Passenger Numbers at AOT Airports to Hit 135 Million as Fee Hike Looms
Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects passenger traffic to grow by 3–6% in 2026, reaching between 130 and 135 million travelers, driven by continued expansion in charter flights and a strategy…
Thailand’s Summer 2026 Temperatures Forecast to Exceed 42°C
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) says summer 2026 will be hotter than last year, with temperatures in some areas expected to exceed 42°C. The season is forecast to begin later than…
New Rules Aimed at Improving Air Safety in Thailand
Indian airline IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights last month after failing to meet new pilot rest regulations on time, prompting concern among Thai aviation stakeholders about readiness for similar rules.…
Jaymart and Singer Aim to Grow in B100bn Smartphone Sector
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Despite economic pressures, Jaymart Mobile and Singer Thailand are stepping up efforts to capture a larger share of Thailand’s 100-billion-baht smartphone market, focusing heavily on instalment-based…
US Tightens Currency Rules, Thailand on Watchlist
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard The US Treasury has broadened how it monitors foreign exchange practices, saying it will now scrutinize not only efforts to weaken currencies against the dollar but…
Small-Business Support Expected to Generate at Least B260bn
Photo Credit: Business Idea Government initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to inject at least 260 billion baht into the economy this year, according to the…
AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
FedEx to Continue Operating MD-11 Aircraft
Photo Credit: Angel DiBillio FedEx has confirmed it will not permanently retire its MD-11 fleet following a fatal accident and the subsequent grounding of the aircraft type. Instead, the cargo…
Bank of Thailand Flags Irregular Withdrawals, Biggest Reaches B250m
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has flagged a series of unusually large cash withdrawals — the biggest exceeding 250 million baht — prompting closer scrutiny and…
Gold Climbs Above $5,100 Amid Worldwide Uncertainty
Gold traders are warning of a possible price correction after bullion surged past US$5,100 per ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar that…