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Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
Indian companies pitch products, seek partnerships at mega tech trade event in TaiwanWhile the event witnessed significant participation from Indian buyers, a handful of Indian companies also exhibited at COMPUTEX 2026, whic...
Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
From Mahatma Gandhi to Narendra Modi: India's biggest brand ambassador is now the Prime Minister, says ShekhawatIndia's global image has transformed, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He added that previously the country's perception was l...
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
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...
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
Thailand eyes a new rule that could change your travel plansThailand plans to implement compulsory health insurance for all foreign visitors, including tourists and workers, to mitigate unpaid medica...
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streetsAcross Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten li...
Thailand projects fewer tourists due to Mideast warThailand's economic growth and tourist arrivals are forecast to drop this year as the Middle East war roils global energy prices, the finan...
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
Thailand reviews visa-free entry system over compliance gapsThailand is reviewing its visa-free entry for tourists from over 90 countries due to compliance gaps and misuse of entry rules. The governm...