Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, aims to attract 12 million international visitors and generate a revenue of over 580 billion baht (about US$15.7 billion) thanks to the year-end tourism stimulus measures.

Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Malaysia has tied with the U.S. at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025’s October edition, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide.

Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink has been appointed the Amazing Thailand ambassador for the next 12 months to promote Thailand’s tourism image worldwide.

Vietnam’s passport has slipped four places from last month to 92nd, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 out of 227 destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index’s October ranking.

South Korea issued a “code-black” travel ban for parts of Cambodia on Wednesday and dispatched a team of high-level officials to help nationals lured into working in scam compounds and secure the release of those held against their will.

Foreign tourists flocked to Hanoi’s Train Street last weekend, just days after a train crashed into a café’s tables, sending diners into panic.

Cambodia’s reputation has taken a beating in the eyes of South Koreans amid growing concerns over online scams and the disappearance of hundreds of citizens who entered that country.

A tour guide reportedly forced a group of Chinese tourists traveling in Thailand to purchase goods at a store he recommended, threatening to kick them off a bus if they refused to buy anything.

The Philippines, with a coastline stretching over 36,000 kilometers, has been crowned “Asia’s Leading Beach Destination” at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.