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Southern Thailand’s flooding situation is improving, with airports open and most major routes operational. Some areas still face localized disruptions, transport delays, and temporary attraction closures. Travelers should follow official updates, allow extra travel time, and note temporary overstay fine exemptions in eight affected provinces.
Quang Tri hosted Thai and Lao famtrip delegations to enhance tourism links along the East–West route. Discussions focused on multi-country tour development, leveraging beaches, heritage sites, and strategic border gates to promote overland travel and strengthen regional cooperation.
Thailand’s culinary scene soars with the MICHELIN Guide 2026 featuring 468 restaurants, new Three- and Two-Star promotions, rising chefs, and expanded sustainability awards. The country strengthens its position as a global dining powerhouse with exceptional talent and diverse cuisine.
Corporate Travel Management says it stands by its governance — even as an accounting scandal deepens. The firm acknowledged potential earnings restatements stretching back to 2023. Delays to financial results and an ongoing external audit have raised serious questions among investors.
Japan joins Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China as Asia records unprecedented visitor growth. With surging arrivals, improved connectivity, and renewed traveller confidence, Asia remains the world’s fastest-growing tourism region.
