曼谷封三街道 设行人专用区吸引观光旅客

曼谷封三街道 设行人专用区吸引观光旅客



泰国曼谷背包客爱聚集的考山路（Khao San Road）将从12月16日开始，每周一从下午5时封路到午夜。（法新社）

泰国曼谷市政府规划三处最受游客欢迎的街区在固定时间封路成为行人专用区，希望藉此刺激观光，增加业者收入。

《曼谷邮报》报道，位于曼谷市中心的是隆路（Silom Road）从12月15日开始试行到明年5月，每个月的第三个周日从中午开始封路到晚上10时。位于唐人街的耀华力路（Yaowarat Road）则从12月13日开始，每周五、六、日从晚上7时到午夜封路，试行三个月。

另外，许多背包客喜欢聚集的考山路（Khao San Road）也从12月16日开始，每周一从下午5时封路到午夜。

曼谷市副市长沙柯提表示，考山路察纳颂康警察局前将设舞台，展现箜剧（Khon）和泰拳等泰国传统文化，和烹饪表演等。沙柯提表示，他有信心这样的安排可以吸引更多游客到那里消费，促进当地的经济。

~早报网~

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Malaysia-Thai border trial extended

Malaysia-Thai border trial extended



New gateway: The newly-built CIQ checkpoint in Sadao will be open 24 hours for cargo traffic travelling between Malaysia and Thailand.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) checkpoint will operate round-the-clock well into 2020 with Malaysia and Thailand extending the three-month trial period.

The checkpoint, which opened for 24 hours to cargo traffic on June 17, will remain so until June next year to prolong the trial period to one year.

“This will be a boon to businesses and cargo transport operators on both sides of the border,” said Thai Ambassador to Malaysia Narong Sasitorn.

“We have observed more trucks coming into Thailand from Malaysia during the extended hours.

“From the Thai side there has not been a significant increase, so we need to create more awareness,” he said in an interview.

Both governments had decided earlier to open the checkpoint for 24 hours for three months from April 1, but the move was delayed as the Thais wanted more time to prepare.

Border connectivity was key on the agenda when Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad met his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks in Bangkok last October.

Following the prime ministerial initiative, both foreign ministers met in the Thai capital in January to reach an agreement to open the border for 24 hours, from the previous 18-hour operation, on a three-month trial basis.

The extra hours are aimed at reducing congestion at the border where there are bottlenecks during rush hour.

Narong said promoting seamless border connectivity remained a top priority to enable businesses on both sides to have complete flexibility to pick the right time to transport their goods and ensure more cost-efficient logistics.

He said latest statistics showed that the number of trucks passing through the Sadao CIQ complex (both ways) was between 12,000 and 13,000 per month, but added that the utilisation of the extra hours was still very low.

During the extended operating hours at the Sadao checkpoint (11pm to 5am Thai time) in June, he said inbound cargo traffic from Bukit Kayu Hitam registered a 2.5% increase, followed by 0.67% (July), 0.56% (August), 0.16% (September) and 0.30% (October).

“The technical team is continuing to monitor the developments at the shared border.

“On my part, I have been in touch with the Songhkla vice-governor to spur things on,” the envoy added.

Narong said the new Sadao CIQ complex was near completion and scheduled to be operational by the first quarter of 2020.

He said a decision on the building of a new road alignment to link the US$78mil (RM315mil) complex with the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex was still pending.

“We have presented two proposals to Malaysia, which has come up with its own suggestion. We need to finalise this to prepare for the opening of the Sadao complex.

“Without a new road alignment, we will have to rely on the existing route.

“But this will not resolve the congestion and bottleneck situation at peak hours with more lorries and trucks waiting to cross,” he said, adding that a single inspection facility for all trucks, now randomly inspected at least twice – once in Thailand and in Malaysia – was being explored.

Narong said he had also met Works Minister Baru Bian on the proposals to build a bridge to connect Takbai in Narathiwat to Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat, Kelantan, and another linking Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, to Sungai Golok, also in Narathiwat.

He said the Takbai-Pengkalan Kubor bridge would span 270m and have four lanes.

“If the roads connecting both ends of the bridge are included, the total length of the project will be 10.6km.

“This bridge is long overdue. The economic benefits are indeed immense. Thailand had already proposed the engineering design some years back,” he said.

~The Star~

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The Naka Island, a luxury collection resort & spa

The Naka Island, a luxury collection resort & spa, Phuket announces 2019 festive season offers


Its magical festive season offers for guests to join in the exciting festivities on the island this year-end, and make Christmas and New Year the most enjoyable. A wide range of dining and other celebrations will be on offer throughout Christmas and New Year, complemented by the resort’s idyllic ocean views, outstanding facilities and seamless services.

Christmas celebrations on the island

Featuring the Santa visit and the Christmas choir by his helpers, The Naka Island’s Christmas Eve celebrations begin with multiple celebrations across the resort’s restaurants and bar including all-day dining Tonsai restaurant, beachfront restaurant My Grill, scenic view Z Bar, the newly opened Rum Chapel and in-villa dining.

Tonsai – All day dining restaurant offers Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner priced at THB 3,200++ per person, featuring a wide array of local and international cuisine. (Food only)

Rum Chapel - New beachfront trendy dining venue with engaging ambiance and design presents its innovative 5-course Christmas set dinner priced at THB 4,500++ per person with welcome cocktail and wine pairing. In addition, guests can still enjoy a la carte dinner at the award-winning beachfront restaurant My Grill, Z Bar and in-villa dining, advanced reservation is required.



New Year’s Eve Dinner Party - Pirates of The Naka Island

On December 31, 2019, get ready to party in style with ‘Pirates of The Naka Island’ themed dinner party, and be entertained by live DJ, live band, talented dance shows and fire dance shows. A live DJ will also be playing everyone’s favorite hits all night long. Priced at THB 8,990++ per person including free flow beverages during 630 p.m. to 1 a.m., guests can start the year right and pamper with sumptuous buffet, drinks, entertainment plus a striking display of fireworks!

Guests can book the festive offers via the reservation desk available at Tonsai restaurant’s entrance during 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from December 17, 2019 onwards. For more information, please call +66 76371400, email naka.reservations@luxurycollection.com or visit www.theluxurycollection.com/nakaisland

~Bangkok Post~

Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge

Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge



Laos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane Province and Loei.

The governor of Vientiane Province, Mr. Khamphan Sithidampha told reporters on August 16 that Vientiane provincial authorities had proposed the project to the government for its consideration.

“We are conducting a study on the location of the bridge, to decide whether it should be in Sanakham or Meun district,” Mr. Khamphan, as quoted by Vientiane Times.

It is unclear when the construction of the bridge would begin.

The first friendship bridge to connect the two nations was built in 1994, with help from the Australian government.

Since then, the two governments have constructed a total of four Lao-Thai bridges across the Mekong River and have signed an agreement to build another bridge linking Borikhamxay province with the Thai province of Bueng Kan.

Mr. Khamphan said the construction of the bridge and the upgrade of border crossings between Vientiane province and Loei Province would provide a significant boost for domestic and foreign investment.

Laos and Thailand have beefed up their efforts to improve connectivity between two nations in recent years.

The first freight train service to and from Laos was launched in early August, which will carry cargo from a container yard at Thanaleng Railway Station in Vientiane, Laos, to as far as the Laem Chaban seaport in Thailand.

Trains to and from Vientiane used to be only able to carry passengers only across the 3.5km track, while freight was carried across the border to Nong Khai by truck.

Meanwhile, Thailand is preparing to launch the country’s first bullet train that will run between Bangkok and Beijing, China, with Laos as one of the intermediate stations.

In particular, the first route, a Thai-Sino project linking Bangkok and Nong Khai in the far Northeast, is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by 2023.

In July, Laos and Thailand also signed an agreement to extend road and rail connections between the two countries worth more than THB 3 billion (USD 98.2 million).

Under the agreement, the two countries plan to improve the R11 road linking the Phudu border checkpoint in Uttaradit province in Northern Thailand with the Lao capital, Vientiane. The two-lane road will be paved with asphalt and will cost about THB 1.8 billion (USD 59 million).

~Laotian Times~

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