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Thailand considers ฿1,000 departure tax for air passengers
The proposal would cover Thai citizens and foreign travellers alike, while departures by land and sea would initially be exempt.
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- TravelThailand
Warsaw–Bangkok direct flights begin ahead of winter travel season
LOT Polish Airlines will increase the route from three to five flights a week on October 26, as Thailand seeks more visitors from Poland.
- TravelVietnam
Phu Quoc airport development plan revised for APEC 2027
The approved changes include additional taxiways, expanded aircraft parking and support facilities, with land needs put at about 1,040.43ha.
- TravelMalaysia
Penang prepares for more overseas routes ahead of airport expansion
The state wants closer coordination with MAHB and has proposed federal matching grants to attract direct flights from selected international markets.
- HeritageVietnam
Da Nang Museum receives 88 excavated artefacts, including possible eighth-century statue
The finds came from two Nguyen Dynasty defence sites. The museum plans further research, exhibitions and digital access.
- TravelPhilippines
Manila cruise terminal estimated at ₱5 billion advances to feasibility study
The Philippine Ports Authority is seeking consultancy services worth up to ₱41.91 million, with offers accepted until October 13.
- FoodVietnam
Hoi An festival puts new banh mi recipes to a public vote
The event at Bel Marina Hoi An Resort featured regional sandwich variations, including shrimp-patty and braised pork leg fillings.
- TravelThailand
Bangkok’s Siam Amazing Park to close for six months after flooding
Management estimates ฿100 million in lost revenue after floodwater submerged almost the entire amusement and water park.
- HeritageThailand
Historic former Dutch ambassador’s residence demolished in Bangkok
The house was more than 100 years old, and members of Thailand’s Dutch community had tried to prevent its demolition.
Foreign tourist visits to Indonesia rise 5.38 per cent in January–August
BPS reported 10.58 million foreign tourist visits during January–August 2026, alongside 842.15 million domestic tourist trips.
