Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
Manila – The Philippine government on Sunday acknowledged the concerns that the Congress might not be able to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the end of the year following the delay in the filing of the bill. Presidential Communications … Continue reading Philippine gov’t hope for quick passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law
Thailand: Expat lifestyle could come to an abrupt end
Bangkok – For decades, hundreds of thousands of home-weary expats have lived in Bangkok or in the palm-lined beach resorts dotted along the Gulf of Thailand. Drawn to the country by its tropical weather, laidback hospitality and cut-rate comforts, most … Continue reading Thailand: Expat lifestyle could come to an abrupt end
Suvarnabhumi Taxis – New kiosks means less queuing
Bangkok – The shake up of the taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, recently started by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), is nearly complete with eight state-of-the-art queue management queue-card kiosks to be installed over the next couple of … Continue reading Suvarnabhumi Taxis – New kiosks means less queuing
Beauty queen parade on the streets of Bangkok
Bangkok – With a parade of Thai beauty queens and a mass release of 10,000 smiley-balloons, the Thai tourism industry has told the world that it is back in business, safe and ready to receive visitors. Over two days between 25-26 July, … Continue reading Beauty queen parade on the streets of Bangkok
Thailand launches tourist insurance coverage scheme
Bangkok – Tourists planning a visit to Thailand can now avail of a special online insurance coverage scheme known as the “Thailand Travel Shield”, which will be set up by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with four … Continue reading Thailand launches tourist insurance coverage scheme
Google Street View comes to Laos
Vientiane – The Lao government in collaboration with Google has announced that the Street View service will be coming to Laos, state-run daily Vientiane Times reported on Thursday. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in conjunction with Google Asia Pacific Pte., … Continue reading Google Street View comes to Laos
Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Manila – Northern part of the Philippines is on blue alert status as Typhoon Matmo (local name Henry) remains in the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday. Under the blue alert status, half of the … Continue reading Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Thailand is “Dream Destination 2015”
Bangkok – “Dream Destinations 2015” is the topic of the Thailand tourism marketing campaign for the coming year. The Tourism Authority chose a perfect destination for each month presenting the kingdom’s indigenous flowers in full bloom. Many of Thailand’s best … Continue reading Thailand is “Dream Destination 2015”
Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology
Jakarta – With a quarter of all corporate travel transactions to be on mobile by 2017, it is clear that this travel segment is being influenced profoundly by new technologies and changing customer behaviour. At the Travelport APAC Customer & … Continue reading Corporate travel feeling the pinch of new technology
Super typhoon Rammasun makes second landfall in China
Guangzhou – Super typhoon Rammasun made a second landfall in Zhanjiang City in south China’s Guangdong Province at 7:30 p.m. Friday, four hours after the first, the provincial meteorological bureau said. The typhoon landed in Longtangzhen in Xuwen County in … Continue reading Super typhoon Rammasun makes second landfall in China