Phuket Airport Adds Automated Passport Gates for International Departures
Phuket International Airport is preparing to open automated passport-control gates for international departures on June 13, 2026. The new Automatic Bo...
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Bali Villa Rentals Face Tighter Licensing Checks, Not an OTA Ban
Travelers booking private villas in Bali should expect more scrutiny around whether accommodation listings are legally registered. Indonesia’s Ministr...
Virgin Australia to Launch Direct Canberra–Bali Flights in June 2026
Virgin Australia will launch direct flights between Canberra and Bali from 22 June 2026, giving travellers from the Australian Capital Territory and s...
Japan Raises Legal Caps for Visa and Residency Fees
Japan has enacted immigration law changes that allow the government to sharply raise fees for several residence-related procedures and to introduce a ...
New Keelung–Ishigaki Ferry Gives Travelers Another Route Between Taiwan and Japan
A new international ferry route has started between Keelung, Taiwan and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, giving travelers a direct sea op...
Bali Immigration Checks Put Canggu Workers and Digital Nomads on Notice
Foreign visitors staying in Bali should expect closer immigration checks around work, business activity and visa conditions, especially in high-traffi...
Tomorrowland Thailand 2026: Pattaya Travel Planning for December Festival Dates
Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 is now a confirmed major travel event for Pattaya, with the festival scheduled for 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Pa...
Thailand Airport Passenger Fee to Rise for International Departures in June 2026
International travelers flying out of Thailand through the country’s main Airports of Thailand (AOT) airports should expect a higher passenger service...
Thailand Moves to Cut Visa-Free Tourist Stays to 30 Days
Update from 19 May 2026: Thai media citing Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul now report that the Cabinet has approved cancelling ...