In 2026, the fight against illegal bars, clubs, and entertainment facilities is cracking down even harder with the authorities for Pattaya nightlife and the rest of Chonburi Province once again increasing the number and intensity of their visits and inspections. The raid comes amid rising allegations by residents of the residential complexes regarding noise pollution, illegal entertainment business and late-night …

Thailand National Communicable Disease Committee officially placed Hantavirus as Thailand’s 14th serious communicable disease that gives legal authority to the government to enforce strict reporting, quarantine and disease-control measures. The transfer comes as growing concern in the international community about an outbreak of the Andes virus being reported from a cruise ship traveling in the Atlantic Ocean. While Thai health …

Overtourism, high hotel prices and crowded tourist sights are still an issue in 2026 like Bali and Phuket as popular beach destinations So many travelers are now beginning to look for beautiful, yet relatively less busy coastal locations which can offer not only luxury, but escape from the chaos of tourism, culture and scenic beauty. One of the largest gains …

In today’s official store release of the Asus ROG Vision-Air, the physical and virtual realms have once again merged. Now, on May 15, 2026, tech lovers can finally get their paws on what is called the biggest step towards wearable displays this decade. This wearable tech isn’t any ordinary screen, but a high-performance spatial computer engineered exclusively for the ROG …

Hundreds of people in coastal Java this morning, 15 May 2026, experienced an old yet new shaking. A shaking of 4.0 was felt off the coast of Banten, with the epicenter located near the Sunda Strait. The shock was felt in a localised area, but it is a reminder of the intricacies of the area’s geology. Real-time seismic monitoring is …

Travel in Southeast Asia has changed again, and when you’re in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, a new administrative hurdle has come between you and the first bowl of true Pho. Since the 15th of April 2026, the Vietnam Immigration Department has officially switched from manual processing to a mandatory pre-arrival registration system. The whole digital revolution is …

Banten is one of the most popular destinations columned by visitors as they are looking for a less crowded and more cultural place other than a crowded city to visit in Indonesia this month. May 2026 ranks among the top months of the year for hiking the Baduy region, as the rain is slowly fading, but the forests and hiking …

The hits recorded for Westlife in social media are more than evident in the Philippines following the official global ticket sales to open at 12 Noon for the band’s Manila stop on WESTLIFE 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The eagerly awaited event is set for January 20, 2027 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, and thousands of Filipino music enthusiasts …

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has officially proclaimed that the start of the rainy season in Thailand has arrived on Friday, 15 May 2026. With monsoon weather usually arriving, visitors this year planning beach getaways and trips to islands will be concerned. Weather experts forecast a 10-20% below normal seasonal rainfall in Thailand. Authorities believe a drier pattern of weather …

In Southeast Asia, the digital world is now a virtual dugout. You’ve undoubtedly noticed that a lot of great photos of your friends and influencers have been turned into superstars if you’ve been social media gazing recently. If you’ve been social mediaing over the last couple of days, you’ll have seen some high-quality photos of your friends and influencers that …