by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 21, 2024 | Travel, News, Thailand, Tourism
Thailand’s Phuket Municipality has asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for this popular tourist destination to become a special administrative organization or “special city,” Phuket Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas says. The current administrative system makes Phuket...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 21, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Lifestyle, Travel
The ancient city of Hoi An has been named “Asia’s Best Corporate Retreat Destination” at this year’s World MICE Awards ceremony in Germany. It beat Bali (Indonesia), Jaipur (India), Kyoto (Japan), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Siem Reap...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 19, 2024 | China, Indonesia, Lifestyle, News, Travel
Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry aims to attract 1.5 million tourists from China this year, almost double last year’s figure. Among the 12 Chinese airliners that have reopened direct flights to Indonesia are China Eastern Airlines, China...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 18, 2024 | ASEAN, Malaysia, News, Travel
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has announced that all travelers departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA1) will have to pay RM73 (S$21) from 1 June. Currently, those leaving for other ASEAN countries are charged RM35, while those going to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 12, 2024 | Thailand, News, Travel
The construction of the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be completed in July, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit confirms. Once the new runway is in use, the airport capacity will be increased from 67 flights per hour to 94 flights per hour. The...
