Thailand: Special welcoming for Chinese tourists
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Airports of Thailand (AOT) and tourism stakeholders organised a special welcoming ceremony to celebrate the recently launched visa fee waiver scheme for holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei … Continue reading Thailand: Special welcoming for Chinese tourists
Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel group expands into Europe
Paris – The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) announced this month the opening of its tenth Peninsula hotel and the first in Europe, The Peninsula Paris. HSH Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Clement K.M. Kwok said, “I am excited and proud to announce the latest addition … Continue reading Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel group expands into Europe
Cambodia attracts 230,100 Chinese visitors in H1, up 19 pct
Phnom Penh – Cambodia has received 230,100 Chinese tourists in the first six months of 2014, an increase of 19 percent over the same period last year, according to a tourism report released on Wednesday. The report shows that China is … Continue reading Cambodia attracts 230,100 Chinese visitors in H1, up 19 pct
Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining forces with local authorities and tourism-related organisations to arrange special holiday events and tour programs nationwide under the “where to go during this long weekend” theme, all aimed at helping people … Continue reading Thailand: Mothers Day events and tour programs
Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Manila – Philippine wildlife authorities have put on high alert against the illegal entry and smuggling of wild animals from Africa, amid Ebola fear in West African countries, a senior government official said Wednesday. Secretary Ramon Paje of the Philippine … Continue reading Philippines on alert against wild animal entry from Africa
Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists
Bangkok – Holders of Chinese and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) passports will be exempt from paying the visa fees when visiting Thailand purely for the purpose of tourism for the period of 3 months between August – October 2014. Mr. Sihasak … Continue reading Visa Fee Waiver for Chinese and Chinese Taipei Tourists
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