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▶ Govt aims to reduce airfares by 10 percent by October The government is aiming to bring down domestic airfares by 10 percent before the current administration ends in October, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said on Sunday. Sandiaga said this would help regions where airline tickets were more costly than average, particularly destinations in eastern Indonesia and Sumatra. “We are still exploring [how to achieve the price reduction],” Sandiaga told reporters in East Java, as quoted by Detik. Statistics Indonesia data shows 62.55 million people took domestic flights last year, below the pre-pandemic level of 76.69 million in 2019. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6ZNuemU.  #business #airline #airfare #domestic #indonesia

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Philippine Railways: A Time Travel Journey Railways have played a crucial role in the development of transportation in the Philippines. The history of railways in the country dates back to the Spanish colonial period, when the first railway line was built in the late 19th century. Since then, railways have connected cities, provinces, and regions, providing an efficient and convenient mode of transportation for both passengers and goods. In this article, we will take a journey through time to explore the fascinating history of railways in the Philippines. Spanish Colonial Period The history of railways in the Philippines began during the Spanish colonial period. In 1875, the Spanish colonial government authorized the construction of the first railway line in the country, which connected Manila to Dagupan in the northern part of Luzon. The line was completed in 1892 and became known as the Manila-Dagupan Railway. The Manila-Dagupan Railway played a key role in the economic development of the Philippines, as it facilitated the transportation of goods such as rice, sugar, and tobacco. It also provided a convenient me... Read more https://lnkd.in/gigVrfRc #Journey #Philippine #Railways ...

Are you aware that a six-month Interim Relaxation Period (grace period) has been provided by the Government of Malaysia for the implementation of e-Invoicing? Embrace IFCA e-Invoicing Solution to ensure your e-Invoicing readiness today: https://lnkd.in/g7U7Auqc #eInvoicing #eInvoiceupdate #interimrelaxationperiod #graceperiod #IFCAeInvoicingsolution (Source: New Straits Times 8 Sept 2024 - Malaysia reports 19 pct rise in domestic tourism in Q1)

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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐌𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Thai government has extended the suspension of the TM6 immigration form for certain categories of foreigners entering the country through 16 designated land and sea checkpoints until April 30, 2025. This decision was made to coincide with the development of a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) system by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is expected to replace the TM6 form. Additionally, the new system may integrate tourism fee collection, further streamlining the process for travelers. The 16 designated checkpoints where the TM6 form suspension applies include key land and sea borders, allowing easier access for travelers while the ETA system is under development. The checkpoints include: 1. Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai 2. Mae Sai, Chiang Rai 3. Nong Khai 4. Sadao, Songkhla 5. Padang Besar, Songkhla 6. Ban Pak Bara, Satun 7. Mukdahan 8. Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo 9. Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi 10. Bangkok Port 11. Don Mueang Airport 12. Suvarnabhumi Airport 13. Phuket International Airport 14. Surat Thani Port 15. Ranong Port 16. Sattahip Commercial Port This extension is part of Thailand's efforts to modernize its immigration procedures and enhance efficiency for both travelers and authorities. #ThailandImmigration #TM6Form #ETAThailand #TravelAuthorization #ImmigrationUpdates #ThailandTravel #TourismThailand #TravelEfficiency #LandAndSeaCheckpoints #ThaiVisa #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners #MPG

Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network

***What is the outlook for the Thai Baht in the coming quarters? ***In the second and third quarters of 2024, the Thai Baht is expected to face depreciation pressures from at least three factors: (1) the historically high policy interest rate differential between the United States and Thailand, (2) the tourism sector entering its low season, and (3) the repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign companies, amidst the backdrop of Thailand's economic growth being the lowest in the ASEAN region. ***However, the Baht is likely to appreciate in the fourth quarter as the Federal Reserve's stance becomes clearer and the tourism sector returns to its high season, supporting a current account surplus.

MNL's airport will be turned over to a new management tomorrow. The new management have submitted a proposal to shuffle airline operations to different terminals, particularly the proposal to split Philippine Airlines (PR/PAL) and Cebu Pacific's (5J/CEB) domestic and international operations into two different terminals which I deem incovenient to passengers given that MNL is one of the worst airports to make connections. The good news is, the status quo will remain until a final agreement can be settled between NNIC and the airline operators.