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Bangkok among Asia’s top three repeat-visit destinations for second year

Yesterday 19:55Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok secured its position as a top-three repeat-visit destination in Asia for the second consecutive year, based on Agoda's accommodation bookings for the first half of 2026.
Tokyo retained the top spot, while Bali entered the top three for the first time; Japan and Vietnam also saw increased repeat visitors, with Fukuoka and Da Nang climbing the top 10.
Thai destinations like Bangkok (a health and wellness hub), Phuket (popular for longer stays/remote work), and Pattaya (catering to family holidays) appeal to diverse traveller types, fostering repeat visits.
Agoda's data highlights a growing trend where travellers return to destinations not just to revisit favorites, but also to discover new attractions or experience a familiar atmosphere, moving beyond single-visit tourism.

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Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok's Uthenthawai campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology have suspended on-site classes for three months following a violent clash between their students at Siam BTS station, where two were stabbed.
The suspension was agreed upon at a meeting chaired by Higher Education Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, aiming to prevent further violence between the long-time rival institutions and improve safety in the vital commercial and tourist district.
The decision also addresses a long-standing land dispute, with Chulalongkorn University set to reclaim the Uthenthawai site for an innovation area, not commercial use, following a 2022 Supreme Administrative Court order for Uthenthawai to vacate.
A new committee will oversee the area's development, incorporating all involved institutions, while police will maintain strict security to counter the negative impact of student violence on the area's image and tourism.

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