Phuket lifts mask mandate, eases other Covid-19 restrictions
Wearing facemasks outdoors is voluntary, except in crowded places and in areas with poor ventilation. However, vulnerable people should still wear a facemask when near others.
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Siem Reap: Cambodia’s city of hope, hip enclaves and heritage
A slower pace in the formerly busy Siem Reap is why visitors are opting for longer stays.
Thailand issues new relaxed entry rules for airlines and passengers
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expects arrivals to rise from the current level of 20,000-25,000 per day to 25,000-30,000 per day.
Hue Festival 2022 revitalises pandemic-hit tourism industry of Thua Thien Hue
With the reopening of the tourism sector and the year-round activities of Hue Festival 2022, visitors to the province increased sharply in April and May and should continue to…
Masks made mandatory again on Pakistan’s domestic flights as Covid-19 cases rise
Pakistan also reported more than 400 coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day as Karachi's positivity rate was recorded at 21.71 per cent, the highest in the country.
Malaysia surpasses target of two million tourist arrivals: Tourism minister
Earlier this year, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Malaysia expected to have two million international tourist arrivals this year with RM8.6 billion in tourism receipts following the…
Air tickets set to keep climbing from pandemic low: Experts
With the sector still mired in the red despite movement restrictions being largely lifted, the bargain bonanza for passengers is very much over.
Siem Reap’s $18 million zoo said to educate public, help wildlife
The zoo will not only be open for sightseeing but will also be a conservation site for endangered Cambodian wildlife where children can learn about various rare species.
First Flight Out: Matsu Islands cluster is a foggy, tranquil hideaway in Taiwan that runs on its own time
The cluster of 36 islands, named for the benevolent goddess Mazu, has long been viewed by many Taiwanese as a military frontier between Taiwan and China.
Gone the way of the cyclo? Khmer tuk-tuk not finished yet, say drivers
Drivers said the Khmer-style vehicle is better for tourists, because it can carry up to four people, and offers much better views for tourists.