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Chinese tourist in Malaysia charged 7 times normal fare for airport taxi ride

Chinese tourist in Malaysia charged 7 times normal fare for airport taxi ride

A Chinese tourist was allegedly charged around 7 times the normal fare, RM836 (US$200) instead of about RM120, for a taxi ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, leading to a hefty fine for the driver.
Lost German tourists found safe in Vietnam national park

Lost German tourists found safe in Vietnam national park

Southeast Asia's second largest economy vows better safety after Malaysian pair torched

Southeast Asia's second largest economy vows better safety after Malaysian pair torched

K-pop singer Taeil sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for gang rape of Chinese tourist

K-pop singer Taeil sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for gang rape of Chinese tourist

Taeil, a former member of the K-pop boy group NCT, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his involvement in the rape of a Chinese tourist.
July 15, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Asia's most loved country introduces 24-hour accident reporting requirement

Asia's most loved country introduces 24-hour accident reporting requirement

Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has introduced a requirement for tour operators to submit an accident report within 24 hours, following a series of deadly road crashes that have affected the country's tourism reputation.
July 14, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Australian shot dead in Bali, another wounded

Australian shot dead in Bali, another wounded

An Australian man was shot dead and another one was wounded in a shooting at their villa on the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali early Saturday, according to police who were hunting for two suspects.
June 14, 2025 | 03:46 am PT
Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in Q1?

Which Southeast Asian country receives highest number of Chinese tourists in Q1?

Vietnam led Southeast Asia in attracting Chinese tourists in the first quarter of this year with 1.6 million arrivals, driven by high levels of safety and affordable travel costs.
June 5, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Body of missing British backpacker found in elevator shaft in Malaysia

Body of missing British backpacker found in elevator shaft in Malaysia

Police in Malaysia have found a body they identified as belonging to a British tourist who had gone missing for several days during a solo tour across Southeast Asia.
June 5, 2025 | 12:23 am PT
Asia's leading beach destination pledges to ensure safety for Korean tourists amid recent scandals

Asia's leading beach destination pledges to ensure safety for Korean tourists amid recent scandals

The Philippines' Department of Tourism on Monday pledged to strengthen safety measures for South Korean tourists following a string of violent incidents.
June 4, 2025 | 04:57 pm PT
American tourist's phone snatched in Ho Chi Minh City, suspect caught within hours

American tourist's phone snatched in Ho Chi Minh City, suspect caught within hours

An American visitor's stroll through Ho Chi Minh City took a sudden turn when a thief snatched her phone, but police acted fast.
June 3, 2025 | 11:42 pm PT
China investigates collapse of roof tiles at 650-year-old drum tower

China investigates collapse of roof tiles at 650-year-old drum tower

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after roof tiles from a 650-year-old drum tower collapsed on Monday, narrowly missing tourists gathered outside its historic walls.
May 21, 2025 | 06:13 pm PT
Thailand pledges to ensure tourist safety during Songkran, world's biggest water fight

Thailand pledges to ensure tourist safety during Songkran, world's biggest water fight

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand has launched a nationwide safety and environmental protection initiative for tourists, particularly in coastal areas on islands and in urban forests, on the occasion of the extended Songkran holiday from April 12-16.
April 14, 2025 | 04:45 pm PT
South Korean tourists claim improper compensation after Vietnam jeep accident

South Korean tourists claim improper compensation after Vietnam jeep accident

A group of South Korean tourists has lodged a complaint with authorities in Ninh Thuan Province, alleging that a tour operator failed to provide proper compensation following a jeep accident at local sand dunes.
March 15, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Chinese tourist critically injured after leaning out of Sri Lanka train for photos

Chinese tourist critically injured after leaning out of Sri Lanka train for photos

A Chinese tourist suffered severe injuries after leaning out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to take photos, sparking criticism from mainland netizens.
March 13, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
3 tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man in Phuket

3 tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man in Phuket

Police in Thailand have detained three foreign tourists who allegedly attacked a Russian man in Phuket as the man attempted to prevent them from raping two women.
March 9, 2025 | 11:20 pm PT
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