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Thailand’s Halal tourism gets a boost with ‘Halal Route’ app

10 Sept 19:19 Key points summarised by AI

Chulalongkorn University's Halal Science Centre introduced "Halal Route," a new application to assist Muslim travelers in Thailand by providing comprehensive information on Halal tourism services.
The app offers essential features for Muslim tourists, including listings of Halal-certified restaurants, nearby mosques, prayer-friendly accommodations, a Qibla compass, and daily prayer schedules, available in Thai, English, and Arabic.
Halal Route aims to address common challenges faced by Muslim travelers in non-Muslim countries, making their journeys smoother and more comfortable while exploring Thailand.
This initiative capitalizes on the rapidly growing global Muslim travel market, projected to reach 230 million travelers by 2028, positioning Thailand as a more attractive and trusted destination for Halal tourism.

Yesterday 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.