-Thailand final in the ASEAN Cup 2026. This focuses on a future international sports event.news.tuoitre.vn