Tourism

Watch how FamilyMart expands Convenience Wear line in Japan

FamilyMart's Convenience Wear line includes many items for travellers such as socks, foldable umbrellas and sunglasses.

Weekend Trip

Sunset yoga, meditation and a 6am ‘fun run’: What it’s like to join a wellness retreat in Phuket

A sunset yoga class is part of the wellness programme at SAii Laguna Phuket.

News analysis

Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan

The policy goal has been to build a ring-fenced fund to support insurance and assistance for tourists more sustainably.

Rain, wind to shorten South Korea’s peak viewing window for cherry blossoms

People walk between blooming cherry trees around Gyeonghwa Station Park in the south-eastern city of Changwon on April 3.

From full houses to five customers a day: How the Iran conflict has hollowed out Bangkok tourism

MWTOURISM - 159, 535, 847: more shots of the empty street in Nana, downtown Bangkok with many empty halal/arabic restaurants along the street. A popular area with Middle East Tourists from countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and even Iran. But now, place has gone all quiet.

All photos taken by May Wong.
All photos taken on March 26, 2026
Location: Nana in downtown Bangkok. A popular and known location among Middle East tourists.

Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam

The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.

From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul

Jeju Island is preparing to resume direct flights from Incheon starting in May after a decade-long suspension.

Batam immigration officer removed for alleged extortion involving tourists from S’pore

There have been reports that Batam's immigration authorities are extorting up to $250 from ASEAN passport holders in exchange for entry into Batam.

20 local governments in Japan, including Hokkaido, introduce new lodging tax

The move highlights a growing effort to address overtourism as the number of foreign visitors rises.

Airbnb adds third-party private car pickups in latest services push

Airbnb is partnering with UK-based airport transfer company Welcome Pickups to offer the service to guests.

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