by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 22, 2024 | Asia, Economy, Japan, News, Tourism, Travel
The number of foreign visitors to Japan between January-June hit a record high of 17,777,200 for the first half of the year, and June saw another record of 3,135,600 visitors in a single month, the Japan National Tourism Organization reports. The record numbers are...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 15, 2024 | News, Bangkok, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Thailand has relaxed its rules to enter the kingdom via visa exemptions as part of measures to promote tourism and encourage longer stays, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says. The directives took effect on Monday. The directives include a new...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 5, 2024 | Economy, Business, Inflation, Infrastructure, Innovation, Investment, News, Thailand, Tourism, Trade
Thailand’s economic growth potential is expected to hover around 3% for the next five years, according to Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. This is a decline from closer to 3.5% reported in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic. Many households in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 3, 2024 | Tourism, Economy, Lifestyle, News, Thailand, Travel
Thailand’s Cabinet confirms that all duty-free shops in the arrivals areas of Thai airports will be closed to boost domestic spending. Deputy government spokesperson Rudklao Suwankiri says the move would promote Thailand as a shopping hub and stimulate the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 13, 2024 | News, Lifestyle, Philippines, Reports, Tourism, Travel
White Beach in Boracay, Philippines has been named the best white sand beach in the world for 2024 by Cabin Zero. Boracay’s most popular beach is famous for its breathtaking sunset, turquoise waters and alluring powdery white sand that stays cool in hot weather. The...
