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Sunset at Phuket’s famous Windmill Viewpoint.(Photo: The Phuket News) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Phuket and the northeastern provinces of Thailand (Isan) have been included on the TIME magazine’s list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2023”. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the list, which showcases 50 extraordinary destinations to explore, describes Phuket as one of Thailand ’s most visited places and is known for its famed beaches. Phuket has increased its family appeal with the grand opening of Carnival Magic, a culturally-focused theme park last September. The island province is also drawing more visitors to its uncrowded countryside with an impressive landscape of modern luxury lodges. The TIME list mentions Isan for the region’s diverse and delicious culinary options. It also mentions that those who venture to this off-the-beaten-path region of Thailand teeming with rice fields are rewarded with national parks, temple ruins, and Michelin-recommended … [Read more...] about Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023

All of them are wet caves, although some have dry branches. Hung Tru 1 cave is 1,919 meters long, Hung Tru 2 cave is 502 meters long, Hung Tru 3 cave is 153 meters long, Hung Ka Vong 1 cave is 238 meters long, and Hung Ka Vong 2 cave is 537 meters long. Experts also discovered a cave with a long underground stream, but they were unable to study it entirely due to a lack of facilities. Boats, rescue vehicles, and dive tanks will be prepared for further inspection by the crew. One of five new caves discovered in Quang Binh Province in March 2023. Photo courtesy of the British Royal Cave Association Nguyen Hoai Nam, secretary of Tuyen Hoa District Party Committee, said that the area may still have many unexplored caves. "Some caves have large spaces, stunning stalactites, and good tourism potential," said Nam. "The district intends to make these locations safe tourism destinations once more precise information is provided." With more than 500 caves discovered, Quang … [Read more...] about British explorers discover 5 new caves in central Vietnam

UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. The capital city of Hanoi reached a search and book rate of up to 298%, while Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City were at 439% and 219%, respectively. Expedia noted that these searches prove that there is more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people tend to visit every year. “Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine revealed. Rounding off the list of the Top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. … [Read more...] about Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer

Terminal 2 at Phu Bai International Airport in the central province of Thua Thien Hue is scheduled to be put into service in April. The terminal is part of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV)’s project worth VND2.25 trillion (USD96.13 million) to build traffic roads, parking lots and other facilities at Phu Bai Airport. Phu Bai International Airport Up to 95 percent of the work has been carried out. Phu Bai Airport was built in 1940 for both civil and military purposes. In 2013, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) invested VND700 billion to upgrade the airport. The 22,380 square-metre Terminal 2 is designed to serve five million passengers annually, including a million international visitors. The existing terminal which can handle 1.5 million passengers per year will be used to serve cargo only. Terminal 2’s design is inspired by Hue Citadel. On Friday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the construction site, urging contractors to speed … [Read more...] about New Thua Thien-Hue airport terminal to open next month

Just outside Indonesia's planned new capital on Borneo island, an orangutan catches a banana with one hand, thrown by a conservationist on a boat, while her other hand clings to a tree branch. She is one of 127 orangutans that the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is caring for in the Samboja district, East Kalimantan. They have lost their homes due to deforestation, often linked to coal mining, and palm oil and timber plantations. But the giant apes could face an even bigger threat as Southeast Asia's largest country builds from scratch Nusantara - a new $32 billion city. A male Orangutan called 'Boni' is seen at the Arsari Orangutan Sanctuary Center located near Indonesia's projected new capital called Nusantara, in Sepaku, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, March 7, 2023. Photo: Reuters The government has promised to protect wildlife and undertake major reforestation in parts of the capital, which has been marketed to investors as a smart and … [Read more...] about Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital

New automobiles will be exempt from the first mechanical check starting today, March 22, under a revised circular on technical safety and environmental protection issued by the Ministry of Transport. New cars exempt from first safety checks. Illustrative photo The decision aims to simplify procedures and reduce costs and time for vehicle owners, according to the ministry. The new circular stipulates that owners of brand-new vehicles can submit dossiers at registration centres to receive stamps without having to bring in their vehicles. It also extends the interval between the two checks from 30 months to 36 months for those that have vehicles with up to nine seats and are not engaged in transport services. Meanwhile, the period will be lengthened from 18 months to 24 months for vehicles up to seven years old. For those with more than nine seats, it will be 24 months instead of 18 months. After they become five years old, the period will be extended to 12 … [Read more...] about New cars exempt from first safety checks

The northern province of Quang Ninh has launched 38 new tourism products this year. Among those, there will be eight events for Ha Long City, including night and pedestrian streets, the tour to climb Bai Tho Mountain and a yacht race on Ha Long Bay. The tour to climb Bai Tho Mountain is among the most anticipated. The mountain has been closed since late 2017 after a fire. Despite the ban, many visitors, including foreigners, climbed over the iron fence to the mountain peak to view Ha Long Bay. The mountain is scheduled to be reopened in May 2023. The yacht race is slated to be held on Ha Long Bay in April, which is expected to attract international yacht clubs. Five other tourism products will be for Mong Cai City, consisting of a Chinese-Vietnamese food festival scheduled to take place this month. At the event, visitors have a chance to enjoy special Chinese and Quang Ninh dishes. Co To Island District will have three new tourism products, including diving tours to … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh announces many new tourism products

During the drill, the new North Korean drone cruised underwater at a depth of 80 to 150 meters (260-500 feet)for over 59 hours and detonated in waters off its east coast on Thursday, North Korean state news agency KCNA said. Dubbed "Haeil", or tsunami, the drone system is intended to make sneak attacks in enemy waters and destroy naval striker groups and major operational ports by making a super-scale radioactive wave through an underwater explosion, the KCNA said. "This nuclear underwater attack drone can be deployed at any coast and port or towed by a surface ship for operation," the news agency said, adding the test had been overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. It is unclear whether North Korea has fully developed miniaturized nuclear warheads needed to fit on its smaller weapons. Analysts say perfecting smaller warheads would most likely be a key goal if the North resumes nuclear testing. Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said Pyongyang's latest claim … [Read more...] about North Korea says it has tested new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone

Three lawmakers said on Monday they plan to reintroduce the "Protection from Abusive Passengers Act," saying the enhanced penalty is a strong deterrent and needed to improve aviation worker and passenger safety and "minimize disruptions to the national aviation system and restore confidence in air travel." Senator Jack Reed and Representative Eric Swalwell, both Democrats, and Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick are introducing the bill after a series of incidents aboard airplanes. Last year, the American Civil Liberties Union opposed creating a no-fly list for unruly passengers, saying the U.S. government "has a terrible record of treating people fairly with regard to the existing no-fly list and other watch lists that are aimed at alleged terrorists." During the early stages of the pandemic, much of the passenger anger was sparked by the federal government mask mandate. Despite the end of the airplane mask mandate in April 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) … [Read more...] about US lawmakers make new push to bar convicted violent passengers from flights

The charming capital of Vietnam has won the hearts of many foreign tourists for its rich culture, beautiful east-meets-west buildings, and wonderful street food. According to Thetravel.com , there are more places in Vietnam than its capital Hanoi that tourists should explore. A corner in Hanoi's Old Quarter Area. Photo: Huy Pham In a recently published travel article on Vietnam, the Canadian newspaper has suggested 10 most beautiful cities and towns throughout Vietnam that will satisfy any visitor's travel needs, from cultural exploration to natural beauty discovery to luxurious beach vacations. According to Bryan Reyes, staff writer for The Travel, it's no surprise that Hanoi, as the capital, is one of the most visited cities in Vietnam, along with Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Dubbed the 'Paris of the East', Hanoi is a sightseer's paradise for its landmarks with French influences mixed with Vietnamese motifs. This … [Read more...] about Hanoi named among Vietnam’s most beautiful places