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  • French expat who went missing in forest turns up safe in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    French expat who went missing in forest turns up safe in Chiang Mai

    A French man who went missing in a Chiang Mai forest made his way to a hilltop temple, and is now safe. The man, Jacques Moriceau, went missing in a forest in Doi Tao district between late Thursday night and early Friday morning. He had driven to submit documents to the French consulate, and got lost on his way home…

  • Despite Covid-19, tourism authorities still optimistic about this coming year | Thaiger

    Despite Covid-19, tourism authorities still optimistic about this coming year

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand is keeping its chin up, and has high hopes for tourism income this year. The TAT governor told the Bangkok Post today he hopes to target wealthy travellers, skilled professionals, and remote workers. The target age groups include millenials and retirees alike. He says the goal for tourism this year is to earn the country…