Backpack Bulletin Team

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thai youth denied funds

Young Thais Denied 10,000 Baht Digital Wallet as Government Retreats

Young Thais watch promised 10,000 baht vanish as government abruptly kills digital wallet program for 10 million youth. Your money just funded concrete instead. Officials claim “fiscal concerns” justify the switch.
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Asia’s Covid Comeback Alarms Experts as Infections Climb in Summer

Asia’s summer Covid resurgence defies seasonal patterns as JN.1 variant sweeps through multiple countries despite reduced severity. Experts fear waning immunity may trigger economic chaos.
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Why Lantern Lovers Flock to Asia’s Most Iconic Festival Cities

While tourists chase selfie spots, true travelers journey to Asia where ancient lantern rituals transform ordinary cities into celestial wonders. The sky becomes magic.
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Why Music Fans Are Flocking to Sarawak’s Rainforest Festival in 2025

Beyond ordinary festivals: 30,000 music lovers will journey deep into Borneo’s rainforest where 184 global artists merge with ancient tribal traditions. The jungle awaits.
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Surat Thani’s Relentless Rain Triggers Sudden Flood Crisis in Key Districts

While families flee their homes in Surat Thani, officials scramble to contain a monsoon disaster ravaging over 300 households. The economic fallout is just beginning.
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Thai Business Leaders Warn Political Chaos Threatens Fragile Economic Future

While Thailand’s leaders push infrastructure projects, the economic house of cards trembles. Political chaos drives investors away as household debt soars. Can recovery survive this perfect storm?
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Why Airbnb’s Leap Into Global Services May Upend How We Travel

Is Airbnb secretly plotting to kill hotels? Their leap into global services across 260 cities transforms travel from booking rooms to crafting complete experiences. Luxury becomes affordable while community trust strengthens. The travel industry will never be the same.
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Long-Necked Mystery: Giant Dinosaur Bones Stir Debate in Phu Wiang

Giant 20-meter dinosaur bones in Thailand defy scientific classification. Are we witnessing a new species that rewrites prehistoric Asia’s story? The debate intensifies.
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Bridge Debris Smashes Car on Rama II’s Infamous Construction Route

Bangkok’s “death bridge” claims 5 lives as concrete beam crashes onto cars below. Could your commute be next on Rama II’s infamous construction route?
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Tourism Turmoil in Thailand as Chinese Visitors Vanish and Safety Fears Grow

Thailand’s tourism paradise crumbles as Chinese visitors flee and safety fears intensify. Government scrambles to salvage revenue targets while danger lurks in paradise.