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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Travelling to Thailand? Everything you need to know about the new digital entry form
Dreaming of a White Lotus-inspired holiday or hoping to take a selfie with Moo Deng, social media's favourite pygmy hippo, in the background? Before you jet off to Thailand, don't forget to file your paperwork first. Starting from 1 May, all non-Thai nationals entering the country by air, land or sea must complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. This new arrival card replaces paper forms to streamline the immigration process and better secure Thailand's border entry system. The TDAC system will be synced with the immigration bureau's biometric database, allowing officials to quickly check the criminal backgrounds of international arrivals. Travellers must register within three days of their arrival (meaning, within three days of travelling to Thailand). Related Is weed still legal in Thailand? Here's what tourists need to know as government u-turns Thailand: Leo's beach paradise has reopened after 4 years, but tourists can't swim After completing your registration online, you will receive a QR code to present at your immigration checkpoint on arrival. That's it. There are no fees and no other steps. But it's vital to remember to do it, or you will be denied entry. From May onward, the TDAC will be mandatory for all foreign passport holders, including tourists, business travellers and long-term residents. The only exceptions apply to travellers transiting or transferring through Thailand without passing through immigration control. With its idyllic tropical scenery, addictive cuisine and legendary hospitality, Thailand long ago evolved from its Hippie Trail roots into one of the world's top travel destinations. In 2019, nearly 40 million visitors arrived in the country, ranking it among the ten most-visited countries globally. Despite a global lull in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, the momentum hasn't slowed much. In the first three months of 2025 alone, 9.5 million travellers touched down – many drawn by viral moments that spread like wildfire online. Related Thailand wants to make casinos legal to attract more tourists Thailand's visa-free stay will soon be cut to 30 days. Here's what it means for tourists Take Moo Deng, the hose-loving pygmy hippo whose name means 'bouncy pork.' After a video of the slippery toddler splashing around at Khao Kheow Open Zoo lit up social media last year, crowds surged. The zoo, about an hour from Bangkok, smashed attendance records – and it's still drawing thousands of daily visitors. Then came the White Lotus effect. The newest season of the dark comedy, filmed on the sun-drenched islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, has re-ignited wanderlust among global viewers looking to holiday in high style. According to the ultra-luxury Four Seasons Koh Samui site saw a 40 per cent increase in searches for property after it was announced as a filming location. Despite an earthquake in March, travel has continued unabated to a country often called 'Teflon Thailand' for its ability to bounce back from unrest and disruptions. Whether you're heading to Thailand to fulfil a luxury fantasy or spot its internet-famous wildlife, the first step to getting there now happens before you even leave home. Just make sure your QR code is ready before you depart.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- USA Today
Upgrade mom's wardrobe: Save 25% on Athleta leggings, bras and shorts at this Mother's Day sale
Upgrade mom's wardrobe: Save 25% on Athleta leggings, bras and shorts at this Mother's Day sale Save 25% on fresh activewear for spring at this popular sale. Now through Tuesday, May 6, you can save 25% sitewide at the Athleta Mother's Day sale. Athleta has some of the most popular activewear out there, with way more affordable price tags compared to other popular activewear brands. This is the perfect opportunity to grab some new threads for mom and maybe a few picks for yourself, too! You can get best-selling Salutation Stash leggings to lounge in or wear on your spring runs starting at just $49.97 and comfortable, lightweight Retreat Linen Wide Leg Pants for your White Lotus-inspired wardrobe starting at $59 during this sale. With discounts on spring essentials like this adorable sports bra, sporty skorts and more, this sale is a must-shop for Mother's Day 2025. Save 25% at the Athleta Mother's Day sale 🛍️ Shopping tip: Sizes and colors are selling out fast! Add your favorites to your cart quick! 1. Athleta Transcend Open Back Tee 2. Athleta Ace High Rise 13 1/2-Inch Skort 2.0 3. Athleta Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging 4. Athleta Vital Bra A-C 5. Athleta Retreat Linen High Rise Wide Leg Pant 6. Athleta Retreat Linen Romper 7. Athleta Interval Tank 8. Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise 7 Short 9. Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging 10. Athleta Rainout Ridge Long Trench Shop Athleta Does Athleta have a rewards program for customers? Yes, Athleta has a rewards program where frequent shoppers can earn points that can be redeemed for discounts or other perks. New members also receive 20% off their first Athleta purchase and all members get free shipping on orders over $50 and have access to exclusive events. Why do people choose Athleta activewear?
Indianapolis Star
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Indianapolis Star
Upgrade mom's wardrobe: Save 25% on Athleta leggings, bras and shorts at this Mother's Day sale
Save 25% on fresh activewear for spring at this popular sale. Now through Tuesday, May 6, you can save 25% sitewide at the Athleta Mother's Day sale. Athleta has some of the most popular activewear out there, with way more affordable price tags compared to other popular activewear brands. This is the perfect opportunity to grab some new threads for mom and maybe a few picks for yourself, too! You can get best-selling Salutation Stash leggings to lounge in or wear on your spring runs starting at just $49.97 and comfortable, lightweight Retreat Linen Wide Leg Pants for your White Lotus-inspired wardrobe starting at $59 during this sale. With discounts on spring essentials like this adorable sports bra, sporty skorts and more, this sale is a must-shop for Mother's Day 2025. Save 25% at the Athleta Mother's Day sale 1. Athleta Transcend Open Back Tee 2. Athleta Ace High Rise 13 1/2-Inch Skort 2.0 3. Athleta Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging 4. Athleta Vital Bra A-C 5. Athleta Retreat Linen High Rise Wide Leg Pant 6. Athleta Retreat Linen Romper 7. Athleta Interval Tank 8. Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise 7 Short 9. Athleta Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging 10. Athleta Rainout Ridge Long Trench Shop Athleta Does Athleta have a rewards program for customers? Yes, Athleta has a rewards program where frequent shoppers can earn points that can be redeemed for discounts or other perks. New members also receive 20% off their first Athleta purchase and all members get free shipping on orders over $50 and have access to exclusive events. Why do people choose Athleta activewear? High-quality materials: Athleta uses premium fabrics like nylon and spandex, which are durable, lightweight, and provide excellent stretch and flexibility. Inclusivity: Athleta offers a wide range of sizes, including petite, regular, plus and tall sizes, making their clothing accessible to a diverse group of women. The brand's Power of She movement empowers all women to be the best version of themselves. The campaign stars athletes like Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Kate Martin and more. Sustainability: As a certified B corporation, the brand is committed to eco-friendly practices, using recycled materials and promoting sustainability in their production processes.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aimee Lou Wood Thanks ‘SNL' Star for Sending Flowers After ‘White Lotus' Parody
Aimee Lou Wood has shed light on the apology she says she received from Saturday Night Live after this week's White Lotus-inspired parody. After speaking out earlier this week about what she called a 'mean and unfunny' sketch that aired on the NBC series Saturday night ('The White POTUS' swapped characters from season three of HBO's Mike White-created vacation saga with President Trump, his family and members of his cabinet), Wood says the SNL star who portrayed her character, Sarah Sherman, has sent her flowers. More from The Hollywood Reporter How a Little-Known Movie About Trump's Football Fiasco Explains His Tariff Tantrums Tina Fey on Her New Netflix Series: "It Saved Me From Just Shrinking Up Like a Little Granny Apple Head" Despite a Court Order, White House Barred AP From Oval Office Event 'Thank you for the beautiful flowers,' wrote Wood on her Instagram Stories. She tagged Sherman along with the holding-back-tears emoji, a bow and a heart. Wood has been taking to Instagram since the sketch went viral, accusing the skit of 'punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down.' Wood, who played the character of Chelsea on the White Lotus, clarified that it wasn't Sherman's fault ('Not hating on her, hating on the concept,' she wrote) but initially took issue with Sherman's British accent and fake teeth ('The joke was about fluoride. I have big gap teeth not bad teeth,' she added). 'Yes, take the piss for sure — that's what the show is about — but there must be a [more clever], more nuanced, less cheap way?' she wrote to her 2.9 million followers. Wood had later said she received an apology from SNL, but didn't clarify who the message came from. (THR went out to reps for SNL and Wood.) In her post-finale interview about the White Lotus with The Hollywood Reporter, the Sex Education star, who had previously opened up about the fan response to her role and her teeth, touched on the overwhelming response to her beloved character, which included outrage over her poignant ending. 'It feels like today is the first new day that I've had in a very long time,' she said after the April 6 season finale. 'Because this journey has felt so long — and the weekly thing, I love it, but it's meant that I'm still in it. But now I feel like I've been released and it's sad, but it's also, like, I'm free to be Aimee again.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
March Recap: 15 Top Consumer Press Releases
A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire, including PepsiCo's acquisition of poppi, Banana Republic's White Lotus-inspired capsule collection and the return of Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Pizza. NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help consumer and retail journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download. Both the classic Pretzel Crust and the all-new Stuffed Pretzel Crust Pizzas are available ONLINE at participating Little Caesars locations beginning March 31. From April 7 to June 22, Pretzel Crust will be Hot-N-Ready from 4-8 pm and, along with Stuffed Pretzel Crust, available in-store and online. PepsiCo to Acquire poppi 'As we look to reorient our portfolio offerings to address white space consumer needs, the poppi brand's unique intersection with wellness and culture is a perfect addition to our portfolio,' said Ram Krishnan, CEO, PepsiCo Beverages U.S. 'Allison and the poppi team have built a magnetic brand that's ahead of the trends, with a loyal consumer base and a demonstrated capacity for growth.' Part of Ben & Jerry's mission is to use its operations to have a positive impact on its community and the planet. This alliance will help serve up smiles by bringing a Ben & Jerry's experience to fans with outstanding reliability and performance, with the added benefit of a reduced environmental footprint. DICK'S Sporting Goods Purchases Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch Card The card, featuring the patch Skenes wore on his jersey sleeve during his Major League debut and Skenes' autograph, will be proudly displayed for the community to see at the DICK'S House of Sport store in the company's and the Pirates' shared hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Details about when the card will be on display will be announced at a later date. Taco Bell Reveals New Menus, Products and Experiences at Their Annual Live Más LIVE Event 2025 Taco Bell's biggest fans filled the Brooklyn Paramount Theater and tuned in online to be the first to experience the future of Taco Bell. Ashley Park set the stage, energizing the crowd before they got a front-row seat to Taco Bell's biggest surprises for 2025 — including cutting-edge products, groundbreaking partnerships, unexpected collaborations and exclusive tasting opportunities. 'Our customers are seeking products that increase their productivity and efficiency. With a range of options in both gas and battery, we are innovating across DEWALT's outdoor power equipment solutions to help power through demanding landscaping jobs and yield pro-level results,' said Guy Dekowski, Director, Product Management for DEWALT. Fanatics and Complex Present Takashi Murakami X MLB Limited Edition Collection for 2025 MLB Tokyo Series The Fanatics and Complex collaboration brings together two of MLB's most iconic teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, infusing Murakami's signature style across an array of exclusive products from global sports platform Fanatics, including Nike MLB t-shirts and hoodies, alongside signature pieces - official Nike Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs MLB Limited jerseys. First Alert and Google Nest Announce Connected Life-Safety Partnership 'First Alert branded products have been trusted to protect homes for 65 years, and partnering with the well-known Google Nest brand will provide an essential solution to help save lives,' said Pat Tessier, Vice President of Product Development for First Alert and Honeywell Home solutions at Resideo. This exciting new product reimagines the iconic Hostess® Cupcakes that everyone knows and loves in a convenient, mini size that is perfect for busy families and snack lovers on the go. Petco Launches First-Ever National Trade-In and Recycling Event for Dog Collars, Leashes and Harnesses The partnership with TerraCycle ensures that old pet gear is properly recycled, contributing to a more sustainable future by giving the materials a new life. The qualifying materials will be recycled into products such as plastic lumber, plastic pallets, leather accessories, and filling for pet bedding, insulation and sports equipment. SOUR PATCH KIDS® Introduces Glow Ups: The First-Ever Gummy Candy that Glows Under Blacklight Each SOUR PATCH KIDS Glow Ups candy is layered with special edible confetti that emits a fluorescent glow when under a blacklight due to the use of turmeric extract. While turmeric powers the glow, the extract is completely flavorless, allowing the new, mouth-watering strawberry-watermelon flavor to shine through. Fireball Announces Epic Senior Citizen Discount, Offers Lifetime Cinnamon Whisky Supply to Fans Who Are 90+ 'We've seen them all over social, we've heard directly from the source, and we can confirm one undeniable truth: senior citizens love Fireball. And who are we to argue with their years of wisdom?' said Danny Suich, Global Brand Director for Fireball. 'It's time to celebrate the 90+ crowd, the party royalty who never stopped turning up.' Banana Republic Debuts Exclusive Capsule Collection Inspired by the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus The 24-piece collection features ultra-packable men's and women's apparel and accessories with rich hues of turquoise, navy, red, and yellow infuse the collection, alongside graphic prints and fluid silhouettes. KFC® Drops New 'Dunk It Bucket' Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers - It's a Feast Made for Dipping 'Our new Mashed Potato Poppers transform a legendary KFC classic into a crunchy can't-resist bite of perfection,' said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. 'And the Dunk It Bucket? Oh, it's a dream come true for sauce lovers—dip it, dunk it, drench it, do your thing. It's our first brand-new bucket in nearly a decade, and trust me, it was so worth the wait!' Wingstop Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Their Iconic Ranch, Complete with a Year's Supply 'Wingstop ranch isn't just any dip – it's legendary. We've seen ranch fountains go viral and people cater Wingstop ranch at their weddings. But one of the biggest trends we see is fans begging us to bottle and sell our house made ranch. Now, for the first time ever, we're answering that call,' said Wingstop's Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Christenson. For more news like this, check out all of the latest retail-related releases from PR Newswire. Trending Topics Among the consumer news that was distributed in March, the PR Newswire team was able spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry. College Basketball: While some fans' game brackets were busted, our release brackets were not as we saw dozens of press releases cross the wire in relation to the NCAA college basketball tournament in. As the official and only pizza sponsor for the tournament, Pizza Hut introduced Hutty, a second-screen companion designed to enhance every game, keep fans connected, and serve up rewards all tournament long. After an upset, everyone could use a chance to rebound and recover. Luckily, Planet Fitness took its Black Card Spa on the road. Equipped with a HydroMassage™ bed, massage chair and a CyroLounge+, the mobile Black Card Spa® will visit select cities near major basketball arenas this spring. Catch up on all the basketball releases from recent weeks. SXSW 2025: From March 7-15, the annual event highlighted the ever-evolving relationship between technology and human connections, with discussions on AI, fintech and sustainability filling up the schedule. On the AI front, GIGABYTE presented a VS AI Street Fighting Arcade and a 4K 360 VR Video Editing Workflow, showcasing the capabilities of GIGABYTE AI PCs and their role in shaping the future of creative applications. Other consumer brands like Disney, Aeroband, and Lifeway Foods made their own marks at the popular event. Check out our list of SXSW 2025 press releases. Coming Up: In April, we've already seen a surge of fun consumer releases related to April Fool's Day and anticipate a wave of announcements tied to festival season, particularly Coachella. Plus, other big calendar events like Easter and Earth Day are sure to see their own time in the retail spotlight this month. Do you have a retail press release to distribute in April? Sign up with PR Newswire to share your story with the audiences who matter most. Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists. Once they're signed up, reporters, bloggers, and freelancers have access to the following free features: Customization: Users can create customized newsfeeds that will deliver relevant news right to their inbox. 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