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Feline parovirus blamed for Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths
Published on 21/02/2026
» Preliminary tests by livestock officials have revealed that the 72 dead tigers at the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Chiang Mai were infected with feline parvovirus, complicated by other bacteria.
Zoonotic risk
Postbag, Published on 21/02/2026
» Re: "Wildlife smuggle bid foiled at airport", (BP, Feb 19).
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Deaths of 70 tigers at Chiang Mai park probed
Online Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» CHIANG MAI - Livestock officials have moved to quarantine and disinfect the Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction in Mae Rim district after more than 70 tigers died mysteriously this month, prompting a two‑week closure and a sweeping investigation into the cause.
Protect Hong Kongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Published on 20/02/2026
» Authorities in Hong Kong have expressed concern to the local Japanese consulate after a resident was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Sapporo and have called on Tokyo to better protect visitors from the city.
Park tackles jumbo scourge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Thap Lan National Park is intensifying efforts to address the growing problem of wild elephants encroaching on farmland, while also announcing the seasonal closure of several tourist sites to allow nature to recover.
Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.
Tourist arrivals in Japan fall for first time in four years
Published on 18/02/2026
» TOKYO - Foreign tourist arrivala to Japan fell 4.9% in January from the previous year to mark the first decline in four years, as Chinese tourists stayed away amid simmering tensions between the two Asian nations.
'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
American killed by Burmese men in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Four Myanmar men surrendered to police after an American tourist was beaten to death in Bangkok while trying to resume his relationship with a Myanmar woman.