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Most Stressful Tourist Cities 2025: Thailand Ranked High

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
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Breaking News: New Data Reveals World’s Most Stressful Tourist Destinations

A recent study by Ibiza Summer Villas has identified the most stressful cities for travelers, factoring in humidity, crime rates, tourist density, and online search trends related to stress. The findings offer valuable insight for vacation planners seeking relaxing getaways.

Number 1: delhi, India, a sensory overload

Delhi tops the list, burdened by a high crime rate and important air pollution. The city’s intense sensory stimulation, combined with a 21% increase in searches related to stress, contributes to a potentially chaotic experience.

Number 2: Hanoi, Vietnam, moisture and challenging heat

Hanoi is recognized for its oppressive weather, boasting humidity levels reaching up to 84%. Coupled with a crime score placing it fourth in tourist-related stress reviews,and a 19% rise in stress-related searches,hanoi presents a considerable challenge to traveler patience.

Number 3: Shanghai, China, the fastest growing city

Shanghai welcomes over 300 million tourists annually, equating to 47,318 people per square kilometer.Interest in the city has surged by 64%, solidifying its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing and most crowded destinations.

Most Stressful Tourist Cities 2025: Thailand Ranked HighYasin GDU

While Thailand features on the list, it’s not its capital, Bangkok, known for its traffic congestion. Instead, the popular tourist city of Phuket ranks 19th, indicating localized stress factors within the country.

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Evergreen Context: Understanding Tourist Stressors

The study highlights key factors contributing to travel-related stress. High population density, as seen in Shanghai, can lead to overcrowding and logistical challenges

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Australia issues Thailand terrorism travel warning after explosives allegedly seized

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
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Thailand on Alert: Explosives Found in Tourist Areas, Raising Terrorism Fears

Australian Government Warns Travelers Amidst Arrests and Heightened Security

The Australian government has cautioned its citizens about the ongoing dangers of terrorism across Thailand. This follows the discovery of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in popular tourist hotspots such as Phuket and Krabi, prompting increased security measures and concern.

Specific Threats

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) issued a statement on its Smartraveller website, alerting travelers to the possibility of terrorist attacks throughout Thailand. The warning specifically mentions Bangkok and Phuket as potential targets. Security has been heightened at Phuket International Airport, urging passengers to arrive early. Thai authorities have also defused devices in multiple locations and made arrests.

“Popular tourist areas may be the target of terrorist attacks anywhere across Thailand, including Bangkok and Phuket.”

—Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller website

In May of 2024, the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) announced that they would no longer target civilians. This is a rare step for the group, although many feel it is not enough. The BRN has been involved in violent acts against civilians for over two decades (Council on Foreign Relations, 2023).

Deeper Dive

Thai officials apprehended two suspects allegedly linked to the BRN, a major separatist group seeking independence for Thailand’s southernmost provinces. A spokesperson for the Thai military said the suspects, both in their 20s, are believed to have planted approximately 11 IEDs in Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga.

Australian officials advise caution around political protests in Thailand.

Lieutenant General Paisal Nusang stated that the devices were likely intended to disrupt economic activities in tourist areas, rather than to cause significant casualties. However, Sophon Suwannarat, the Phuket Governor, sought to downplay the danger to tourists in his province. Forensic police are conducting verification and the initial findings suggest that the devices were meant to create fear rather than cause harm.

Greg Raymond, an expert on Thailand at the Australian National University, expressed skepticism about the BRN’s involvement. He noted a lack of evidence of the insurgency’s activities outside the three border provinces for many years. He believes the suspects are “amateurs who don’t seem to have the skills” of the main insurgency group.

Additional Concerns

DFAT has also warned against travel to the southern provinces bordering Malaysia because of “ongoing risks of low-level insurgent activity, including terrorism.” Furthermore, political demonstrations have occurred in Bangkok and other regions, and the security situation in Thailand is considered unpredictable.

Pravit Rojanaphruk, a journalist, suggested that Australians who are worried consider postponing trips by a week or two. He doesn’t think it is as unsafe as other Southeast Asian countries, but being vigilant is essential. He also noted concern for beachgoers, who have been impacted by dangerous rip currents.

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Air India Bomb Threat: Emergency Landing in Thailand

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Air India flight Diverted to Phuket Following Bomb Threat


Air India Flight Diverted to Phuket Following Bomb Threat

PHUKET, Thailand – an Air India flight en route from Phuket International Airport to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on friday, June 13th, after a bomb threat was reported. The aircraft, flight AI 379, safely returned to Phuket after a message containing the threat was found in one of the plane’s restrooms shortly after takeoff.This incident occurs less than 24 hours after a fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, raising concerns about the airline’s recent safety record.

Details of the Emergency Landing

The flight, carrying 156 passengers, departed Phuket at approximately 9:30 AM local time but quickly altered its course, looping

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Violent Kidnapping of Russian Tourists in Phuket: Gang Arrested for Crypto Theft Worth 30 Million Baht
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Violent Kidnapping of Russian Tourists in Phuket: Gang Arrested for Crypto Theft Worth 30 Million Baht

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Arresting a gang of violent foreign men! Carrying 2 kidnapped Russian tourists into a van Forced to transfer crypto worth over 30 million baht

From the case in the middle of the night on January 31st. Phuket City Police Station received a report of a serious kidnapping incident. tourist Around the slaughterhouse intersection, Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province, the victims were male and female tourists. Russian nationality, name unknown

Tourists who saw the incident reported that There were foreign tourists. Men and women attack each other. Then snatched him into a black van with a red license plate near the slaughterhouse intersection. Before driving towards the Naka Market, Wichit Subdistrict.

Beautiful face! 7 mischievous youths set up a gang to rob tourists in the middle of Pattaya.

Arrest of credit card swiping gang leader Theft of tourists costs 8 million in 1 month.

Crazy Russian guy Raided and used an ax to smash the Phuket Governor’s office.

After that, tourists who saw the incident He returned to the hotel where he was staying. Then inform the hotel staff. Therefore, the incident was reported to the police.

By latest today police officer Provincial Investigation Team Region 8, Phuket Provincial Police Investigation Team, Phuket Immigration, and Phuket Tourist Police Four foreign male suspects were brought in for questioning at Muang Phuket Police Station. But because the suspect The media is not in English. The officials therefore coordinated an interpreter. Come in and translate

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Phuket Provincial Police Commander, said that Yesterday evening I was informed by a good citizen that There was an incident where a Russian was forced and threatened into a van. But the culprit is still unknown. The investigation found that the culprit was a Russian who abducted or robbed him of a large sum of money. Crypto transfer worth approximately 30 million, approximately 900 thousand USD. Initially, four suspects have been detained and are in the process of questioning.

However, from the preliminary investigation it was stated that the victims did not know each other. The victim was a tourist who came in around the middle of last month. The perpetrator was also a tourist. Initially reported as a person to watch out for. At this time, the investigation is in progress to find additional details of other evidence.

2024-02-01 09:42:00
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces 6th Thailand Hotel, Phuket Nai Yang Beach Vignette Collection, Opening in 2018
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces 6th Thailand Hotel, Phuket Nai Yang Beach Vignette Collection, Opening in 2018

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‘IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG Hotels & Resorts), a world-leading hotel company. Announcing the signing of a contract under the brand ‘Weenyette Collection’ for the 6th hotel in Thailand, aiming to open a hotel ‘Phuket Naiyang Beach Veenyette Collection’ in 2018. 2571

The Nai Yang Beach Resort in Phuket Province will join as part of the group’s brands. Luxury and Lifestyle of IHG, which is currently the second largest in the world. This first collection of brands, the Vignette Collection, is We are working toward our goal of opening 100 locations in 10 years.

As for the hotel “Phuket Nai Yang Beach Vignette Collection”, it is set to open in 2028, which will be the third Vignette Collection hotel under the collaboration. withDinso Resort Company Limited It joins Dinso Resort and Villas, Phuket, Wienyette Collection and the upcoming hotel, Dinso Resort and Villas, Koh Chang, Wienyette Collection.

Saowarin Chanprakasi Senior Director of Business Development Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG said: “We are very pleased with our latest signing. Come in and help strengthen the Wienyette Collection by becoming the sixth Wienyette Collection in Thailand. This demonstrates the brand’s attractiveness to our partners. who still want to maintain the distinctive identity of their own hotel At the same time benefit from a global network. IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle expertise includes the wildly popular IHG One Rewards loyalty program.

“IHG continues to grow strongly in Phuket. With 8 hotels opening under 6 IHG brands, with 5 more in development. Our strength in meeting the needs of this market ensures that we are able to offer a wide range of guest experiences. and can meet the needs of every traveler.”

The essence of the Vignette Collection is a balance between self-expression and and the combination of a family of hotels with similar concepts, each of the Vignette Collection is unique. But they share a common vision of presenting the true concept of tourism to everyone.

Saowarin added that “The success of the first brand launch withSindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, Wienyette Collection in 2022 It created a trend among the guests. with the stay ‘Unique’ followed by the recent launch of Dinso Resort and Villas Phuket Vineyard Collection, demonstrating the passion for the Vineyard Collection brand. Collection of guests who are looking for a memorable travel experience in a destination.”

Phuket Nai Yang Beach Vignette Collection is located at the southern end of Nai Yang Beach. Only 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and from Phuket Town. and Patong Beach just 1 hour away. There are 115 rooms and suites with beautiful views of the Andaman Sea. and a wildlife park nearby There are also 8 presidential suites, each with a spacious 200 square meters. Amenities include four restaurants, a rooftop bar, over 480 square meters of meeting space, a swimming pool, fitness center and spa.

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Phattharanit Mahatthanawisit Managing Director of Dinso Resort Company Limited said, “Dinor Resort & Villas Phuket Vignette Collection has received very good response. It has been rebranded as part of the Wienyette Collection and we look forward to working closely with the IHG team on the Wienyette Co. project. Our three collections in Phuket Phuket continues to be a famous and attractive destination. As a world-class tourist destination At the same time, it is rapidly developing into a popular tourist destination for domestic travelers as well.

“We see a demand for tourism that combines lifestyle. Including unique services, Phuket Naiyang Beach Vignette Collection is ready to provide guests with a unique experience, whether it is a boutique style room that has been received Meticulously designed and developed with sustainability in mind, this hotel will also be one of the first in the area under a global brand.”

Phuket Tourism Association (PTA) has set a goal of attracting 14 million domestic and international tourists by the end of 2023, with more foreign tourists arriving than before the COVID outbreak.

By Phuket Tourism Association It is committed to investing through infrastructure projects aimed at promoting tourism in Phuket, such as a second airport and improving land and air transport infrastructure, such as the Kathu-Patong expressway project. 3.98 km. and the Muang Mai-Koh Kaew-Kathu Expressway Project, distance 30.26 km.

Phuket Naiyang Beach Vignette Collection also meets the needs of those wanting access to nearby Sirinath National Park. which is a source of marine animal conservation There are three kilometers of pristine white beach and two 18-hole championship golf courses nearby.

The Vignette Collection is part of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio of brands that offer unique guest experiences. and full of impressive stories in memorable destinations for a new generation of travelers

Phuket Nai Yang Beach Veenyette Collection will join the Veenyette Collection in 2028 along with other hotels including: Convent Square Lisbon and Casa da Companhia in Porto Portugal Yours Truly DC in the united states Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley in australia Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok in Thailand andTh8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort along with another 19 hotels currently under development. With the goal of opening 100 hotels within 10 years.

2024-01-28 11:18:00
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Aung Ku Cafe: The Instagrammable Spot in Old Phuket Town
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Aung Ku Cafe: The Instagrammable Spot in Old Phuket Town

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Phuket –

phuket like Bali from Thailand. In one corner of the old city, there is a spot that is most sought after even when a rainstorm comes.

This spot is actually a cafe, its name is Aung Ku Cafe. The location is right on Thalang Road, Old Phuket TownPhuket.

From the outside, this cafe is very attractive. Pink themed, the entire cafe building is strewn with flowers. Plastic flower tendrils spread from the top to the bottom of the wall.

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The wall facing the alley is the best-selling spot for photos. The walls are not only decorated with pink flowers, but also glass. Extraordinary beautiful!

Aung Ku Cafe, instagrammable spot in Old Phuket Town Photo: (bonauli/detikcom)

I happened to book lodging right in front of the cafe. During my stay, I observed the situation there, when was it busiest and quietest.

This cafe itself just opens at 10.00 and closes at 21.00 WIB, there is no time difference between Thailand and Indonesia. The quietest time is in the morning, but it gets busier as the cafe opens.

Starting at 08.00 only, tourists will start lining up to take pictures. Most crowded at lunch time.

Aung Ku Cafe, instagrammable spot in Old Phuket Town Photo: (bonauli/detikcom)

Most only take pictures outside the cafe, without entering the cafe. It doesn’t mean the cafe is quiet, it’s still busy anyway.

In this transitional season, it starts to rain frequently in Phuket. Even so, tens of people were still lining up to take photos on the outside wall of the cafe. Some use umbrellas, raincoats, and are willing to get caught in the rain just for the sake of taking photos.

Aung Ku Cafe, instagrammable spot in Old Phuket Town Photo: (bonauli/detikcom)

From observations, tourists from these 3 countries dominate there the most. They are Arab, Chinese and Indian. For Arab tourists, most of them are couples, those who come from India and China come with their families.

When the sun sets, the enthusiasm of tourists to take pictures does not subside. The lights on the walls of the cafe started to turn on, a different beauty appeared from there.

When the cafe closes, then the tourists disappear from there. When the sun comes up, the same routine repeats throughout the day.

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2023-07-30 00:20:40
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