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Holes found in black screen blocking viral Mt Fuji photo spot
Published on 28/05/2024
» KOFU, Japan: Holes have been found in a large black screen set up by a central Japan town to block a scenic view of Mt Fuji after criticism of tourists' behaviour at the viral photo spot, the town said on Tuesday.
Salt, sea and spoonbills
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» During a morning stroll through vast salt fields in the seaside town of Samut Sakhon, I couldn't resist but take breathtaking photos of a large flock of birds. Close by, experienced birdwatcher Suchart Daengpayon (also known as Mr Tee) led a small group of foreign tourists on a trip to see the food-seeking behaviours of the spoon-billed sandpiper, an endangered shorebird species.
North Korea woos foreign golfers
Published on 09/08/2023
» SEOUL: North Korea has invited foreign golfers to a tournament in Pyongyang, another tentative step in the reclusive country’s reopening after Chinese and Russian officials attended a military parade last month.
Special deals at Somewhere Koh Sichang
Life, Published on 09/03/2023
» Somewhere Hotel, Koh Sichang, the first boutique hotel from Cape & Kantary Hotels, launches the Escape package offering special hotel promotions for booking and stays from now until Oct 31.
Le Meridien Chiang Rai begins special winter sale
Life, Published on 10/11/2022
» Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort announces the launch of its "Winter Stay With Breakfast" offer with special rates including complimentary Le Méridien breakfast.
In the footsteps of the Buddha
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/09/2022
» Once the epicentre of Theravada Buddhism, the ancient region of what is now Sri Lanka had extended its border to Siam through the Buddhist faith. Its spiritual journey marked its beginning during the Dvaravati era (6th–11th centuries) and culminated with the adoption of Buddhism in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Lanna.
Bali tourism continues to recover despite foot and mouth disease re-emergence
Published on 24/08/2022
» JAKARTA: The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from Covid-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.
Travellers must complete online declaration before flight to Hong Kong
Published on 25/07/2022
» HONG KONG: All incoming travellers from overseas must complete their Covid-19 health declaration online from Thursday before flying into Hong Kong under a new requirement by the government to speed up processing at the airport.
Japan test tour by 4 Thais cancelled after Covid infection
Published on 31/05/2022
» A test tour for inbound travellers in Japan has been cancelled after one of four Thais taking part tested positive for the coronavirus, Japan's tourism agency has said.
Sustainability influences travel choices
Life, Published on 05/05/2022
» Booking.com has released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories, highlighting that the impact of their trips remains top of mind, with 88% of Thai travellers saying that they want more sustainable travel over the coming 12 months, which is a 10% increase over what was surfaced through the company's 2021 data.