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Thailand arrests Chinese man for illegally working as tour guide

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Tourists visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 7, 2023. Photo by Reuters Police in Thailand have arrested a Chinese man for illegally working as a tour guide, a profession strictly prohibited for foreigners in the Southeast Asian country. Yue Liu, 31, allegedly offered luxury sightseeing tours to tourists at Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew temple and the Grand Palace, Khaosod English news site reported. Customers reportedly booked his services through the WeChat messaging app, and he would drive them around the historic sites, as reported by Newsflare. Liu was apprehended on May 6 as authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal foreign workers in Thailand. He faces charges for "working without a work permit" and "operating a tour business without a license." According to Thailand's Ministry of Labor, the law prohibits foreigners from working as tour guides or bringing foreign tourists, either individually or in groups, to various locations withi...

Yangon Travel Guide: Advice for Foreign Visitors

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Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar, and one of the most popular destinations for international tourists. Foreign nationals traveling to Yangon need to meet Myanmar’s entry conditions, this may include applying for a visa. This page explains the visa requirements for Yangon and how to complete the online application. Yangon visa: Is It Necessary? Most foreigners need a visa to visit Yangon. The Yangon visa requirements are the same as those for the rest of Myanmar visa requirements. Over 100 nationalities can get a visa for Yangon online. Tourists who wish to see Yangon can fill out the online application form to request a Burma visa. The eVisa system is 100% online. Applicants do not need to visit an embassy or visa application center at any point. Tourist and business eVisa for visiting Yangon There are 2 different types of eVisas for Yangon: tourist and business. Tourist visas are for vacations and sightseeing. The Myanmar tourist visa is valid for stays of up to 28 days. The Myan...

Best time to visit Laos

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Surrounded by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, Laos is a landlocked country in South East Asia. Covering 237,955sq km, the geographic area of Laos is mostly mountainous with steep terrain and elevations are typical over 500m with tapered river valleys. This geography plays an important role in shaping Laos climate which is variation in different parts of country at different times of the year. So, before planning your Laos holiday, one of the most concerns is about the best time to visit Laos. Finding the most suitable time of the year to explore this country will make your Laos trip more enjoyable and memorable. This post will provide more details about when you can visit Laos at its best. Let’s check it out! Climate of Laos Impacted by a typical tropical monsoon climate, Laos has 2 distinct seasons of year: dry season and wet season. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may considerably change from one year to the next. Dry ...