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Bangkok-Gaya flight operations resume
International flights from Bangkok to Gaya have resumed, welcoming 118 tourists and devotees to Bodh Gaya. Over 1,250 monks and nuns participated in a robe offering ceremony, marking the end of their rainy retreat. This renewed connectivity is set...

Three airlines expand Japan routes as strong baht fuels Thai outbound travel
However, over the past weekend, Thai Vietjet announced that its flight launch plans had been affected by the United States government shutdown, which has caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend the issuance of new aircraft...

Taiwan Touts “AI Island” Vision at 114th National Day Celebration in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Taiwan showcased its ambitions to become a global “AI Island” at a grand celebration marking the 114th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Bangkok. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand hosted over 1,000...

Sojern’s Holiday Travel Trends 2025 reveal cost-conscious, comfort-driven travel patterns
Sojern’s latest global travel trends show holidaymakers staying closer to home, booking later, and prioritising affordability, comfort, and regional experiences. Sojern, the digital marketing platform specialised in travel and hospitality, has...

More Indians travel solo this festive season, Atlys data shows
Indian travelers are changing holiday traditions. Solo trips and millennials are driving a surge in international travel during festive periods. Short-haul destinations like UAE and Thailand are popular. Germany is a top Schengen choice,...

Bridging cultures and tourism as ‘Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night 2025’ strengthens ties with China
Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn presides over the opening of the “Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night 2025” at One Bangkok, celebrating 50 years of Thailand–China relations and reaffirming Thailand’s readiness to welcome...

Hotels, resorts accused of charging too many 'fees,' sending fed-up vacationers overseas
Fox News Digital asked travelers in Las Vegas this week about the most surprising costs and fees they've seen during their trip as tourism numbers keep dropping for Sin City. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More Americans are packing...

Over 300,000 migrant workers in Thai are jobless due to COVID-19...
More than 300,000 Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand are facing unemployment due to COVID-19 pandemic, said Htoo Chit, Executive Director of the Foundation for Education and Development based in Thailand during a webinar held at Yangon Journalism...

He did it! Erik ‘the Animal’ Luis triumphs in Bangkok bout
GO, Erik the Animal! Newbury’s own martial arts hero has triumphed in Thailand - to the delight of friends and family back home in the Newbury and Thatcham area. He won! Family and friends celebrate Erik Luis' epic Thailand bout triumphProud...

Cebu Pacific offers P10 base fare in ‘Super Seat Fest’ sale for 2026 travel
Cebu Pacific announced on Tuesday its “Super Seat Fest,” offering flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as P10 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges, for travel in 2026. The seat sale, timed for the...

Traveller reveals why adding 15,000 miles to his journey instead of booking a direct flight was worth it
A savvy traveller who was dubbed 'crazy' for adding an extra 15,000 miles to his round trip from London to Bangkok has explained why it was worth the weeks spent cramped in economy seating. The globetrotter, who goes by u/Flashy-Jaguar-2880 on...
India and Thailand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
India and Thailand have formally upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership, signalling a new chapter in a bilateral relationship that stretches back millennia but has struggled to reach its full economic potential. The official...

Holiday Travel Trends 2025: Cost, Comfort, and Closer-to-Home Trips
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for hospitality, today unveils its latest year-over-year (YoY) travel trends ahead of the 2025 holiday season. As travelers worldwide navigate...

'Foreign tourists have disappeared': Udaipur's top hotelier pitches for tax cut to bring them back to India
India has, in recent years, witnessed a steady decline in foreign tourist arrivals. In 2024, the country recorded just 99.52 lakh foreign visitors - fewer than much smaller nations like Vietnam and Thailand. Vietnam attracted about 17.6 million...

The 10 best things to do in Thailand
Thailand has ruled supreme as a tourist destination for many years, and that shining status shows no hint of losing its glimmer. It's no wonder – this Southeast Asian titan boasts world-class cuisine, raucous nightlife, stunning landscapes and...
Traveloka’s 10.10 travel sale offers up to 50% off flights, hotels and activities across APAC for Singapore travellers
SINGAPORE: Traveloka launched its 10.10 travel sale, which runs until this Friday (Oct 10), offering up to 50% off flights, hotels, and activities across the Asia Pacific. This comes as more Singaporeans are seeking wellness breaks as a way to...

The 7 best places for solo travelers in Southeast Asia
One day you're staring at waterfalls; the next, skyscrapers. As one of the smaller subregions in the world, Southeast Asia is incredible, with diverse cultures and landscapes that stand vividly distinct once you cross borders. For the solo...

The Medical Travel Company Bags $4.5 Mn To Offer Medical Tourism Solutions
Dineout cofounders’ new healthtech startup The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) has raised $4.5 Mn (around INR 40 Cr) in a seed funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Kriscore Capital, Ben Stokes, Jofra...
Thailand hopes beauty pageants and races can keep this humble farm animal from being wiped out
Thailand kicked off its annual water buffalo festival on Monday in the eastern province of Chonburi, with an aim to celebrate the animals at a time when their contribution to agriculture has been replaced by tractors and other modern devices. The...