News from the Greater Mekong Subregion

CAMBODIA

Cambodia to allow China PRC tourists to pay in renminbi, encouraging its use in electronic, digital, and cash form. Read more.

Cambodia Ministry of Tourism official says tourism needs three to four years to return to pre-Covid levels of activity. Read more.

CHINA

Yunnan sees hiring boom as tourism makes strong comeback; welcomed 45.15 million tourists during Spring Festival holiday.
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Miao ethnic groups’ Pohui festival revives tourism in Rongshui county, Guangxi.
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LAO PDR

New Lao PDR's tourists haven Feuang district near Vientiane expects over 100,000 tourists in 2023.
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Laos’ bond with elephants on full display at Boun Xang (Elephant Festival) held annually in Xayaboury province.
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MYANMAR

Myanmar reopened passport offices on 24 February via new online booking system.
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Myanmar and China Have Resumed Work on Railway Project.
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THAILAND

Thailand tourists to pay tourist fee of up to US$9.
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US$14.8 billion in tourism and transport mega projects to propel Thailand’s growth this year, finance chief says.
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VIET NAM

Moc Chau district in Son La province is one of Asia’s top natural destinations, announces World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Guangxi, China PRC’s Youyi border port with Viet Nam resumes passenger customs service after three years’ closure.
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*Source: Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO)