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Japan starts visa process for restart of tourism as Covid worries wane
Published on 10/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Japan on Friday resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists, taking the first step toward increasing inbound tourism to help turn around its economy as worries about the Covid-19 pandemic wane.
Japan eases travel advisory for Thailand, 35 others nations
Published on 27/05/2022
» TOKYO: Japan on Thursday eased its travel warning for 36 countries and areas, including Thailand, the United States, Britain, Canada and Hong Kong, over the Covid-19 pandemic, no longer asking Japanese citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the areas.
Bang the drum slowly
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/05/2022
» Despite the hot weather in the ancient town of Lamphun, a large crowd of Buddhist votaries gathered at the foot of Tha Nang Bridge to welcome the annual Klong Luang (Lanna-style big drum) contest back after a two-year hiatus as part of the seven-day Phra That Hariphunchai Bathing Festival to mark Visakha Bucha Day.
Hong Kong looks to boost tourism with new campaign
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/05/2022
» As the fifth wave of Covid-19 fades and life returns to normal, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently unveiled a revitalisation strategy to highlight Hong Kong's fresh views and open the door to travellers.
Explainer: Arriving in Hong Kong and unsure about city's vaccine pass scheme?
Published on 09/05/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong ended its entry ban on overseas travellers on May 1 but under the city's vaccine pass scheme, arrivals may find they cannot enter certain premises from the end of the month if they have not received three doses of a Covid-19 shot.
The beating heart of the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/05/2022
» With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.
Helping Phuket's marine animals
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» Guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release programme in support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre. Fifty-four green turtles ranging from 12 to 15 months old and 34 young bamboo sharks were released along the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located.
Hong Kong hopes to 'resolve' Covid flight-ban rule as cases ease
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong is looking to resolve a problem over a ban on airlines which bring in Covid-positive passengers as it eases travel curbs that have sealed off the city for two years, its leader said on Wednesday
Hong Kong airport to lift transit passenger ban from April 1
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/03/2022
» Hong Kong airport will allow transit passengers for the first time in three months, building on the wider relaxation of strict Covid-19 border controls in the Asian financial hub.
Indonesia ends quarantine requirement for overseas travellers
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/03/2022
» Indonesia is lifting all quarantine rules for international travellers to end two years of border closure, following its neighbours in easing restrictions as Southeast Asia moves past the worst of the Omicron wave.