Taylor Swift and her exclusive concert series in Singapore are causing frustration with the Thai Prime Minister
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his displeasure over Taylor Swift's exclusive concerts in Singapore, skipping other Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. A secret deal will limit Swift's shows to Singapore, leading to missed economic opportunities for Thailand.
'Tourism in Southeast Asia is catching up'
Southeast Asia tourism has finally been released from the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Many countries open their doors and hope for a full plane with passengers who want to go on holiday again after two years.
Booking KLM for a trip to Phuket (reader entry)
For those who want to use Phuket Sandbox here is some useful information. As you know, KLM no longer flies directly to Phuket. However, you can do the entire booking with KLM to Phuket.
Phuket Sandbox and transfer in Singapore?
I would like to enter Thailand via the Phuket Sandbox. I have to rebook my flight to fly via Singapore with a flight to Phuket airport. Does anyone know if there are any consequences of transferring in Singapore as well, regarding covid?
I have a question about a flight (next week) from KLM via Amsterdam to Koh Samui, with a transit in Singapore. Are there (recent) experience experts?
A cruise from Singapore to Thailand
This story is about a cruise. You know, a holiday trip with a luxury passenger ship, which calls at different ports, where a visit to that city can take place or you can participate in organized excursions. Not forgetting, of course, the stay on board with all the luxury, excellent dinners and well-groomed entertainment.
Does anyone have experience opening a bank account in Singapore? I live in Thailand and have a bank account here but do not want to transfer more money to Thailand. Singapore is relatively close by and has a solid reputation. The aim is also to spread risks.
Data analysis agency OAG has conducted research into the busiest international air routes in 2017. This shows that Asian cities in particular score high in the top 10. Bangkok – Singapore is in tenth place with 14.445 flights.
Reader question: From Thailand 4 days to Singapore, visa necessary?
We are going to Thailand in January 2018 for 30 days and therefore do not apply for a visa. In between we will go to Singapore for 4 days. Do we need to apply for a visa in this case?
Reader question: Anyone have experience with Silk Air
Am already looking for a suitable flight Amsterdam – Phuket. Normally I always fly with China Airlines, but they have stopped direct Amsterdam – Bangkok. Have now found a good flight with Singapore Airlines, Amsterdam – Singapore and after a short transfer to Phuket.
Thailand in the next 50 years
In this opinion article, Kavi Chongkittavorn describes the Achilles heel of Thai society: being Thai is not able to think ahead or make long-term plans. Thailand should take an example from Singapore, where people are thinking about the future.
News from Thailand – September 30, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Man fighting bear; a hundred stitches and a broken nose
• Prayut swallows prediction about southern violence
• Suvarnabhumi hastened construction of second terminal