Australian tourist jailed 10 days for stealing at Singapore Changi Airport
A court in Singapore sentenced an Australian man to 10 days in jail for stealing almost S$3,500 (US$2,679) worth of items from multiple shops at Changi Airport.
Couple removed from Da Nang-Hong Kong flight after onboard brawl
Budget airline HK Express removed two passengers from a Da Nang–Hong Kong flight after their dispute escalated before take-off.
Week-long flooding ruins Hoi An icons
Instead of lasting a couple days like in previous years, monsoon flooding in Hoi An has been persistent for a week and shows no signs of receding.
What tourists need to know as Thailand begins year-long mourning for queen mother’s death
Some tourist landmarks remain closed for royal ceremonies, and visitors are encouraged to wear respectful clothing as Thailand begins a year of mourning for Queen Mother Sirikit.
World’s second most visited country no longer top short-haul destination for Britons
Greece has surpassed Spain to be named “Short-Haul Destination of the Year” in the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards thanks to accessible direct flights.
Billionaire Jensen Huang joins Samsung, Hyundai chiefs for Seoul’s popular fried chicken
A dinner of three tech billionaires at a modest yet popular fried chicken franchise in Seoul has drawn global attention, highlighting how Koreans transform everyday eating habits into cultural icons.
Tourism agencies urge promotions as Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest economy expects arrivals to drop to 32 million
With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request “Quick Win” stimulus measures.
Australian cruise canceled after death of tourist abandoned on island
A cruise around Australia was canceled after an elderly passenger was left behind on a remote island and found dead a day later.
United Airlines returns to Thailand after 11 years with new Los Angeles – Bangkok route
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially welcomed United Airlines’ inaugural flight UA820 on the Los Angeles – Bangkok route, marking the first direct service by a U.S. carrier to Thailand in over 11 years.
Inside ancient villa where Vietnamese luxury retail tycoon’s daughter and Dubai fiancé pose for wedding photos
Two Temple Place, where fashionista Tien Nguyen—daughter of Vietnam’s luxury mogul Jonathan Hanh Nguyen—and her fiancé Justin Cohen took their wedding photos, is known for lavish Gothic architecture, commanding a daily rental fee of £8,000 (US$10,559).
