Thailand Airport Passenger Fee to Rise for International Departures in June 2026
Thailand will raise the passenger service charge for international departures at six AOT airports from June 20, 2026. Here is what travelers should kn...
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Thailand Moves to Cut Visa-Free Tourist Stays to 30 Days
Thailand has approved cancelling its blanket 60-day visa-free stay policy, with most travelers expected to return to about 30 days. Official start dat...
IRCTC Opens Indore to Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train for June 2026
IRCTC’s 9-night Indore–Nepal Bharat Gaurav package departs June 12, 2026, with stops for Chitwan, Pokhara, Manakamana and Kathmandu.
Laos Adds Hotel Confirmation Requirement for Organized Tourist Trips
Tour operators bringing tourists into Laos may now need confirmed hotel bookings for every night, with possible impacts for group trips and organized ...
Bali Tourist Visa Holders Warned to Avoid Unapproved Work-Like Activities
Tourists in Bali should check visa limits before unpaid work, promotions, content jobs or service exchanges. Immigration enforcement remains active.
Ho Chi Minh City Adds River, Heritage and Helicopter Tours for Summer 2026
Ho Chi Minh City is expanding summer tourism with Saigon River cruises, heritage tours, metro-linked trips and helicopter sightseeing options.
Yeh Malet Lake Reopens as a Quieter Nature Escape in East Bali
Yeh Malet Lake in Karangasem has been cleared after years of overgrowth, giving Bali visitors a quieter nature stop near Padangbai.
Cambodia plans new tourism circuits linking Siem Reap with nearby provinces
Cambodia is planning inter-provincial tourism routes from Siem Reap to nearby provinces, but details are still being developed.
Vietnam introduces digital arrival card at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Vietnam now requires a pre-arrival digital declaration for many foreign travelers entering through Ho Chi Minh City airport.