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Best passports for travellers to hold in 2023

SINGAPORE: Japan starts 2023 with the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, which the country tops for the fifth consecutive year.

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Chinese heading to Phuket, Chiang Mai

Both Chiang Mai and Phuket are expecting to see a significant rise in air travel on direct flights from China from Jan 18, according to local airport authorities.

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Bienvenue! Open house for 'Sawasdee France'

The Embassy of France celebrates the launch of its new cultural programme "Sawasdee France" with an open house at the residence of the French ambassador, Charoen Krung 36, on Saturday from 2-8pm.

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Outbound travel set for Lunar New Year dip

Outbound travel is expected to slow during Chinese New Year as people spent their travel budget during the New Year holiday, with the market reviving in late March if airfares dip.

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Krungthai Compass predicts 22.5m foreign arrivals in 2023

Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects foreign tourist arrivals in 2023 to more than double the number recorded last year, estimating it will take two years to return to the level posted in 2019.

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Time for barrier-free travel in Southeast Asia

As experts forecast tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia will grow beyond pre-pandemic numbers in the next two years, could Asean maximise the benefits of this trend by removing barriers to travel within the region?

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Best last-minute winter holiday destinations for January sun

Looking to get away this month? Here’s our pick of where to head to escape the cold and soak up some vitamin D

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With high hopes, Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists' return

Three Cabinet ministers have welcomed Chinese tourists with flowers and gifts as they arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after China relaxed travel restrictions

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Govt U-turns on Covid rule for visitors

The government on Monday cancelled a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

Bangkok Post

Search for Romanian diver who failed to surface

PHUKET: The search resumed on Monday for a missing Romanian man who failed to surface after a dive from a small boat near an island in tambon Rawai, Muang district, on Sunday.

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New jab rule upsets foreign tour firms

Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's new requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand, the Phuket Tourist Association said.

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Siam Society invites all to visit Sikkim

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling in India from April 22-30.

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Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals

Almost 300 Chinese passengers will land at Suvarnabhumi airport today, marking the first flight after China relaxes its travel rules.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

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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

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