The 2026 quota ran out in August, you must now enter on the date printed on your e-ticket, and walking in without one costs five times the normal fee. Planning to see the dragons before the year ends? Then the first thing you need is not a boat. It is a ticket for a named
The park reopened on 15 October after five months shut. The ticket, the sunscreen law and the choice of island all matter more than the choice of boat. More than 400,000 people visited the Similan Islands last season, and over 90% of them came from abroad. Tourism there brought in more than 215 million baht
A new EU law bans vague sustainability claims from 27 September, applies to Southeast Asian hotels marketing to Europeans, and already has a real court case behind it. From 27 September, hotels marketing to European travellers can be fined for making sustainability claims they can’t back up. It’s a new EU law, the Empowering Consumers
If you have filmed a sponsored reel on a Canggu beach, tagged a villa in a story in exchange for a free night, or posted a paid partnership from a rooftop bar in Seminyak, Indonesian immigration now considers that work, not tourism, and they are actively watching social media to find it. Content that pays,
From 1 July 2026, a mandatory health declaration applies to every person crossing a Vietnamese border – arriving, departing, or in transit. You cannot submit online yet. Here is what to do instead. Vietnam has never made border admin particularly straightforward, and 2026 is not the year it starts. On top of the e-visa and
The Cabinet vote on 19 May 2026 reshapes entry rules for 93 countries. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the tiers, the timelines, and the options. Thailand’s Cabinet voted on 19 May 2026 to end the 60-day visa-free window that has been in place since July 2024. Most travellers from the UK, US, Australia, and
Visitor numbers at Angkor climb sharply from mid-June. The next few weeks are one of the best opportunities of the year to experience the world’s largest religious monument with space to breathe – if you plan it properly. There are over a thousand temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park. Most visitors see three. They queue
Two new residency pathways make Malaysia an increasingly practical option for investors, business professionals, and anyone seeking long-term stability without administrative headaches. Long-term residency in Southeast Asia has traditionally meant choosing between limited options: tourist visas with constant renewal cycles, employment visas tied to specific companies, or expensive premium schemes with unclear benefits. For investors,
“Eco-friendly resort with pristine natural pools and sustainable practices!” The marketing looks convincing enough, complete with filtered shots of lush greenery and smiling locals. However, when I arrived at this supposedly sustainable paradise, I discovered diesel generators humming behind bamboo screens, untreated wastewater flowing directly into the nearby river, and a massive chlorinated pool that
Vietnam merged 63 provinces into 34 in July 2025. Learn how this administrative restructuring affects your travel plans, transport bookings, and destination addresses for Vietnam trips. Something’s changed in Vietnam that’ll affect your travel plans, and it’s not another bridge closure or visa requirement. The country has just reorganised itself in the most dramatic way
The Similan Islands Took 400,000 Visitors Last Season. Before You Book This One, Read the Rules.
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