| More bad news for
Brits in Asia - pound likely to fall even further after downgrade:
http://t.co/M8BkhSGB7l |
| Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in just 90
minutes with future high-speed rail link: http://t.co/PrfgIYkLWi |
TripAdvisor lists its top beaches in
Asia: http://t.co/ncHi37IwoN
|
| 'Air Asia India' plans moving forward:
http://t.co/Kmshlmg0mX |
| You asked, we listened! Web links posted
in the four main homepages - Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Rest of Asia - are
now clickable! |
| Advice sent in on avoiding 'hidden'
currency conversion charges when booking hotels online with Agoda
http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| Air Asia's latest sale has tagline
"only pay tax and surcharge". Travel Mar1-Jul31: Prices:
http://t.co/KBuGjQbm |
| The £GB is still in a big hole, but $US is
starting to show signs of improvement relative to Asian currencies
|
| Emirates to start daily non-stop flights
from Dubai to Clark in The Philippines from October 1: http://t.co/YgWerG8z |
60% cheaper if you book a Tune Hotel room
at the front desk instead of online? Thanks Mel: http://t.co/ipdlL7s2
|
| For more posts about Kuala Lumpur visit
this page: http://t.co/ySPS1Zfo . For posts about ATMs in Asia head here:
http://t.co/pD9Etyi1 |
| Follow-up post on HSBC ATMs in Malasyia,
plus info on using Maybank machines. Thanks Nick: http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| US consulate in Chiang Mai a possible
Al-Qaeda target: http://t.co/Km86Kthn |
| Want to find a fee-free ATM, that works
with western bank cards, in Kuala Lumpur LCCT airport (Malaysia)? Thanks
Matt: http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| Air Asia now offers quiet "kid free
zones" on its long haul flights http://t.co/GYcG7dS5 |
| Philippines tops 4million tourists for
first time. Most from Korea, USA and Japan. Russia, Taiwan biggest increase:
http://t.co/bzs5L5O4 |
| Two ways to cool down a hot house without
air con - Thanks Brad: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| More business related tips can be found
here: http://t.co/CRYHyP5y and more
(long-stay) home advice here: http://t.co/5K0RWGWW |
| Some must-read rental contract advice for
those looking to start a business or rent a house long-term. Thanks Gary:
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
The http://t.co/ftu6amZ0 homepage just
got faster. New Google test result: "Overall PageSpeed Score of 91 (out
of 100)" Try it!
|
| Acer to launch new 7" tablet
(running Android 4.1) in Thailand, costing less than 4,000 Baht ($135/?85):
http://t.co/Qx8dPUWD |
| "If you are considering converting
[foreign currency] to baht, the recommendation at the moment would be 'hold'
": http://t.co/ggsOPvp1 |
| More money and ATM tips here:
http://t.co/pD9Etyi1 |
| Sick of queuing at ATMs? Read the latest
post: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Record number of tourists visit Thailand
in 2012. Most from China then Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Korea, UK, Germany:
http://t.co/0IfK6cxm |
| This is exactly the sort of information
you won't find in 'professional' fly-in/fly-out travel guides - Thanks Ed!
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Latest post in the Thailand homepage has
some dining spots to check out in Chiang Mai: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| $US and $GB finally showing small signs
of recovery relative to most Asian currencies, Euro still holding up
http://t.co/KEOOpUBE |
| "Vietnam lays red carpet to welcome
foreign teachers" (But are planning to pay you less than 300$US a
month!) http://t.co/h0EgS39K |
RT @AirAsia: Fly to Sydney with #AirAsia
X from as low as RM449 (all-in-fare) & discover the city with a
budget below RM50!
|
| Google opens first office in the
Philippines: http://t.co/ZEaoQxem |
| Highly rated hotels in Phuket (Patong)
and Kuala Lumpur added to our featured deals - see what you think:
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Emirates and Qantas forming 'global
Partnership'. More details here: http://t.co/1sld9TtO |
| More tips for people living (or hoping to
live) in Thailand, Malaysia:
http://t.co/5K0RWGWW |
| Want to know how much your electric bill
will drop by if you don't use air con? David has sent the answer....
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Good news: We've found a hotel rated
4.2/5 (and recommended by a viewer) in Chiang Mai for even less! See Featured
Deal: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Bad news: Our Featured Deal for the
Furama Hotel Chiang Mai (rated 4.5 out of 5) is now sold out until the end of
March... |
| RT @HeathrowAirport: Weather conditions
are affecting flights across the UK & Europe today. Please check your
flight status w/ your ... |
| For more posts about business in South
East Asia, see this page: http://t.co/CRYHyP5y |
| "Many expats are leaving Phuket for
pastures new and not coming back" Do you agree? http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| The $US and ?GB are still in a slump vs.
most Asian currencies. Euro holding. Select 'twelve months' to see movement:
http://t.co/KEOOpUBE |
| You don't need to be in the UK to listen
to BBC Radio online: http://t.co/hyCg2TmX |
| More tips on Udon Thani here:
http://t.co/jNbNjTLA and more advice about visas in Asia here:
http://t.co/ilqVrn10 and http://t.co/aS2cwDaM |
| A not so unusual story about the process
of extending your visa while in Thailand: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Link to the offiical Heathrow Airport
website with the latest on the snow delays, for anyone due to fly in or out:
http://t.co/AsS6tm8W |
| Thai Airways staff strike at Bangkok's
Suvarnabhumi airport ends, for now. Best not to book flight near Feb 8
deadline: http://t.co/1XYJExQC |
| Snow forces cancellation of 100 flights
at Heathrow airport. Check with your airline if you are flying in or out of
UK: http://t.co/TA2YJSqI |
| Going to Don Muang airport with kids?
Read this to help keep them happy (Thanks Kay): http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| The £ and $ continue to fall relative to
the Thai Baht, Euro on the rise: http://t.co/KEOOpUBE |
| For more shopping tips and advice see
this page: http://t.co/BXxzMdyg |
| Some words highlighting the north/south
price divide in Thailand. No name provided, so thanks whoever you are!
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Air Asia's Big Sale ends Sunday, head
over to the promotion page of their website and take a look:
http://t.co/tDbxfkTh |
| This is about saving blushes rather than
money, but worth a read (warns about new Facebook search):
http://t.co/y030iN6L |
| Virgin Atlantic Flight Sale ends on
January 22nd - see price list (promoted): http://t.co/B7islow2 |
| Latest currency data:
http://t.co/KEOOpUBE |
| Bad news for those looking to change
$(US) or £(GB) to Thai Baht. $ now at lowest rate to Baht since 2011. £ at
lowest since March. Euro ok. |
| Meter and non-Meter taxi war continues in
Phuket (explains why the cheaper Meter taxis are hard to get in Patong):
http://t.co/4xUbSPUl |
| For more KL specific advice, check this
link out: http://t.co/ySPS1Zfo |
| Getting around KL on foot without
worrying about the weather is getting easier (thanks Chris).
http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| For more flight tips check out: http://www.affordasia.com/tags/flights |
| With Air Asia about to launch its latest
sale (flights from Aug 20) here is a link to Air Asia's Booking Tips page:
http://t.co/tPE9pijZ |
| Our pick of the list is to hang the 'do
not disturb' sign on the door when you are NOT in the room & lock
your valuables inside the suitcase |
| We have lots of advice on preventing
hotel theft here: http://t.co/djAIhBha |
| This isn't the first time goods have been
stolen from hotel lockers, but the method used is certainly new:
http://t.co/CdMmBiPm |
| Phuket puts 400 more police on the
streets to boost tourist safety: http://t.co/HIzHJsae |
| Those words, by Netherlands Ambassador
Joan Boer, back up the advice given by several people posting on
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| "There is a widely spread habit to
ask as a sort of deposit passports of citizens... this is illegal" Full
story: http://t.co/DzcnHZq5 |
| London to Bangkok return for ?495 or how
about a highly rated hotel in Chiang Mai for $25 a night? See Featured Deals:
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Not good news for Brits spending money
abroad in 2013: http://t.co/eV9xb2O8 |
| This is link. Lots of free downloads, but
most will just want "Photoshop CS2". Serial number to install is
provided: http://t.co/wctQNm6z |
| Great news for anyone who does occasional
photo editing or graphics: Adobe is offering an older version of Photoshop
for free download! |
| Malaysia named 3rd best place to retire
in the world and top in Asia (Thailand 9th) by International Living ranking:
http://t.co/QNuBq6MY |
| Don't worry about landing cards for
Malaysia. Thanks Hazrin: http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| Thai drivers stage blockade as tension
rises with Russian tour businesses in Phuket: http://t.co/Cl7H3rHl |
| Are Ko Phangan parties safe? Scroll down
to the "How to stay safe" section for some sound advice:
http://t.co/R1GENBlW |
| We like the Sub of the Day too Tony - one
cheap meal a day is a great way to save some money: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Is this good or bad? http://t.co/ZJql0IV8 |
| Look for this button on right of Search
Flights page, which appears after you select origin, destination, dates etc:
http://t.co/cQ5IsgFc |
| 2) Air Asia has a great new feature that
shows flight prices over a four-week period. |
| 1) Online Fees & Charges link.
Full price list including baggage fees (by weight), fuel surcharge, handling
fees etc http://t.co/zOjuNBVm |
Here are two tools that all Air Asia
passengers should be aware of: http://www.affordasia.com/tags/flights
|
| Hope you get the teeth sorted Trevor and
thanks for the price list: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Tragic death of a young British tourist,
shot during a New Year party on Koh Phangan: http://t.co/TtcXqSLg |
| When I see these charts I wish I'd bought
big things before 2008-09 - and that it must be good to be an Aussie in Asia:
http://t.co/FImOOtvx |
| Further post on hiring motorcycles in
Thailand. Sorry you've had to wait a few days Charlie: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Regardless of how the 'fiscal cliff' pans
out, Brits in Thailand can get a good exchange rate today (Jan 1):
http://t.co/OnaI7iyD |
| Spending the New Year in Hanoi? Here are
some tips for what to see and do: http://t.co/HT7FTdAA |
| Happy New Year! We'll do our best to make
your money go even further in Asia in 2013 |
| Latest market data for currencies:
http://t.co/KEOOpUBE |
| So Europeans in Asia could play safe and
exchange some currency now. Americans might be better off waiting and
assuming a deal will be done. |
| Since most Asian currencies shadow the
dollar they will probably rise also relative to the Euro and Pound. |
| If the US sorts out a deal to avoid the
'fiscal cliff' the value of the dollar will probably rise relative to
European currencies. |
| And another dedicated just to Vietnam
news:http://t.co/9Io32la3 . These are in addition to the existing Thai and
Asian news pages. |
| Actually that's not all we also have a
new page dedicated just to Malaysia news: http://t.co/FLZwQGQE |
| And finally a new 'Tags' page to help you
find what you're looking for: http://t.co/sjEbHODZ |
| We also have a new 'Post Your Advice'
page - you can now add a Twitter address to your posts if you like:
http://t.co/qWgqTaCt |
| We have some new pages for you to browse.
First a new and improved video section (with fullscreen viewing option):
http://t.co/nKeJRek8 |
| A bit later than planned, but the new
single tourist visa for Thailand and Cambodia starts today:
http://t.co/LxV2eBZp |
| In terms of currency strength, Indonesia
is a good place for UK, US and Aus. residents to visit (Euro ok). USD v IDR:
http://t.co/gmEqXvQG |
| Happy Christmas! Whether you're at the
beach, bar or by the fire have a great day! |
| Australian Ambassador warns about ongoing
scams in Phuket: http://t.co/dSPHKW1I |
| Good point, well made re: insurance cover
in the event of a motorcycle accident (thanks Chris): http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| 3. Remember that many of the road
accident victims in Thailand did nothing wrong. Expect bad driving and be on
the lookout for it. |
| 2. Wear a helmet. You might not think
it's cool but it really could make the difference between walking away and
'game over'. |
| 1. Do not ride directly behind
cars/trucks. If they stop quickly you will hit the back of them. Ride
slightly to one side. Can see more too. |
| Here are our top 3 motorcycle safety
tips: |
| There have been a string of motorcycle
accident fatalities involving foreigners in Phuket lately - be careful guys
and girls... |
| Australian Dollar now falling relative to
Baht - time to buy before it drops further? http://t.co/JgrYLxpC |
| Likewise those from US that took our
advice and held off will be a bit better off changing now than
before: http://t.co/WzpM9EfT |
| Euro v Baht: http://t.co/RhYF5Ifz |
| Pound v Baht: http://t.co/8Ppj8lQ1 |
| Those from UK and Euro area that bought
Baht a few days ago made a good choice. Both have since started to drop. |
| For those due to fly into or out of
Phuket today (Friday) check with your airline before heading to the airport |
| Travel chaos at Phuket airport following
an emergency landing: http://t.co/kpP97sX1 |
RT @tonyfernandes: Now here is a man with
honor @richardbranson who just contacted me to honor his bet. He will be an
airasia...
|
| Chatuchak market is indeed one of THE
places to shop for bargains or business stock in Bangkok:
http://t.co/8LMoEJIk |
| Not such good news for US dollar which is
lowest (30.6) it has been to Thai baht since Feb. Hold off changing if you
can and hope for rise? |
| Will they keep rising? Who knows, but if
you?ll need to buy Baht soon it wouldn't hurt to change some money now just
in case they drop. |
| Good news for those visiting Thailand
from Europe & UK: The £ (49.8) and E (40.6) are at their best rate
against the Baht since September. |
| A visit to Hanoi - note survival tactics
for crossing road as posted in our Vietnam channel (http://t.co/nSySirH7):
http://t.co/kxKsoGjh |
| With xmas/new year approaching, here's a
reminder about why mixing even 'a few beers' with painkillers can be lethal:
http://t.co/DH85yMJm |
| Bus service linking Bangkok (Thailand)
with Siem Reap and Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to start on Dec 29:
http://t.co/5sUKEyVh |
| Are Air Asia using DCC to pump up prices
online??? Wes thinks so: http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| Bangkok Airways is now flying from BKK to
Vientiane (Laos), joining Thai Airways and Lao Airlines: http://t.co/Pb3gIEep |
| Emirates has announced daily non-stop
flights from Dubai to Phuket in Thailand http://t.co/nmYfroRZ |
| Find out what DCC is and how banks can
use it to rip you off when using Credit Card/ATMs abroad. Excellent work
Greg! http://t.co/ipdlL7s2 |
| Centara Hotels&Resorts plans new
low-cost "COSI" Hotel chain for Thailand in 2015:
http://t.co/2rRiny68 |
| This story underlines how important your
passport is in Thailand and why you should keep a copy for ID purposes:
http://t.co/CK49kbVA |
| Book before Dec 3 and travel between 10th
Apr - 15th Jun for special Emirates fares: http://t.co/NdK9kkbW |
| Check out the new Maps page:
http://t.co/gIwawumn |
| Thanks to Henry Miller for this tip on
hospitals/medical costs in Thailand: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Delay in joint Thailand-Cambodia tourist
visa plans (should have started on Nov 21): http://t.co/rlQ1C6Al |
| On a more positive note for Air Asia,
here are their latest special offers - "Air Asia Birthday Sale":
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| This is surprising - Malaysian regulators
find 'issues' in AirAsia audit: http://t.co/Pw5qydOO |
| We have a 'Canny Scotsman' (!) to thank
for providing our latest currency exchange tip: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Thanks for the comments regarding the
new-look Thailand & Asian News pages. Glad you like it!
http://t.co/dylmYsxb |
| Oh dear... Vietnam is increasing tourist
visa fees by 80% from January 2013: http://t.co/di0H2uDW |
| VietJetAir is reported to be offering
flights to Bangkok from Dec 14. BKK is listed as a destination but no prices
yet: http://t.co/ek5cizX9 |
| This is interesting: One tourist visa for
both Thailand and Cambodia from Nov 21? http://t.co/nqk17LjM |
| Extending your tourist visa for the
Philippines should get easier: http://t.co/oHXWdfkr |
| 'Naturally Langkawi' - a new initiative
to make Langkawi a top ten island destination by 2015. http://t.co/v0lgaKaW |
| British Consulate to close in Pattaya.
Read this Message from the British Ambassador: http://t.co/Wdjzq7Jk |
| Air Asia announces Indochina Sale.
Includes flights from Kuala Lumpur to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos for 32 USD.
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Nok Air has a new 'Low Fare Search'. It
lists best prices for every day in each month. Try it here:
http://t.co/XNzuutAR |
| UK-Phuket flights on the new Boeing 787
Dreamliner from Nov, 2013. Looks good! http://t.co/cfmbS9HI |
| An airport is being built on Koh Phangan
(Full Moon Party). Kan Air plans regular Bangkok-Phangan flights from
January: http://t.co/1WQRGCeR |
| Air Asia's Big Sale: Book before Nov 4.
Fy between May1-Sep30. Numerous locations. http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| This is probably the best idea we've
heard for making sure you don't get scammed out of your rent deposit. Cheers
Benji http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Looking to fly in early 2013? Snap up a
cheap Air Asia deal: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Still not clear if a 'party drink' caused
this tragic incident. Best to steer clear of party drinks, or mix your own:
http://t.co/tv9WJ7xC |
| Thai Airways launches "Thai
Smile" airline. Aimed at young travellers who want more than usual
budget airline service: http://t.co/3g4H7LFS |
| Neat little trick to save money at
Bangkok airport. Thanks Henry! http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Air Asia Autumn Flight sale! Book before
Oct. 7, Travel before Dec 31st. http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| How to cut the cost of your Thai visa
fees: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Advice on how to get the cheapest deal
for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix (scroll down to NEW!) http://t.co/KAEZGUPY |
| A new 'Island Transfers' option is
available at Air Asia from Oct 15. More info. here: http://t.co/xWxsfqLV |
| Tip on how to get the best travel
insurance deals - well spotted Russell! http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Rental deposit scams to watch out for
(thanks Tony Ferguson): http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Looking to open a bank account in
Thailand? Read this (thanks Craig) ... http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| This is worth considering when looking
for the cheapest flight - the same principles probably apply everywhere:
http://t.co/5zpdwsrZ |
| Get free home improvements from your Thai
landlord?? All is revealed in our latest tip, sent by Steve from Koh Samui
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| We've updated the menu buttons and layout
to better suit 7" tablet screens. See what you think:
http://t.co/Qf8qB5Oy |
| Thanks to Van Welde Bruno for some
detailed advice about backpacker transport and travel in Bangkok
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Quick bit of road safety advice for those
driving or riding in Thailand: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Two new pieces of advice posted in the
Thailand page. One about bargain hunting and the other buyer protection:
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Nice bit of advice for those travelling
with young children through Bangkok's Suvarnabumi airport:
http://t.co/8LMoEJIk |
| Advice posted on how to track down the
cheapest official Apple products in Asia: http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Second tip regards time wasting by taxi
drivers in Bangkok. Scroll to the Bangkok section and look for the 'new' tag:
http://t.co/8LMoEJIk |
| First of two Sunday tips for you: A nice
water park in Udon Thani (scroll down to the Udon tips) http://www.affordasia.com/thailand |
| Follow post regarding fee-free ATMs in
Thailand. Scroll down to 'Udon Thani' info on this page: http://www.affordasia.com/thailand |
| Air Asia is running a Year-End flight
sale. Discounts of around 25-50%. Details here: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| RT @lonelyplanet: Thailand for
first-timers http://t.co/uCVdqUCL #lp #travel |
| Links to the latest Tiger Airways and
Singapore Airlines flight deals now available: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Avoid ATM withdraw fees in Thailand by
using the brand of bank mentioned in the latest money saving tip:
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| RT @tonyfernandes: Its an extremely
extremely proud day for me. Airasia and our partners in airasia indonesia
accquire Batavia air |
| Our Deals & Discounts page now
has a calendar - in fact two of them! Thanks to Jamie from Khon Kaen for the
suggestion! http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Our breaking news page now has the latest
Videos from ITN, Al-Jazeera, Euronews, The New York Times etc
http://t.co/ClVtrCV5 |
| We've added more links to Malaysia
Airlines special offers. UK, USA and Australia. Offers available NOW for USA
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| This week's Air Asia flights deals have
just been released. Check them out here: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Loads moe Thailand Resorts and Cities
added to our Breaking News page. Check it out: http://t.co/dylmYsxb |
| 3rd of 3 new postings we received
yesterday - "The sure-fire way to get the best price in Thailand"
http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Gas cheaper than electric for cooking in
Thailand? http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| New advice posted in Vietnam page
regarding best time of day for bargain shopping http://t.co/nSySirH7 |
| Some advice posted on how to cut water
bills in Thailand - not sure it's for westerners though! http://t.co/TJXHIWlj |
| Not to be outdone by AirAsia, Nok Air
have announced flight promotions of their own (19 Jul- 30 Nov)
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Price list for latest Air Asia deals - including their
new 'World's Best Ever Sale' http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan etc
official visa links now added: http://t.co/aS2cwDaM |
| Be sure to check out our Visas page -
it'll show you the OFFICIAL websites regarding visa applications in Asia:
http://t.co/aS2cwDaM |
| Malaysia Airlines 'deals of the day' link
now added... http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Air Asia has loads of flight promotions
on offer, but you must book by July 15 http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Orient Thai offer cheaper weekday
flights, but you must book at weekends: http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Thai Airways has lot of 'themed' flight
promotions. Find them all here http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Need a flight? You could do a lot worse
than Emirates and we've tracked down their official special offers
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Qantas flight promotions from Bangkok and
Saigon http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| Vietnam Airlines flight promotions:
http://t.co/OoJHJ5km |
| New advice posted in the Vietnam page
regarding teaching English and traffic accidents: http://t.co/nSySirH7 |
| New money-saving advice added to the
Thailand Cities page. Check it out: http://t.co/8LMoEJIk |
| Air Asia to Don Muang? Hmmm not sure
about that. If AA are getting the discount claimed let's hope they pass it on
prices drop... |
| Emirates, one of our favorite long-haul
airlines for cost/comfort, now allow you to change your flight dates online.
Nice! |
