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Nordic and Southeast Asian countries join new underwater infrastructure defence initiative

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Multiple countries have launched a new international defence cooperation initiative aimed at protecting critical underwater infrastructure. The “Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges” (GUIDE) was launched in Singapore on …

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Here’s where to find yarn – and a knitting community – in Bangkok

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Finding good yarn in Bangkok can be surprisingly difficult, especially for expats used to larger craft stores and wider selections back home. Options are limited, with small selections typically found …

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Thailand confirms higher airport departure charges for international travellers

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Thailand’s state-controlled airport company Airports of Thailand has confirmed that international passenger service charges will increase by around 50 percent from June 20, 2026, according to Thai Examiner. Under the …

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Thailand questions 60-day visa-free stays again as tourists leave after nine days anyway

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Thailand is once again considering reducing the length of visa-free stays for foreign tourists less than two years after expanding the scheme to 60 days. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak …

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First you hit the mental wall, then the Great Wall: Danes behind one of the toughest marathons

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At around 34 kilometres, marathon runners normally “hit the wall”. The moment where the body begins to shut down and every step feels heavier than the last. At the Great …

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Thai AirAsia cuts 30 percent of flights and suspends routes until October

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Thai AirAsia is cutting its flight capacity by around 30 percent in May and June, while also suspending multiple routes through to October, as soaring fuel prices continue to hit …

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