A Japanese pub has sparked backlash after introducing an unusual soft ban on customers aged 40 and above, saying the move is aimed at reducing noise and creating a more enjoyable atmosphere for younger patrons.

An Australian woman died after her backpack caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain and she became suspended mid-air, police said Monday.

Southeast Asia’s tourism sector reached a major milestone in 2025, with international arrivals climbing to 144 million, a 13.4% increase year on year.

A coffee filter made from titanium and costing VND26.8 million (US$1,030) has ignited a debate on social media since hitting the market.

China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world’s largest annual human migration, kicked off on Feb. 2 ahead of an extended Chinese New Year holiday.

Police in Thailand’s Phuket have fined two French tourists 5,000 baht (US$158) each after a video showing them engaging in a sex act on a tuk-tuk circulated widely on social media.

Thai authorities have denied entry to a 41-year-old Russian national for disruptive behavior aboard a flight from Nha Trang to Bangkok.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially appointed Lalisa Manobal, also known as Lisa from girl band Blackpink, as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador with the launch of the “Feel All the Feelings” campaign at Wat Arun Ratchawararam.

Phu Quoc, voted Asia’s most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has been named among the destinations “that will steal the spotlight” worldwide in 2026 by What’s On, one of the UAE’s most influential lifestyle and travel magazines.

Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been honored with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this regional recognition.