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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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26.04.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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26.04.2024
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Kalimantan Island for children - what to visit
As in any other resort areas, on any more or less popular Borneo beach you will find water slides, “banana”, and trampolines. If your child is old enough, he can learn diving. There are some good training centers in Kalimantan, which give international certificates and have many places to dive for the beginners. If a child is too little, you can take him to the playroom that many hotels have. But the main … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
Do you want to bring back home a diamond? No problem there, just remember a few things you need to keep in mind while talking with a seller. First of all – always wrangle. For Indonesians, as well, as for other Asian countries, bargaining is something of a true art. People enjoy the process itself, and no one will tell you the real price from the beginning. Note, that it will be a mistake, to immediately name … Open
Travel guide to Kalimantan Island
Kalimantan is a true paradise for fans of active recreation. For this group of travelers, Bukit Raya Mountain is one of the main landmarks of the region. For local people, the mountain has been a sacred object for thousands of years. The height of this mountain is more than 2,000 meters. According to ancient legends, an army of spirits lives on the top of the mountain. There are many interesting hiking trails on the … Open
Traditions and mentality of Kalimantan Island
The ancient religion of the Dayak people tells to have a Tatau Lale ceremony during a funeral. It is believed, that without the help of the living, the soul of the dead is doomed to a bleak afterlife. That’s why the locals cut a mahogany Sapundu figure, which represents the one, who passed away. There are no rules in creating this symbol, it just should look good. Before the Sapundu they sacrifice animals … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
It is important to remember, that people here like spicy food. Local chefs like different sauces, adding them generously to any dish, and if a sauce is spicy, it’s even better. You may try here locusts, shark fins, and a swallow nest in bullion. However, those delicacies are mostly imported from China, though, it doesn’t make them any less delicious. But it is for you to decide, whether to taste them … Open
Attractions and active leisure
If you have never been diving before, but you want to try, you can attend a training at one of the diving schools in Kalimantan and get an international diving license. If you have no desire to learn all the diving nuances, you may try snorkeling. Due to the water transparency, you will perfectly see the underwater world inhabitants. Some of the best snorkeling places on the island are Sangalaki, Kakaban, and … Open
