Balut, a fertilized duck egg complete with a developing embryo and one of the Philippines’ most popular street foods, have been listed among 10 worst rated dishes in Southeast Asia by international magazine TasteAtlas.

A fire broke out at the JA Plus hotel in Pattaya on May 21, with many foreign tourists reportedly trapped inside the building as panic spread among guests.

Authorities and tourism businesses in Dong Nai City are considering plans to attract international passengers passing through Long Thanh International Airport, including tourism products designed for short layovers of a few hours.

The backpackers in Khao San Road, a Bangkok thoroughfare famous for its wild nightlife, are waking up this week with an extra headache: The Thai government is set to shorten the length of visa-free stays.

The government has issued a decree requiring inbound, outbound and transit travelers to submit health declarations in accordance with regulations.

Tour packages for the 2026 World Cup are being sold for nearly VND2 billion (US$76,000), with football fans offered seats close to the pitch and access to exclusive VIP lounges during the final.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has drawn global attention to China’s expanding infrastructure after sharing a video showcasing the Chongqing East Railway Station, a major high-speed rail hub in southwest China.

Thailand reclaimed its status as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for Chinese tourists in the first quarter of 2026 with 1.49 million visitors, a 12% increase from a year earlier.

During their friendly visit to Da Nang, members of the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Charlottetown frigate were captivated by the atmosphere of Hoi An ancient town and tried their hand at making traditional lanterns.

South Korean authorities are investigating a security lapse at Incheon International Airport after a passenger boarded an international flight carrying a small kitchen knife that went undetected during screening.