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25/04/08 |
Hanoi Cyclo Ban |
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As a result of the recent actions of the Hanoi authorities in traffic control, cyclos have been banned from the roads during rush hour: 6 - 8.30 AM and 4 - 6.30 PM. [view full article] |
01/04/08 |
Overland Singapore-Beijing |
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China Premier Wen Jiabao, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, Thailand Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and Asian Development Bank (ADB...[view full article] |
07/03/08 |
Lao visa on arrival update |
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According to the notice no. 589 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 11 February 2008, concerning visa on arrival with immediate effect, the passengers who are holding passport...[view full article] |
29/02/08 |
Train to Laos |
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A railway link between Thailand and Laos is scheduled to open this May. |
28/01/08 |
Bokor Mountain Closed |
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Bokor Mountain, a national park just outside the southern towns of Kep and Kampot, is under develop...[view full article] |
09/01/08 |
Tai Dam Festival |
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Luang Namtha Province has many different minorities. All of them have their own individual culture and tradition. |
28/11/07 |
New water puppet theatre |
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"Co Do Hue" water puppet theatre in Hue is brand-new, it opened in Sept. 2007. The 162 seats theatre is located at 49 Le Loi Hue (inside Century Hotel). Water puppetry is a ...[view full article] |
28/11/07 |
Cambodia GetsNew Airline |
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The Cambodian government signed a joint venture agreement with two Indonesian companies Friday, to form a new national airline to exploit the country's growing tourism industry. T...[view full article] |
13/11/07 |
Vietnam Flooding Update 2 |
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Since yesterday it has stopped raining in Central Vietnam. |
11/11/07 |
Vietnam Flooding Update |
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Due to the very bad weather of the last few days Hue has been severely flooded and as a result the train to Hanoi is stuck at Hue Railway Station. |
08/11/07 |
Vietnamese floods |
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The severe flooding in Vietnam over the past 10 days has affected several of the central coastal provinces and Danang city, causing extensive damage to property and crops. |
08/11/07 |
The Sarojin wins the Award |
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The Sarojin is delighted to announce it has won " Asia's Leading Boutique Hotel" for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards 2007 - the "Oscars"...[view full article] |
08/11/07 |
Koh Samui flooded |
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The island has suffered severe floods since Wednesday night when heavy rain fell across much of the South. After a brief lull, monsoon storms continued to slam the island late yesterd...[view full article] |
01/11/07 |
SGA flies CNX - HNG |
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SGA airlines recently announced new route of “Chiang Mai – Mae Hong Son” from November 1-30, 2007 only. The flight will be added to the original three roundtrip of ...[view full article] |
15/10/07 |
Khao Sok Accident |
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A flash flood swept away tourists and guides in a cave at Khao Sok National Park last Saturday. Six Western tourists and two Thai guides died from this accident. One tourist survived....[view full article] |
04/10/07 |
Typhoon Lekima |
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Typhoon Lekima lashed Vietnam and southern China with torrential rains and high winds, killing at least se...[view full article] |
17/09/07 |
Phuket Plane Crash |
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Source: Bangkok Post / 17 Sep 2007 [view full article] |
09/08/07 |
HAN - HAL Shuttle Service |
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On 1 August Emeraude Classic Cruises started a shuttle bus service between Hanoi and Halong Bay. |
09/08/07 |
Vietnam Travel Update |
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Due to heavy rains and resulting landslides part of the main railway has been damaged near Dong Hoi Station. As a result all train traffic between Hanoi and HCMC has been affected. |
05/08/07 |
Arts Centre Luang Prabang |
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Opened in July, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre is the first exhibition space dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of the traditional ...[view full article] |
20/07/07 |
Preah Vihear open again |
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After a brief closure of 2 weeks, Prasat Preah Vihear is accessible again from the Thai side. Entrance fees are now 400 baht for the Thai side, 5 baht for th...[view full article] |
28/06/07 |
Khiri boat in Halong Bay |
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In World Heritage Site Halong Bay, Vietnam, 2 classic junks are sailing under Khiri Travel's colours! |
25/06/07 |
New Thai-Camb. crossing |
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Recently the Chong Sa-Ngam Thai - Cambodian Border crossing has become an international point of entry. It's located just south of Phu Sing (Si Sa Ket, Thaila...[view full article] |
22/06/07 |
New Lao-Vietnam crossing |
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Deputy Foreign Minister Phongsavat Boupha and his Vietnamese counterpart, Le Cong Phung, cut ribbons at the Sobhoun gate in Laos’ Phongsaly Province and the Tay Trang crossing i...[view full article] |
15/06/07 |
Official Cambodian e-Visa |
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched e-Visa, which enables you to apply for a Cambodia tourist visa online. Instead of applying through Cambodian...[view full article] |
14/06/07 |
Angkor Pass Photo News |
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For visiting Angkor and the other temples the rules are as follows: |
01/06/07 |
Liquid ban Thai flights |
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From June 1 2007, air passengers flying out of Thailand will be prohibited from carrying liquids, with the exception ...[view full article] |