Considering recent safety concerns, several prominent airlines, including Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines (SIA), and its subsidiary Scoot, have announced bans on the use and charging of power banks during flights. These measures aim to enhance passenger and crew safety following incidents involving overheating lithium-ion batteries. Thai Airways’ Proactive Measures Effective from 15 March 2025, Thai Airways will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks onboard its aircraft. While travellers can still carry these devices in their hand luggage, in-flight usage is strictly forbidden. This decision aligns with guidelines from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), which also bans power banks in checked baggage due to potential fire hazards…

Hanoi’s iconic Train Street, a narrow railway track lined with quaint cafés and bustling shops, has long been one of the city’s most intriguing attractions. Tourists flock to this area for a unique experience—sipping coffee just inches from an active railway line while waiting for a train to rumble past. However, concerns over public safety have led the Hanoi Department of Tourism to impose a ban on organised tours to this famous site. A Thrill-Seeker’s Favourite, Now Off-Limits Stretching through Le Duan, Tran Phu, Cua Dong, and Phung Hung streets, Train Street is particularly popular along a 300-metre section between Tran Phu and Phung Hung streets. Here, visitors could previously…