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China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
Published on 02/02/2026
» For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and unforgettable flavours. And Shanghai, she says, delivers on all counts.
Phuket boosts tourism ties with Middle East
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2026
» Phuket has stepped up efforts to expand high-quality tourism markets and strengthen international ties, with a major roadshow in the Middle East and the official opening of a Kazakhstan consulate in the province.
Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» CARACAS - Renowned Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison on charges including terrorism and treason.
Venezuelan interim president proposes mass amnesty
AFP, Published on 31/01/2026
» CARACAS - Venezuela’s acting president has announced a push for mass amnesty in the country, in her latest major reform since the US toppled Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago.
Chinese duo held on scam suspicions in Pattaya
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Cybercrime police have arrested two Chinese nationals following a raid on a condominium in Pattaya, where 26 mobile phones with Chinese-language messages were found, raising suspicions of links to online scam operations.
Britain's Starmer seeks to bolster China ties despite Trump warning
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» BEIJING - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that the UK has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his attempts to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.
Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
Published on 29/01/2026
» An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India's eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel.
China targeting over 1.5m Thai visitors in 2026
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/01/2026
» China aims to attract at least 1.5 million Thai visitors this year, up from more than 1 million in 2025, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects to generate 35.4 billion baht from 1.25 million foreign tourists during the 10-day Chinese New Year holiday next month.
Dane held for theft of safe on Koh Samui
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - A 35-year-old Danish man has been arrested on charges of breaking into the home of a Chinese businessman on Koh Samui and stealing a safe containing land title deeds and construction licences for properties worth an estimated 100 million baht.
Finnish girl rescued from abusers in Sa Kaeo
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» SA KAEO - An 11-year-old Finnish girl has been rescued from a house in this northeastern province, after she sent an email to police in her home country saying she had been confined and tortured by two Finnish adults.