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Chinese shoppers are Asia's biggest airport spenders
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/02/2026
» HONG KONG — Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region's airports in search of gifts, food and luxury purchases, a trade association has found.
Blue button jellyfish close Similan beach to swimmers
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/02/2026
» PHANG NGA - A public safety warning has been issued after blue button jellyfish were found along parts of the shoreline at Princess beach and in other areas of the Similan Islands National Park.
20 trapped in Tokyo Skytree elevator for 5 hours, tower to close for Monday
Published on 23/02/2026
» Twenty people were trapped inside an elevator at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan's tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot, will be closed throughout Monday for safety checks.
Pattaya’s Jomtien beach covered in rubbish
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2026
» Large amounts of rubbish washed up on popular Jomtien beach, just south of Pattaya city, covering the sand and driving tourists away on Sunday.
Omega Pavilion offers Olympic thrills
Life, Published on 23/02/2026
» Visitors to Milan have the chance to step into an immersive world of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games timekeeping, as Omega unveils its pavilion experience in the heart of the host city.
Pattaya’s Jomtien beach covered in garbage
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 22/02/2026
» PATTAYA - Loads of garbage washed up on popular Jomtien beach, just south of the city, on Sunday, covering the sand and driving tourists away.
Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes
AFP, Published on 22/02/2026
» LONDON - Burnley dented Chelsea's chances of Champions League qualification by snatching a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa also struck late to salvage a point against Leeds on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.