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The Silicon Wealth Wave: How AI and Semiconductors Are Powering a New Era of Asia-Pacific Travel
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Visa launches its first country-wide Destinations programme in Thailand as semiconductor-driven wealth reshapes affluent travel across Asia-Pacific.
Japan maintains visa-free entry for Thai tourists through 2027
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Thai ordinary passport holders may visit Japan visa-free for up to 15 days per trip under a measure running until Wednesday (June 30, 2027).
Consular Affairs updates visa-free destinations for Thai passports
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thai ordinary passport holders can travel to the listed destinations for 14 to 365 days, with Japan and Taiwan under temporary waivers.
Japan lowers passport fees while visa and departure charges climb
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Online applications for adult 10-year passports will be cheaper, but travellers face higher visa fees and a rising departure tax.
Japan visa fees to rise fivefold from July in biggest hike in 48 years
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Cabinet-approved changes will raise single-entry visa fees to 15,000 yen and multiple-entry visa fees to 30,000 yen from Wednesday (July 1, 2026).
Japan to raise visa fees for foreigners in 1st revision in 48 years
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The Japanese government has decided to raise the fees for visas for foreign nationals by revising a related cabinet order.
TAT sees Thai tourism rebound despite arrivals dip
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
TAT may revise its 2026 foreign tourist target as long-haul markets improve and Middle East arrivals fall less than expected
Vietnam’s tourism rise puts Thailand on alert
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Thailand is urged to protect its ASEAN tourism lead as Vietnam gains ground with stronger arrivals, digital tools and visa policies
US suspends visas from three African countries over Ebola fears
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
US visa curbs target travellers from South Sudan, DRC and Uganda as Washington moves to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
Tourists go wild in Thailand (and Thais have had enough). | The Signal Ep 25
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Thailand’s tourism industry is built on hospitality, entertainment, and the freedom to unwind. But a recent wave of tourist misconduct has sparked growing concerns about where the line should be drawn. As videos of public indecency, altercations, and disruptive behavior continue to circulate online, Thai authorities are now taking a much harder stance, massively scaling back its visa-free waivers.