Southeast Asia Travel News | Update January 17
New Siem Reap airport to be completed in 4th quarter
Cambodia is set to open a new airport near UNESCO-listed Angkor Archeological Park in October this year.
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Thailand Drops New Entry Rules, Adds Tourist Fee
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reversed a decision made earlier this month to implement more COVID-related restrictions on incoming international travelers.
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Thailand plans to extend 45-day visa-free stay policy until year-end
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says it has proposed to prolong the 45-day visa-free stay policy for foreign tourists until the end of this year to boost the recovery of tourism.
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Laos to resume flights to China
Lao Airlines has filed a request with China’s aviation authorities to fly to five cities starting in March.
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Starlux boosts Southeast Asia flights
Starlux Airlines resumed daily flights on 13 January from the Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei to the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, after a two-year pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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