Illustrative photo (Source: straitstimes.com) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thai cabinet approved a grace period of 60 days around the New Year holiday where fees for Visa on Arrival will be waived in an attempt to boost foreign visitors by 30 percent. Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Puttipong Punnakanta said the cabinet approved the waiver to the fees for foreign tourists during the New Year season. A sum of 2,000 baht in fee for visa on arrival for each single-entry tourist with a maximum of 15 days validity will not be collected during December 2018 - January 2019. The new measure was designed to boost the number of foreign visitors by no less than 30%, which will contribute to more tourism revenue during the New Year holiday. According to the Immigration Bureau, the number of persons applying for Visa on Arrival at immigration posts has dropped since January 2016. - NNT/VNA … [Read more...] about Fees for Thailand’s visa on arrival to be waived during New Year holiday
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Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday Hoang Phong Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018,22:08 (GMT+7) Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holidayHoang Phong A calligrapher writes lucky words for customers - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC is preparing a variety of major cultural and entertainment activities at many places in the city center during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 16 this year. Street of calligraphers One of the traditional events in the lead up to Tet holiday is Pho ong do (street of calligraphers) at the HCMC Youth Cultural House on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Pham Ngoc Thach streets. This year, the event will take place from February 2 to 15 (from the 17th to the 30th of the 12th lunar month). More than 30 calligraphers of different ages and in traditional Vietnamese costumes are ready at booths to write meaningful words for Tet at the request of customers. … [Read more...] about Major cultural events in HCMC for Lunar New Year holiday
Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Around Town Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday Nguyen Quy Monday, Feb 26, 2018,22:04 (GMT+7) Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holidayNguyen Quy Visitors admire the unique architecture of the Lady Thien Hau Temple in District 5, HCMC - PHOTOS: HOANG PHONG The first lunar month is the busiest time of year at most pagodas and temples in HCMC as huge throngs of pilgrims are coming there to pray for health, wealth and good luck for the New Lunar Year. For centuries, many Vietnamese have kept the tradition of visiting pagodas during the first days of the lunar calendar to pray for peace and fortune for family. Famous pagodas in District 5 are always crowded with visitors. In particular, Minh Huong Pagoda where Quan Cong, an ancient Chinese historical figure, is worshiped for his loyalty and sincerity and the Lady Thien Hau Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, a traditional Chinese … [Read more...] about Pagodas overwhelmed with pilgrims during Lunar New Year holiday
Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for nine days
The proposal was made by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs and approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Glittering firework shows lit up the sky over Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake on New Year's Eve. Photo: NDO The ministry also submitted timetables for the Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays. The New Year holiday will be on December 31, 2018, and January 1, 2019. As such, workers will have to compensate their working hours of December 31 on January 5. The holidays of the Reunification Day and May Day will be between April 29 and May 1. Workers have to compensate their working hours of April 29 on May 4. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for nine days
Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days
A man holds up a branch of peach blossom, which is a key feature of Vietnam's Lunar New Year traditions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday will fall on February 4-8, which means it will span nine days including the two weekends, according to a newly approved proposal. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days