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A local distillery in Laos that was previously linked to a deadly methanol poisoning case now claims it has been cleared of wrongdoing, according to The Age. The case, which …
Deadly methanol case in Laos: Distillery breaks silence and claims innocence Read More
Chaos broke out at a popular Pattaya viewpoint when a pickup truck suddenly tore through railings and plunged onto the beach below. The dramatic incident happened on Saturday afternoon during …
Swedish pensioner crashes pickup off Pattaya viewpoint during Songkran rush Read More
Carlsberg Group and WWF Denmark are continuing their partnership to protect water resources in Asia. The collaboration now enters its third phase, running from 2026 to 2028. The partnership will …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More
A luxury condominium in Phuket became the scene of a high-profile arrest this week, when Thai police detained a Swedish man wanted under an international warrant, Phuket HotNews reports. The …
Alleged mafia-linked Swedish fugitive arrested in Phuket after Interpol alert Read More
Thailand’s new tourism minister has set an ambitious goal: to push tourism revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels within four years, Bangkok Post reports. Just days after taking office, Surasak Phancharoenworakul said …
Thailand aims to exceed pre-Covid tourism income within four years Read More
A new requirement is on the way for travellers heading to Europe, and for many in Asia, it will change how trips are planned. The European Union is preparing to …
New EU entry rule will affect travellers from Asia Read More
The Philippines has taken the top spot worldwide for outsourcing talent. A new report from Ataraxis ranks the country as number one out of 193 nations in its Global Outsourcing …
Philippines leads global race for outsourcing talent Read More
A series of sophisticated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure has exposed a hard truth: prevention is no longer enough. Long-term resilience is needed. And here, Finland’s model is drawing attention, Rsis …
Cyber threats push Singapore to learn from Finland’s security model Read More
Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, has filed new lawsuits against two journalists over reporting linked to Thai berry pickers in Finland, according to Human Rights Watch. …
Thai minister changed his mind: Sues journalists after earlier plans to drop the case Read More
Hong Kong company Panama Ports Company (PPC) has filed a $2 billion arbitration case against Danish shipping giant Maersk, Free Malaysia Today reports. PPC says Maersk helped Panama take over …
Danish Maersk sued by Hong Kong company: “Maersk undermined the contract” Read More
Laos is under pressure after a series of incidents involving foreign tourists, and authorities are now moving to tighten safety rules across the tourism sector, according to Travel and Tour …
Tourist deaths in Laos spark action: Government tries to win back trust among visitors Read More
In a move set to reshape its tourism future, Brunei is rolling out visa-free access to citizens from more than 90 countries, Travel and Tour World reports. Among them are …
Brunei opens visa-free access to 90 countries to boost tourism Read More
More than 1,253 people are now suing Norwegian telecom giant Telenor over claims it shared sensitive user data with Myanmar’s military junta, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in Norway …
Telenor sued over Myanmar data leak: “We could not play Russian roulette” Read More
Thailand has introduced fuel subsidies and frozen public transport fares after a sharp jump in fuel prices. The move follows a sudden increase of 6 baht per litre in late …
Fuel prices rising: Transport fares frozen in Thailand this April Read More
Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Relaxed visa rules, low living costs and a lifestyle heavily promoted on social media continue to attract visitors to places …
Online scams and financial troubles are leaving more foreigners homeless in Thailand Read More
Bangkok is gearing up for one of the busiest travel periods of the year as the Songkran festival approaches. State-run Transport Co Ltd, also known as Bor Kor Sor, has …
Extra buses and frozen bus fares for Songkran Read More
Malaysia Airlines is expanding its network with new routes to China and Japan. The airline will launch flights between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen and Changsha between July and September 2026. …
While flights are being cut across Asia one airline is going the opposite way Read More
Bangkok is gearing up for one of its most unique Songkran celebrations yet. This year, all water-splashing festivities across the city will be strictly alcohol-free, and activities will wrap up …
Bangkok declares alcohol-free Songkran to ensure safety Read More
Flight tickets with AirAsia are getting significantly more expensive. The increase comes as jet fuel prices have more than doubled in recent weeks, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle …
AirAsia raises ticket prices up to 40 percent: – It’s unavoidable Read More
Several airlines in Thailand have suspended routes as fuel prices rise sharply. The changes come after fuel prices surged amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to Thaiger. Thai …
Airlines cut routes for several months in Thailand as fuel costs keep rising Read More
Ferry fares are set to jump dramatically this Friday. For the first time in ten years, prices are rising as diesel costs soar, a consequence of global fuel instability, Bangkok …
Ferry fares to Koh Chang rise for the first time in 10 years Read More
After a previous controversy over Taiwanese nationals being registered as “Chinese” on Danish residence permits, tensions have now escalated. Taiwan has revoked certain privileges granted to Danish diplomatic staff, marking …
Taiwan cuts privileges for Danish diplomats over “China” label Read More
Thailand has long required tourists to prove they have sufficient funds upon arrival: 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family for tourist visas and visa-exempt entries. Visa-on-arrival travelers …
Thailand reinforces cash requirement at immigration Read More
Airlines across Asia are cancelling flights as the Middle East conflict tightens jet fuel supplies and pushes prices higher, Bangkok Post reports. In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has cut 23 domestic …
Jet fuel shortages force Asian airlines to cancel flights Read More
Travellers flying in Asia may soon need to rethink what they pack in their hand luggage. New international safety rules now limit passengers to carrying a maximum of two power …
Flying soon? You may not be allowed to do this anymore Read More
Sophia Lanawan sits in her office in Copenhagen. Her voice, warm and reflective, carries easily over the phone. There is a calmness to her words, but underneath, you can hear …
With Filipino roots and a Danish upbringing, Sophia found her path in New York’s green fashion Read More
A costly problem is forcing Thailand to rethink how visitors enter the country. Authorities are now considering making travel insurance mandatory for international tourists, as unpaid medical bills continue to …
Thailand considers mandatory insurance for tourists Read More
Air travel across Asia is under pressure right now. On April 5, thousands of travellers are experiencing delays and cancellations as widespread disruptions hit major airports across China, Japan, South …
Thousands of flights delayed across Asia as storms hit major hubs Read More
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida are scheduled to pay an official visit to Sweden from 29 April to 2 May 2026, according to a Thai-language announcement circulating in …
Thailand’s King and Queen to pay official visit to Sweden Read More
Thai Airways is enforcing a new rule that limits passengers to carrying no more than two power banks each, and strictly prohibits using or charging them during flights, Bangkok Post …
Thai Airways tightens power bank rules for passengers Read More
Foreigners in Vietnam could now face faster deportation under sweeping new rules that came into force this week. The changes allow authorities to remove people more quickly if they fail …
Break the rules and you’re gone: Vietnam tightens deportation laws Read More
Truls Möregårdh delivered an impressive performance at the ITTF World Cup in Macao, advancing to the quarterfinals after a dominant win, SVT Sport reports. The Swedish player defeated Germany’s Patrick …
Swedish table tennis star impresses in China: “He’s special” Read More
A Thai youth football team is set to travel to Sweden this summer after winning a national tournament in Bangkok, MGR Online reports. Futboys X Pattaya United secured first place …
Thai youth team heads to Sweden after tournament win Read More
Northern Thailand is heading into Songkran under a blanket of toxic smog. And tourists are staying away. Chiang Mai was this week ranked the most polluted city in the world, …
Toxic smog hits Chiang Mai: Tourists flee as Songkran approaches Read More
A hot air balloon carrying tourists collided with power lines in Vang Vieng, Laos, during a sunset flight on March 26, according to a video shared by Newsflare. The incident …
Tourist balloon slams into power lines in Laos Read More
Despite conflict in the Middle East, Malaysia’s tourism machine is still moving forward. Malaysia recorded more than 2.8 million international visitors between March 1 and March 26 this year, Malay …
Tourism boom in Malaysia despite war abroad Read More
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing at least one person and triggering tsunami fears across the region, Al Jazeera reports. The quake, measured at magnitude 7.4, hit …
Strong earthquake hits Indonesia: One person dead Read More Thailand’s strengthening currency is raising concerns across the tourism industry, Bangkok Post reports. The baht is currently trading between 30 and 32 per US dollar and has appreciated significantly in …
Thailand’s travel sector faces pressure from stronger currency and rising costs Read More
Passengers travelling to and from Thailand are being warned to take extra care of their belongings after a rise in credit card thefts during flights, according to Thai authorities. The …
Credit card theft tops 8 million baht: Immigration police now warn passengers Read More
Thailand is planning to introduce a 300 baht (around USD 9) entry fee for foreign tourists arriving by air in 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and …
Entering Thailand could soon cost you extra: Visitors must pay on arrival Read More
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension has removed four companies from its investment portfolio due to their involvement in nuclear weapons production outside the European Union, Markets Group reports. Three of the …
Danish pension fund excludes Chinese companies involved in nuclear weapons Read More
On March 30, 2026, the United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran, the UAE Ministry of Defence reports. Since the beginning …
Indonesian and Swedish citizens injured in UAE missile and drone attacks Read More
23-year-old Regine Mai from Juelsminde, Denmark is spending her final days preparing for what could become the biggest challenge of her life: climbing Mount Everest – and potentially becoming the …
Regine to become the youngest Dane on top of the world: “I’m more afraid of cycling without a helmet than climbing Everest” Read More
Authorities in Laos are warning the public about thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and a risk of hail in some areas. According to Xinhua, citing the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, …
After hail chaos in Vientiane: More storms could be on the way Read More
A 23-year-old Finnish national was taken into custody in Davao City after allegedly hitting a traffic enforcer while attempting to flee, ABS CBN reports. The man, identified as “Erik,” had …
Finnish man arrested after hitting traffic enforcer in the Philippines Read More
Airlines in Asia are raising fares and reducing flight operations as jet fuel prices surge following the conflict in the Middle East. Jet fuel prices have surged sharply, with some …
Rising oil prices hit tourism in Asia as flight and transport costs surge Read More
Foreign travelers to Thailand are being warned about fraudulent websites charging fees for the country’s digital arrival card, Bangkok Post reports. The system, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card …
Tourists warned against fake Thailand arrival card websites Read More Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
China Southern Airlines has launched the first direct flight linking Beijing and Helsinki. The new route began operations from Beijing Daxing International Airport on 29 March. The service will run …
China Southern launches first direct Beijing–Helsinki route Read More
Bangkok is once again at the center of Thailand’s tourism success. When digital travel platform Agoda revealed its 2025 Gold Circle Awards, the Thai capital stood out with nearly 100 …
Thailand ranks among world’s best hotels in Agoda awards Read More