Vietjet to start offering Ho Chi Minh City - Pattaya service in December
No-frills Vietjet on Monday announced its latest direct service linking Ho Chi Minh City to Thailand’s Pattaya via U-Tapao International Airport.
The carrier’s daily service will take one hour and thirty minutes per leg, starting from December 23.
The daily flight departs from Ho Chi Minh City at 1:25 pm and arrives in U-Tapao at 2:40 pm; the return flight from U-Tapao takes off at 11:25 am and touch down in Ho Chi Minh City at 12:55 pm.
To celebrate the new route, more than 100,000 super-saving tickets priced from just VND0, excluding taxes and fees, are on sale from December 2 to 5, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (GMT+7).
The promotional tickets are applicable to all flights from Vietnam’s Da Lat, Da Nang and Taichung in Taiwan to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), from Ho Chi Minh City to Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport), as well as all of Thailand’s domestic routes from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Phuket – Chiang Rai, and Udon Thani – Chiang Rai.
The travel time is from December 23, 2019 to October 24, 2020, excluding public holidays.
The tickets are available on Vietjet’s website, mobile app or Facebook.
Following the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City-Pattaya route, Vietjet will operate the most routes and highest flight frequency between Thailand and Vietnam with eight direct services totally, including Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang/Haiphong/Da Lat-Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket/Chiang Mai, and Ho Chi Minh City-U-Tapao.
The offering of the newest service is expected to actively promote the number of tourists traveling from Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces of Vietnam to the Rayong and Pattaya area, a popular international tourist destination in Thailand.
The new service will also create a more convenient connection for international visitors via two gateways at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and U-Tapao International Airport in Thailand.
A beach city about two hours of driving south of Bangkok, Pattaya is one of the top tourist cities for foreign visitors and local people alike.
It is a popular destination for those who want to see some of Thailand’s coastal delights while still enjoying all the trappings of a big city.
Although the beaches may not be as famous as those in Phuket in the south, they are still beautiful and have a lot of activities and entertainment.
~Tuoi Tre News~
2019年12月1日星期日
Thailand Considers Double Visa, 24-Hr Nong Khai Checkpoint
Thailand Considers Double Visa, 24-Hr Nong Khai Checkpoint
According to reports in the Thai media, the Kingdom of Thailand is set to introduce a double visa, allowing visitors to exit the country and re-enter, and may open the Nong Khai checkpoint 24-hours.
The news comes after Thailand began enforcing strict new visa policies in 2016, allowing foreigners of many nations only two entries by land per year.
The 2016 policy change deeply affected expatriates living in Laos, many of whom had previously traveled to Thailand for leisure or for medical reasons on a weekly or daily basis.
A report in The Thaiger today quotes Deputy Secretary-General to the Thai PM, Kobsak Pootrakul, as saying a double-entry tourism visa will be introduced. The new visa will allow visitors to enter, leave, and then re-enter Thailand during their stay in the Kingdom.
According to other reports, Mr. Kobsak has even said that a multiple entry visa may be considered in the future.
Thailand hopes to bring 42 million visitors to Thailand in 2020, after various factors, including an ultra-strong baht, have slowed tourism in the land of smiles.
The new double visa could help the country see more visits from expatriates in neighboring countries, including Laos, and entice tourists to re-enter Thailand after visiting other countries.
24-Hour Visa Checkpoint at Nong Khai
Reports from Thai media are also stating that the border checkpoint at Nong Khai could be set to open 24-hours.
The new hours would be trialed for three months, and if successful would continue. So far, no official statement has been made by Lao authorities in regard to 24-hour operations at the border.
~Laotian Times~
According to reports in the Thai media, the Kingdom of Thailand is set to introduce a double visa, allowing visitors to exit the country and re-enter, and may open the Nong Khai checkpoint 24-hours.
The news comes after Thailand began enforcing strict new visa policies in 2016, allowing foreigners of many nations only two entries by land per year.
The 2016 policy change deeply affected expatriates living in Laos, many of whom had previously traveled to Thailand for leisure or for medical reasons on a weekly or daily basis.
A report in The Thaiger today quotes Deputy Secretary-General to the Thai PM, Kobsak Pootrakul, as saying a double-entry tourism visa will be introduced. The new visa will allow visitors to enter, leave, and then re-enter Thailand during their stay in the Kingdom.
According to other reports, Mr. Kobsak has even said that a multiple entry visa may be considered in the future.
Thailand hopes to bring 42 million visitors to Thailand in 2020, after various factors, including an ultra-strong baht, have slowed tourism in the land of smiles.
The new double visa could help the country see more visits from expatriates in neighboring countries, including Laos, and entice tourists to re-enter Thailand after visiting other countries.
24-Hour Visa Checkpoint at Nong Khai
Reports from Thai media are also stating that the border checkpoint at Nong Khai could be set to open 24-hours.
The new hours would be trialed for three months, and if successful would continue. So far, no official statement has been made by Lao authorities in regard to 24-hour operations at the border.
~Laotian Times~
2019年11月28日星期四
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~
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~
2019年11月26日星期二
Bus from Malaysia to Hatyai
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2019年11月25日星期一
Bus from Hatyai to Malaysia and Singapore
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2. Bus Online Ticket 👉 busonlineticket.com
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2019年11月21日星期四
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~
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~
2019年11月12日星期二
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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~
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~
2019年11月11日星期一
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~
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~
2019年11月10日星期日
2019年8月21日星期三
泰铢升值 中国游客锐减 泰今年恐难实现4000万入境旅游人次目标
泰铢升值 中国游客锐减 泰今年恐难实现4000万入境旅游人次目标
旅游业是泰国经济的一大支柱，当局希望今年能吸引4000万入境旅游人次，然而近来泰铢升值，加上中国游客数量锐减，导致该国旅游业陷入低迷，恐难以实现2019年旅游人次目标。
18国游客免签证入境延长至明年4月
为了带动旅游业增长以刺激疲弱的经济，泰国首相巴育昨天宣布延长对18个国家游客的免签证入境措施至明年4月，希望能在明年1月农历新年和4月泰国新年期间吸引更多游客到访。
泰国政府上周出台一项100亿美元（约139亿新元）的刺激经济配套，其中就包括增加开销来促进国内旅游业和对中国及印度游客实施免签政策。泰国原本收取2000泰铢（约90新元）的签证费。
泰国的访客以中国和亚洲区域游客居多，但该国每年也迎来数以百万计的欧洲及美国游客，泰铢升值多多少少影响了游客的旅游计划，尤其是那些预算有限的游客。
泰国旅行社协会会长维奇说：“（泰铢升值）对旅游业绝对有影响，因为在与亚洲其他货币比较之后，游客宁可选择到越南、马来西亚、新加坡或印度尼西亚游玩。”
早在泰铢升值之前，泰国的中国游客数量已开始下降。2018年7月，一艘载有中国游客的观光船在普吉岛附近海域倾覆，造成多人死亡和失踪，加上中国经济放缓，导致赴泰的中国游客慢慢减少。
根据官方数据，今年首六个月访泰的中国游客人数同比下降了5%。当局认为，中国游客人数激增的情形不会再现。
另外，2018年访问泰国的全球各地游客人数比2017年多了7.5%，但今年首六个月，游客总数只增加了1.5%。旅游业表现低迷和泰铢升值，打击了泰国经济表现，泰国今年第二季度经济增长放缓至2.3%，是五年来表现最差的一季。
泰国旅游局国际行销部副主任猜丹说：“这项新政策将能够让泰国两大游客来源市场的游客，更容易做出来泰国游玩的决定。”他承认，泰铢升值可能会对游客在酒店和消费方面有所影响，但他相信政府放宽签证条例会吸引更多游客到访。
由为泰党控制的泰国旅游及运动部原本也提出，豁免中国及印度游客的签证一年以提振经济，但遭到内阁反对。《曼谷邮报》报道，泰国副首相兼国防部长巴维警告免签证或危害国家安全。他与外交部的立场一致，认为中印两国各有十数亿的人口，泰国未必有能力应付大批旅客涌入、同时担忧有人趁机非法居留。
~早报网~
旅游业是泰国经济的一大支柱，当局希望今年能吸引4000万入境旅游人次，然而近来泰铢升值，加上中国游客数量锐减，导致该国旅游业陷入低迷，恐难以实现2019年旅游人次目标。
18国游客免签证入境延长至明年4月
为了带动旅游业增长以刺激疲弱的经济，泰国首相巴育昨天宣布延长对18个国家游客的免签证入境措施至明年4月，希望能在明年1月农历新年和4月泰国新年期间吸引更多游客到访。
泰国政府上周出台一项100亿美元（约139亿新元）的刺激经济配套，其中就包括增加开销来促进国内旅游业和对中国及印度游客实施免签政策。泰国原本收取2000泰铢（约90新元）的签证费。
泰国的访客以中国和亚洲区域游客居多，但该国每年也迎来数以百万计的欧洲及美国游客，泰铢升值多多少少影响了游客的旅游计划，尤其是那些预算有限的游客。
泰国旅行社协会会长维奇说：“（泰铢升值）对旅游业绝对有影响，因为在与亚洲其他货币比较之后，游客宁可选择到越南、马来西亚、新加坡或印度尼西亚游玩。”
早在泰铢升值之前，泰国的中国游客数量已开始下降。2018年7月，一艘载有中国游客的观光船在普吉岛附近海域倾覆，造成多人死亡和失踪，加上中国经济放缓，导致赴泰的中国游客慢慢减少。
根据官方数据，今年首六个月访泰的中国游客人数同比下降了5%。当局认为，中国游客人数激增的情形不会再现。
另外，2018年访问泰国的全球各地游客人数比2017年多了7.5%，但今年首六个月，游客总数只增加了1.5%。旅游业表现低迷和泰铢升值，打击了泰国经济表现，泰国今年第二季度经济增长放缓至2.3%，是五年来表现最差的一季。
泰国旅游局国际行销部副主任猜丹说：“这项新政策将能够让泰国两大游客来源市场的游客，更容易做出来泰国游玩的决定。”他承认，泰铢升值可能会对游客在酒店和消费方面有所影响，但他相信政府放宽签证条例会吸引更多游客到访。
由为泰党控制的泰国旅游及运动部原本也提出，豁免中国及印度游客的签证一年以提振经济，但遭到内阁反对。《曼谷邮报》报道，泰国副首相兼国防部长巴维警告免签证或危害国家安全。他与外交部的立场一致，认为中印两国各有十数亿的人口，泰国未必有能力应付大批旅客涌入、同时担忧有人趁机非法居留。
~早报网~
2019年8月5日星期一
Tourism Langkawi, Malindo Air to launch promotion to lure tourists from Phuket
Tourism Langkawi, Malindo Air to launch promotion to lure tourists from Phuket
Tourism Langkawi, a local tourism development organisation, in collaboration with Malindo Air, will launch a promotion to introduce tourism products and hotel accommodation offered by its members, to lure tourists from Phuket to the island, next month.
Langkawi Tourism president Ahmad Phisol Ishak said Malindo Air’s Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi direct flights had opened up a huge opportunity for the island’s tourism sector as it would ease the travel of visitors.
“Fifteen members of Langkawi Tourism comprising travel agents, hotel and tourism product operators are joining forces with Malindo Air to launch the promotion at Langkawi International Airport on Sept 2.
“We want to take this opportunity to attract more tourists from Phuket. During the launching ceremony, representatives from 10 travel agents and three media organisations in Thailand will also be flown in as part of the promotion.”
He said this when met after chairing a meeting with Malindo Air's North and Central Malaysia manager Arasu Soundarajan and members of Tourism Langkawi at Ombak Villa Langkawi here today.
Ahmad Phisol said the promotion was also being held as a result of positive feedback received by the organisation following the Tourism Langkawi products engagement mission in Phuket from July 19-22.
“The mission was very successful, Tourism Langkawi with Malindo Air received positive feedback on what we were able to offer as a result of the meeting with 25 travel agents there. Furthermore, we see Phuket as an attraction not only for Thai tourists but also from Europe and China,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Arasu Soundarajan said the airlines hoped the cooperation and the promotion would increase the number of passengers on its Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector.
“We hope to push our load through this collaboration with the marketing support from Tourism Langkawi. Through this campaign, we can offer special fares to travel agents offering hotel packages,” he said.
Malindo Air has been offering flights for the Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector every Monday, Wednesday and Friday since March.
-- BERNAMA
Tourism Langkawi, a local tourism development organisation, in collaboration with Malindo Air, will launch a promotion to introduce tourism products and hotel accommodation offered by its members, to lure tourists from Phuket to the island, next month.
Langkawi Tourism president Ahmad Phisol Ishak said Malindo Air’s Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi direct flights had opened up a huge opportunity for the island’s tourism sector as it would ease the travel of visitors.
“Fifteen members of Langkawi Tourism comprising travel agents, hotel and tourism product operators are joining forces with Malindo Air to launch the promotion at Langkawi International Airport on Sept 2.
“We want to take this opportunity to attract more tourists from Phuket. During the launching ceremony, representatives from 10 travel agents and three media organisations in Thailand will also be flown in as part of the promotion.”
He said this when met after chairing a meeting with Malindo Air's North and Central Malaysia manager Arasu Soundarajan and members of Tourism Langkawi at Ombak Villa Langkawi here today.
Ahmad Phisol said the promotion was also being held as a result of positive feedback received by the organisation following the Tourism Langkawi products engagement mission in Phuket from July 19-22.
“The mission was very successful, Tourism Langkawi with Malindo Air received positive feedback on what we were able to offer as a result of the meeting with 25 travel agents there. Furthermore, we see Phuket as an attraction not only for Thai tourists but also from Europe and China,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Arasu Soundarajan said the airlines hoped the cooperation and the promotion would increase the number of passengers on its Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector.
“We hope to push our load through this collaboration with the marketing support from Tourism Langkawi. Through this campaign, we can offer special fares to travel agents offering hotel packages,” he said.
Malindo Air has been offering flights for the Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector every Monday, Wednesday and Friday since March.
-- BERNAMA
2019年7月10日星期三
成为亚细安物流枢纽 泰国要建跨亚洲多国高铁网络
成为亚细安物流枢纽 泰国要建跨亚洲多国高铁网络
泰媒报道，高铁工程主要分为泰国到老挝及中国南部、泰国到柬埔寨、泰国到马来西亚和新加坡，以及曼谷到清迈四条路线，全长达3193公里，造价约914亿新元。
（曼谷讯）泰国政府希望通过一个横跨亚洲多国的高铁网络，致力推动泰国发展成为亚细安的物流枢纽。
《曼谷邮报》报道，这项庞大工程主要分为泰国到老挝及中国南部、泰国到柬埔寨、泰国到马来西亚和新加坡，以及曼谷到清迈四条路线，全长达3193公里，造价约2.07万亿泰铢（约914亿新元）。
可从中国开到新加坡
泰国交通部副部长拜林说，泰国政府希望这个高铁网络可以从中国一路开往新加坡。他说：“到时候，人们就可从曼谷城区挽赐（Bang Sue）乘高铁北上中国北京或南下新加坡。”
连接曼谷和毗邻老挝的东北部廊开府（Nong Khai）的第一阶段工程正在兴建，预计2023年竣工。这一段铁路长达608公里，落成之后，将会成为曼谷通往老挝的主要运输系统。
下一段铁路将把泰国和老挝边境与老挝首都万象连接，最后一段铁路则会将万象与中国云南省边城磨憨镇相连接。
据一个不愿具名的老挝官员说，万象与磨憨镇之间长达414公里的铁路至今已经完成了55%，衔接万象与廊开的铁路工程也已经展开。
他说：“这是一个将我们从内陆国家转变为有土地联系的国家。”他指，目前人们要从万象前往磨憨镇需要两天，但如后有了高铁，来往这两地“就只需要三个小时”。
老挝希望跨国高铁网络能促进经济发展。受访官员预计，有了这条高铁路线，未来到访老挝的中国游客每年可能多达1000万至2000万人次。
泰国也希望借助这个跨国高铁网络来刺激其经济发展，尤其是该铁路网络将把廊开与泰国东部经济走廊（EEC）衔接起来；泰国东部经济走廊是在泰国东部沿海三府北柳、春武里和罗勇设立的国家经济特区，旨在将泰国东部打造为一个现代智能生产的工业中心。
由于项目的重要性和成本非常高，政府应该认真地与中国谈判，并研究随后的利益和条件。从长远来看，我们需要能自己照顾铁路的一切运作，而毋需依靠中国。——泰中战略研究中心前主任阿克松斯里
泰国国立法政大学经济学院副教授、泰中战略研究中心前主任阿克松斯里表示，高铁网络是中国倡议“一带一路”计划的一部分，落成后将会提高泰国的竞争力和与邻国的联系。
不过她指出，发展高铁网络存在一定担忧，主要是在软件和系统安全方面，其他可能影响铁路网络建造项目的障碍还包括“高建筑和征收成本”。放眼望去，泰国日后决定购买中国科技时，也必须明智地进行谈判。
她说：“由于这个项目的重要性和其成本非常高，政府应该认真地与中国谈判，并研究随后的利益和条件。从长远来看，我们需要能自己照顾铁路的一切运作，而毋需依靠中国。”
~联合早报~
泰媒报道，高铁工程主要分为泰国到老挝及中国南部、泰国到柬埔寨、泰国到马来西亚和新加坡，以及曼谷到清迈四条路线，全长达3193公里，造价约914亿新元。
（曼谷讯）泰国政府希望通过一个横跨亚洲多国的高铁网络，致力推动泰国发展成为亚细安的物流枢纽。
《曼谷邮报》报道，这项庞大工程主要分为泰国到老挝及中国南部、泰国到柬埔寨、泰国到马来西亚和新加坡，以及曼谷到清迈四条路线，全长达3193公里，造价约2.07万亿泰铢（约914亿新元）。
可从中国开到新加坡
泰国交通部副部长拜林说，泰国政府希望这个高铁网络可以从中国一路开往新加坡。他说：“到时候，人们就可从曼谷城区挽赐（Bang Sue）乘高铁北上中国北京或南下新加坡。”
连接曼谷和毗邻老挝的东北部廊开府（Nong Khai）的第一阶段工程正在兴建，预计2023年竣工。这一段铁路长达608公里，落成之后，将会成为曼谷通往老挝的主要运输系统。
下一段铁路将把泰国和老挝边境与老挝首都万象连接，最后一段铁路则会将万象与中国云南省边城磨憨镇相连接。
据一个不愿具名的老挝官员说，万象与磨憨镇之间长达414公里的铁路至今已经完成了55%，衔接万象与廊开的铁路工程也已经展开。
他说：“这是一个将我们从内陆国家转变为有土地联系的国家。”他指，目前人们要从万象前往磨憨镇需要两天，但如后有了高铁，来往这两地“就只需要三个小时”。
老挝希望跨国高铁网络能促进经济发展。受访官员预计，有了这条高铁路线，未来到访老挝的中国游客每年可能多达1000万至2000万人次。
泰国也希望借助这个跨国高铁网络来刺激其经济发展，尤其是该铁路网络将把廊开与泰国东部经济走廊（EEC）衔接起来；泰国东部经济走廊是在泰国东部沿海三府北柳、春武里和罗勇设立的国家经济特区，旨在将泰国东部打造为一个现代智能生产的工业中心。
由于项目的重要性和成本非常高，政府应该认真地与中国谈判，并研究随后的利益和条件。从长远来看，我们需要能自己照顾铁路的一切运作，而毋需依靠中国。——泰中战略研究中心前主任阿克松斯里
泰国国立法政大学经济学院副教授、泰中战略研究中心前主任阿克松斯里表示，高铁网络是中国倡议“一带一路”计划的一部分，落成后将会提高泰国的竞争力和与邻国的联系。
不过她指出，发展高铁网络存在一定担忧，主要是在软件和系统安全方面，其他可能影响铁路网络建造项目的障碍还包括“高建筑和征收成本”。放眼望去，泰国日后决定购买中国科技时，也必须明智地进行谈判。
她说：“由于这个项目的重要性和其成本非常高，政府应该认真地与中国谈判，并研究随后的利益和条件。从长远来看，我们需要能自己照顾铁路的一切运作，而毋需依靠中国。”
~联合早报~
2019年7月4日星期四
泰柬列车中断45年 泰下周一重启通向边境车站服务
泰柬列车中断45年 泰下周一重启通向边境车站服务
泰国东部最靠近柬埔寨边界的班克隆卢卡（Ban Klong luk）列车站，将来旅客可从这个站续程进入柬埔寨。（互联网）
泰国与柬埔寨两个月前重新开通中断了45年的跨境铁路，跨境通车至今还未落实，不过泰国境内通向边境车站的列车服务已定在下周一开始。
泰柬两国在4月22日在边境举行了盛大的跨境铁路重开仪式，但列车服务需等到两国确定班车列表和其他相关细节之后才能启动。
泰国铁路局昨天（6月25日）宣布，泰国境内铁路段的列车服务将从7月1日开始。
新列车服务连接首都曼谷和沙缴府（Sa Kaeo）城镇阿兰雅（Aranyaprathet），直到班克隆卢卡（Ban Klong luk）边境车站；每天来回各两趟。
按协议，这些列车服务将来可直达柬埔寨西北部边陲小镇波贝（Poipet），然后直达柬埔寨首都金边。从波贝到金边的370公里长铁路已在去年重开，不过，柬方至今还未宣布什么时候启动通往波贝的列车服务。
柬埔寨的铁路是由法国殖民政府建造，后来大多毁于战乱中。从波贝到金边的线路也在1973年内战期间被破坏和停用，近期得到亚洲开发银行出资协助重建。
泰柬铁路相通之后，来往两国的交通时间将缩短，对双边贸易和跨境旅游业都有好处。
~早报网~
泰国东部最靠近柬埔寨边界的班克隆卢卡（Ban Klong luk）列车站，将来旅客可从这个站续程进入柬埔寨。（互联网）
泰国与柬埔寨两个月前重新开通中断了45年的跨境铁路，跨境通车至今还未落实，不过泰国境内通向边境车站的列车服务已定在下周一开始。
泰柬两国在4月22日在边境举行了盛大的跨境铁路重开仪式，但列车服务需等到两国确定班车列表和其他相关细节之后才能启动。
泰国铁路局昨天（6月25日）宣布，泰国境内铁路段的列车服务将从7月1日开始。
新列车服务连接首都曼谷和沙缴府（Sa Kaeo）城镇阿兰雅（Aranyaprathet），直到班克隆卢卡（Ban Klong luk）边境车站；每天来回各两趟。
按协议，这些列车服务将来可直达柬埔寨西北部边陲小镇波贝（Poipet），然后直达柬埔寨首都金边。从波贝到金边的370公里长铁路已在去年重开，不过，柬方至今还未宣布什么时候启动通往波贝的列车服务。
柬埔寨的铁路是由法国殖民政府建造，后来大多毁于战乱中。从波贝到金边的线路也在1973年内战期间被破坏和停用，近期得到亚洲开发银行出资协助重建。
泰柬铁路相通之后，来往两国的交通时间将缩短，对双边贸易和跨境旅游业都有好处。
~早报网~
2019年7月1日星期一
Unesco geoparks may become one
Unesco geoparks may become one
Malaysia and Thailand may soon share the honour of caring for two 550-million-year-old assets joined as one.
The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) will discuss with Satun province to merge the Unesco Global Geoparks (UGG) on both sides into one.
“As the first transnational UGG in Asia, tourists exploring this natural wonder will be able to move between Langkawi and Satun with the least hassle,” said Lada chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan.
He said he has passed this request to Unesco, adding that he will meet the Satun governor next month on the matter.
Langkawi won its UGG status in 2007 while Satun got it just last year.
Dr Hezri said both geoparks were actually formed at the same time, during a massive tectonic event that split apart the old supercontinent Pangea 550 million years ago.
Visitors can view one of the massive granitic boulders that was once a part of Pangea at the newly-opened Langkawi Garden of Rainbows and Butterflies near Telaga Harbour Park.
A single boulder measuring over 45m across was partly unearthed and is now a feature of the garden.
“Geologically speaking, the Satun and Langkawi geoparks are one and the same.
“Our lands share the same ancient history,” he added.
By merging, he said both sides will share the duties of conservation, managed development and promotion.
He said the cross-border attraction will significantly boost Langkawi’s tourism industry and that tourists from around the world will be able to immerse themselves in the natural wonders and cultures of both places with minimum immigration hassle.
Travel time by ferry between Langkawi and Satun geoparks are one and a half hours.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Malaysia and Thailand may soon share the honour of caring for two 550-million-year-old assets joined as one.
The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) will discuss with Satun province to merge the Unesco Global Geoparks (UGG) on both sides into one.
“As the first transnational UGG in Asia, tourists exploring this natural wonder will be able to move between Langkawi and Satun with the least hassle,” said Lada chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan.
He said he has passed this request to Unesco, adding that he will meet the Satun governor next month on the matter.
Langkawi won its UGG status in 2007 while Satun got it just last year.
Dr Hezri said both geoparks were actually formed at the same time, during a massive tectonic event that split apart the old supercontinent Pangea 550 million years ago.
Visitors can view one of the massive granitic boulders that was once a part of Pangea at the newly-opened Langkawi Garden of Rainbows and Butterflies near Telaga Harbour Park.
A single boulder measuring over 45m across was partly unearthed and is now a feature of the garden.
“Geologically speaking, the Satun and Langkawi geoparks are one and the same.
“Our lands share the same ancient history,” he added.
By merging, he said both sides will share the duties of conservation, managed development and promotion.
He said the cross-border attraction will significantly boost Langkawi’s tourism industry and that tourists from around the world will be able to immerse themselves in the natural wonders and cultures of both places with minimum immigration hassle.
Travel time by ferry between Langkawi and Satun geoparks are one and a half hours.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2019年6月20日星期四
巴东勿刹与旺吉辇关卡 没24小时开放
巴东勿刹与旺吉辇关卡 没24小时开放
巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡没24小时开放。（档案照）
玻州巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡和旺吉辇关卡并没24小时开放!
巴斯里：玻璃市2个关卡没24小时开放。
玻州移民局局长巴斯里受询时证实开放24小时的措施只涉及吉打黑木山马泰边境关卡的重型罗里通道，而该州两个关卡并没有落实该项措施。
他表示，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡的运作时间如常，从早上6时至晚上10时，开放16个小时。至于旺吉辇的开放时间是早上7时至晚上7时，12个小时。
早在2017年3月，就有消息指出，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡将实行24小时开放，该政策已在内阁通过，一旦实行24小时开放，警方将在移民丶关税及检疫大厦开设行动室，全天候驻守以协调各执法单位工作。不过，过后没有下文。
郑成泉：黑木山关卡17日开始 24小时开放 只限重型罗里通道
玻璃市行动党主席郑成泉表示，自从掌管吉打工业及投资事务委员会的行政议员陈国耀宣布黑木山马泰边境关卡重型罗里通道将于本月17日开始全天候开放24小时，很多人都询问巴东勿刹关卡的重型罗里通道是否也落实该项措施。
因此，他强调，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡的重型罗里通道，并没有涉及本月17日全天候开放24小时的措施。
居住巴东勿刹的他指出，巴东勿刹每个通道，包括物流运输，开放时间仍保持早上6时至晚上10时。
此外，他提醒游客掌握好通关时间，尽量提早抵达，以有足够的时间办理过境手续。
～光华日报～
巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡没24小时开放。（档案照）
玻州巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡和旺吉辇关卡并没24小时开放!
巴斯里：玻璃市2个关卡没24小时开放。
玻州移民局局长巴斯里受询时证实开放24小时的措施只涉及吉打黑木山马泰边境关卡的重型罗里通道，而该州两个关卡并没有落实该项措施。
他表示，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡的运作时间如常，从早上6时至晚上10时，开放16个小时。至于旺吉辇的开放时间是早上7时至晚上7时，12个小时。
早在2017年3月，就有消息指出，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡将实行24小时开放，该政策已在内阁通过，一旦实行24小时开放，警方将在移民丶关税及检疫大厦开设行动室，全天候驻守以协调各执法单位工作。不过，过后没有下文。
郑成泉：黑木山关卡17日开始 24小时开放 只限重型罗里通道
玻璃市行动党主席郑成泉表示，自从掌管吉打工业及投资事务委员会的行政议员陈国耀宣布黑木山马泰边境关卡重型罗里通道将于本月17日开始全天候开放24小时，很多人都询问巴东勿刹关卡的重型罗里通道是否也落实该项措施。
因此，他强调，巴东勿刹马泰边境关卡的重型罗里通道，并没有涉及本月17日全天候开放24小时的措施。
居住巴东勿刹的他指出，巴东勿刹每个通道，包括物流运输，开放时间仍保持早上6时至晚上10时。
此外，他提醒游客掌握好通关时间，尽量提早抵达，以有足够的时间办理过境手续。
～光华日报～
黑木山货运全天通关 普通通关仍18小时
黑木山货运全天通关 普通通关仍18小时
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸终于在周二凌晨12时10分正式拉开，24小时开放让重型及物流运输罗里全天候通关，暂定3个月试行期。 （右起）马祖基及慕克里。 一展再展的吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡终于开放24小时了，但只限于货运!
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸终于在周二凌晨12时10分正式拉开，24小时开放让重型及物流运输罗里全天候通关，暂定3个月试行期。至于供旅客、轻型车辆及旅游巴士等通关的普通通道，将保持18小时通关作业，即开放时间从清晨6时至午夜12时。
外交部副部长拿督马祖基、吉打州务大臣拿督斯里慕克里以及泰方外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁、宋卡府府尹威拉南等周二凌晨12时05分，在吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸主持挥旗通关仪式。
24小时开放仪式于午夜12时开始，驻守关卡门闸的警员在12时正把门闸拉起，待外交部副部长拿督马祖基及吉打州务大臣拿督斯里慕克里到场给予指示，再把门闸拉开，随即泰国外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁在马泰边境交界处与拿督马祖基一起主持挥通关仪式，让马泰两国货运罗里开始通关。
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸24小时开放，为马泰两国掀开了历史性一幕。
外交部副部长拿督马祖基致词时表示，这项24小时开放政策，暂定3个月试行期，直至9月17日，这期间马泰两国的评估小组将进行评估这项政策的成效。
他说，泰国是大马第5大的贸易伙伴，在东协国家排名第2，两国在去年的贸易额达261亿2000万美元（约1044亿8000万令吉），与2017年的229亿6000美元（约917亿)），上涨了13.7%。
他表示，共享一个边界，将改善两国之间的联系，这将吸引外国直接投资，促进两国之间的经济成长。
他指出，黑木山和昔罗边境的双边贸易总额为115亿6000万美元，占了马泰7个边境的贸易总额60%。
泰方外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁表示，虽然24小时开放政策只限于重型及物流运输罗里，不过，他相信将有助于纾缓运输罗里的阻塞，促进马泰两国商业、旅游与贸易往来的便利。
他说，泰国新检疫大厦预计在明年初启用，并希望能够直接衔接黑木山移民、关税及检疫站。
耗资4亿2500万令吉的马泰边境黑木山移民、关税及检疫站（ICQS）于2017年11月正式启用后，原本于2019年1月1日24小时全天候开放，之后泰方基于关卡基设及驻守人员调派方面尚需更多时间的准备，导致有关措施出现变化，展延至4月1日，且只实行24小时开放物流运输通关，试跑期3个月，但有关政策到了最后关头，再度暂缓实行，直至周二（6月18日）正式落实。
~光华日报~
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸终于在周二凌晨12时10分正式拉开，24小时开放让重型及物流运输罗里全天候通关，暂定3个月试行期。 （右起）马祖基及慕克里。 一展再展的吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡终于开放24小时了，但只限于货运!
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸终于在周二凌晨12时10分正式拉开，24小时开放让重型及物流运输罗里全天候通关，暂定3个月试行期。至于供旅客、轻型车辆及旅游巴士等通关的普通通道，将保持18小时通关作业，即开放时间从清晨6时至午夜12时。
外交部副部长拿督马祖基、吉打州务大臣拿督斯里慕克里以及泰方外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁、宋卡府府尹威拉南等周二凌晨12时05分，在吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸主持挥旗通关仪式。
24小时开放仪式于午夜12时开始，驻守关卡门闸的警员在12时正把门闸拉起，待外交部副部长拿督马祖基及吉打州务大臣拿督斯里慕克里到场给予指示，再把门闸拉开，随即泰国外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁在马泰边境交界处与拿督马祖基一起主持挥通关仪式，让马泰两国货运罗里开始通关。
吉北黑木山马泰边境关卡门闸24小时开放，为马泰两国掀开了历史性一幕。
外交部副部长拿督马祖基致词时表示，这项24小时开放政策，暂定3个月试行期，直至9月17日，这期间马泰两国的评估小组将进行评估这项政策的成效。
他说，泰国是大马第5大的贸易伙伴，在东协国家排名第2，两国在去年的贸易额达261亿2000万美元（约1044亿8000万令吉），与2017年的229亿6000美元（约917亿)），上涨了13.7%。
他表示，共享一个边界，将改善两国之间的联系，这将吸引外国直接投资，促进两国之间的经济成长。
他指出，黑木山和昔罗边境的双边贸易总额为115亿6000万美元，占了马泰7个边境的贸易总额60%。
泰方外交部顾问蔡斯利安纳马仁表示，虽然24小时开放政策只限于重型及物流运输罗里，不过，他相信将有助于纾缓运输罗里的阻塞，促进马泰两国商业、旅游与贸易往来的便利。
他说，泰国新检疫大厦预计在明年初启用，并希望能够直接衔接黑木山移民、关税及检疫站。
耗资4亿2500万令吉的马泰边境黑木山移民、关税及检疫站（ICQS）于2017年11月正式启用后，原本于2019年1月1日24小时全天候开放，之后泰方基于关卡基设及驻守人员调派方面尚需更多时间的准备，导致有关措施出现变化，展延至4月1日，且只实行24小时开放物流运输通关，试跑期3个月，但有关政策到了最后关头，再度暂缓实行，直至周二（6月18日）正式落实。
~光华日报~
2019年4月10日星期三
2019年3月14日星期四
2019年1月21日星期一
黑木山关卡24小时开放 民众持观望态度
黑木山关卡24小时开放 民众持观望态度
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放说了2年，4月1日真的能实行吗？
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放措施，民众引颈长盼了近2年“只闻楼梯响，不见人下来”，纷纷认为这项措施一旦真正落实后，才来评论也不迟，毕竟，这项计划已在2017年开始谈论，一直不了了之。
据了解，吉打州在拿督斯里赛拉萨担任大臣的时代已提到让马泰边境的黑木山关卡开放24小时，但当时却被认为会造成更多大马人过去消费，导致马币外流等负面影响，最后没有实行。
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放的措施于2017年再次传出，当时内阁已通过，吉州政府原则上已同意，泰国方面也同意，并准备给予配合，不过，之后又暂缓实行，改为延长每天开放时间20小时，从原本的18小时，即清晨6时至午夜12时，延长通关时间2小时至凌晨2时。
虽然官方已正式宣布2017年11月1日开始延长通关时间至20小时，不过，有关措施落实了数天又出现变化，悄悄地保持原有的18小时开放。
无论如何，这项计划一展再展，这次在最近首相敦马哈迪医生官访泰国与泰相会晤后，再由我国外交部长赛夫丁与泰国外交部长会谈，一般相信这项计划会在4月1日开始试跑后，真正付诸实行。
曾明德：避开高峰时期
经常带团到泰国的米都旅游业者曾明德（74岁）表示，这项措施讲了很久都未正式落实，这次进行3个月的试跑，若没问题，他相信一定能够实行。
他说，关卡24小时开放方便旅游业者安排游客的通关时间，避开关卡高峰时期，以协助缓解交通阻塞问题。
陈亚九冀勿只是空谈
陈亚九（58岁，饮食业者）表示，他已在2年前听说关卡要24小时开放，报章也刊了好几次这项消息，但至今都未正式落实，希望这次不要只是空谈。
蔡桎达：有利运输
蔡桎达（26岁，商人）说，吉北黑木山关卡24小时全天候开放一直出现变卦，说了2年都未见落实。
他认为，今年4月1日开跑3个月后若真的能够实行，从运输角度而言是件好消息，但要真正解决关卡交通阻塞问题，马泰两方的配合才有效。
~光华日报~
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放说了2年，4月1日真的能实行吗？
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放措施，民众引颈长盼了近2年“只闻楼梯响，不见人下来”，纷纷认为这项措施一旦真正落实后，才来评论也不迟，毕竟，这项计划已在2017年开始谈论，一直不了了之。
据了解，吉打州在拿督斯里赛拉萨担任大臣的时代已提到让马泰边境的黑木山关卡开放24小时，但当时却被认为会造成更多大马人过去消费，导致马币外流等负面影响，最后没有实行。
吉北黑木山关卡24小时开放的措施于2017年再次传出，当时内阁已通过，吉州政府原则上已同意，泰国方面也同意，并准备给予配合，不过，之后又暂缓实行，改为延长每天开放时间20小时，从原本的18小时，即清晨6时至午夜12时，延长通关时间2小时至凌晨2时。
虽然官方已正式宣布2017年11月1日开始延长通关时间至20小时，不过，有关措施落实了数天又出现变化，悄悄地保持原有的18小时开放。
无论如何，这项计划一展再展，这次在最近首相敦马哈迪医生官访泰国与泰相会晤后，再由我国外交部长赛夫丁与泰国外交部长会谈，一般相信这项计划会在4月1日开始试跑后，真正付诸实行。
曾明德：避开高峰时期
经常带团到泰国的米都旅游业者曾明德（74岁）表示，这项措施讲了很久都未正式落实，这次进行3个月的试跑，若没问题，他相信一定能够实行。
他说，关卡24小时开放方便旅游业者安排游客的通关时间，避开关卡高峰时期，以协助缓解交通阻塞问题。
陈亚九冀勿只是空谈
陈亚九（58岁，饮食业者）表示，他已在2年前听说关卡要24小时开放，报章也刊了好几次这项消息，但至今都未正式落实，希望这次不要只是空谈。
蔡桎达：有利运输
蔡桎达（26岁，商人）说，吉北黑木山关卡24小时全天候开放一直出现变卦，说了2年都未见落实。
他认为，今年4月1日开跑3个月后若真的能够实行，从运输角度而言是件好消息，但要真正解决关卡交通阻塞问题，马泰两方的配合才有效。
~光华日报~
2019年1月14日星期一
合艾爆发基孔肯雅病毒 马泰边境出入照常
合艾爆发基孔肯雅病毒 马泰边境出入照常
尽管泰南第一大城市合艾爆发基孔肯雅病毒，但尚未影响我国人民进入泰南，马泰边境关卡也未见加强防范措施。
根据黑木山一名经营旅游的朋友指出，虽有听闻在合艾发现基孔肯雅病毒病例，但一些要过境的人士并没有受到阻吓，一些每天出入边境购货的商人也如常过关入境。
他说，关卡操作也和平日一样，没有特别的防范措施，而进入泰南的游客也没有受到任何劝告和提醒。
他指出，由于学校假期已过去，周日开始也是上课天和工作天，因此进入泰南的游客很明显比周末减少了很多。
另一方面，针对这项病毒课题，媒体尚未得到吉打州医药卫生总监拿督诺希然的回应。
~光华日报~
尽管泰南第一大城市合艾爆发基孔肯雅病毒，但尚未影响我国人民进入泰南，马泰边境关卡也未见加强防范措施。
根据黑木山一名经营旅游的朋友指出，虽有听闻在合艾发现基孔肯雅病毒病例，但一些要过境的人士并没有受到阻吓，一些每天出入边境购货的商人也如常过关入境。
他说，关卡操作也和平日一样，没有特别的防范措施，而进入泰南的游客也没有受到任何劝告和提醒。
他指出，由于学校假期已过去，周日开始也是上课天和工作天，因此进入泰南的游客很明显比周末减少了很多。
另一方面，针对这项病毒课题，媒体尚未得到吉打州医药卫生总监拿督诺希然的回应。
~光华日报~
2019年1月2日星期三
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