Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
GUANGZHOU – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star … Continue reading Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
BEIJING – In a move aimed at bolstering international ties and tourism, China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 countries, including France, until the end of 2025. Initially introduced in December 2023, the … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards