Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 20th October
Thailand considers allowing entertainment venues to stay open until 4 am
The Thai government plans to extend the opening hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4 a.m. instead of 2 a.m. to revive its economic and tourism growth.
Vietnam PM promises to consider direct flights to Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has agreed to consider starting direct flights between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to boost tourism and economic ties.
Two Michelin-starred Vietnamese restaurants win at World Culinary Awards
Anan Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and Hibana by Koki in Hanoi, both given a one Michelin star in June, have won in different categories at this year’s World Culinary Awards.
Batik Air starts Dubai flights in November
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 October 2023: Batik Air will launch direct daily flights to Dubai from Kuala Lumpur on 11 November 2023, signalling a commitment to expand its network to tap the growing demand for travel between Malaysia and the Middle East.
PG adds flights to Mae Hong Son
BANGKOK, 19 October 2023 Bangkok Airways will add flights between Lampang (LPT) and Mae Hong Son (HGN) from three to five weekly flights starting 29 October ahead of North Thailand’s peak season.
Cambodia’s Riel on Changi’s Forex board
SINGAPORE, 19 October 2023: Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has partnered with the National Bank of Cambodia to start trading Cambodia’s national currency, the Khmer Riel (KHR), at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
