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Thailand an interesting and memorable country to visit in South East Asia. Unspoilt beaches with turquoise seas and pure, white sands to bustling cities sporting exotic markets and a vibrant, colorful nightlife, it is easy to see why Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for the adventurous and young at heart. Travel in Thailand is easy due to a good network of trains, busses and airplanes. Most visitors enter the country via the Southeast Asian travel hub Bangkok , the City of Angels. From there you can do great daytrips to cities like the former capital Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi , known for the River Kwai bridge. From there most visitors head either north or south. In the north you can visit the interesting cities of Sukhothai , Chiang mai , Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Son . The north is known for its fantastic trekking possibilities, the interesting hill tribes, and its gentle Lanna culture. In the south the traveler can relax at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, for example, Koh Tao , Krabi , Koh Samui or Phuket or Trang. Some areas are very touristy, but it is easy to find some quiet spots. A little closer to Bangkok there is the resort town of Hua Hin which is home to one of the most used Palaces. The Northeast is popular with independent travelers. Known by Thais as Isaan this area hosts some lovely forested mountains and national parks and very friendly people. The major highlight is probably the famous Khao yai national park , but other interesting places are easily found in this area including Nong khai and Surin. People with a limited time budget might go to the East Coast. There are many popular resorts, including Pattaya . The region is rich in natural resources, including rubber, rice, fishing, orchards and gemstones, and scenically arresting with several national parks containing waterfalls, virgin forest and uninhabited, remote islands. Popular islands locations are Koh chang and Ko Samet.
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Asia Travel InformationNightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the Getting In & Out Of Hong KongThere are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway General Information About Hong KongHong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon Asia NewsJetstar Asia flies into BangaloreJetstar Asia flies into Bangalore The Singapore-based value for money airliner, Jetstar Asia on Monday flew into the city with Bangalore becoming its second destination. Launching five flights a week Jetstar Asia is also looking into other cities, within a five hour flying range from Singapore, its Acting CEO Neil Thompson told DIPLOMATIC DESPATCHES: Locking horns over East AsiaDIPLOMATIC DESPATCHES: Locking horns over East Asia IT is not often that a serving head of a diplomatic mission and a former envoy exchange words in print. And so, what appeared to be a spat was met with some degree of surprise by members of the diplomatic community in Kuala Lumpur Stock fund selling eases in Asia, but outlook shakyStock fund selling eases in Asia, but outlook shaky Foreign investors have started cautiously nibbling at beaten-down Indian stocks and could start returning to other Asian markets after having been net sellers over the previous five weeks. Foreign cash was a major factor in powering last years run towards record highs The falling dollar sets a test for Asia and EuropeThe falling dollar sets a test for Asia and Europe RECENT statements by the Group of Seven (G-7) industrial nations and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) underscore the growing pressure to reduce the massive US international deficit. Doing so will require both a higher national saving rate in the United Indian shares fall on weak AsiaIndian shares fall on weak Asia Indian shares fell more than 1 percent in early Friday deals on weak Asian markets, as investors digested a three-day rally and refrained from taking long positions ahead of the weekend. At 11:09 a.m. the 30-issue benchmark BSE index was 0.88 percent lower at 11,867.95 points, Asia markets mostly higherAsia markets mostly higher Asian market were mostly higher on Friday, with technology-heavyweights South Korea and Taiwan tracking gains in the Nasdaq Composite, while Japans Nikkei Average traded flat with minor advances in large industrial shares and commodities-related issues. Japans 225-issue Nikkei Average fell as much as 11.02 points, or 0.06%, Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the PacificWorkers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific Unofficial strikes by thousands of workers in foreign-owned plants in Vietnam’s export processing zones (EPZ) are continuing. Last week Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, concerned about the impact on investment, instructed the Ministry of Planning and Investment to intervene. The workers want the government to CENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poorCENTRAL ASIA: Human rights situation remains poor Human rights abuses throughout Central Asia remain common despite some positive developments towards reform, a new report by Amnesty International (AI)said on Tuesday. There are still a lot of serious issues remaining, Maisy Weicherding, a researcher for the watchdog groups Eurasia team, covering Kazakhstan, India tops salary hike in Asia: HewittIndia tops salary hike in Asia: Hewitt NEW DELHI: Average salary increase in India in 2005 is the highest in Asia, and this trend will continue in 2006, said HR consultancy firm Hewitt Associates in its annual study. In 2004 too, Indian companies were on top in terms of salary increase Asia: Telephone stocks reboundAsia: Telephone stocks rebound Asian telephone stocks, the worst performers since the regions markets started rallying three years ago, are rebounding as investors look for shares less likely to be hurt by rising interest rates and raw material costs. Weve been moving into telecommunications, said Teresa Chow at RBC |
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