Gunmen abduct women from Malaysia dive resort
Kuala Lumpur – Suspected Filipino rebels seized a Chinese tourist and a hotel receptionist from a resort in eastern Malaysia, then fled on the speed boat they arrived in, Malaysian and Philippine officials have said. Six men armed with pistols … Continue reading Gunmen abduct women from Malaysia dive resort
Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)
Bangkok – There is no better place to celebrate “Songkran” than Thailand, where the many unique rituals and festivities, which for centuries have celebrated the significance of water in Thai culture and society, will charm and delight visitors old and … Continue reading Magic and traditions of Thai New Year (Songkran)
Strike: Lufthansa cancels around 3,800 flights
Frankfurt – More than 425000 passengers will be affected in what will be one of the biggest strikes in Lufthansa’s history. The cancellations will affect flights scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week (April 2-4). Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo … Continue reading Strike: Lufthansa cancels around 3,800 flights
Eight beaches in Thailand voted top 25 beaches in Asia
Bangkok – Eight of Thailand’s spectacular beaches have been voted by international visitors to be among the top 25 beaches in Asia, according to TripAdvisor’s latest poll, the 2014 Travellers’ Choice Awards. This latest international acclaim came just less than a … Continue reading Eight beaches in Thailand voted top 25 beaches in Asia
China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Beijing – Ctrip.com is China’s No.1 travel booking website in terms of market share but it gave its users a good scare this weekend. More than 10 million Ctrip users and their personal and financial information were apparently exposed to … Continue reading China’s No.1 online travel firm Ctrip hit by security scare
Air China to Fly Shanghai-Munich Nonstop
Beijing/Munich – Air China will inaugurate Shanghai-Munich nonstop service on June 6, 2014, bringing the number of the European cities it serves from Shanghai up to 4, with the other three cities being Frankfurt, Milan and Paris. Currently, Air China … Continue reading Air China to Fly Shanghai-Munich Nonstop
Bac Lieu province: New concepts to promote local tourism
Hanoi – The southern Vietnam province of Bac Lieu aims to exploit local cultural values while creating tourism products of specialty and competitiveness. Deputy Chairwoman of the provincial people’s committee, Le Thi Ai Nam, introduced new solutions to create a … Continue reading Bac Lieu province: New concepts to promote local tourism
Dien Bien tourism week attracts foreign tourists
Hanoi/Dien Bien – The week long tourism and cultural festival in Dien Bien (north western part of Vietnam) has ended with a carnival parade showing a dozen of wonderful decorated flower vehicles. The carnival displays the local cultural and tourism … Continue reading Dien Bien tourism week attracts foreign tourists
Thai Cabinet lifts Bangkoks state of emergency
Bangkok – The caretaker Thai Cabinet has today decided to end the 60-day state of emergency that has been imposed on Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan, and Lat Lum Kaeo district in Pathum Thani since 22 January. … Continue reading Thai Cabinet lifts Bangkoks state of emergency
Chang Hua Man Royal Project: Learning about the life of Thai farmers
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international visitors, as well as parents who are looking for interesting and educational activities for their children during the summer holidays, to visit the “Chang Hua Man Royal Project” … Continue reading Chang Hua Man Royal Project: Learning about the life of Thai farmers