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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 InformationFestivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on 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 Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international 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 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 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 Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong KongHong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram. 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 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 - 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 Asia NewsU.S. Businesses Helping Asia Earthquake VictimsU.S. Businesses Helping Asia Earthquake Victims Washington -- The U.S. business community has come together to raise more than $39 million in cash and products for critically needed immediate and longer-term relief for victims of the October earthquake that devastated parts of South Asia, according to the Business Roundtable. The contributions complement Asia stocks up modestly, dlr steadies before FedAsia stocks up modestly, dlr steadies before Fed Asian stock markets made modest gains on Tuesday as investors waited for the first policy decision of the Federal Reserve under chairman Ben Bernanke and, more importantly, clues on the outlook for U.S interest rates. Gold held above $566 an ounce, even as the Asia rides wave of Korean pop culture invasionAsia rides wave of Korean pop culture invasion YANGJOO, South Korea -- A farm, even a fake one, is cold this time of year, so the Japanese retiree had some trouble wriggling his many layers into the king's costume. His wife, in a matching get-up, primped excitedly for the photos. Like many Chinese vice president to attend Boao Forum for Asia in AprilChinese vice president to attend Boao Forum for Asia in April Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong will attend the annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) scheduled for April 21 to 23 in South China's island province of Hainan. Zeng will also meet with leaders of foreign countries and Pentagon Builds Up Forces in Asia-PacificPentagon Builds Up Forces in Asia-Pacific An important subtext of Chinese President Hu Jintaos visit to the White House is the growing U.S.-China military competition. As Chinas defense spending surges, the Pentagon is pursuing a strategy of strengthening its forces in the Asia-Pacific region as a hedge against the potential emergence Europe's golfers take big lead over AsiaEurope's golfers take big lead over Asia Europe's golfers established a stranglehold in the inaugural Royal Trophy against Asia on Saturday when they took a 6-2 overnight lead in the matchplay event. They collected a 3-1 lead in the morning foursomes, in which players take alternate shots and followed up with Asia: Exporters extend rallyAsia: Exporters extend rally Asian stocks rose for a sixth day on Tuesday, with exporters like Toyota and Samsung Electronics helped by the dollar's strength against the yen and won, which lifted the value of their U.S. sales. And Kyocera, the world's largest maker of ceramic packaging for semiconductors, surged Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose sharply in afternoon trade to set a five-year closing high as traders bet continuing U.S. dollar strength would benefit exporters.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose sharply in afternoon trade to set a five-year closing high as traders bet continuing U.S. dollar strength would benefit exporters. The Nikkei closed at 16,194.61, a gain of 225.21 points or 1.41%. The broader Topix rose 0.98% or 15.99 points to close at 1,653.92. Data released in Attorney general says nothing criminal about Lingle Asia tripAttorney general says nothing criminal about Lingle Asia trip State Attorney General Mark Bennett says he's found nothing criminal in how Governor Lingle's administration selected a nonprofit to handle donations to fund a trade mission to China last year. Bennett looked into the issue after questions were raised by House Millions of reasons why golf stars visit AsiaMillions of reasons why golf stars visit Asia HONG KONG: Asia has become a happy hunting ground for many golf stars who are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars - and in one case, millions - just to turn up. While officials refuse to discuss figures, Colin Montgomerie reportedly pocketed $280,000 |
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