Hong Kong hopes to host Brazil’s national football team at Kai Tak Stadium, the city’s finance chief has said, as the South American country’s traditional Carnival festival made its debut in the city. Speaking at the opening ceremony of “Extravaganza! When Brazil Meets Hong Kong” on Friday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the event…
Hong Kong and Macau police have cracked down on a cross-border phone scam syndicate that defrauded victims of HK$22 million (US$2.8 million) across 168 cases. The operation resulted in the arrests of three men and four women in Macau, aged between 27 and 48, who were suspected to be involved in about 160 telephone scams,…
Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » New Travel Update : United Kingdom Passport Holders Advised to Prepare for Major Travel Changes as Thailand Tightens Visa Laws and Entry Requirements Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Thailand has introduced a sweeping overhaul of its visa and entry policies, directly affecting United Kingdom travellers, who form a significant…
A man has been charged in Hong Kong for allegedly robbing nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of pre-owned valuables including Hermes handbags from a shop before fleeing to Thailand and being sent back to the city. Police said that the suspect, 30, would appear at West Kowloon Court on Saturday morning. He is alleged to…
A man has been charged in Hong Kong for allegedly robbing nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of pre-owned valuables including Hermes handbags from a shop before fleeing to Thailand and being sent back to the city. Police said that the suspect, 30, would appear at West Kowloon Court on Saturday morning. He is alleged to…
A robber who fled to Thailand after allegedly stealing 11 pre-owned Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) in total has been caught and will be extradited to Hong Kong, the Post has learned. The robbery happened on Wednesday afternoon, with the heavyset suspect entering the premises in…
Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Jakarta, And Manila See Premium Travel Boost As Visa Unveils New Infinite Card Benefits Thursday, June 19, 2025 Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Manila are witnessing a surge in premium travel offerings as Visa unveils its newly upgraded Infinite card benefits…
Home » Airlines News of Thailand » Bangkok Airways Joins with Virgin Australia, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong Airlines, RwandAir, Royal Air Maroc in Power Looming Short-Haul Travel, Reshaping Regional Tourism Globally, New Update for You Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Bangkok Airways joins forces with Virgin Australia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, RwandAir, and Royal Air Maroc—igniting…
Hong Kong police have arrested a traveller arriving from San Francisco on suspicion of trafficking cocaine worth about HK$19 million (US$2.4 million). Police said on Tuesday that officers from the narcotics bureau had arrested a 34-year-old man at Hong Kong International Airport the day before. Officers had intercepted the man in the arrival hall, where…
Home » Thailand Travel News » Thailand’s Travel Risk Rating Elevated to Level 1 by the United States Signaling a Remarkable Recovery and Unprecedented Opportunities for Tourism Monday, June 16, 2025 Thailand has officially been ranked at Level 1 by the United States, joining top travel destinations and enhancing its appeal as a secure and…