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Southeast Asia's second largest economy revises tourism strategy, still targets 38 million visitors despite earthquake

Southeast Asia's second largest economy revises tourism strategy, still targets 38 million visitors despite earthquake

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, is maintaining its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals at 38 million this year despite the powerful earthquake that rocked Southeast Asia last week.
Thailand launches digital arrival card system to cut immigration wait time

Thailand launches digital arrival card system to cut immigration wait time

Which Southeast Asian countries are world's best for digital nomads?

Which Southeast Asian countries are world's best for digital nomads?

49-storey 'Ghost Tower' in Bangkok goes viral after surviving powerful earthquake

49-storey 'Ghost Tower' in Bangkok goes viral after surviving powerful earthquake

The Sathorn Unique Tower, a 49-story building abandoned for decades in Thailand's Bangkok, recently went viral on social media after miraculously surviving a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that shook Southeast Asia.
April 3, 2025 | 05:52 am GMT+7
Asia's most loved country launches 27 international flight routes for tourism boost

Asia's most loved country launches 27 international flight routes for tourism boost

Malaysia, voted Asia's most loved country, has announced plans to introduce 27 new international flight routes this year as part of its efforts to spur tourism.
April 2, 2025 | 02:29 pm GMT+7
King and Queen of Belgium enjoy egg coffee in Hanoi

King and Queen of Belgium enjoy egg coffee in Hanoi

Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde enjoyed egg coffee at a shop in Hanoi's Old Quarter on Tuesday during their state visit to Vietnam.
April 2, 2025 | 01:23 pm GMT+7
Tourists flock to world's most favorite destination to take photos with cherry blossoms

Tourists flock to world's most favorite destination to take photos with cherry blossoms

Tourists marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees this week at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts, but also life’s fleeting impermanence.
April 2, 2025 | 01:22 pm GMT+7
Tourists cancel plans to Thailand for Songkran celebrations after deadly earthquake

Tourists cancel plans to Thailand for Songkran celebrations after deadly earthquake

Many tourists have canceled visits to Bangkok during Songkran in mid-April in the Thai capital due to safety concerns after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar shook Southeast Asia.
April 2, 2025 | 10:08 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's largest economy operates auto gates at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Southeast Asia's largest economy operates auto gates at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, is operating 98 auto gates to streamline immigration inspections during the annual Eid al-Fitr exodus.
April 2, 2025 | 10:07 am GMT+7
Is Vietnam's 10-year golden visa on the cards?

Is Vietnam's 10-year golden visa on the cards?

Vietnam's Tourism Advisory Board wants the government to consider options like a "golden visa" valid for five to 10 years to be able to compete with neighboring countries.
April 1, 2025 | 04:03 pm GMT+7
Bali-Melbourne flight forced to turn back after passenger attempts to open aircraft door

Bali-Melbourne flight forced to turn back after passenger attempts to open aircraft door

A Jetstar flight from Bali to Melbourne was forced to turn back after a female passenger attempted to open the plane door midair.
April 1, 2025 | 02:44 pm GMT+7
Singaporean YouTuber Jianhao Tan shocked by earthquake during Bangkok trip

Singaporean YouTuber Jianhao Tan shocked by earthquake during Bangkok trip

Singaporean influencer Jianhao Tan and his family were on holiday in Bangkok when a powerful earthquake in Myanmar sent tremors through the Thai capital, leaving them shocked and fearful.
April 1, 2025 | 02:18 pm GMT+7
Vietnam PM continues advocating for visa relaxations to boost tourism

Vietnam PM continues advocating for visa relaxations to boost tourism

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has once again urged ministries to consider expanding visa policies to stimulate tourism growth and position Vietnam as a safe and welcoming destination.
April 1, 2025 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
Asia's most beautiful island deemed among world's most overrated places

Asia's most beautiful island deemed among world's most overrated places

Though Indonesia's Bali was continuously voted Asia's most beautiful island, Reddit users have listed it one of most overrated destinations due to pollution and overcrowding.
April 1, 2025 | 10:44 am GMT+7
Vietnam Airlines resumes flights to Hong Kong, opens new Da Nang-Bangkok route

Vietnam Airlines resumes flights to Hong Kong, opens new Da Nang-Bangkok route

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines resumed flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hong Kong on Monday and inaugurated a new direct route connecting Thailand's Bangkok and Vietnam's Da Nang amid growing tourism demand.
April 1, 2025 | 09:07 am GMT+7
Southeast Asia's second largest economy fears decline in foreign arrivals after deadly earthquake

Southeast Asia's second largest economy fears decline in foreign arrivals after deadly earthquake

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, could see a 10% to 15% drop in foreign arrivals over the next two weeks following a massive earthquake in Myanmar that sent tremors through Bangkok.
April 1, 2025 | 07:55 am GMT+7
Singapore deports 9 foreigners for illegal activities at Changi Airport

Singapore deports 9 foreigners for illegal activities at Changi Airport

Nine foreign travelers will be deported and banned from returning to Singapore after they were found approaching fellow nationals at Changi Airport to transport gold and mobile phones back to their home countries.
April 1, 2025 | 06:32 am GMT+7
Russian demand for travel to Vietnam surges thanks to flight resumption, strong rubble

Russian demand for travel to Vietnam surges thanks to flight resumption, strong rubble

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has reported a sharp increase in the number of Russian tourists traveling to Vietnam, not only during the autumn and winter seasons but also for May holidays and summer vacations.
April 1, 2025 | 06:31 am GMT+7
Thailand to hold Songkran festival as planned despite safety concerns following Myanmar earthquake

Thailand to hold Songkran festival as planned despite safety concerns following Myanmar earthquake

The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirmed on Monday that Songkran celebrations across the country would proceed as scheduled.
April 1, 2025 | 06:04 am GMT+7
Water from rooftop pool in China cascades like waterfall after Myanmar earthquake

Water from rooftop pool in China cascades like waterfall after Myanmar earthquake

A viral video captured the moment when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused water from a pool atop a high-rise building in China's Yunnan Province to cascade onto a street below, sweeping away pedestrians.
March 31, 2025 | 10:52 am GMT+7
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