Blackpink’s Lisa thrills florists at Bangkok’s flower market
Photos of Thailand’s K-pop superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban at a flower market in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district has gone viral.
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Japanese officials gird for ‘unprecedented number’ of Mt. Fuji climbers this season
The increase in visitors is fully expected following the downgrading of Covid-19 to Category V under the Infectious Diseases Law in early May, making it easier to travel after…
Traditional salt-making craft protected in Tibet
This craft was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, and the ancient salt field as a key cultural relic in 2013.
Travel deficit widens as Koreans travel overseas in droves
A large part of the deficit stemmed from an increase in Koreans traveling for purposes other than overseas education and training.
1 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand from January to mid-May
The government expects the number of Chinese visitors to meet its target of 5 million this year, with spending of 446 billion baht.
K-culture propels medical tourism in Korea: Survey
The study highlighted that patients inspired by Korean culture were more proactive and invested more in their health care.
Tourism week opens in Ninh Binh
The 2023 Ninh Binh tourism week themed “The Golden Colour of Tam Coc – Trang An” kicked off in the northern province on May 27.
Thai geopark fusing prehistoric and natural wonders added to Unesco list
Khorat Geopark has become the second Thai geopark to be included among the 195 Unesco Global Geoparks worldwide.
Scholar urges restoring Cheong Wa Dae’s historicity
During the Goryeo Kingdom, the grounds served as a secondary palace at Namgyeong, meaning the “southern capital.”
Govt leader calls for tourism offices to open abroad to promote Vietnam’s image
To accelerate effective and sustainable tourism development, representative tourism offices should be first opened in key markets.