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‘We are ready’: relief and excitement builds in Thailand with Chinese tourists set to return

South-east Asian nations avoid rules targeting China visitors despite Covid risks, and hope the influx will revive battered tourism sectors

The Guardian - UK

Thailand begins to woo support for Phuket Expo

Thailand will kick off its campaign to woo support in the international community for its bid to host the "Specialised Expo 2028" next week.

Bangkok Post

Tourist map expands to Doi Kloselo

Doi Kloselo in Mae Hong Son's Sop Moei district will be developed into a tourist attraction in what is seen as a move from locals to oppose the planned construction of a hydropower dam in the Salween River, locals say.

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New curbs hobble return of Indians

Tourism operators have started to feel the pinch from the slowing Indian market in the first quarter, particularly the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment and independent travellers, as the Indian government requires Covid-19 RT-PCR tests for those returning from Thailand.

Bangkok Post

New Indonesia capital branded 'ecological disaster'

BALIKPAPAN, Indonesia: The twisting road that leads to Indonesia's future capital is lined with dense rainforest and pockets of plantations, punctuated every so often with monkeys enjoying a laze out on the tarmac.

Bangkok Post

With few entry tests, SE Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the Covid-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Bangkok Post

China expects passenger traffic during Lunar New Year to double from 2022

China expects the total number of passenger trips made by travellers by road, rail, water and flight during the upcoming Lunar New Year to reach 2.1 billion this year, double from last year's 1.05 billion during the same period.

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SRT told to check rail hub ahead of launch

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been ordered to check Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, to ensure it is ready for launch, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

Bangkok Post

With few entry tests, Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the COVID-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Reuters

Tourism sector preps for Chinese

Tourism operators are prepared for a wave of Chinese tourists in terms of hotel room capacity, public health hygiene and flight capacity, though demand remains unclear.

Bangkok Post

Fleeing back to the provinces

Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.

Bangkok Post

Seoul city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in South Korea’s delicious pop culture capital

From quaint traditional houses to glinting skyscrapers, the South Korean capital is a whirl of sights, bites and late nights, says Christopher Beanland

The Independent UK

Pattaya set to welcome Chinese tourists

Pattaya expects to welcome more Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 22.

Bangkok Post

Pattaya set to welcome more tourists

Pattaya expects to welcome more Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 22, while Phuket has prepared for the return of Chinese tourists after the southern island saw over 6.6 billion baht in earnings from tourism during the New Year holiday.

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Traipsing around Taipei

It had been raining on and off all day, so soaking in a hot spring at Beitou sounded like the perfect way to be warm inside and out. To Taipei's north, the neighbourhood of Beitou sits amid the Tatun volcano group and the Guandu plain, making it one of the…

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Call for more tourists in the provinces

The Federation of Thai SMEs is asking the government to draw more foreign tourists to second-tier provinces in a move to help drive local economies and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Reuters

Vietnamese boy trapped in concrete pile on New Year's Eve pronounced dead

A 10-year-old Vietnamese boy who fell into the narrow open shaft of a concrete pile at a construction site on New Year's Eve has been confirmed dead, state media said Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Delhi's Covid rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

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Chinese influx unlikely this month

An influx of Chinese tourists is unlikely during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

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Chinese torrent unlikely this month

An influx of Chinese tourists is unlikely during the coming Lunar New Year holiday as not enough flights can be added in such a short time, while large tour groups are still awaiting an official announcement from the Chinese government, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

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Delhi's Covid test rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

PATTAYA: Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

Bangkok Post

Fisherman catches student's body

PHITSANULOK: A fisherman who thought he had snagged a log was shocked to discover he had reeled in the body of a young university student, in Muang district on Tuesday morning.

The Times of India

IndiGo Delhi-Phuket flight returns safely to IGI Airport after hydraulic snag

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo aircraft returned safely to Delhi after suffering a hydraulic snag on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Passenger volumes set to increase further

The number of passengers entering and leaving the country via all modes of transportation increased sharply throughout last year when compared to the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Phuket tourism on road to recovery

Having endured the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic for more than two years, Phuket's tourism is bouncing back, welcoming more than 2.3 million visitors and raking in at least 127 billion baht in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2022.

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