Indonesia resumes search for missing Air Asia plane
Jakarta /Singapore – Search and rescue operation for an AirAsia plane that went missing on Sunday with 162 people on board resumed on Monday morning, rescuer said here. “Some plane and helicopters have moved to the waters where the jetliner was … Continue reading Indonesia resumes search for missing Air Asia plane
Air Asia confirms flight QZ8501 lost contact
Jakarta – AirAsia confirmed in a statement today that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore had lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 this morning. It said that there was no further information regarding the status of the passengers and crew … Continue reading Air Asia confirms flight QZ8501 lost contact
Thailand: Russian visitors effected by weak rubel
Bangkok – The number of Russian tourists who visited Thailand has drastically dropped due to a critical fall of the Russian ruble, according to a leading hotelier here.In an interview with the Chinese news agency Xinhua, Thai Hotels Association Eastern Chapter … Continue reading Thailand: Russian visitors effected by weak rubel
China Premier Li Keqiang visits Thailand
Bangkok – Thailand is part of the Greater Mekong Subregion, an economic area formed in 1992, and an important part of China’s one road, one belt initiatives.The Greater Mekong Subregion brings together 6 countries: China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.The … Continue reading China Premier Li Keqiang visits Thailand
Chiang Mai: The North Travel Mart 2014
Bangkok – The Chiang Mai & The North Travel Mart 2014 (CTM 2014) was held successfully from December 8-11 at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre Commemorating His Majesty’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in Chiang Mai.The CTM 2014 attracted a total of … Continue reading Chiang Mai: The North Travel Mart 2014
Wat Phos Buddha: Impressive religious statue
Bangkok – The famous Reclining Buddha image in Bangkok’s Wat Pho was recently listed as one of the 10 most impressive religious statues in the world by CNN Travel.The Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho is honoured for the massive size … Continue reading Wat Phos Buddha: Impressive religious statue
Asia: Next Generation Solutions for Clean Air
Colombo – The Better Air Quality Conference (BAQ) is the leading event on air quality in Asia and for the first time was held back to back with the Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum (EST). More than 1,000 delegates from … Continue reading Asia: Next Generation Solutions for Clean Air
Media: TAT introduces Thainess in Pattaya
Pattaya – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) arranged a “Discover Thainess: The Journey of Thai family fun activities” during the past weekend (13-14 December) for Bangkok-based members of the international media and travel bloggers as a way of introducing its … Continue reading Media: TAT introduces Thainess in Pattaya
Carsharing in China: A Contri- bution to Urban Transport?
Beijing – While the impact of carsharing on urban transport and the environment is gaining growing importance on an international scale, Chinese carsharing activities are still in an initial phase. Since comprehensive large-scale carsharing systems could contribute to the sustainable … Continue reading Carsharing in China: A Contri- bution to Urban Transport?
ASEAN Moves Forward with Public-Private Partnership
Manila – As ASEAN approaches the crucial 2015 milestone of realising the ASEAN Community, the ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC) has convened the ASEAN Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Networking Forum on 16–17 December in Manila to discuss PPP as an innovative financing … Continue reading ASEAN Moves Forward with Public-Private Partnership