Thailand’s taxi colour code, uncovered
Thai taxis come in a vibrant palette of colours, like a moving rainbow on wheels. But there’s more to this taxi technicolour dreamcoat than meets the eye. Each colour actually…
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Bangkok’s Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine: A sacred sanctuary facing modern threats
More than a place of worship, this over 150-year-old sanctuary is a living symbol of cultural identity, spiritual devotion, and a growing struggle against gentrification in the…
Philippine tourism department backs unified ASEAN visa system
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the proposed ASEAN visa, similar to the Schengen visa in Europe and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visa in the Middle East,…
Mayor wants to charge for rescue operations on Mt. Fuji during off-season
Last month, a Chinese male university student was rescued twice within several days on Mt Fuji. He reportedly returned to the mountain after he was rescued the first time to look…
Bhutanese village comes alive as pilgrims pass through for major offering ceremony
Khoma in Lhuentse, usually calm and quiet, has become a busy stopover in recent days.
Only a third of Singapore travellers will wake aisle seat passenger to get to the bathroom: Survey
At 38 percent, New Zealand has the highest proportion who will do so. In contrast, Japanese respondents are the least likely to do that (18 percent).
Pakistani mountaineer summits world’s 7th highest mountain sans supplemental oxygen
The feat, confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks Sajid Sadpara’s ninth 8,000m peak, all of which were climbed without bottled oxygen and were completely unsupported.
Plunge in Chinese tourists hits souvenir sales; Thai retailers shift focus to Middle East, Europe
Chinese tourists have long been major spenders in Thailand, especially on souvenirs. However, recent safety concerns have significantly shaken confidence, leading to a steep drop…
Bhutan’s eco-tourism push gains ground with focus on women and community empowerment
Bhutan has laid strong policy foundations to support eco-tourism. However, challenges such as, ensuring sustainability and local ownership, addressing limited accessibility and…
Everest gridlock fears return as erratic weather narrows climbing window
With hundreds aiming for top, officials say, delays could trigger a dangerous bottleneck.