Thailand’s Proposed 450-Baht Tourist Fee Nears Consultation Deadline
Thailand’s proposed 450-baht fee for foreign visitors remains under consultation until September 28. No start date has been approved.
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Tencent’s TenPayGo Opens WeChat Pay Network to China Visitors
Tencent’s TenPayGo app gives overseas visitors another way to pay across China’s WeChat Pay merchant network.
IndiGo Plans October Return of Kolkata–Siem Reap Flights
IndiGo is expected to restore nonstop Kolkata–Siem Reap flights in October after a three-month suspension, reconnecting eastern India with Angkor.
British Airways Adds Third Daily Delhi–London Heathrow Flight
British Airways now operates three daily Delhi–London Heathrow flights, expanding its India schedule to up to 70 weekly services this winter.
Batik Air to Launch Subang–Bali and Penang–Batam Flights in October
Batik Air plans new direct flights from Subang to Bali and from Penang to Batam from 18 and 20 October 2026.
Kuala Lumpur–Busan Flights Return as Malaysia Airlines Adds Asia Capacity
Malaysia Airlines resumes direct Kuala Lumpur–Busan flights on 2 December 2026 and adds capacity to Fukuoka and Surabaya.
TransNusa Launches Direct Bali–Phuket Flights
TransNusa has launched direct Bali–Phuket flights, initially four times weekly, with daily service announced from 3 October 2026.
IRCTC’s Arunachala Moksha Yatra Offers a Five-Day Tamil Nadu Temple Route
IRCTC lists a five-day train-and-road tour from Kacheguda to Puducherry, Tiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram, with Friday departures.
IndiGo to Launch Guwahati–Bangkok Nonstop Flights in October
IndiGo will begin twice-weekly nonstop flights between Guwahati and Bangkok from 27 October 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.