oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | immigration, international news, tourists, Travel, vietnam
In the initial quarter of this year, Vietnam saw more than six million overseas tourists, marking the highest quarterly total documented to date.
The figure rose by approximately 30% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, as reported by the General Statistics Office.
Airlines continued to be the primary means of arrival, recording more than 5.2 million entries during the initial quarter, trailed by road borders which saw close to 700,000 travelers.
The rest came by sea, amounting to over 133,000 visitors.
China topped the list as the biggest source of incoming travelers with approximately 1.6 million visits. Coming in second was South Korea, contributing around 1.3 million visitors. Other well-known sources included Taiwan, Japan, Cambodia, India, the United States, and Australia.
Tourists from Russia, Cambodia, the Philippines, and China were identified as the main contributors to growth, showing rises ranging from 178% to 210%.
The service sector experienced notable expansion, as reported by the General Statistics Office, due to heightened consumer demand during the Lunar New Year holidays along with an influx of international tourists visiting Vietnam.
Industry experts have noted that inbound tourism is witnessing significant expansion, with tourist arrivals exceeding levels from 2019—the pinnacle year for Vietnam’s travel sector.
If the current growth rate continues, the objective of attracting between 22 and 23 million will be achieved.
international visitors
This year seems attainable, they mentioned.
The unprecedented influx of tourists in the initial three months can be largely credited to promotional efforts spearheaded by multiple governmental bodies, more lenient visa regulations aimed at emerging tourist markets, and Vietnam’s attractiveness as an affordable getaway option amidst worldwide financial constraints, when individuals are being more cautious with their travel expenditures.
oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | foreign policy, news, passports and international travel, politics, politics and government
The Foreign Office stated on Wednesday that Pakistani passports are invalid for traveling to Israel.
Regarding inquiries into alleged visits by Pakistani journalists to Israel, a spokesman from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the Pakistani government acknowledges these reports concerning journalists traveling to Israel. It should be made clear that Pakistani passports specifically indicate they are ‘not valid for travel to Israel.’ Consequently, according to current laws, such trips cannot occur.
He stated that Pakistan’s stance regarding Israel has remained constant. The country does not acknowledge Israel’s existence and strongly upholds the rightful claims of the Palestinian population. This includes their right to establish an autonomous and sovereign Palestinian nation founded on the boundaries from before 1967, with East Jerusalem serving as its capital.
“Pakistan reaffirms its steadfast dedication to achieving a fair and peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue, consistent with pertinent United Nations resolutions and the desires of the Palestinian people,” he stated. As reported previously by Israel Hayom, an Israeli daily newspaper, a group consisting of ten members from Pakistan—including journalists, thinkers, and social media personalities—visited Israel last week. According to the same source, these ten Pakistani reporters and academics, which included two women, entered Israel during the current month despite carrying passports marked as not valid for traveling to Israel.
The report stated, “Nevertheless, they courageously accepted an invitation from Sharaka, an entity aimed at enhancing ties between Israel and nations in South Asia.”
‘It maintained that to safeguard the delegates, their passports remained unstamped, and reports of their trip were postponed until they had safely returned home.’
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oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | General
Yoon Doo-joon from the group HIGHTLIGHT is bringing healing to our screens through his remarkable transformations and dedication.
Recently, Yoon Doo-joon has been featured in several programs including Channel S’s ‘All About K-Bob’ and MBC’s web entertainment YouTube channel ‘M Dromeda Studio’. Additionally, his appearances extend to shows like ‘Tour’Jung’, airing on Jung-channel, as well as tvN’s ‘Edwardly’s Country Cook’, demonstrating his active involvement across different forms of media and content platforms.
To start off, in the visually appealing Mukbang series “All About K-Bob,” Yoon Doo-joon serves as both an emcee and a guide uncovering fresh K-Bob eateries each week. This program stands out for offering audiences immense gratification via the ‘Mukssil,’ which has been showcased across multiple broadcasts. Furthermore, it firmly establishes itself as a ‘foodie’s best buddy’ thanks to its distinctive blend of amiability and warmth.
During the initial two episodes of ‘All About K-Bob,’ broadcasted on the 19th and 26th, Yoon Doo-joon exhibited an unusual appreciation for striking gondeul—capturing both the distinct flavor punch from perilla oil mixed with makguksu—and expressed his enjoyment through animated reactions fully engaged in the mukbanga experience. Furthermore, he reached a tasteful agreement with fellow MCs Hwang Kwang-hee and Cho Seo-hyung, resulting in effective collaboration among them.
The tour kicked off on the 27th when Jung’s Yoon Doo-joon transformed into a tour guide and headed to Singapore. He showcased numerous travel spots personally, emphasizing an intimate experience through lesser-known locations rich with local flavor. By uncovering distinctive sites and providing insights about both the landmarks and cultural aspects, he crafted an enriching journey. Adding more enjoyment were the contributions from the accompanying YouTube sensation, whose friendly rapport with Seung-guk Lee brought additional delight throughout their travels.
On the episode of “Edwardly’s Country Cook” that aired on the 28th, Yoon Doo-joon visited Yeosu where he connected with Country’s Edwardly, Cynthia, and Go Ah-sung. He won over audiences through his seamless integration into daily activities like assisting in the kitchen and hosting an impressive food-eating show, embodying what he described as true fandom towards Edward Lee. Furthermore, when trying out Edward Lee’s innovative dish—soft tofu yogurt—he accurately hit all the seasoning components on the first attempt. With a refined palate, he expressed eagerness to sample more dishes, highlighting his enthusiasm for culinary arts.
Yoon Doo-joon’s enthusiasm was evident. He elevated the enjoyment of becoming an “eating companion” above both Cynthia and his eating competitor. Addressing Edward Lee, who holds a more experienced perspective on life, he remarked, “Life seems incredibly swift. Instead of fretting ambiguously about what lies ahead, couldn’t one discover the purpose of living joyfully and sincerely each day?” This sentiment resonated with him.
The standout moment for Yoon Doo-joon is his preparation for a comprehensive return scheduled for April. His upcoming album is set to drop on April 16, followed by the principal release on April 28, signifying his first formal comeback in over a year.
The show ‘All About K-Bob’ featuring Yoon Doo-joon on Channel S broadcasts every Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | disaster management, disaster preparedness, disasters, natural disasters, news
Thailand’s natural disaster early warning and alert system encounters significant hurdles following experts attributing a delayed reaction to the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, which caused powerful shaking throughout Thailand, to inadequate coordination.
Seree Supratid, director of the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University, says he was appointed by the Interior Minister as an expert adviser at the National Disaster Warning Centre (NDWC) after the earthquake.
During an interview with the Bangkok Post, Mr. Seree mentioned that he had also been involved with the center back in 2005 when it was first established.
Bureaucratic loopholes
After coming back, I’ve already identified numerous gaps, especially within our operations involving collaborating organizations.
“Collectively, we function akin to a series circuit [where all elements are linked sequentially to create a solitary pathway for electrical current]… Data is transferred from one organization to the next as time progresses,” he stated.
He proposed that it might be more efficient if the agencies could function akin to contemporary computer circuits, operating concurrently without needing to await one another.
Specifically, the NDWC ought not to await information from other agencies. If flooding occurs, it shouldn’t rely on data from the Meteorological Department; similarly, during other natural events causing disorder, it shouldn’t depend on the DDPM.
Mr. Seree mentioned that the NDWS needs to seek out information independently and cross-reference it with other agencies prior to releasing warnings.
He stated that during the earthquake on March 28, the text messages alerting people about the quake were significantly delayed in being dispatched.
Passakorn Boonyalak, who serves as the director-general of the DDPM, mentioned earlier that the department had submitted the initial set of alerts to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for distribution at 2:42 pm. This was shortly after an earthquake occurred at 1:20 pm on March 28.
The notification assured recipients that they were free to go back into structures to retrieve their possessions.
Trairat Wiriyasirikul, who serves as the interim secretary-general of the NBTC, mentioned that the notification was sent out at 2:44 pm to approximately 10 million mobile phone numbers. The distribution occurred gradually, with each batch containing 200,000 contacts, covering areas within Bangkok and its adjacent three provinces.
He further stated that the identical message was subsequently resent to recipients across all 76 provinces.
However, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated during a gathering on March 29 that it was excessively time-consuming to disseminate the information. She instructed both the DDPM and NBTC to devise a method for surpassing the 200,000-per-send restriction as efforts commence to enhance the system.
She encouraged them to increase this capability to one million recipients per broadcast as they awaited the complete rollout of the NBTC’s cell broadcast technology.
Mr. Seree stated that the NDWC now has the legal duty to be the first entity to release official natural disaster alerts.
In case of another seismic event, the Meteorological Department will inform the NDWC, which will then utilize this data to release warnings and communicate the necessary steps individuals should follow along with safe locations to head towards.
He stated that during this timeframe, the Meteorological Department requires additional time to analyze more detailed aspects of the earthquake’s intensity and determine which areas might be impacted before they can forward this supplementary data to the NDWC.
Cell broadcast service system
“When the cell broadcast service [CBS] system is rolled out, it will enable the NDWC to issue warnings directly to individuals in impacted regions through cellular networks,” he explained, noting that full implementation of the CBS system is anticipated by August 1st.
The CBS system enables the distribution of urgent weather and natural disaster alerts through mobile phone notifications.
He mentioned that initially, the media might get details regarding the location and intensity of an earthquake from the Meteorological Department.
Nevertheless, it requires some time to compute and analyze the impact levels, after which the NDWC will release warnings through the CBS system and keep providing periodic updates until the situation improves, he stated.
He likewise highlighted the importance of enhancing the current disaster alert mechanism to guarantee a more rapid reaction during an emergency.
The NBTC plans to work together with television networks and radio stations to issue warnings through the TV Pool system, he stated, noting that no such alert was disseminated on March 28.
Free inspections
The president of the Thailand Structural Engineers Association, Amorn Pimanmas, stated that owners and inhabitants of tall buildings in Bangkok ought to request an inspection from structural engineers following the earthquake to alleviate their worries about safety.
As things stand, Bangkok boasts over 1,000 structures exceeding 23 meters or eight stories tall. Following the March 28 earthquake, numerous individuals have grown worried regarding the structural integrity of these buildings, he mentioned.
People can get assistance through Traffy Fondue, a complaint mechanism managed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Additionally, engineers who offer their services for free will inspect structures after an earthquake and provide guidance on making buildings more resistant to earthquakes at no cost.
Approximately 1,000 engineers are prepared to provide assistance at no cost; however, they do not have the authority to issue certifications for safety inspections.
“If property owners require certifications, they might need to engage private firms to examine their structures,” Mr Amorn stated.
He mentioned that a team of Thai investigators has created instruments for gauging structural movements. Currently, one such device is set up at the Thani Nopparat Building within City Hall’s Din Daeng district, while another is positioned at a facility in the Northern region.
Mr. Amorn stated that it is still not possible to accurately forecast precisely where and when an earthquake might strike beforehand. Additionally, issuing prompt alerts for shallow quakes similar to the one that hit Myanmar on March 28, which had a depth of merely 10 kilometers, continues to be challenging.
Scientists indicate that smaller earthquakes transmit rapidly and generally cause greater damage compared to those occurring at deeper depths. Waves generated by deep-seated seismic activities move slower through layers of rock, diminishing in intensity as they ascend towards the earth’s surface.
“Bangkok is approximately 1,000 kilometers distant from the epicenter located in Myanmar. However, vibrations were experienced in Thailand. Issuing prompt alerts was challenging because we required time to analyze the data,” Mr Amorn stated.
Itthaboon Onwongsa, the deputy secretary-general of the Thailand Consumers’ Council (TCC), stated that the organization has been advocating for the adoption of the CBS system ever since the tragic event at Siam Paragon in October 2023. This incident involved a troubled 14-year-old student who took the lives of three individuals and wounded multiple others.
He stated that delaying the installation of the system any longer would be unwise, and emphasized that it should also be tailored to meet the requirements of visually impaired and hearing-impaired individuals.
He stated that during natural disasters, the government must not abandon individuals to fend for themselves. Instead, it has an obligation to offer citizens essential information and prompt guidance.
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oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | children, children and families, education, Travel, vacations
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In 2023, Chris and Tamira relocated with their three children: Olivia, who is 11; Scarlett, aged 9; and Bella, 5 years old.
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EXPLORE FURTHER: I have journeyed across the globe with my family of six and managed to save £41,000 on lodging expenses throughout the years using a hidden vacation tip.
Many individuals long for a vacation, seeking a place that’s warm and bright merely to escape everything momentarily, with the understanding that this respite will be short-lived.
However, for certain courageous individuals, they choose to dive in and transform their lives entirely for fresh starts.
That’s precisely what the Hutchinson family did two years back, when they sold their home and left their careers to embark on global travels.
A five-member household from Corby, Northamptonshire, has departed the UK and adopted a contemporary nomadic lifestyle.
In 2023, Chris and Tamira moved away with their children — Olivia, who is 11, Scarlett, aged 9, and Bella, 5 years old.
Following that, they have made visits to
Thailand
,
China
and
Malaysia
, and are presently investigating
Dubai
– all while educating their three daughters at home.
In a video posted to their family channel
TikTok
account (
@thehutchinsons
In January 2023, Tamira disclosed that they put their house on the market and by May, they embarked on an around-the-world journey with their family.
She informed her audience: “Indeed, we sold our family residence where we resided for a decade. We listed it for sale in August of 2022, which turned out to be quite a challenging time as we were uncertain about finding a buyer. Finally, in January 2023, we received an offer, and everything was finalized by May.”
She stated that she harbors no remorse over the choice and proceeded to elaborate that she feels her kids will thrive more by venturing into the world.
“So yes, we sold our ancestral home, left our permanent positions, removed the children from their educational institutions, and we’ve been on the move continuously as a unit, and collectively, we certainly do not regret this decision,” she stated.
In an alternate clip, the mother of three shared her approach to educating her kids following her explanation that they do not attend conventional schools and she does not support the UK educational framework.
“No, our kids aren’t enrolled in school. We decided to remove them from the educational system as we believed it wasn’t providing what they truly required,” explained Tamira.
The nomad mentioned that she desired her children to receive greater attention, adding that exploring various cultures would be far more beneficial for them compared to being seated in a classroom in the UK.
‘I found myself trapped in a classroom daily with over 30 students, and this experience led me to observe how certain health issues affected my loved ones. This situation deeply concerned us and motivated us to want to provide our children with the finest opportunities possible. We aspired not only to expose them to the wider world but also to take charge of their education personally.’
She stated, “In the mornings, we homeschool them and during our travels, we engage in world schooling – exploring various countries, understanding diverse cultures, and discovering different cuisines.”
However, Tamira mentioned that she adheres to the UK national curriculum for her daughters’ education, ensuring they do not miss out on fundamental knowledge.
She mentioned, “We handle homeschooling, and I continue to adhere to the English curriculum.”
We document our experiences and continue to engage with them, so indeed, they do not go to any school. However, we ensure their education aligns with the National Curriculum of England.
But no, since attending school isn’t required, we can travel all the time.
In response to a question from one of her followers regarding her kids struggling with forming lasting friendships, Tamira stated that this notion was incorrect. She explained that in the UK, even though her oldest child’s group of friends would be separated as they move on to various secondary schools, everything was fine.
The TikToker further explained that Olivia’s friend circles were already disintegrating, noting that the educational system disrupts connections and merely relocates students to entirely different institutions.
‘Switching schools and losing that circle of friends can be a deeply distressing transition, particularly when the child has no say in the matter,’ she said additionally.
The couple have also
as mentioned in earlier videos, they had multiple reasons for deciding to pack up and depart from the UK
.
In an excerpt from one video, Chris the first cited the cost of living crisis in the UK as a reason, stating: “You must work all day long merely to cover basic needs and maintain shelter over your head. There’s simply no space left for leisure.”
Previously, on their TikTok page, Tamira shared details about how the family manages their budget during trips.
She mentioned that they allocate approximately £35 per night for lodging, and up to £40 for daily expenses such as food and beverages.
This differs from the family who spent approximately a month prior to leaving, taking care of their mortgage, utilities, food purchases, fuel, and various other costs.
The significant expense of daily life was another reason behind the family’s departure from Britain. The parents acknowledged that they were missing crucial moments of their daughters’ growth and hardly saw each other due to the long hours they worked just to make ends meet.
Chris went on to disclose that the second rationale behind his decision not to go back to the UK revolved around the ‘wokeness ideology’.
He stated: “You can’t even utter ‘boo’ to a goose these days. Everyone gets offended, everyone is shocked, which makes people feel uneasy and too frightened to speak up.”
The third point he raised was related to the weather.
Unfortunately, this is something that cannot be altered,” he stated.
If getting out of town for some sunshine becomes unaffordable even just once annually, it might lead to feelings of sadness.
We experience approximately nine months of the year shrouded in darkness and dreariness. When what we call ‘summer’ arrives, it often feels like it rains non-stop; however, occasionally, there can be that exceptional scorching day.
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