Thai Airport Tax to Increase by 53% for International Flights
The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% hike in the passenger service charge, commonly known as airport tax, for outbound international travelers. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board approved an…
Car Insurance Set to Go Digital in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Thai insurers will be required to issue compulsory motor insurance policies entirely in digital format, as announced by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC). This…
Upsurge in Domestic Airfares Continues to Decline
Despite ongoing complaints over high airfares to flood-affected Hat Yai, the average domestic ticket prices in Thailand continued to decline in 2025. Low-cost carriers shifted focus from underperforming Chinese routes…
Malaysia Announces Resumption of Search for Long-Missing Flight MH370
Malaysia announced that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, more than a decade after the aircraft disappeared. The Boeing 777, carrying…
Thai Inflation Reports Eighth Consecutive Decline in November
Photo credit: Stock Photo Thailand’s annual headline inflation remained negative for the eighth consecutive month in November, according to data released on Wednesday. The decline was attributed to falling energy…
Seamless QR Payment Experience for Travelers between China and Thailand
Credit: Stock Photo Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier, seamless payments through expanded QR code interoperability, enabled by cross-border cooperation between UnionPay and Thai payment networks. Powered by…
BoT Plans to Mitigate Baht Pressure
The Bank of Thailand has suggested that the Finance Ministry raise the cap on foreign income repatriation to help ease pressure on the baht. Amid increased fluctuations in the baht-USD…
Airlines Eager to Increase Direct Flight Services
Several international airlines from the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Japan are interested in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT). Potential new…
Trends in Private Credit: Growth or Decline in Thailand
Photo Credit: 123RF Private credit has grown into a $2.3 trillion global industry, filling financing gaps left by stricter bank lending post-2008 and during COVID-19. It involves lending by investment…
Air France launches Paris-Phuket service
Photo Credit: AOT Phuket’s tourism industry received a substantial boost with the arrival of Air France’s inaugural Paris-Phuket flight on Friday, November 28. This new route is part of the…