Ministry launches two virus aid apps
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has put in motion two phone applications to further assist in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. The applications enable callers to phone …
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has put in motion two phone applications to further assist in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. The applications enable callers to phone …
Mid-April New Year celebrations were cancelled in Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia in a bid to halt the spread of Covid-19, along with existing border restrictions on foreign arrivals. While Cambodia …
Mixed measures taken by CLMV nations in fight against Covid-19 Read More
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has revised their full-year 2020 projection to 16 million overseas visitors. Based on the number this is an approximate drop of 60% over 2019, when …
TAT Revises 2020 Overseas Forecast To 16 Million Visitors Read More
The recently-issued strategy for Vietnam’s tourism development to 2030 is expected to be a driving force for the industry in weathering the storm posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cong …
Yesterday the Thai government officially announced a blanket extension for the country’s migrant labourers. They will now be permitted to stay until November 30 this year and will be exempted …
Migrant workers in Thailand can now stay until November 30 Read More
The economy could suffer a record blow of 1.3 trillion baht in damage from the spiralling spread of the coronavirus, according to preliminary estimates by the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA). …
Contributed by International Trade Centre Small businesses associated with tourism in southern Shan state are preparing to receive guests soon. Find out how they are catching up on the latest. …
Staying ready to receive tourists in Myanmar post COVID-19 Read More
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) is introducing ‘Mekong Heroes’, an initiative operated by Destination Mekong a public-private partnership on behalf of the tourism office. Travel executives around the region …
As part of its campaign to ‘Bring Thailand to the World… Virtually’, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched an inspiring video series for travellers to experience elements of …
A working group of Vietnamese cultural heritage experts has been established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to support Laos in compiling a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Reserve as …
Vietnam helps Laos prepare for UNESCO recognition of national reserve Read More
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has moved to prolong Prime Ministerial Order 06/PM, effectively extending the lockdown period for Laos until 3 May. “The situation regarding Covid-19 has the potential for …
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended its inbound flight ban to April 30 except repatriation flights and some others for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) control. CAAT’s director-general …
Cambodia’s tourism, which is the most vulnerable industry from the spread of coronavirus, will see a slower recovery than other sectors after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to Chhay Sivlin, …
Cambodia’s tourism to take longer to recover from pandemic Read More
Many workers will be displaced and many businesses will close as a result of the slowdown caused by COVID-19. Providing support to those affected gives them a fighting chance. Travel …
Three ways to support businesses and their workers during a pandemic Read More
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