Saudi tourism to Thailand takes off on the back of diplomatic normalisation
Saudi Arabia's relations with Thailand broke down in 1989 after a Thai worker stole Saudi royal jewels.
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Palace Museum center to be built in Macao
The Macao center will protect the cultural heritage of Macao, and design cultural offerings related to the Palace Museum, which is also known as the Forbidden City.
Malaysian devotees revisit India and Nepal in search of enlightenment
We were very excited to visit the sites and significant places associated with the life of Buddha in India and Nepal, the tourist group said.
Andaman Sea to close on April 1 for three months of spawning season
The fishing ban covers an area of 4,696 sqkm, spanning Cape Panwa in Phuket province to Laem Yong Star in Trang province.
PH eyes electronic visas to boost tourism from India, China
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco sees electronic visas as a way to make travel seamless and boost entry from India.
Gyeongbokgung Palace to open for spring nighttime viewing
Noted for its beautiful cherry blossoms and azaleas during the season, the nightscape presents a different vibe from the daytime.
Chinese tourists rush to board ‘fashion time machine’ in Chiang Mai
Surrounded by crowds of Thais in jeans and T-shirts, the tourists stand out in finery that was fashionable several centuries ago in Thailand.
Singapore bistros crack global list of 50 most Instagrammable cafes
The two cafes are listed alongside other stunning locations, including three from South-east Asia that are in the top five.
Almost 9K tourists see equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the sunrise aligns with the central spire of Angkor Wat on March 20-23 each year – most precisely on March 21, when the vernal equinox…
Pink peach flowers dress up Japan mountain village
Local residents planted the peach trees about 20 years ago with the aim of utilising dilapidated farmland.