Premier urged to tackle overtourism

Bangkok Post— As Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to make 2025 a landmark year for tourism, Adith Chairattananon, secretary-general of the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta), said a white paper that the federation will present to the government will include solutions to prevent overtourism, which was seen in Thailand before the pandemic.Similar efforts were observed in other countries last week as Amsterdam's local government announced it was banning the construction of new hotels, while...

@MichaelWestBiz—Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis. Community organisations dealing with violence against women have called for a sustained approach from governments to address the crisis amid calls for more funding to bolster support services. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet state and territory leaders on Wednesday at a national cabinet meeting focused on the issue. Mass marches were held across the […]

CNA—Malaysia's 24-hour eateries urged to cut hours to tackle obesity concerns, but locals lack appetite for change. Residents and MPs have pushed back against the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAO)'s bid, saying the all-night food establishments, such as Muslim-Indian mamaks, are part of Malaysia’s food culture and cater to frontline workers.

NOLA.com—Saints seem likely to draft a tackle, and one expert expects a record number of tackles taken. With the NFL Draft this week, the Times-Picayune reached out to a series of draft experts to get their takes on the New Orleans Saints and...