by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 24, 2023 | Travel, Business, Culture, Economy, Lifestyle, Thailand
The tourism industry in Pattaya is experiencing an increase in spending by tourists from Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Currently, about 40% of tourists in Pattaya are local Thai, 60% being foreigners. Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Director Anoma...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 13, 2023 | Asia, Health, Lifestyle, South Asia
Hypertension is prevalent among men in high-income Asia and the Pacific (37.7%), followed by Central Asia and North Africa (36%) and South Asia (32%), a recent study published by the Asian Development Bank Institute reveals. Hypertension affects 25% of the world’s...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 11, 2023 | ASEAN, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Southeast Asia, Sports, Thailand
The DP World Tour will finally return to Thailand. After a four-year absence, the DP World Tour will kick off its new Thailand Classic event from 16-19 February, hosted by the Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi. The DP World Tour is the main men’s professional golf...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 3, 2023 | Laos, Asia, Business, China, Lifestyle, Travel
Cross-border passenger trains on the Laos-China Railway are expected to come into operation this year due to growing demand, according to Xinhua. The railway has recorded rising numbers of passengers making local trips on both sides of the border since its launch on...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 31, 2023 | Linkss, Asia, Business, Economy, Education, Entertainment, Finland, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Southeast Asia, Sports, Technology, Thailand, Travel, Visions
Vision Finland has been publishing magazines for a number of years. Now, these publications will be available also online. Last year, the VF-team created a special anniversary magazine for the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. It can be accessed and read by clicking...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 21, 2023 | Asia, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Amid economic concerns, many Asians spare no expense to celebrate the ongoing Lunar New Year. But across the region, there are also many others who mull cost-cutting measures for festivities. Find out more about the ongoing festivities all over Asia HERE.