Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 10th October
Thai PM’s diplomatic tour to boost ties, revive tourism hit by mall shooting
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin embarks on a five-day tour to Hong Kong and three ASEAN nations, beginning Sunday. The journey commences from the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) terminal at Don Mueang Airport, with the Airbus 320 aircraft setting course for Hong Kong.
Thailand’s tourism ministry to compensate shooting victims amid regulatory gap
The aftermath of the recent Siam Paragon shooting has unveiled an apparent regulatory gap in Thailand’s support mechanism for distressed tourists.
4 Vietnamese golf resorts among world’s top 100
Vietnam has four golf resorts among the world’s Top 100, including the best in Asia, according to Golf magazine.
Condé Nast Traveler readers vote two Vietnam resorts among Asia’s top 15
The Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai and Anantara Hoi An Resort in central Vietnam have been voted among Asia’s 15 best resorts by readers of U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
Phuket’s Chalong Pier sets sail for smart upgrade, boosting tourist experience
Phuket’s regional marine office has initiated the enhancement of its fourth private pier, Chalong Pier, to a smart pier to improve tourist services. The upgrade, which is in collaboration with several agencies including the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), is expected to cost around 60 million baht.
