Thailand has suspended its domestic travel subsidy program prior to the peak holiday season to investigate alleged irregularities in the government-funded program, which was meant to help the tourism industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the authorities are examining corruption complaints and grafting in the “We Travel Together” ...

The Government of Laos has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Laos-China Railway Co Ltd to develop the surrounding areas of the railway stations located in Luang Prabang provinces, Oudomxay province and  others in the capital Vientiane, with a view to promote the development of industry and logistics. Mrs Khamchan Vongsenboun, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment; Mr Xiao ...

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) on Friday (Dec 11) announced that Singapore has agreed to lift the border restrictions and mandatory isolation for visitors from Taiwan effective next week on December 18. The authority has said in a press release that travelers from Taiwan can now apply for a single-entry Air Travel Pass (ATP) to enter into Singapore from next ...

A Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ship returned to Singapore on the third day of a four-day cruise to nowhere after a positive case of the COVID-19 was detected on board in early Wednesday (Dec 9). Around 02:45 am local time, the captain of the Quantum of the Seas vessel informed about 2,000 passengers on board that the ship was returning ...

The health ministry of Brunei Darussalam has said on Tuesday (Dec 8) that Brunei has not yet begun official discussions with Malaysia on establishing a Brunei Malaysia green lane for essential travel between the two countries. The Health Minister YB Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham Hj Jaafar has confirmed that Malaysia has not yet made a formal request ...

The virtual tour is far from the real thing, but that does not mean it cannot be pleasant. Some licensed tour guides in Malaysia are already providing virtual tours of world-famous and well-loved destinations across the country and they are worth a try. On “Explore Malaysia Virtually”, visitors can participate in real-time virtual tours with real tour guides or choose to ...

Vietnam has agreed to allow some South Korea nationals to travel for business purposes between the two countries without having to undergo a mandatory anti-coronavirus quarantine for 14 days, Seoul said on Friday (Dec 4). The agreement will take into effect from January 1, 2021 and will allow visitors to conduct short-term business trips without any requirements of isolation in ...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that it will launch “Amazing Thailand Plus” offers for international tourists who wish to enter into Thailand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The TAT has cooperated with Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand Hotels Association (THA) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to launch the offer. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism ...

The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) in Cambodia has confirmed that the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2021 will skip a year. It will now be held in January 2022. The ministry said while announcing, “Although some countries have successfully contained the virus, other countries have also seen resurgence in COVID-19 cases.” The statement pointed out that Cambodia and countries around ...

State railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) regional office (Daop) 3 Cirebon is currently offering train tickets for the upcoming holidays at the end of this year. Mr. Luqman Arif, Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 3 Cirebon, has said in a official release, “We have made tickets available for those who want to travel during the Christmas and New ...