Thailand

4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers

Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.

Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection

Formed by the accumulation of coral reefs over centuries, these beautiful destinations attract over 350 million tourists every year from all over the world. Don't believe us? Well, here are 5 coral islands that are popular with travel enthusiasts all over the world.

Shironamhin to release ‘Ei Obelay 2’ in two languages

In May 2019, the band Shironamhin made a comeback with the song “Ei Obelay”. At a time when the band was struggling to meet fan expectations with a new vocalist, this song served as a lifeline for Shironamhin. Now, almost five years later, the band is releasing a sequel, “Ei Obelay 2”. 

Thai farm culls 125 crocodiles as floodwaters rise

Heavy monsoon rains swept across northern Thailand this month, triggering floods and landslides that have killed more than 20 people.

Stop bringing weed from Thailand, Britain warns travellers

The warning came as the NCA said it had seized 15 tonnes of the cannabis already this year and arrested 378 smugglers -- half of them over drugs originating in Thailand.

Six dead in Thailand after drinking bootleg liquor

Predominantly Buddhist Thailand has strict alcohol laws, restricting liquor sales to certain hours of the day and banning them on religious holidays.

Thailand's new ‘Digital Nomad Visa’: Opportunities for remote workers and students

Thailand, a popular destination for tourists worldwide, is enhancing its appeal with the launch of a new digital nomad visa called Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to a year — offering an ideal blend of work and cultural experiences.

Thai MP sentenced to two years in jail for insulting monarchy

Chonthicha Jaengraew was found guilty under Thailand's strict lese-majeste laws over a speech she made during an anti-government protest in 2021.

Ashik Chowdhury's record skydive from 41,000 feet!

In an exclusive interview, Star Lifestyle spoke with Ashik Chowdhury – fresh from his breath-taking skydive and ready to take on new adventures.

December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015

Bangladesh beat Papua New Guinea to reach semis

Bangladeshi Tigresses slammed the women side of Papua New Guinea with a 41-run victory in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier at Bangkok in Thailand.

November 28, 2015
November 28, 2015

World T20 Qualifier: Bangladesh women beat Thailand

Bangladesh’s women cricket team has made a winning start to ICC Women’s World Twenty 20 Qualifier beating Thailand by 73 runs.

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

Frozen child: The youngest person to be cryogenically preserved (video)

A two-year-old Thai girl became the youngest person to be cryogenically frozen, preserving her brain moments after death in the hope that she will one day be brought back to life.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Bangkok blast: Suspect admits to planting shrine bomb

Lawyer of suspect says he committed the act to repay a 'personal favour'.

September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015

Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia

Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.

September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015

PM provides Tk 5 lakh for Lucky Akhand's treatment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina provides Tk 5 lakh for the treatment of ailing veteran singer and artiste of war-time radio station Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Lucky Akhand.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

Bangkok Blast: Border cops under fire over graft accusations

Suspect arrested in connection with deadly Bangkok bomb attack allegedly confessed to having paid immigration police more than 21,000 baht (US$581) in bribes each time he travelled in and out of Thailand.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

Thai blast mastermind left Dhaka after 2 weeks: police

The mastermind behind the fatal bomb blast in Bangkok had arrived in Bangladesh a day before the August 17 blast and left for China after two weeks, police says.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

Ailing Lucky Akhand flown to Bangkok

Noted singer-composer Lucky Akhand will be taken to Thailand tonight for better treatment as his condition has deteriorated.

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

Ailing Lucky Akhand may fly to Bangkok tomorrow

Noted singer-composer Lucky Akhand is likely to fly for Bangkok tomorrow for better treatment as his condition has deteriorated.