AirAsia Remains Optimistic Amid Rising Cost Pressures
AirAsia has acknowledged that rising airfares are unavoidable amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and global oil crisis, but says it remains confident in travel demand across its network and…
Business Jet Demand Surges Across Asia
Business jet usage is surging across Thailand and Southeast Asia as disruptions to commercial flights and growing international business activity drive demand. Wealthy individuals and companies are increasingly turning to…
Foreign Ministry proposes halving visa-free tourist stay duration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed shortening the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated on Tuesday…
Hotels Cut Rates to Attract Songkran Travelers
Hotel operators in Thailand are offering discounts of 20–40% to stimulate demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as the sector faces a sharp drop in European arrivals and weakened domestic…
THAI Faces Pressure to Raise Ticket Prices
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly increased operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices more than doubling. This surge has compelled the national…
Dassault Eyes Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Dassault Aviation remains optimistic about growth in Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian market, as it introduces its new ultra-long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, targeting demand from Asia’s family-owned…
Vietnam Alerts Airlines to Potential Flight Cuts Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has cautioned domestic airlines to prepare for possible flight reductions starting in April 2026, as jet fuel supplies tighten export restrictions linked to escalating Middle…
Thai Hotel Industry Uneasy as Energy Costs Climb
Thai hotel operators are growing increasingly concerned about rising energy costs, which they say pose a greater threat than booking cancellations as the peak tourism season draws to a close.…
Thai Airways Set to Benefit from Middle East Airspace Closures
Thai Airways International (THAI) could benefit from airspace closures across several Middle Eastern countries amid rising tensions in the Gulf, despite facing higher fuel costs, according to analysts. Thanapol Jiratanakij,…
Bangkok Set to Join Riyadh Air’s Initial Network for Northern Summer 2026
Riyadh Air is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Northern Summer 2026 schedule, with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport expected to be among the airline’s first destinations, according to Airport Coordination Limited’s…