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3 stories tagged Tourism, newest first.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

China warned its citizens about kidnappings in Thailand and a star cancelled her Bangkok show: the tourism cost of scam compounds
China's embassy in Bangkok warned travellers about kidnappings of creators, actors and models lured with fake jobs, and actress Bai Lu cancelled a Bangkok fan meeting. Thai tourism faces another blow from scam compounds.
Cultural Strategy7 min read

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Japanese tourists may soon pay in Korea with a yen stablecoin: inside the Shinhan Card and SBI pilot
Shinhan Card signed a deal with SBI VC Trade and SBI XDC Network APAC on 20 October to test yen stablecoin payments for Japanese visitors in South Korea and blockchain trade settlement. Coin, fees and timing are undecided.
Positioning7 min read

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Thailand Wants Tourists to Spend Crypto as Baht
Thailand's TouristDigiPay sandbox lets foreign tourists convert crypto into Thai baht through licensed operators and spend it at merchants via regulated e-wallets. It is a clever attempt to capture crypto-holding travelers' spending while keeping every transaction inside the regulated system.
Cultural Strategy4 min read