Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand is set to introduce a new tourism tax, affecting the approximately 800,000 German tourists and millions of other international travelers who visit the country annually. Starting from the winter season of 2025, all foreign tourists will be … Continue reading Thailand Introduces Tourism Tax in winter 2025
Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
BANGKOK — A Batik Air flight en route from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Bangkok was engulfed in smoke on February 24, when a power bank ignited inside an overhead luggage compartment, causing panic among hundreds of passengers. The incident … Continue reading Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing
Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has deported 119 Thai nationals, marking the latest development in a sweeping regional crackdown on illegal cyber-scam operations that have exploited thousands across Southeast Asia. The deportees, comprising 61 men and 58 women, were handed over to … Continue reading Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown
BRANDED RESIDENCES GROWTH IN ASIA SURGES
SINGAPORE – The branded residences market in Asia is soaring as buyers from across the world purchase second homes in “playground cities” or tropical resort destinations. Singapore buyers are leading regional buyers, fuelling the growth of the sector, driven by … Continue reading BRANDED RESIDENCES GROWTH IN ASIA SURGES
La Niña Arrives in Southeast Asia: Cooler and Wetter
SINGAPORE/BANGKOK/HANOI/MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR – The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has officially declared the onset of La Niña in early February, a climate phenomenon known to bring increased rainfall and cooler temperatures to parts of Southeast Asia, including Singapore. However, experts warn … Continue reading La Niña Arrives in Southeast Asia: Cooler and Wetter