Thailand: Tourism industry effected by political situation
Bangkok – Travel bookings to Thailand from long haul destinations outside Asia are down by 94 percent. This has been confirmed by Martin Craigs, CEO of PATA, the Pacific Asian Tourism Association. These latest numbers reflect the travel plans registered … Continue reading Thailand: Tourism industry effected by political situation
TAT to stay on course with Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to go ahead with the Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus (TTM+2014), the country’s largest travel industry business to business event, between 4-6 June at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. TAT Governor Mr. … Continue reading TAT to stay on course with Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus
Global Fashion Brands: Cambodian Officials discuss Wages
Phnom Penh – Cambodian officials, led by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, on Monday met with a 18-member delegation representing global brands and trade unions to discuss garment worker rights and wages. It was the second round of talks … Continue reading Global Fashion Brands: Cambodian Officials discuss Wages
MH370: Raw data from Inmarsat to be released Tuesday
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said Monday that the raw data from Inmarsat would be released Tuesday for public consumption, according to local media reports. “This is what I have been told and that it will be … Continue reading MH370: Raw data from Inmarsat to be released Tuesday
“Anti-China riots in Vietnam destroy ties”
Phnom Penh – Anti-China riots in Vietnam earlier this month have badly damaged ties between the two neighbors and spooked foreign investors, Cambodian analysts said. “The riots have been the worst breakdown in China-Vietnam relations since a brief border clash … Continue reading “Anti-China riots in Vietnam destroy ties”
Thai Military leader: “Stop protesting”
Bangkok — Bolstered by an endorsement from Thailand’s king, the nation’s new military ruler issued a stark warning Monday to anyone opposed to last week’s coup: don’t cause trouble, don’t criticize, don’t protest — or else the nation could revert to … Continue reading Thai Military leader: “Stop protesting”
Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
Manila/Yangon – Myanmar is slated to join the shareholders of the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF), bringing all 10 ASEAN members into the AIF. With Myanmar expected to join within 2014, the existing AIF shareholders include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao … Continue reading Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
About 100 people rally against coup in Bangkok
Bangkok – About 100 people demonstrated in the downtown of Bangkok Saturday, the capital city of Thailand, against the coup declared by Thai Army. This is the second protest against the coup since the military’ s declaration. They gathered at 11 … Continue reading About 100 people rally against coup in Bangkok
Chinese president Xi Jinping urges for stronger competitiveness
Shanghai – Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to push forward reform, pursue scientific development and improve its competitiveness. Xi made the remarks during his inspection in Shanghai from Friday to Saturday after attending the Conference on Interaction and Confidence … Continue reading Chinese president Xi Jinping urges for stronger competitiveness
Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Bangkok – Thai coup leader on Saturday night dissolved the Senate and transferred a few important government officials to inactive posts following Thursday’s coup. Prayuth said that he had taken over the authority of the House of Representatives and the … Continue reading Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate