Travel planning in South East Asia - buses, ferries, flights, railways

Asian budget carrier AirAsia has tabled a proposal which could see the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin added to its constantly expanding network. Thai aviation authority spokesperson Darun Saengchai said that in return for launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, the airline wanted a waiver of landing fees in Hua Hin.

The head of Thailand’s national bus company says new routes to Myanmar are in the pipeline. Jirasak Yaowatchasakul told media sources the initial Transport Company venture in Myanmar would run from Mae Sot on the western border of Thailand to India.

London’s alt op duo Oh Wonder have added a second date to their sold out début gig in Bangkok. Promoter the Viji Corp have announced a second date has been added for 31 July and will actually precede the original scheduled performance on the 1 August.