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Articles and guides on independent travel across Asia: visas, money, transport, seasons, routes and practical tips for Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia and Bali.
Drones in Thailand 2026: Dual Registration with NBTC and CAAT
Current as of September 2026. In Thailand, drone registration is mandatory with two authorities – NBTC…
28 Sep 2026
Drones in Vietnam 2026: Permits, Fines and No-Fly Zones
Drones in Vietnam require a Ministry of Defence permit through a local sponsor. Fines of 8–30…
28 Sep 2026
Marijuana in Thailand 2026: Why Legalisation Ended
Current as of September 2026. Popular ideas about “legal marijuana in Thailand” date from 2022–2024 and…
28 Sep 2026
Vapes in Japan 2026: Why They Are Not on Sale and How Much You Can Bring
Current as of September 2026. In Japan the sale and purchase of nicotine e-liquids for vapes…
27 Sep 2026
Vapes in Bali 2026: Legal, but CBD Liquid Is Dangerous
Current as of September 2026. Unlike neighbouring Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, vapes in Bali and in…
27 Sep 2026
Vapes in Thailand 2026: A Fine of up to 100,000 Baht or Prison
Current as of September 2026. In Thailand the import, possession, use and sale of electronic cigarettes…
27 Sep 2026
Vape Ban in Vietnam 2026: A Fine of Up to 5 Million Dong
Current as of September 2026. Electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices (IQOS, GLO, Ploom and the…
27 Sep 2026
Alcohol Sales in Thailand 2026: New Hours and Dry Days
Current as of September 2026. From 29 May 2026 Thailand abolished the afternoon break in alcohol…
27 Sep 2026
Scams in China 2026: Taxis, QR Codes and Counterfeit Banknotes
The main tourist scams in China in 2026: unlicensed taxis, fake stickers over QR codes, counterfeit…
27 Sep 2026
Tax Free in China 2026: How to Get a Tax Refund on Purchases After the Reform
Current as of October 2026. The detailed guide to getting a tax refund on purchases in…
27 Sep 2026