Understanding the Tourism Tax
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Delays in Implementing Thailand’s Tourism Tax: An Overview Although the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee’s proposal to collect a tourism fee from international visitors…
New AirAsia Group Prepare to Lead Operations of Seven Airlines
Photo credit: Bangkok Post All airlines operated by AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month following the completion of Capital A’s restructuring, with the goal…
Vietjet Becomes Thailand’s First Low-Cost Airline to Use Sustainable Fuel
Photo Credit: Vietjet Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost carrier in Thailand to operate flights using a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as it waits for the…
Finnair Announces Increased Weekly Flights to Thailand This Winter
During the winter season, Finnair plans to operate 25 weekly flights from Helsinki, its hub, to Thailand. The airline will restart direct flights to Krabi in southern Thailand and will…
Court dismisses attempt to revoke foreign pilots’ licenses
The Supreme Administrative Court has denied the Thai Pilots Association’s request for an interim injunction to halt the approval allowing foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease agreement.…
UTA Extends U-Tapao Airport Project Timeline to Finalize Investment Incentives Amid Infrastructure Delays
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard U-Tapao International Aviation Co Ltd (UTA) has extended its project timeline for the U-Tapao Airport concession agreement until next month to finalize key investment incentives and…
Thailand Experiences 7.25% Decline in Foreign Tourist Arrivals
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to October 26 declined by 7.25% compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry. During this period,…
Thailand Desires to Establish a Railway Connection with China
Thailand’s long-term Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project continues with mixed public feelings amid delays. The project, Thailand’s first high-speed line, began over a decade ago, with progress at around 48.6%…
MOVE Expands Its Presence in Thailand, Reaffirming Commitment to Affordable Travel Throughout ASEAN
Photo Credit : Air Asia MOVE, the region’s leading travel booking app, is taking its growth in Thailand to new heights with the launch of a bold new tagline –…
Phuket Aims to Become a Major Transportation Hub
Photo Credit: Iftanpo The Transport Ministry is setting its sights on transforming Phuket into the premier transportation hub of the Andaman region, with the goal of positioning the island as…