PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that PATA Travel Mart 2025 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 26-28, 2025. This announcement, made by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid during the closing of the PATA … Continue reading PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
HANOI– Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for orchestrating the world’s largest banking fraud. Found guilty of misappropriating $27 billion and embezzling $12 billion via Saigon Commercial Bank, her punishment is … Continue reading Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
Malaysian Officials Warn of Worst Flooding in a Decade
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities have issued a grave warning of the worst flooding in a decade, set to hit Kelantan and nearby regions in the coming days. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi compared the potential devastation to the catastrophic … Continue reading Malaysian Officials Warn of Worst Flooding in a Decade
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced today on its intent to issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity, citing evidence of the systematic persecution and deportation of the Rohingya. … Continue reading ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
TAT and EVA Air to Boost Tourism to Thailand
BANGKOK/TAIPEI —The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and EVA Air have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Thailand’s appeal as a global travel destination by signing a four-year Letter of Intent (LOI). This renewed partnership aims to drive tourism growth from … Continue reading TAT and EVA Air to Boost Tourism to Thailand
Southeast Asia is gearing up for winter tourism
BANGKOK – The cold winter months in Europe are driving more travelers to the warm climates of Southeast Asia. To accommodate the increasing number of visitors, countries in the region have been intensively preparing for the winter tourism season. Expansion … Continue reading Southeast Asia is gearing up for winter tourism