Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
UAE hotels find peace in war, go for renovations and upgradesPremium hotels in Dubai are undertaking renovations. This is happening due to a slowdown in tourist numbers. Some hotels will close for up ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war endsWorld Bank President Ajay Banga says he's determined to ensure that finance officials stay focused on those longer-term challenges like cre...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Thailand-Cambodia clash: Is it safe to travel to these countries now?Thailand has increased security along its Cambodian border. Travel and tourism across the rest of the nation remain unaffected. New restric...
11 Dec, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
World’s most visited city in 2025 is not in Europe but in AsiaBangkok has been named the world’s most visited city for 2025, attracting about 30.3 million arrivals, according to Euromonitor. Asian dest...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Air India Express launches direct flights from Bengaluru to Jeddah, Kuwait, RiyadhAir India Express is launching direct flights from Bengaluru to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, starting October 26. These n...
10 Oct, 2025, 08.34 PM IST
Thailand to introduce tourist tax for visitors soonThailand's new tourism minister plans to finally implement a 300-baht tourism tax, approved in February 2023, for visitor insurance and inf...
06 Oct, 2025, 01.40 PM IST
Thailand proposes to fund free domestic flights to international touristsThailand is set to launch a THB 700 million initiative offering free domestic flights to international tourists, aiming to attract 200,000 ...
21 Aug, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
US visa wait times improve marginally in India, but still among longest globally; Here's where you can apply insteadIndians seeking US B1/B2 visas still encounter lengthy interview wait times. Mumbai and Hyderabad average three months. Chennai faces eight...
11 Aug, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Thailand puts tourist entry fee on hold until 2026Thailand has postponed the implementation of its tourist entry fee, initially planned for 2025, to mid-2026 due to weaker-than-expected tou...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
IndiGo and Jetstar sign codeshare agreement to expand travel connectivity to Australia, New ZealandIndiGo and Jetstar have established a codeshare agreement to improve air travel between India, Australia, and New Zealand. Starting Septemb...
15 Jul, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis, disrupting $1 billion marijuana industryThailand is moving to recriminalize cannabis, reversing its 2022 decriminalization and impacting a marijuana industry valued at over $1 bil...
26 Jun, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Thailand welcomes over 1 million Indian tourists by mid-2025Thailand has already welcomed over one million Indian tourists by mid-June 2025, signaling a strong rebound in its tourism sector. This sur...
18 Jun, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Indigo launches direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi starting JuneBhubaneswar will soon have direct flights to Abu Dhabi starting June 2025, under the B-MAAN initiative, announced by the Odisha CMO. IndiGo...
09 May, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
PM Modi to reinforce India's role in strengthening regional cooperation: BIMSTEC Secy GenPrime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, highlighting India's role in enhancing regional cooperation. The summ...
04 Apr, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
World's top 10 cities revealed. Major European capital fails to make the cutParis has been named the world’s most attractive city for the fourth consecutive year in Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinati...
05 Dec, 2024, 01.24 PM IST