MotoGP: Radical testing rule changes for coming seasons The next two seasons will see a radical change in the way that MotoGP goes testing, after the FIM today confirmed major changes to the testing program, as first reported in today’s MCN. The first changes will come into effect for the 2018 season, with a new … Read more
YANGON — At least one person has been killed and two injured in a massive fire at one of Yangon’s most iconic hotels. The fire broke out around 3:15am and quickly engulfed the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, lighting up the city’s skyline. A male guest from Japan was confirmed dead at the scene, while a 24-year-old … Read more
Myanmar set for First Off-Road Motorbike Competition November 2017 MANDALAY — Off-road motorcyclists are preparing for Myanmar’s first enduro competition, a long-distance cross-country time trial to be held in Mandalay. The Myanmar Enduro Competition 2017 will take place on Nov. 18 on Nay Kar Hill Range in Patheingyi Township, about 10 kilometers east of Mandalay … Read more
Myanmar’s nascent tourism sector must be cautious No other country in the world has had such an incredible turnaround on tourism as has Myanmar. Five years ago, foreign tourists hardly knew about this country except that it was in a complete lock-down under a dictatorial regime. Fewer than 40,000 tourists came here in 2010. But … Read more
Visit Laos Year 2018 to Kick Off By This Month October End The Visit Laos Year 2018 is due to take off by the end of this month. However, the most expected measure to boost tourist arrivals, a visa simplification or free visas on arrival for more countries does not seem to be anymore in … Read more
Air Race 1 World Cup Thailand 2017 When: 17 – 19 November 2017 Where: U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport in Sattahip, Chonburi Thailand has confirmed it will host Air Race 1 World Cup Thailand 2017 from 17 to 19 November, 2017 at the U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport located on the Royal Thai Navy Base in Sattahip, … Read more
Phimai Festival 2017 celebrates the glory of Phimai Historical Park The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the organising the Phimai Festival 2017 from 8 to 12 November at Phimai Historical Park, Chakkarat River in Phimai District and around Nakhon Ratchasima province. The annual Festival celebrates the grandeur of Phimai during the reign of … Read more
BANGKOK, 17 October, 2017 – The fourth annual friendship caravan continues to strengthen bilateral tourism relations between China and Thailand, as it expands overland travel itineraries in neighbouring Mekong countries via Cambodia and Lao PDR. The thirteen-vehicle convoy, under the theme ‘Lancang – Mekong Culture and Tourism Friendship Caravan 2017‘ embarked on a 31-day trip … Read more
How to register your drone in Thailand by Richard Barrow If you intend to fly a drone in Thailand, whether as a hobby or for commercial reasons, you have to by law register your drone first. If you don’t you could face a fine of up to 100,000 Baht or even up to five years … Read more
Repsol Honda Marc Marquez (End of 2018) Dani Pedrosa (End of 2018) Movistar Yamaha Valentino Rossi (End of 2018) Maverick Vinales (End of 2018) Ducati Team Jorge Lorenzo (End of 2018) Andrea Dovizioso (End of 2018) Suzuki Andrea Iannone (End of 2018) Alex Rins (End of 2018) KTM Bradley Smith (End of 2018, but rumoured … Read more
Bradley Smith has struggled since the start of 2016 – this is what has wrongfooted the Briton Changing tyre brands can make or break bike racers. There’s a long history of top riders riding the crest of a wave, changing tyre brands, then disappearing without trace. In 1998 Simon Crafar was riding high on 500s. … Read more
XIENG KHUANG, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Visiting cultural sites is a great way for tourists to explore Lao traditions and find out about the country’s arts from both the new and ancient eras. Cultural, natural and historical tourism are the three kinds of tourism being promoted in Laos. But cultural tourism possibly has the greatest … Read more
Doohan style: Rossi used thumb brake after leg break To compensate for reduced function in his right leg, the ‘Doctor’ used the technical solution first experimented with by the Aus Just over three weeks after he broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg, Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) secured a front row … Read more
The End of a Decade-long Conflict Will Turn Surakarta Palace into a National Heritage Site Years of conflict between various members of the Royal family of Surakarta (or Solo) in Central Java (Indonesia) have been deterrent for the growth of tourism to the city. The conflict emerged in 2005 as some of Surakarta family members … Read more
Maya Bay to close for three months next year May Bay of “The Beach” fame will be closing for a few months to give it a chance to recover from the hordes of tourists… Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island, made famous among others by the film The Beach, will be closed for three months … Read more
Vietnam plans seven-day Lunar New Year break Tet / New Year is a time for family reunions in Vietnam with droves of migrant workers flocking home. Vietnam’s labor ministry has proposed two options for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that would both grant workers a seven-day break. The country’s biggest holiday will fall … Read more
Hanoi among world’s fastest growing travel destinations Hanoi made the top 10 on the world’s fastest travel destinations list with a 16.4% annual growth rate in the 2009-2016 period, according to the MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index 2017. Hanoi was placed 7th, up from 13th last year. In 2016, the Vietnamese capital welcomed 2.94 million … Read more
Hoi An named world’s top 5 budget-friendly destination With that, Vietnam’s ancient port city has beaten the likes of Phuket, Bali and Penang to top Southeast Asia’s most affordable places. Post Office’s Holiday Money, a database of travel costs, has just revealed 30 cheapest cities for British travelers. To little surprise, Hoi An has been … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 26, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Premier Incoming Group Services (PIGS DMC) has unveiled The Ultimate Champagne Dinner, an exclusive dining experience for 12 to 36 guests. The “Ultimate” dinner experience features seven rare vintage champagnes, imported exclusively for the event and not commercially available. A seven course Michelin inspired menu, that is … Read more
Chiang Mai Gets Ready to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018 ATF rotates between ASEAN member nations and comprises numerous high-level public and private sector meetings. These include the ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meeting, a gathering of ASEAN National Tourism Organisation chiefs plus airline meetings, press briefings, tourism conferences and the must attend Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade … Read more
Thailand to introduce new immigration form in October 2017 Bangkok, 17 August, 2017 – Thailand will introduce a new immigration form, starting from 1 October this year. The redesigned form will have only one side for international travellers to record both arrival and departure information, with an automatic channel barcode for more convenience. It will … Read more
Thailand is Asia’s Spa Capital Thai spa treatments are now more of a necessity that an extravagance. Spa-based medical tourism is a global phenomenon and Thailand is Asia’s Spa Capital, reaping returns on its decades-long strategy while riding a rising tide of female driven consumer demand. Women Drive Spa Spending Women are an important engine … Read more
Discover Hanoi history with a walking tour of Ba Dinh A walking tour will give participants the chance to discover the Ba Dinh area and the nearby French Colonial Quarter this Sunday. The walking tour gives an overview of the changes to Hanoi that began during the French period (1869-1954). The tour will touch on … Read more
Thailand suspends Thai Vietjet Air from international flights pending safety tests. The subsidiary of VietJet Air is among 12 airlines that have yet to pass Thailand’s new assessment process. Thailand’s government has suspended all domestic airlines from operating international flights if they have not received new operating certificates from the country’s aviation body, according to … Read more
Luang Prabang Will Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary As A UNESCO World Heritage Site Laos is preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Luang Prabang World Heritage Town which will fall on 5-9 December 2015 in Luang Prabang Province. “In preparation for the celebration, we have appointed an organizing committee and allocated specific jobs to relevant … Read more