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Lisa Named Amazing Thailand Ambassador to Promote Tourism

Photo Credit: Teen Vougue The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that K-pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban has been officially appointed as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador, representing Thailand’s…

CAAT moves forward with lifting restrictions on aircraft age and plans to propose increasing international outbound service fees.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is preparing to propose to the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) the cancellation of aircraft age restrictions for registration and commercial operations. Instead, a…

Thai Airways to Lease 8–10 Widebody Jets Before 2028

Thai Airways International (THAI) is set to ask its board for approval on October 23 to lease eight to ten widebody aircraft in the short term, according to CEO Chai…

AOT to Present Suvarnabhumi Expansion Investment Plan for 4-Month Approval to Cabinet

Photo Credit: ASEAN Urbanist During Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s four-month tenure, the government has granted the Transport Ministry full budget authority to accelerate infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on…

Suvarnabhumi Airport Among World’s Top 10

Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked 10th among the world’s top airports in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, announced on October 8, 2025. The ranking was based on…

Aerothai to Launch Seaplane Service in Phuket and Trang Next Year

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AeroThai) plans to test seaplane operations in Phuket and Trang from October to November 2025, with an official launch targeted for mid-2026. The trial aims to…

Thai Airways Board Conflict Sparks Over Ministry’s Nominee Selections

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), the largest shareholder of Thai Airways, is fueling a power struggle by nominating 10 candidates to join the airline’s Board of Directors. These nominations are…

Tourism Minister Announces Finalization of Travel Fee Decision Within Four Months

Thailand’s Tourism Minister has announced that the government will decide on whether to introduce a Travel Fee for foreign visitors within the next four months, with the goal of funding…

Thailand’s Tourism Surges During China’s Golden Week with Flights at 99% Capacity

Thailand Experiences Tourism Revival During China’s Golden Week with Flights at 99% Capacity and Over 20,000 Chinese Visitors Daily Thailand’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant rebound during China’s Golden…

Phiphat Opposes Pay-As-You-Build, Raises Doubts Over High-Speed Rail Contract

Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has rejected a proposed contract amendment for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports. The amendment aimed to change the payment structure…