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Thailand rolls out new VAT refund for foreign tourists

Thailand rolls out new VAT refund for foreign tourists

The Thai government recently announced new regulations that make it easier for foreign visitors to claim value-added tax (VAT) refunds on goods purchased in Thailand. The regulations, taking effect on Jan. 1 this year, expand the eligibility criteria for refunds and increase the maximum refund amount. Earlier, visitors had to …

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Vietnamese actress, businessman husband on Bangkok food tour

Actress Diem My 9X and her husband Vinh Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian businessman, recently explored both popular food streets and high-end restaurants in the Thai capital Bangkok. My and her husband are on a holiday in Thailand, their first overseas trip since they got married last December. Born in 1990, My …

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Hidden tours, Indian street food: Saigon weekend unveiled

Saigon gears up for a weekend filled with diverse activities, featuring a lifestyle pop-up, city walking tour, a Lunar New Year festival, classical concert, and an Indian street food fest. Home and lifestyle pop-up 11:11 Espace, an exhibition space and cafe shop, is going to host a home and lifestyle …

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How to cook Hai Phong-style crab noodle soup

In a bowl of Hai Phong-style crab noodle soup, reddish-brown noodles meld into golden broth, revealing a natural sweetness, featuring crab meat, crab roe, pork fat, and fried shallots. This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, takes approximately 100 minutes to prepare. Ingredients – 800 grams of field crabs (a …

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How to make Hanoi fried spring rolls

Fried spring rolls feature a filling of meat, shrimp, and vegetables, and this Hanoi dish is a cherished culinary tradition during Lunar New Year feast and other festive occasions. This recipe serves about 4 to 6 people, takes approximately 75 minutes to prepare, and provides around 2,615 calories in total. …

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