February 2026

Chinese Tourists to Japan Drop by 61 Percent Amidst Tensions

Tokyo: The number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan has seen a significant decline, dropping by over 60%.

According to Thai News Agency, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported that in January 2026, the total number of visitors to Japan f…

Potential Invalidation of 2016 Election Due to QR Code Controversy

Bangkok: The February 8, 2026 general election has been heavily questioned regarding its transparency and democratic standards. The discovery of QR codes and barcodes on parliamentary ballots raised questions about whether they could be scanned and tr…