The Queen mother of Thailand, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has passed away on 11th June, 2026 after being in coma for three years since 22 December, 2022 at the age of 47. The Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul has called an emergency Cabinet Meeting and has declared a mourning period of 14 days in Thailand until 26 June, 2026. Immediately …

FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, making football fever a part of millions of fans in Southeast Asia. Matches are being played throughout North America, so fans of the event in the area are getting ready to see all the action from the world’s largest sporting event late into the night and early morning. The tournament can and should …

While international visitor numbers hit record highs, much of South Bali’s tourist hotspots are experiencing high levels of overtourism, including Canggu, Seminyak and the central part of Ubud. The tranquil Island of the Gods can sometimes seem like it’s enclosed by a sea of scooters and a crowd of selfie takers. But a strong slow travel movement is pushing out …

Thai football fans have been given a huge sigh of relief. The deal was a groundbreaking broadcast contract that was hammered out in the final hours before kickoff amid weeks of uncertainty and a potential media blackout. The tournament has officially been awarded the rights of exclusive broadcasting to Jasmine International (JAS) and fans nationwide will not see any part …

The time of ad-hoc weekend trips to Bangkok without papers has ended! The temporary four-day visa-free travel for Indians for Thailand has been withdrawn after a rock-solid decision by the Thai Cabinet. Thailand has been aggressively tweaking its immigration system to focus on more valuable tourism and reduce overstays in order to completely lift the previous 60-day fee waiver. For …

When it comes to sipping cocktails on a sunny beach while savoring the exotic view, it’s hard to find the right balance when you’re trying to find the right sweet spot for perfect weather and empty beaches and cheap prices. Indonesia attracts most visitors in July/August, which makes paradise an unfortunately crowded activity bottleneck. But what if you could enjoy …

Do you miss tropical vacations but wish you didn’t have to endure the heat of the tourist crowds at Kelingking Beach, Bali, or Phuket, Thailand? You are not alone. With the booming world travel, the pure paradoxes of this kind are becoming the overcrowded parking lot. Luckily, there’s a huge slow travel revolution that’s taking place. Visitors are moving towards …

Exciting for the Singapore family! The Government has announced that the S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 tranche will be disbursed earlier on 11 June 2026. The early release is intended to help alleviate families from the impact of the cost of living and international supply chain shocks, and was originally scheduled for Budget 2026. You can save up on groceries, or …

Immerse yourself in the universal joy of football as Singapore’s joyous fans get ready to enjoy a host of goals, upsets and trysts in dramatic scenarios. With all of the excitement there were many out there that were contemplating wagering on their favorite team as well. Singapore’s gambling law stipulates that all forms of gambling are banned unless the Singapore …

On June 9th, 2026, Bank Indonesia (BI) unexpectedly raised their key interest rate by 25 basis points. The decision added to an already elevated BI-Rate of 5.50%, which is up from a substantial 50 basis points increase in May, but less than three weeks ago. The surprise move comes as a result of an economic shift in concern of the …