MICHELIN Key Thailand 2025: Hua Hin and Cha-am hotels recognised

Hotels in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi have been recognised in the latest MICHELIN Key awards, with three properties in Hua Hin and one in Cha-am named among Thailand’s best stays for 2025. Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, V Villas Hua Hin,...

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Cambodia-Thailand border temple that once knew no nations

The recent skirmish between Cambodia and Thailand caught Indian attention not because of Buddhist politics but because the fight was over a Hindu temple perched on the border of two Buddhist nations. The temple, known as Preah Vihear, is a grand...

New direct flight route links Chinese tourist city of Zhangjiajie with Singapore

CHANGSHA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A direct air route between Singapore and the tourist city of Zhangjiajie in central China's Hunan Province was launched on Thursday. The new route uses Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, and operates round-trip flights...

Central Asian airlines flock to New Delhi amid visa-free tourism, growing trade

The Delhi airport, reeling from the impact of closure of Pakistan's airspace for Indian airlines, is seeing newer carriers from Central Asia touchdown. Central Asia is the newest addition to the travel story of jet-setting Indians. (Raj K Raj/HT...

Wise to launch travel card in India, open waitlist for customers

Global financial technology company Wise on Friday announced that it will soon launch a travel card in India to tap the country's growing international travel market. The travel card will allow digital onboarding, and users can spend in more than...

Thailand showcases commitment to inclusive tourism at WSAT 2025 in Turin

Thailand reaffirmed its dedication to inclusive tourism at WSAT 2025, highlighting successful models and its growing leadership in accessibility. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its dedication to...

Brit OnlyFans model who admitted trying to smuggle nearly £200,000 worth of Thai drugs into Spain learns her fate

A BRITISH OnlyFans model has been jailed for three years after admitting trying to smuggle almost £200,000 worth of Thai drugs into Spain. Glamorous Clara Wilson, from Huthwaite, Notts, was arrested at Barcelona’s El Prat airport after travelling...

Breakfast-Included Stays most popular Among Indian Travellers: Agoda

With culinary travel on the rise across Asia this year, digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking reveals which Asian travellers are most eager to book accommodations with a complimentary breakfast. According to searches made on Agoda in...

Thailand's Doi Inthanon Plunges to 11∘C as Cold Snap Arrives Early

Holidaymakers are flocking to Thailand's highest peak, Doi Inthanon, after an unexpected cold snap saw temperatures plummet to a frosty 11∘C on Thursday. The early arrival of the chill, coupled with thick, persistent fog, has delighted tourists...

Jorhat tops 2026 travel trends with 493% surge in searches, beats Berlin & Phuket

New Delhi, Oct 10: Picturesque Jorhat has outshone global destinations like Berlin, Langkawi and Phuket to become the top trending destination for Indian travellers in 2026, as per the Skyscanner’s latest ‘Travel Trends Report’, which also reveals...

Mother lodges report after son believed kidnapped for ransom in Thailand, cops say

GEORGE TOWN: A mother has lodged a police report after receiving threats that her son had been kidnapped for ransom in Thailand after going there for work. Penang police confirmed receiving the report from the mother that her son had gone to...

Thailand Is Giving Away 200,000 Free Domestic Flights To Tourists—Here’s How To Get One

Q1. What is the free flight scheme Thailand is planning? Thailand proposes to offer 200,000 free domestic flight tickets (subsidised up to THB 1,750 one-way) to international arrivals from September to November 2025 to promote regional tourism...

Vietnam – Attractive destination for French tourists in summer 2025: French daily

Paris (VNA) - Vietnam has emerged as the most popular Asian destination chosen by French tourists this summer, with visitor numbers growing by 54.7% compared to the same period last year, according to French daily Le Figaro. Amidst global economic...

Thai property sector pushes for 99-year leasehold to attract foreign investment

Thailand’s property industry is calling on the government to extend the maximum foreign leasehold period from 30 years to 99 years, arguing the reform is essential to attract foreign investment and revive an economy struggling with limited growth....

Bangkok steps up push to curb smoking

PUBLISHED : 10 Oct 2025 at 07:10 Bangkok is stepping up the enforcement of its public smoking ban to better protect residents and tourists from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Prof Dr Prakit Vathesatogkit, a health expert and member of the...

Dusit Thani Bangkok earns coveted Michelin Key, reaffirming its place among the world’s finest

Dusit Thani Bangkok, the reimagined flagship of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has been awarded a prestigious Michelin Key – a highly respected...

Thailand seizes nearly 3 million counterfeit items

Hanoi (VNA) - The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand has reported that it had intensified its crackdown on IP infringement, seizing over 2.9 million counterfeit items worth more than 1 billion THB (over 30.7 million USD) during...

Thai Nguyen expects boost in major foreign investment post merger

Thai Nguyen expects boost in major foreign investment post merger Industrial and mineral advantages are expected to open up a new development space for large-scale investment in Thai Nguyen province following its merger with Bac Kan province. Thai...

Holiday tourism boom leads to record highs

Visitors watch a performance at the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Tangshan, Hebei province, on Oct 4. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY The recent National Day holiday bolstered China's tourism market, with both the number of tourists and tourism spending...

Thailand to host 63rd WBC and first-ever WBC Muay Thai Convention, Nov 30 – Dec 5

Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn welcomes the WBC executive delegation as Thailand prepares to showcase Muay Thai to the world during the international convention later this year. BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism...