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Thai police rescued three Indian tourists from a Pattaya townhouse on Monday after they were allegedly abducted and held for ransom by a transnational criminal gang. Investigators are pursuing five suspects involved in the operation.
Italy's Bangkok embassy has formally apologized following a viral incident involving Italian teenagers on the BTS Skytrain. The group allegedly became disruptive when asked to lower noise levels, prompting Thai authorities to warn of potential legal action.
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Malaysia's theme park and family attraction sector is urging the government to repeal the Entertainment Duty Act 1953, arguing the colonial-era law unfairly taxes children's visits to cinemas, zoos and educational venues, hitting low-income families hardest.
Parliament today examines how the West Asian conflict affects Malaysia's tourism sector and security readiness in Langkawi. Two legislative bills on child protection and employment insurance also face second reading during the 16-day sitting.
Record-breaking heat in France has forced iconic Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre to close early, leaving disappointed tourists scrambling to revise their itineraries amid dangerous conditions.
France's iconic Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum closed early this week as a severe heatwave swept across the country, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels and authorities placing dozens of regions under critical heat alerts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the acceleration of visa-free travel arrangements and direct flight services between Malaysia and Russia, citing the need to close a substantial gap in tourist arrivals from Moscow.
Pahang's health department has initiated a formal investigation into reports that multiple visitors contracted foodborne illnesses following recreational activities at a river site near Bentong.