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A new 2025 travel-cost survey has turned the usual vacation expectations on their head. Aspen, Colorado, rises to No. 1 as the most expensive U.S. vacation destination for a three-night getaway, beating famously pricey coastal towns and even Hawaii. The ranking lists Aspen, Santa Barbara, Anchorage, Bar Harbor, and Fairbanks as the top five, with Hawaii sitting well down at No. 20. The study drew from multiple travel and cost-of-living sources and simulated a three-night itinerary for two adults, including meals, modest lodging, and average airfare to the nearest gateway. The result is a telling snapshot of how expensive certain American getaways have become, driven by demand, seasonal pricing, and the unique mix of lodging, dining, and activities in each locale.

A wave of recent research is painting a sobering picture for the United States as a global travel magnet. The decline in international tourism to the U.S. is framed by researchers and industry observers as a self-inflicted injury — the result of policy choices, bureaucratic friction, and costs that have made the world’s biggest economy look less welcoming to visitors than it once did. The narrative, already gripping policymakers and business leaders, has echoes for Thai readers who watch global travel trends closely, given Thailand’s strong role in international travel, student exchanges, and regional tourism flows that often revolve around the United States as a destination, a hub for connections, or a market for Thai cultural experiences abroad.

A shifting baht and higher travel costs have Thai travelers seeking value. September offers a prime window to explore the United States without sacrificing culture, education, or fun. Industry analyses highlight several U.S. destinations where autumn shoulder-season prices make trips more affordable for Thai families, students, and culture enthusiasts.

September sits between peak summer travel and the holiday rush, creating price sweet spots for airfares and lodging. Data indicates flight and hotel costs can drop significantly compared with summer, while the weather remains favorable for exploration.

A new survey shows Southeast Asian travelers reconsidering trips to the United States. Milieu Insight surveyed 6,000 people from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. About one in four said their interest in US travel has faded over the past six months. For many, safety, discrimination, political developments, and gun violence weigh more than cost or distance.

For Thai readers and regional families, the findings reflect a shifting travel calculus. The United States remains a premier long-haul destination with renowned universities, shopping, theme parks, and major cities. Yet concerns about safety and political rhetoric are changing how people plan.

A sweeping new study by Pew Research Center finds that the United States stands out for its high religious identity and spiritual beliefs compared to other wealthy nations, revealing patterns that illuminate both global diversity and unique features of American private faith.

For Thai readers keen to understand both their position in a changing world and evolving global values, this research sheds light on how different societies experience religion and spirituality in daily life. With the survey encompassing 36 countries representing nearly half the world’s population, Thailand gains insight into international religious and spiritual trends that may shape local views, policy, and social debate.

A new analysis ranks Louisiana as the riskiest state in the United States for sexual health, highlighting sharp regional disparities and limited access to reproductive care. By examining STD rates, teen birth rates, reproductive health resources, and state-level policies, the study draws attention to how policy and infrastructure shape health outcomes. The findings spotlight the south as a critical region for public health intervention, with implications for neighboring countries observing global trends in sexual health.

A newly released study has ranked Louisiana as the riskiest state in America for sexual health, highlighting sharp regional disparities and a crisis of healthcare access that has implications for public health responses in the United States. Utilizing an analysis of sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates, teen birth rates, reproductive health resources, and state-level reproductive rights policies, the report has brought national attention to alarming sexual health trends particularly concentrated in southern states.

A nationwide discussion on reproductive rights is reshaping policy conversations across the United States, prompting healthcare leaders, lawmakers, and advocates to reexamine access to women’s health services. A recent Women’s Health Policy Briefing in Rochester, led by a state senator, highlighted evolving legal and policy environments around contraception, abortion, maternal care, and sexual health education. The briefing underscores how communities seek safe, equitable care amid shifting laws—a topic with clear resonance for Thai health policy and public dialogue.

A renewed debate over reproductive rights has taken center stage across the United States, prompting policymakers, healthcare leaders, and advocates to examine the present and future of women’s health access. Amid growing restrictions and legal challenges nationwide, a recent ‘Women’s Health Policy Briefing’ led by a state legislator in Rochester has brought these issues sharply into focus for local communities—mirroring conversations unfolding globally, and in Thailand.

The briefing, organized by a state senator in Rochester, comes at a time when reproductive healthcare, particularly abortion rights, faces increasing headwinds. According to the event’s official summary, the session was designed to update the public and stakeholders on the changing legal landscape and policy developments related to women’s health services, including contraception access, abortion laws, maternal care, and sexual health education (nysenate.gov). Organizers highlighted that as more U.S. states enact restrictive measures, communities across the country—and internationally—are closely watching, seeking guidance on ensuring safe, equitable healthcare for women.