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Why are tourists bypassing the Philippines for other Southeast Asian nations?
South China Morning Post
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June 30, 2025
A viral social media thread lamenting the Philippines’ seventh-place ranking for tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia has sparked soul-searching among Filipinos, who blame poor infrastructure, high costs and weak accessibility – even as experts say...
Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia
Euronews
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By Rebecca Ann Hughes with AP Published on 24/06/2025 - 16:10 GMT+2 Travellers in Thailand have been blocked from crossing over into Cambodia amid an escalating border dispute. The restrictions apply to any vehicle or person trying to...
Cambodia Slams Thailand Over Border Clampdown Amid Rising Tensions
Pune Mirror
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June 24, 2025
Cambodia on Tuesday accused neighboring Thailand of escalating already strained relations by tightening restrictions at land border crossings, effectively halting the flow of tourists and other non-essential travelers into Cambodia. The move...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating tensions with new border crossing rules
Euronews
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June 24, 2025
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 24/06/2025 - 20:46 GMT+2 Cambodia's government accused Thailand of escalating border tensions on Tuesday by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for...
Cambodia Firmly Rejects Thai Digital Economy Minister’s Cybercrime Allegations
Fresh News
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Hits: 144 Created: 24 June 2025 Hits: 144 (Phnom Penh): Cambodia firmly rejects the recent allegations made by Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong of Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, as reported in the Bangkok Post on 20 June...
Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
The Economic Times
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June 29, 2025
New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....
Asia’s stability vital for global peace says China’s Wang Yi
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised Asia’s stability as crucial for global peace, reaffirming China’s commitment to ASEAN-centric diplomacy amid rising Global South influence. Speaking at the ASEAN-China Post-Ministerial...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia secures major Asian Responsible Tourism Award
Australian Leisure
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Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has secured a gold award in the 2025 ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards in the ‘Nature Positive’ category. Cardamom Tented Camp was chosen by the judges because its business model helps protect...
Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted
The Nation Thailand
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June 23, 2025
Kin Phea, head of the International Relations Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, wrote on his personal social media account that any increase in fuel prices in Cambodia would not be due to the government’s suspension of imports from...
7 Exciting Airline Upgrades Just In Time For Summer Travel
Forbes
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Summer air travel is in full swing. While air traffic and weather delays can sometimes negatively affect the journey, airlines have been working hard to still keep a little fun and excitement for your next trip (at least for those that can afford...
Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
The News International
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
Thailand relaxes some Cambodian border controls to help stranded people, vehicles
Bangkok Post
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June 29, 2025
PUBLISHED : 29 Jun 2025 at 16:52 The Burapa Task Force, which supervises border areas with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province, has relaxed its border controls to help repatriate stranded Cambodians and vehicles from both Thailand and Cambodia. Maj Gen...
Cambodia halts fuel imports from Thailand amid border row
Malay Mail
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June 23, 2025
PHNOM PENH, June 23 — Cambodia’s prime minister said Sunday the country would halt all fuel imports from neighbour Thailand, as tensions escalate over an ongoing border dispute. The nations have been at loggerheads since a Cambodian soldier was...
Tourists blocked from crossing from Thailand to Cambodia
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 23, 2025
New border restrictions are in place for travellers trying to get from Thailand to Cambodia, with tourists now blocked from making the crossing by land. Thailand's prime minister has announced the new rules as relations between the two countries...
Simify eSIMs help you travel the world without bill shock, giving peace of mind for you and your loved ones
iTWire
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June 29, 2025
iTWire has had the privilege to travel internationally for tech conferences, trade shows, and events of all sizes, in Asia, North America, and Europe. As well as a passport and wallet, your mobile phone is one of the most essential things you can...
Cambodia Bans Import of Thai Fuel As More Borders Close
CamboJA News
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June 23, 2025
Despite ongoing talks by the Cambodian-Thai Joint Boundary Committee (JBC), tensions between the countries show no signs of easing, with Cambodia officially halting fuel and gas imports from Thailand and permanently closing the Choam and Choub...
Travel + Leisure Reveals 2025 Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific Winners
Branding in Asia
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June 23, 2025
Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau has revealed the top choices for its third annual Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific, recognizing the best hotels, resorts, airlines, cruises, spas, destinations, and more across the Asia-Pacific...
India to send trade team to Washington for fresh round of talks with US
Telengana Today
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July 10, 2025
A team from India’s Commerce Ministry is set to visit Washington for trade negotiations with the US. Talks aim to resolve tariff disputes on key sectors like dairy, autos, and steel as both nations work toward a bilateral trade pact Updated On -...
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George Herald
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June 29, 2025
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