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If you’ve ever dined at Acqua Restaurant in Kalim Bay, Phuket, you’re aware of what a gem the place is. Though getting on a plane when you’re craving some of its goodness is no longer a thing. Chef-patron Alessandro Frau has gone the extra step (almost two years, give or…

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Frenchman missing since going hiking

SURAT THANI: A search has been launched for a French tourist not seen since Saturday, when he said he was going for a walk in the jungle.

Bangkok Post

Marina drive for Phuket

The arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship off Phuket's Patong beach late last month was a welcome sight for the resort province that is still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Phu Quoc - a paradise built on the pearl island of Vietnam

Despite COVID-19 remaining relevant, in some ways, it is now under control as can be seen from the rising recovery of tourism.

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Away game: A surfer’s delight in Bali

Rebecca Newman finds solace — and an alluring trio of Aman hotels — amid Bali’s yoga, surf and volcanic sands

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Hotel tycoon Bill Heinecke wants to charge tourists more to fund recovery

Bill Heinecke, the Thai-American chairman of Minor International Pcl that runs more than 500 hotels worldwide, wants Thailand to allow hotels to charge international tourists a surcharge of 300 baht (US$8) per room night to fund the industry’s post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery.

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‘Why do we have no rights?’: Phnom Penh lake community make a last stand against developers

Cambodian capital has lost more than half its lakes to a housing boom – but a group of women are risking jail to fight against land grabs and evictions

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Country poised to beat tourism target

Thailand is on course to surpass its target to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year as Malaysians and Indians lead the return of holidaymakers, even as zero-Covid rules keep most Chinese travellers at home.

Bangkok Post

Experience the natural wonders of Khao Yai

Siam Society is organising a journey to experience the harmony of art and nature in Khao Yai, Thailand's first National Park, from Nov 26-28.

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Vietnam travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

From head-spinning cities to tranquil natural scenery - via some exceptional street food - this is a bucket list favourite for a reason

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Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities

From Singapore to Osaka, Tamara Hinson picks the best destinations to explore on two wheels

The Independent UK

Bali’s pandemic renters face rude awakening as prices skyrocket

The cost of accommodation on Indonesia’s popular resort island is soaring following the lifting of COVID curbs.

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TAT banking on Malaysia

As airfares surge, cross-border tourism is the key to a quick recovery, in line with the trend set by Malaysian tourists this year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Actor 'Tono' poised for charity swim across Mekong River

NAKHON PHANOM: Heartthrob actor-singer Pakin "Tono" Kumwilaisak is ready for his charity swim across the Mekong River to Laos on Saturday to raise funds for cash-strapped public hospitals, defying criticism and concern for his safety.

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TAT prepares new phase of subsidies

The new phase of the domestic tourism subsidy programme is being drafted with an additional 3-4 million hotel rooms, double the number in the fourth phase, which is scheduled to end this month, as the government aims to push GDP growth to 3.3% this year.

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Demand for cheaper Phuket travel

Tourism operators in Phuket are urging airlines to slash their prices as the island's image as an expensive destination is seen as harming travel opportunities, especially without the huge Chinese market, which accounted for 40% of business before the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia Is Betting $1 Trillion It Can Become the Next Tourist Hotspot

Retired Arkansas accountant Dora Jane Flesher wanted a postpandemic adventure off the beaten track. In Saudi Arabia she was mesmerized by ancient tombs carved into sandstone outcroppings in Al-Ula. She was less impressed by a museum featuring a collection of old TVs and touch-tone phones plus rocks from every U.S.…

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Kuriyottumala hi-tech farm to be tourist hotspot

Exotic breeds, children’s park, garden and life-size animal sculptures spread across 106 acres to give hands-on farm experience to tourists

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Kerala to be made a dream destination of travel buffs in 4 years

Kerala, a tropical paradise, consistently inspired both domestic and international travel buffs to

The New Daily

Five things travel agents don’t tell you about Vietnam

Venturing to Vietnam brings with it the prospect of fantastic food, affordable travel and even better memories. But some things are rarely mentioned.

Reuters

Businesses in Bangkok tourist hotspot anxiously waiting for visitors' return

Bangkok's once bustling Khaosan Road has been a shadow of its former self since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, but business owners are hoping Thailand's reopening to tourism this week will soon restore its buzz.

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Bali without tourists: once-bustling hotspots now eerie and overgrown – a photo essay

Tourism on the island came to a standstill at the beginning of the pandemic. Putu Sayoga captures the impact on a once thriving industry

Daily Mirror

World’s most terrifying tourist hotspots - Death Road, Snake Island and 'Queen's Bath'

A London swimming pool perched between skyscrapers has left Brits dizzy, but it's only half as scary as China's 'plank walk' or Mexico's Island of the Dolls

Manchester Evening News

Vietnam: Find inner peace and tranquility at this paradise travel destination

A trip to two luxury resorts in Vietnam showcases how the other half lives

Evening Standard

Things to do in Phuket: Luxury yacht trips and ultra-exclusive hotels at the Thailand hotspot

Luxuriant yacht voyages around the likes of Cannes, Monaco and St Tropez might feel over familiar to many well-heeled travellers, but how about trying Southeast Asia?

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