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German tourist bitten by large fish while swimming in Thailand

German tourist bitten by large fish while swimming in Thailand

A German tourist suffered significant injuries after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Thailand's Phang Nga Province.
Laos police detain 8 Vietnamese hostel staff over backpackers' methanol poisoning deaths

Laos police detain 8 Vietnamese hostel staff over backpackers' methanol poisoning deaths

Vietnamese hostel manager questioned as Laos alcohol poisoning death toll rises to 6

Vietnamese hostel manager questioned as Laos alcohol poisoning death toll rises to 6

American, Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising toll to 4

American, Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising toll to 4

An Australian teenager has died after drinking tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos, and the U.S. State Department confirmed an American also died in the same party town, bringing the death toll to four.
November 20, 2024 | 10:22 pm PT
South Korean actress takes 6-year-old son to trek world's highest mountain range

South Korean actress takes 6-year-old son to trek world's highest mountain range

Actress Lee Si-young recently shared photos on social media of her trek through the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, with her 6-year-old son, sparking mixed reactions from netizens.
November 13, 2024 | 10:55 pm PT
Mountain province offers 30% hotel discounts to attract tourists back

Mountain province offers 30% hotel discounts to attract tourists back

Efforts are being made to draw tourists back to Ha Giang Province, which was hit severely by Typhoon Yagi, including hotel discounts.
October 16, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
South Korea's largest airline to stop serving instant noodles on flights

South Korea's largest airline to stop serving instant noodles on flights

Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea, will stop serving instant cup noodles, a popular snack in Korea known as ramyeon that requires boiling water, on its long-haul flights, part of changes in response to increased turbulence incidents.
August 1, 2024 | 12:20 am PT
76-year-old Cathay Pacific passenger injured by baggage falling from overhead

76-year-old Cathay Pacific passenger injured by baggage falling from overhead

A 76-year-old female passenger aboard a Cathay Pacific Airways flight sustained a head injury when a piece of carry-on luggage fell from an overhead compartment and struck her skull.
July 9, 2024 | 05:33 pm PT
2 Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia bus crash

2 Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia bus crash

Police in Malaysia have launched a criminal investigation after a tour bus overturned in Pahang state last Saturday, killing two Chinese tourists.
June 30, 2024 | 11:49 pm PT
Four die on Mount Fuji ahead of climbing season: Japan's NHK

Four die on Mount Fuji ahead of climbing season: Japan's NHK

Four bodies were recovered near the summit of Mount Fuji, Japanese media reported Wednesday, days before the summer climbing season begins.
June 26, 2024 | 06:59 pm PT
Thailand extends free foreign tourist insurance till year-end

Thailand extends free foreign tourist insurance till year-end

In an effort to boost its reputation amid the current tourism boom, the Thai government has extended its free travel insurance coverage program for all foreign tourists until Dec. 31.
June 24, 2024 | 06:06 pm PT
Tourist drowns diving off Malaysia

Tourist drowns diving off Malaysia

Malaysian authorities have announced that a 25-year-old Chinese tourist drowned late last week while diving near an island off the Kota Kinabalu state capital of Sabah.
June 24, 2024 | 03:33 pm PT
2,000 tourists stranded as heavy rains lash India's Sikkim

2,000 tourists stranded as heavy rains lash India's Sikkim

At least six people have been killed this week and around 2,000 tourists stranded in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim in landslides and floods after incessant rainfall, officials said on Friday.
June 14, 2024 | 03:51 pm PT
Falling rock kills tourist at Chinese scenic spot

Falling rock kills tourist at Chinese scenic spot

A female tourist was confirmed dead on Wednesday after a large rock fell onto her head when she was taking photos at a popular scenic spot in China's Sichuan Province.
June 13, 2024 | 11:29 pm PT
Singapore Airlines offers up to $25K compensation to passengers injured in turbulent flight

Singapore Airlines offers up to $25K compensation to passengers injured in turbulent flight

Singapore Airlines has sent out offers of compensation ranging from US$10,000 to $25,000 to passengers who were injured during the turbulent SQ321 flight.
June 11, 2024 | 03:17 pm PT
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