BANGKOK: Thailand has granted permission to extend until April 30, 2025, the waiver of TM6 immigration forms for foreign visitors entering through 16 land and maritime checkpoints. The waiver, which went into effect on April 15, was initially intended to ease checkpoint traffic and increase tourism to promote economic expansion. Aranyaprathet, which borders Cambodia; Chiang…
Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱), the Minister of Transportation and Communications, warned lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday that Taiwan is unlikely to meet its tourism goal of bringing in 10 million foreign tourists this year. Without mentioning the time frame, Chen stated that the country had 5.8 million foreign visitors per the most current…
Thailand unveils vintage tourism train schedule for high season BANGKOK: Three services are available, including steam trains that travel throughout the nation from Bangkok. To increase domestic travel and create revenue for the community, the Transport Ministry has released the October–February tourism train schedule. Over the next five months, three different train types will travel…
As European travel seasons heat up, locals urge visitors to tread lightly and embrace responsible tourism. Residents from cities like Amsterdam, Venice, and Barcelona share essential tips for a more respectful experience. First and foremost, support local economies by purchasing handmade items instead of cheap souvenirs. “Remember that local shops and bakeries are vital to…
BANGKOK: During China’s Golden Week, which takes place from October 1 to 7, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects that 132,000 and 183,000 Chinese visitors will arrive in Thailand. According to TAT, the estimated number of arrivals is 57-144% higher than for the same period in the previous year. It also stated that the…
Tokyo, Japan – The highly anticipated Tourism Expo Japan 2024, taking place from September 26–29, is set to showcase Japan’s potential as a premier global travel destination. Following a successful event in 2023, which drew an impressive 148,062 attendees, this year’s expo promises a vibrant platform for networking, cultural exchange, and industry innovation. The four-day…
BANGKOK: The International ministry said on Monday, September 23, that introducing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for international visitors entering Thailand was delayed. Originally slated to go live in December 2024, the ETA system was created to expedite visitor immigration processes. The ministry did state that a launch date has not yet been set…
PHNOM PENH (Post/ANN/Phnom Penh): AirAsia Cambodia has announced a new flight route connecting Siem Reap, the nation’s historic tourist attraction, with Singapore in response to the strong growth in Cambodia’s tourism and aviation sectors, typified by a continuous increase in local and foreign visitors. Many Singaporean investors, in addition to tourists, are actively investing in…
To draw tourists from abroad, Taiwan plans to open seven Taiwan Tourism Information Centers and 18 representative offices by the end of the year, the Tourism Administration announced on Saturday. According to the agency, it has opened three representative offices overseas so far this year and plans to open two more before the year is…
PETALING JAYA: According to analysts, Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd is anticipated to gain from a resurgence of tourism in Cambodia. The business controls an effective 21% share in Cambodia Airports, which oversees two airports. According to research by CGS International Research (CGSI Research), it is also probably going to secure more jobs at Petroliam Nasional…