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Domestic flights from Udon Thani
News 

New flights from Udon Thani

11th October 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road

Thai Vietjet is planning to launch flights between Udon Thani in the north east of Thailand and Chiang Rai from

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Climbing Mt Kinabalu South Peak
Features Malaysia 

Climbing Mt Kinabalu via the old Mesilau trail

7th October 20193rd April 2025 The Mango Road 6 Comments Stories

The name Kinabalu is derived from the words Aki Nabalu which, in the local Kadazan language, means ‘the revered place of the dead.’

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loi krathong candles in the wind
Events Thailand 

Loi Krathong: Candles in the wind

1st October 201931st October 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments festivals

Loi Krathong, one of the most charming of all Thai festivals, takes place on the on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar. This year that happens to be November 13.

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Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia
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Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia

30th September 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments

Saudi Arabia is planning to boost tourism with the introduction of a multiple entry tourist visa. Residents of 49 countries

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Suvarnabhumi Concourse to gates C1-10
Airports Thailand 

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok

26th September 20196th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments air_eat

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport is Bangkok and Thailand’s main gateway. It is an attractive airport. Opened in 2006

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Green day announce Asia tour dates
Music News 

Green Day Asia tour dates

25th September 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments

Green day Asia Dates American rockers Green Day have announced concert dates for the Asian leg of their Hella Mega

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A shot in the arm for travel
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New flights: Bali, Phuket, Hangzhou

23rd September 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments

Vietnam airlines will launch two new services from Ho Chi Minh City on October 27. The first flight to Bali,

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A Postcard From ... Cambodia 

A model business woman

21st September 20193rd April 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories

I’d arrived at Ta Prohm early to try and beat the crowds. It opens at 07.30, I had 15 minutes to wait. Of course this left me at the mercy of the souvenir vendors.

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New flights to varanai and osaka
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New flights to Varanasi and Osaka

19th September 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments

Air Asia will be launching direct flights between Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport and Varanasi in India.

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Hong Kong International Jazz Festival
Events Hong Kong 

Hong Kong Jazz Festival, 2019

17th September 20192nd May 2023 The Mango Road 1 Comment

The Hong Kong international Jazz Festival will take place from September 22 to 27. The Event kicks off on the

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CONCERTS AND SHOWS


Lady Gaga will be playing four nights at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18th, 19th, 21st and 24th. Tickets here Tickets here
TOUR Alexander Stewart will be bringing his Bleeding Hearts tour to Asia for a few select shows in May. Dates are 24th – The Platform, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 26th – Esplanade Annexe Studio, Singapore; 28th – Future Theater, Bandai Namco Shanghai Cultural Center, Shanghai, China. Tickets here

TOUR Canadian trio Valley will be touring their third album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden in June. dates are: June 3rd – Osaka, BigCat; June 4th – Nagoya, Nagoya Club Quattro; June 5th – Tokyo, Zepp Diver City; June 7th – Shanghai, Modern Sky Lab; June 9th – Bangkok Samyan Mitrtown Hall; June 11th – Taipei, Taipei Legacy; June 13th – Singapore, Capitol Theatre; June 15th – New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, Philippines. Tickets here

FESTIVAL The Rainforest World Music Festival will take to the stage in Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 20th to 22nd. The event, now in its 28th year, showcases traditional and modern music from around the world, as well as local artists.

The theme this year is “Connections: One Earth, One Love” and heading the show will be Al McKay, Guitarist and Musical Director of the highly acclaimed funk/Soul/Jazz outfit, Earth, Wind and Fire. Also on the bill will be Otyken from Siberia and, representing their home, At Adau, who blend ancestral traditions with contemporary world music.

There are also workshops to encourage greater participation in culture and creativity as well as music and dance. And, of course, there will be some awesome food. More info here and tickets here

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