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First made-in-China cruise ship to set sail
Published on 29/12/2023
» SHANGHAI - China’s first domestically built cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage on Jan 1, offering travellers from the mainland a way of getting overseas while still not entirely leaving the comforts of home.
Chinese travel bookings reviving, but slowly
Published on 19/04/2023
» Bookings in China for trips abroad during the upcoming May Day holiday point to a continued recovery in travel to Asian countries, but the numbers remain far below pre-Covid levels, with long-haul airfares soaring and not enough flights available.
Japan scraps Covid border controls in hopes of reviving tourism boom
Kyodo News, Published on 11/10/2022
» Japan removed on Tuesday its cap on daily arrivals and its ban on individual, non-prearranged trips as it seeks to revive the country's struggling inbound tourism sector by easing its Covid-19 border controls.
Welcome to durian country
Life, Published on 14/07/2022
» Like many towns in Thailand's vast northern countryside, Laplae district is shrouded in myths and legends. One myth concerns dishonest men being denied entry due to their deceitful ways. Honesty is a prized characteristic here and those who lie are believed to be unable to ever locate the town.
Nearly 80% of recent Hong Kong travellers planning trips before October
Published on 10/07/2022
» HONG KONG: Many Hong Kong travellers are raring to go, according to a recent survey by online travel agency Expedia, with 79% of respondents in the city planning to venture overseas before the end of September.
Thai AirAsia seeks solid recovery plan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/05/2022
» Thailand should draw up a long-term recovery plan for tourism as part of the national agenda instead of waiting for organic growth as the travel market remains stagnant, with lower demand than in previous years, according to the executive chairman of Thai AirAsia.
East-South ferry launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» The first trial of a long-journey ferry from the East to the South has recently been launched.
Take off with these virtual tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/05/2021
» We're once again stuck at home and spending all day in front of a computer while the country fights against the third wave of Covid-19. For those browsing the internet and daydreaming about vacation, taking virtual tours to iconic landmarks, historical sites and art museums seems to be a good solution to satisfy wanderlust.
Chiang Rai airport to expand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/10/2016
» Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport will expand its facilities to serve up to 3.7 million passengers in 2030.
Islands off Phangnga may be shut
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/05/2016
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources might close Koh Khai Nui, Koh Khai Nok and Koh Khai Nai off Phangnga province after finding more than 80% of coral reefs have been damaged due to heavy tourist activities.