Can Yamaha give Rossi a winning bike? by Mat Oxley on 2nd January 2018 Valentino Rossi’s chief engineer Silvano Galbusera explains what went wrong last year and what needs to go right this MotoGP season Yamaha has a lot of work to do: the factory needs to win back the MotoGP world title and (for … Read more
New Didote waterfall elephant camp opens to public Sagaing – The Myanmar Timber Enterprise has launched a soft opening of the Didote waterfall elephant camp located inside Didote reserve forest. The 74-acre camp, which has been under construction since November, will officially open on January 20. Construction of the camp, which will house six elephants, … Read more
Schwantz: Suzuki “absolutely” has to replace Iannone for 2019 Suzuki should prioritise finding a replacement for Andrea Iannone for the 2019 MotoGP season, says grand prix motorcycling legend Kevin Schwantz. After four seasons with Ducati, Iannone switched to Suzuki for the 2017 campaign, but endured a tough season amid difficulties with the GSX-RR and a … Read more
North by Northeast There’ll be more seats than ever between Udon Thani and Chiang Mai come February 15 as AirAsia switches to a larger plane to service the route. Santisuk Klongchaiya, director of commercial for Thai AirAsia, explains that the Udon Thani-Chiang Mai daily direct flight is an affirmation of Thai AirAsia’s policy of offering … Read more
MotoGP, BREAKING – Puig new Honda team manager Alberto replaces Livio Suppo as head of the HRC factory team and will be Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa’s ‘new boss’ Alberto Puig will be the new Team Manager of the factory Honda Repsol team in MotoGP. A post that became vacant when Livio Suppo decided to … Read more
Nam Ha Protected Area Remains Beautiful Refreshing Nature KPL) Nam Ha national protected Area (NPA) in the northern province of Luang Namtha covers some of the most significant and largest wilderness areas in Laos Altitudes ringing from river valleys and plans to the northern highland peaks support a broad suite of habitats with a biodiversity … Read more
Lamphun gets some loving Temple House, more than just an art gallery, aims to liven up the sleepy town – and maybe lower the suicide rate SINGH INTRACHOOTO is an architect well known for designing eco-friendly buildings, and he had his work cut out for him when he tackled an existing 1970s-vintage structure in northern … Read more
MotoGP, Mandatory airbags for riders from 2018 From this season all the participants in the various categories of the world must wear the safety device From 2018, it will be compulsory across all classes within the FIM MotoGP World Championship for riders’ race suits to be fitted with airbag systems. These must be worn in … Read more
Scandinavians Will Now Be Able to Visit Laos Without a VISA In an effort to promote tourism during the Visit Laos Year 2018, the Lao government will provide VISA exemptions for citizens of four Scandinavian countries: Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The visa waiver will take effect from 1 January and will cease at the … Read more
After 38 years behind the mic, MotoGP’s Nick Harris left the commentary box for the very last time It’s a very good afternoon to you here from the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, it’s the 18th round of the 2017 MotoGP World Championship. I’m Nick Harris, sitting alongside me as always is Matt Birt and down in … Read more
NEST OF ENDANGERED GIANT SOFTSHELL TURTLE FOUND IN CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH — Conservationists have found a nest of the endangered Asian giant softshell turtle on a Mekong River sandbar in northeastern Cambodia, while 115 new species of various other animal and plant life have been discovered in the greater Mekong region. The New York-based Wildlife … Read more
Myanmar revives overland route 14 December 2017: Tourists can once more apply for permits to travel overland from Inle Lake to Keng Tung a historical city around 100 km from the border with China and 160 km from Thailand. The military closed the route along highway 4 from Inle Lake to Keng Tung two years … Read more
58 new caves discovered in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its complex system of massive caves Fifty-eight new caves have been discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in north-central Vietnam’s Quang Binh Province, a park executive announced on Wednesday. The newly discovered caves have been … Read more
Experience Thailand and More guidebook enhances ASEAN Connectivity with new destination combinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new “Experience Thailand and More” pocketbook, focusing on four key experiences that enhance its ASEAN Connectivity initiative with new destination combinations. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn (above picture), TAT Governor, said: “This year, ASEAN celebrates the … Read more
Counting stars at Sakon Nakhon Christmas parade 2017 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international tourists to join a joyous festive parade and count glittering stars at the only annual Christmas Star Procession in the country at Ban Ta Rae in Sakon Nakhon, from 21-25 December. Ban Ta Rae is home … Read more
Kayah may open Me-se border crossing The border crossing between Me-se in Kayah State and Khum Yuam in Mae Hong Son in Thailand is expected to open before Kayah State Day next month, U Lin Zaw Htut, deputy director of Hotels and Tourism in Loikaw township, said on Monday. Ambassadors of both countries inspected the … Read more
The lost art of navigation There is no doubt that modern technologies make life (and travel!) easier. Adventure riding has been transformed since the dawn of the Internet and satellite navigation: finding your way around the world is now practically effortless. Invest in the newest GPS unit, set your route, and go. But is navigation … Read more
Xayaboury province will hold a traditional rice festival 8-12 January 2018. Location: Somsawanh Village in Phiang District. The event will include traditional market fair, 8 Tribes Procession including a Mlabri (Spirit of the Yellow Leaf ) show, and other activities. Somsawanh is also Homestay Village for tourists who would like to experience or learn the … Read more
Ingyin trees to be conserved in December CONSERVATION work on fossilised Ingyin trees in Mount Popa, Kyaukpadaung township, Mandalay Region, will begin in December, said U Than Tun, secretary of the Myanmar Geosciences Society (MGS). “Ingyin fossils are very valuable. They are said to contain a geography of the past. Ingyin trees were covered in … Read more
The truth behind Britain, MotoGP and World Superbike Many Britons wonder why British riders do so well in WSB and not so well in MotoGP. It’s a long story, says Mat Oxley… Congratulations are due to Jonathan Rea; heaps of congratulations: his MotoGP-beating lap time at Jerez last week, his history-making third consecutive World Superbike … Read more
Lao news media has received complaints from both foreign and domestic tourists about a new multi-level building under construction on the far bank of the Nam Song River in Vang Vieng. The building is over seven levels in height, and although incomplete, has already begun to obscure the beautiful view that has made Vang Vieng … Read more
Trucking on the old highways Hitching rides on long-haul trucks is safe, easy and a great way to see the Myanmar’s untouristed backroads. By JARED DOWNING | FRONTIER TRAVELLING AROUND Myanmar in the cabs of freight trucks is the best thing almost no one does. Thanks to modern infrastructure and safety concerns, the Jack Kerouac-inspired … Read more
Agrotourism-oriented Phutawen Farm to Open for Visitors Next Month Phutawen Farm is going to open its visitor-oriented farm to agrotourists early next month with an aim to record an inflow of 1 million visitors every month. “The opening of the Phutawen Farm aims to welcome Visit Laos Year 2018 and promote sustainable food production and … Read more
4 Andrea Dovizioso Ducati Team Ducati 5 Johann Zarco Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 9 Danilo Petrucci Octo Pramac Racing Ducati 10 Xavier Simeon Reale Avintia Racing Ducati 12 Thomas Luthi EG 0,0 Marc VDS Honda 17 Karel Abraham Pull&Bear Aspar Team Ducati 19 Alvaro Bautista Pull&Bear Aspar Team Ducati 21 Franco Morbidelli EG 0,0 … Read more
Antique street attracts visitors in HCM City’s District 1 HCM CITY — Lê Công Ki?u Street in HCM City’s District 1 is home to more than 30 shops selling only antiques dating back hundreds and even thousands of years, besides replicas, fake antiques and old items attached to many people’s childhoods. The old street has … Read more