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Japan to raise tourist departure tax to 3,000 yen amid overtourism
Japan to raise tourist departure tax to 3,000 yen amid overtourism
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
From July 1, travellers leaving Japan will pay 3,000 yen, with revenue earmarked to ease crowding and draw visitors beyond major cities.Tourism Ministry reaffirms Thailand is safe for Russian tourists
Tourism Ministry reaffirms Thailand is safe for Russian tourists
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
The ministry says it is following Russia’s advisory closely, while stressing Thailand remains safe and ready to welcome Russian and global tourists.Japanese prefectures reassess foreign tourist incentives
Japanese prefectures reassess foreign tourist incentives
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Schemes in Kagoshima, Nara and Shimane have prompted complaints about whether benefits aimed at overseas visitors are appropriate.Police check CCTV after former F1 driver Mika Salo injured in Bangkok
Police check CCTV after former F1 driver Mika Salo injured in Bangkok
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Police are reviewing CCTV after former Finnish F1 driver Mika Salo suffered a leg injury near Nana, requiring 28 stitchesDBD, DSI team up against foreign nominee firms in key Thai tourist areas
DBD, DSI team up against foreign nominee firms in key Thai tourist areas
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
The DBD has referred 34 high-risk companies to the DSI after screening 11,426 firms, with checks to start in Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan.Tourist police raid Chinese vertical series crew over work permits
Tourist police raid Chinese vertical series crew over work permits
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The group, including a producer and actors, was accused of filming a vertical Chinese series in Hang Dong without permits or work authorisation.Japan weighs dual pricing at tourist sites to curb overtourism
Japan weighs dual pricing at tourist sites to curb overtourism
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Japan’s tourism agency is studying how local authorities and businesses can set separate fees as attractions seek funds for upkeep and crowd control.Canadian tourist dies during Tiger Cave Temple climb in Krabi
Canadian tourist dies during Tiger Cave Temple climb in Krabi
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
A Canadian tourist reportedly suffered heart failure and died while climbing the 1,260-step “summit challenge” at Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple, in what local reports said was the second fatality there in three days.Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand down in first two months of 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand down in first two months of 2026
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Thailand welcomed 6.54 million international visitors from January 1–February 28, 2026, with China remaining the biggest source market. While the two-month total slipped year on year, February arrivals rose 4.63%, supported by a Chinese New Year travel surge.Chinese tourists top arrivals as Thailand surpasses 4 million foreign visitors
Chinese tourists top arrivals as Thailand surpasses 4 million foreign visitors
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Tourism and Sports Ministry said Thailand recorded 4,185,291 international visitors from January 1 to February 8, generating an estimated THB207,066 million in tourism receipts despite a 10.77% year-on-year drop.