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Laos Cracks Down on Zero-Dollar Tours to Protect Local Tourism

Laos Cracks Down on Zero-Dollar Tours to Protect Local Tourism

Laos has launched a crackdown on zero-dollar tours, ultra-cheap group trips blamed for diverting spending from local businesses through forc...
Is Bali Safe for Solo Female Travellers in 2026? Areas, Risks & Tips

Is Bali Safe for Solo Female Travellers in 2026? Areas, Risks & Tips

Yes, Bali is safe for solo female travellers in 2026 in Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur and Uluwatu with normal precautions. The real risks ar...
Bali Has More Vehicles Than People as Traffic Crisis Grows

Bali Has More Vehicles Than People as Traffic Crisis Grows

Bali now has more registered vehicles than people, with gridlock in Canggu, Ubud and South Kuta fuelling a transport crisis and new tram deb...
Thai Airways Sets 66-Route Winter Schedule from Bangkok

Thai Airways Sets 66-Route Winter Schedule from Bangkok

Thai Airways will operate 66 routes in winter 2026-27 from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, adding frequencies to Europe, Japan and Australia and peak...
How Much Does a Malaysia Trip Cost from India in 2026? (Flights, Hotels & Daily Budget)

How Much Does a Malaysia Trip Cost from India in 2026? (Flights, Hotels & Daily Budget)

A Malaysia trip from India in 2026 costs INR 42,000 to 65,000 per person for 5 days on a budget and INR 68,000 to 98,000 for 7 days mid-rang...
Singapore Defers SAF Levy for Cargo as Passenger Levy Proceeds

Singapore Defers SAF Levy for Cargo as Passenger Levy Proceeds

Singapore will defer its sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo while the passenger levy proceeds from January 2027, balancing Changi...
Indonesia Takes Legal Action on 21 Firms Over 11,400ha Fires

Indonesia Takes Legal Action on 21 Firms Over 11,400ha Fires

Indonesia's Environment Ministry is pursuing 21 firms after fires scorched 11,404.69 hectares across seven provinces, with monitoring signs...
Can You Drink Tap Water in Thailand in 2026?

Can You Drink Tap Water in Thailand in 2026?

You cannot drink tap water in Thailand in 2026. Treatment at the plant meets WHO standards but ageing pipes and tanks recontaminate it. Drin...