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Kidnapping of Chinese visitor casts pall over Thailand tourism

Kidnapping of Chinese visitor casts pall over Thailand tourism

The recent kidnapping of a Chinese tourist in Thailand has sparked renewed concerns for visitor safety as the tourism-dependent country works to reverse declining international arrivals and restore its image as a safe destination.
2 teenage girls awarded $550,000 after being trapped upside down on amusement park ride

2 teenage girls awarded $550,000 after being trapped upside down on amusement park ride

Injuries as tourists swept away by flash flood in Thailand waterfall

Injuries as tourists swept away by flash flood in Thailand waterfall

Chinese tourist struck by train at Hanoi Train Street

Chinese tourist struck by train at Hanoi Train Street

A Hanoi coffee shop has been fined VND2.5 million (US$95) after a Chinese tourist was struck by a train and had her phone knocked away while sitting near the tracks to film it at the city's famous Train Street.
August 11, 2026 | 04:50 am PT
Chinese tourist on motorcycle killed after plunging off cliff in Thailand

Chinese tourist on motorcycle killed after plunging off cliff in Thailand

A Chinese tourist died after losing control of a motorcycle he was riding on Koh Lan island in Pattaya, Thailand, while his daughter, who was riding pillion, sustained injuries.
August 10, 2026 | 03:13 am PT
Somali tourist praises world's second richest country for safety, friendly locals

Somali tourist praises world's second richest country for safety, friendly locals

A Somali tourist praised Singapore's safety, cleanliness and friendly locals in a TikTok video documenting his solo trip to the country, prompting mixed reactions online.
July 24, 2026 | 08:12 pm PT
15 die as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

15 die as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc

A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists, along with four crew members, capsized in Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc on July 11, killing 15 people.
July 11, 2026 | 01:23 am PT
2 Asian nations stand among world's 10 most peaceful

2 Asian nations stand among world's 10 most peaceful

Singapore and Japan are the only Asian representatives among the world's 10 most peaceful nations in 2026, reflecting their strong public safety records and low crime rates, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI).
June 14, 2026 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc tightens inspection on accomodation facitities to ensure tourist safety

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc tightens inspection on accomodation facitities to ensure tourist safety

Authorities in the southern province of An Giang are tightening inspections of guesthouses, resorts, and homestays in Phu Quoc to promptly screen and detect criminals in an effort to ensure safety for tourists amid a tourism boom.
May 12, 2026 | 11:51 pm PT
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus.
May 8, 2026 | 06:53 pm PT
Singapore isolates 2 residents who traveled on cruise ship linked to deadly hantavirus cluster

Singapore isolates 2 residents who traveled on cruise ship linked to deadly hantavirus cluster

Two Singapore residents who had been aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by ‌a deadly hantavirus outbreak have been isolated and are undergoing testing after returning home.
May 7, 2026 | 06:31 pm PT
16-year-old tourist dies in China after bungee swing safety rope fails

16-year-old tourist dies in China after bungee swing safety rope fails

A 16-year-old tourist from China died after falling from a cliff swing in Sichuan Province following a reported safety failure.
May 6, 2026 | 12:32 am PT
Vietnam 3rd globally for solo female travel in British state broadcaster's list

Vietnam 3rd globally for solo female travel in British state broadcaster's list

Vietnam is among the top three destinations for solo female travelers with its safety, friendliness and cultural experiences, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.
April 9, 2026 | 04:10 am PT
Canadian tourist dies while climbing Thailand famous temple

Canadian tourist dies while climbing Thailand famous temple

A Canadian tourist died on Sunday while climbing with his wife to conquer the summit challenge at Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi Province, one of southern Thailand's most prominent religious sites.
March 30, 2026 | 06:49 pm PT
Tourist wakes to find cobra slithering across their neck in Thailand hotel

Tourist wakes to find cobra slithering across their neck in Thailand hotel

A couple staying at a hotel in Krabi, Thailand woke to find a cobra slithering across their neck as they slept, in an encounter that has gone viral and renewed safety warnings for travelers at tropical accommodations.
March 29, 2026 | 05:00 pm PT
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