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Illegal group tours face Thai government crackdown
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2026
» Illegal tours targeting foreign markets are spreading rapidly in Thailand, prompting the Tourism Department to prepare for more inspections of tour companies this year.
EXCLUSIVE: Aman at Sea debuts Amangati
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/01/2026
» Marking a defining moment for ultra-luxury ocean exploration, Aman at Sea today unveiled the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, its first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open.
Singapore to ban unwanted visitors from boarding planes
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/01/2026
» Singapore will order airlines worldwide to prohibit undesirable passengers from boarding flights to the city-state from Jan 30 under a new policy to boost security.
‘Lisa’ tourism video teaser released
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released a brief teaser for a promotional campaign starring Thai K-pop superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal that it will launch later this month.
Japan weighs fee for new pre-travel screening system
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen (400 baht) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called Jesta, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
A vintage Kabul cinema finally falls to Taliban bulldozers
New York Times, Published on 24/12/2025
» KABUL — A movie theatre that bore witness to Afghanistan’s modern history — from the cosmopolitan vibrancy of the 1960s to the silencing and repression that followed not one but two Taliban takeovers — has been razed to make way for a shopping mall.
Japan looks to triple departure tax to 3,000 yen to combat overtourism
Kyodo News, Published on 13/11/2025
» The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen (630 baht) per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Huge Godzilla installation to see off travellers at Tokyo airport from Dec
Kyodo News, Published on 10/11/2025
» Travellers leaving Tokyo to take international flights will be watched over by the world's largest indoor Godzilla installation from late December, likely becoming the latest attraction at the busy Haneda airport.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 10-16
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 10/10/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 4-10
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 04/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.